Supergirl TV Series is being work on.

[davejames]

I think the reason behind making Kara a bit goofy and awkward probably has more to do with just making her as accessible and likeable as possible, and isn't so much about appealing to any one demographic.

At least judging from the trailers, she certainly seems like a very fun and engaging character to watch go on this journey.

 

[Christopher]

To me, i think one primary audience are tweens, especially those raised on Disney Channel sitcoms & movies.

It's a primetime CBS show, airing Mondays at 8 PM starting in November. That's a slot currently occupied by sitcoms. I'm not sure that's consistent with going for a "tween" audience, though. Is The Big Bang Theory a "tween" show?

Which makes sense, i think, given a character named SuperGIRL.

A character who's 24 years old. You're reading too much into a name that was first applied to the character in 1959. "Girl" is a label that has often been applied to young adult women -- often condescendingly in the past, but as Cat Grant's speech in the trailer indicated, it's a label that adult women often embrace.

Indeed, one of the sitcoms currently in Supergirl's future timeslot is called 2 Broke Girls, and its title characters are both in their mid-20s (to start; upper 20s now). According to Wikipedia's description, it's often been criticized for its sexual themes, including rape jokes, and its racial stereotyping. That doesn't seem like a "tween"-oriented show to me.

CNS is a network known for having an older demographic -- this is their opportunity to expand that base.

See above discussion of current, long-running CBS show focused on twentysomethings.

 

[Blamo]

After I got over the similarity to the SNL skit, I found myself really rather liking it.

Melissa Benoist has a lot of charm in the role, which really helps when it comes to being invested in the character. Not to mention it helps sell the concept, something which is a huge problem with Man of Steel (not HC's fault though).

I do have a slight complaint about Jimmy Olsen, he's just doesn't seem to remotely resemble the personality of the character in the comics.

Action looks fantastic.

The promo really does shine a light on all the problems with the Man of Steel. All MoS told me was how much angst Superman has, before showing an over-the-top yet boring CGI battle. That 6 minute promo did more to sell the character than the whole of Man of Steel.

 

[DWF]

It is kind of funny that a show about twetnysomethings has a cast in their 30s and 40s though. And as for the narration it's clearly been taken out of context.

 

[Christopher]

I do have a slight complaint about Jimmy Olsen, he's just doesn't seem to remotely resemble the personality of the character in the comics.

Neither does Felicity Smoak. Or Caitlin Snow or Cisco Ramon. Although, granted, those are far more obscure characters.

But the archetypal Jimmy Olsen is an eager, intrepid cub reporter, a wholesome teenager with endless curiosity and a knack for getting in trouble. This is Jimmy all grown up. You'd probably be poised and confident too if you'd survived years being Superman's Pal and getting turned into strange creatures all the time. That there is priceless career experience.

 

[davejames]

The promo really does shine a light on all the problems with the Man of Steel. All MoS told me was how much angst Superman has, before showing an over-the-top yet boring CGI battle. That 6 minute promo did more to sell the character than the whole of Man of Steel.

Clark in MOS never felt all that angsty to me (more like just uncertain about what to do with his life), but I won't deny the lighter approach they're taking with Supergirl does seem to work really well, and is kind of refreshing to see after the dark and heavy MOS.

 

[The Old Mixer]

Not to mention 10 years of "No flights, no tights" on that other show.

That should be this show's motto: "Flights! Tights!"

 

[Tom Hendricks]

I think the reason behind making Kara a bit goofy and awkward probably has more to do with just making her as accessible and likeable as possible, and isn't so much about appealing to any one demographic.

At least judging from the trailers, she certainly seems like a very fun and engaging character to watch go on this journey.

If this was Spider-Man, no one would be blinking an eye. I love this realization of Super Girl, based on what we have seen. Personal life, geeky and awkward. Unsure what to do with her life, but she has this secret. As Super Girl, she is everything Kara wants to be. Confident, strong, while saying smart ass quips as she goes along.

 

[DigificWriter]

Supergirl IS who Kara has wanted to be. She's tried to be normal and has found no joy. It's only when she saves her sister's plane that you truly see her smile, and there's a reason for that: it's the first time in her life that she's really had any reason to smile.

 

[davejames]

Nice new interview with Benoist:

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/supergirl-melissa-benoist-on-playing-female-superhero-1201497667/

 

[Christopher]

Not to mention 10 years of "No flights, no tights" on that other show.

That should be this show's motto: "Flights! Tights!"

Are there tights? Just wondering. I see a top, a skirt, and boots. Does she have flesh-colored tights on under the skirt, as Lynda Carter did as Wonder Woman? Does the close-fitting top count as "tights" in some sense? I'm not familiar enough with clothing terminology to be sure about that.

 

[DigificWriter]

Her costume consists of a skirt, shirt, cape, boots, and leggings/pants.

 

[The Old Mixer]

I'd say that the top half qualifies. Bottom line: She's wearing a super-hero costume.

 

[Mudd]

Bottom line: She's wearing a super-hero costume.

Yep.

 

[Icemizer]

So now, what alien races are we looking forward to seeing? Lots to choose from in the DC Universe. Coluans, Daxamites, Controllers, Manhunters, Khunds and on and on.

 

[The Old Mixer]

Daxamites

They have all of the powers of Kryptonians.

We have #2 pencils.

 

[Christopher]

Pencil "lead" is graphite, not actual lead.

 

[The Old Mixer]

Just checking if you were awake.

 

[Morpheus 02]

Not to mention 10 years of "No flights, no tights" on that other show.

That should be this show's motto: "Flights! Tights!"

Are there tights? Just wondering. I see a top, a skirt, and boots. Does she have flesh-colored tights on under the skirt, as Lynda Carter did as Wonder Woman? Does the close-fitting top count as "tights" in some sense? I'm not familiar enough with clothing terminology to be sure about that.

Well, i assume she's not wearing granny underpants or Depends under the skirt. (And assuming a "loose" definition of tights.)

To me, i think one primary audience are tweens, especially those raised on Disney Channel sitcoms & movies.

It's a primetime CBS show, airing Mondays at 8 PM starting in November. That's a slot currently occupied by sitcoms. I'm not sure that's consistent with going for a "tween" audience, though. Is The Big Bang Theory a "tween" show?

CBS currently airs their sitcoms in that slot. Easy for that to change. Thursdays used to be sitcom night at NBC, like forever...now it's highly tweeted Shona Rhimes dramas on ABC.

The Disney shows i mentioned are also sitcoms, and air at 8pm EST (7pm CST)... so not hard for families to channel hop...especially if this show can be enjoyed by both (like The Flash).

 

[Christopher]

CBS currently airs their sitcoms in that slot. Easy for that to change.

Well, yes, that's what I said: that the same slot occupied by sitcoms now and in the fall will be occupied by Supergirl in November. So you've completely missed my point. I was saying that there's no reason to assume the Monday 8 PM timeslot on CBS is "tween"-oriented, considering that it's currently occupied by a sitcom known for its raunchy sexual humor.