CBS may have finally found a gem in its latest primetime TV show "Supergirl," which has so far featured an impressive supporting cast.
This seems to be the emerging strength of the new DC series, as it emphasizes not only the role of its main hero Kara (Melissa Benoist) but also the other members of her team, according to Geek Smash.
In the series' "Stronger Together" episode, Kara is shown deep in training with the help of her colleagues at DEO.
In a way, this shows not only her Kryptonian side but the human side of Kara as well who, like her cousin Clark Kent, must also work hard in order to master the use of her super powers.
For instance, the attempt of "Supergirl" to blow out a fire but ends up making the flame bigger are among the many slip ups that the heroine and the rest of TV show's cast must initially contend with.
Among the highlights of the episode was Kara's sparring match with her adoptive sister Alex (Chyler Leigh), in which they sparred in a Kryptonite "room" in order to dampen the former's powers and learn how to fight by mainly relying on her skills.
"Stronger Together" also provides a little more background on Kara's acerbic boss Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart) who will not stop until she gets an exclusive interview with "Supergirl."
Meanwhile, James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) and Win (Jeremy Jordan) work together not only to help Kara accomplish a few small deeds, but more importantly, overcome her insecurities and fulfil her true destiny.
Kara also gets a chance to pit her powers against her evil Kryptonian aunt Astra (Laura Bernanti) who had planned to use the Hellgrammite (Justice Leak) against her nephew whom she had always viewed as a major threat.
At the end of the episode, Astra is seen talking to a mysterious man, which may indicate that she is not the main supervillain in "Supergirl" after all, but still among the more interesting and fearsome cast members of the show .
On the other hand, Hank Henshaw (David Harewood), who referred to Kara as "Supergirl" for the first time in the show, may turn out not be human after all, as his eyes flashed red which may tease the upcoming appearance of Cyborg "Superman."
In the meantime, "Supergirl" executive producer Ali Adler said at the recent New York ComiCon that having a female hero shouldn't really be made an issue, reported CNN.
"But then we can put that behind us, because who cares at the end of the day?" Adler said. "It's important that she's female, but it's also important that it doesn't matter that she's female."
The cast and crew of the "Supergirl" TV show certainly understand the true meaning of gender equality.
