SUPERGIRL: Season One

[jquest]

Enjoyed tonight's episode!! Hope to see this build up like the flash did! Melissa Benoist is doing a great job as SuperGirl!

[ScottA]

They must have said "Superman" half a dozen times tonight. As well and Lois Lane, Clark Kent and Perry White. It's getting there.

[monitor_ep]

And for those who paid attention to tonight's episode will know that Hank is really hiding something.

[phil]

I enjoyed tonight's episode. Melissa Benoist's performance is the best thing about the show. I liked the references to the Third Doctor era of Doctor Who.

[Earth 2 Chris]

They said Superman at the beginning of the show. I think it may be more about NOT taking the spotlight from Supergirl. At least partially.

Yes, Henshaw was the original Cyborg Superman, but I believe Kara's dad Zor-El is the New 52 version.

Chris

[samurainoir]

Hank Henshaw's comic book counterpart

[sprytel]

I wondering if it was just a pilot issue and they were still working out if they had permission to say "Superman".

I know these permissions can be dizzyingly complex, but I find it hard to imagine that the show would have permission to use Kal-El and Man of Steel but not "Superman." It seemed more like a creative decision than a legal one.

[knight errant00]

Vartox seemed more like the Legion of Super Heroes villain the Persuader, with the axe and all.
Chris

I was thinking through the whole fight he was the Persuader (hoping it was a lead-in for a Fatal Five appearance later) but Vartox wasn't jibing on my brain as the Persuader's real name. Only after the ep did I realize it's the name Superman's Sean-Connery-in-Zardoz villain.

[pmwasson]

As I have said before, give in a few episodes before you decide to trash it. As a Comic Book show we should all give it a 5 episode chance to see how it goes.

For those who complain about the not calling him Superman:

I wondering if it was just a pilot issue and they were still working out if they had permission to say "Superman".

[Earth 2 Chris]

Vartox seemed more like the Legion of Super Heroes villain the Persuader, with the axe and all.



Chris

[Hector]

Henshaw needs to go the way of the Dodo...

[emeraldknight47]

Couple of things;
If the movie DC universe can create their own Flash, why can't the TV one at least say "Superman"? I also am not sold on the support team concept being used yet again. It works for Flash. Not a fan of it on Arrow ( who should really be more of a lone wolf), and the upcoming series is also going to sport one (which may include Barry's dad!?)It may turn out better than I expect, but does Supergirl really need to be working with Hank and crew?

I'm guessing that since it seems to be a formula that's working with THE FLASH and ARROW, the minds behind SUPERGIRL just decided it would be a good idea to carry it over on this show, too. I'm in agreement that Kara needs to fly primarily solo, perhaps with an occasional assist from Henshaw and Co.

[Captain]

Couple of things;
If the movie DC universe can create their own Flash, why can't the TV one at least say "Superman"? I also am not sold on the support team concept being used yet again. It works for Flash. Not a fan of it on Arrow ( who should really be more of a lone wolf), and the upcoming series is also going to sport one (which may include Barry's dad!?)It may turn out better than I expect, but does Supergirl really need to be working with Hank and crew?

[samurainoir]

Anyone disappointed that Vartox didn't look like Sean Connery in a speedo?

[MIB41]

Fans of the show should feel encouraged. It was a huge ratings hit. Here's the story...

http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Culture-Cafe/2015/1027/Supergirl-scores-big-ratings-here-s-why