Updated: December 07, 2024

Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg that aired on CBS and later The CW from October 26, 2015, to November 9, 2021. Based on the DC Comics character created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, the series follows Kara Zor-El ( played by Melissa Benoist ), Superman's cousin, and one of the last surviving Kryptonians from the planet Krypton.

As Supergirl, Kara uses her powers to protect National City and later becomes a key member of the Arrow verse a shared universe of interconnected superhero shows. Initially set on a different Earth from the other Arrow verse series, Supergirl's storyline became intertwined with the rest of the franchise during a multiverse event in its fifth season, which resulted in the merging of all Earths in the Arrow verse.

The series was officially picked up on May 6, 2015, after receiving a full series commitment in September 2014. Following a full season order on November 30, 2015, it transitioned to The CW for its second season onward.

Supergirl received mixed-to-positive reviews from television critics, with praise for its creative direction, cast performancesâ€"especially Benoist'sâ€"and its handling of relevant themes such as empowerment and social justice. It won the Most Exciting New Series at the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards in 2015.