Supergirl (TV series)
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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. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. The series features Melissa Benoist in the title role. Supergirl is a costumed superheroine who is Superman's cousin and one of the last surviving Kryptonians from the planet Krypton. Starting with its second season, the show was retroactively established to be set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the franchise.
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Composer | Blake Neely & Daniel James Chan
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 126 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 38-47 minutes |
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Network | CBS |
Release | October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26) ā April 18, 2016 (2016-04-18) |
Network | The CW |
Release | October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10) ā November 9, 2021 (2021-11-09) |
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Arrowverse Superman & Lois |
The series was officially picked up on May 6, 2015, after receiving a series commitment in September 2014 and received a full season order on November 30, 2015. Since the second season, the series has aired on the CW. The show has received generally positive reviews from critics, who have praised the creative direction, the performances, and the themes addressed.