New Supergirl Series in 2015

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Mar 7, 2015 8:31:25 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

I'll reserve final judgement when she's on camera, but right off the bat the original Supergirl was better imo.

The one in the 80's movie was better, although that movie was kind of cheesy. It had a charm to it.

The one from Smallville was hot too.

[magicattack]

Mar 7, 2015 5:58:30 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

Officially revealed.

SPOILER: Click to show

They chose Marley from Glee? I hope this isn't a musical.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

There are much better women for that part. My guess is they catered it to the CBS crowd as to not intimidate the older women watching that network. Probably didn't want the feminists lashing out.

[magicattack]

Mar 7, 2015 12:24:24 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

There are much better women for that part. My guess is they catered it to the CBS crowd as to not intimidate the older women watching that network. Probably didn't want the feminists lashing out.

She just doesn't seem like what I think Supergirl should look like.

Hopefully I am wrong.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Mar 7, 2015 14:20:05 GMT -5 magicattack said:

Mar 7, 2015 12:24:24 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

There are much better women for that part. My guess is they catered it to the CBS crowd as to not intimidate the older women watching that network. Probably didn't want the feminists lashing out.

She just doesn't seem like what I think Supergirl should look like.

Hopefully I am wrong.

Very hot and striking is definitely a start. She's too plain.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I the pilot and it ended up better than I thought. At first I was "meh" as I don't watch modern tv much at all (especially not live action). It has a bit of the campy feel as expected but the pacing was soild and she looked better in the show than she did in that photograph, at least in uniform. They changed Jimmy but it works for modern live action TV.

There is a bit of an unexpected twist in there in regards to her sister. The fight scenes were OK. I wasn't sure if her hitting skills are supposed to show that she's inexperienced or if she doesn't really know how to hit. Laura Vandervoort was a trained martial artist so she was much more believable in this regard. I feel like she could polish up in this area for sure. Doesn't seem like she's even hitting them, they're "girl punches" if you know what I mean.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Aaaaaand we knew this was coming. Can't a show stand on its own?

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The days of all-white casts with a strong male lead, doting housewife, and two darling children may be behind the major TV networks as more diverse casts, LGBT characters, and hilarious and strong female characters have been increasingly introduced over the past few years. A slate of new series debuting in the coming months promise to keep pushing the boundaries. There are some standouts that we’re looking forward to after getting sneak peeks at May up-fronts—events where each major network promotes its new roster to advertisers and media.

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Check out the new shows we’re most excited for—and one we’re not too happy about.

It’s Not a Bird or a Plane: It’s a Woman!

Female superheroes may not be taking over the big screen anytime soon, but one is getting her own television series. D.C. Comics’ Supergirl begins to embrace her powers in the eponymous CBS series while beginning a high-powered job at a media company. The character, portrayed by Melissa Benoist, is a bit goofy and nervous, but her strength is unmatched when it comes time to save her sister and protect her home, dubbed National City.

New Faces in Primetime

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[Blaze72]

The first episode was leaked i believe and i hear it was shit.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

May 29, 2015 7:05:42 GMT -5 Blaze72 said:

The first episode was leaked i believe and i hear it was shit.

I did a brief review on it.

It had the girl power thing going on, but it was solid by modern live action standards.

[Great Dark Hero]

The Supergirl better turn out like "Supergirl."

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

You mean the movie?

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Let's talk Supergirl.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Lol you should just give it a try. There are 9 episodes now and a tenth is coming soon. Laura Vandervoort who played Supergirl in Smallville is showing up soon too.

The show has gotten better and better as it has gone on. She got some h2h training in the show to emphasize her skill later on. Superman has very little focus so she's doing her own thing. There are some spoilers I won't ruin for you. It has a good cast too.

The majority of comic book fans are male so they can't make it too girly. It is on TV so they have to make it more mainstream so there is that.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 12, 2016 19:05:24 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 12, 2016 17:51:44 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Lol you should just give it a try. There are 9 episodes now and a tenth is coming soon. Laura Vandervoort who played Supergirl in Smallville is showing up soon too.

The show has gotten better and better as it has gone on. She got some h2h training in the show to emphasize her skill later on. Superman has very little focus so she's doing her own thing. There are some spoilers I won't ruin for you. It has a good cast too.

The majority of comic book fans are male so they can't make it too girly. It is on TV so they have to make it more mainstream so there is that.

It really does look like Devil Wears Prada with superheroes...

Laura Vandervoot isn't playing a relative is she? Is that just a cameo like Dean Cain?

What's the whole Supergirl name thing about? I think I can remember some people kicking up a fuss about it being Supergirl and not Superwoman.

I know the Martian Manhunter is in it and I admit, that almost got me to watch it.

It just feels very watered down, that's my only issue with it. I have zero interest in The Flash but it doesn't look or feel watered down and at first Arrow was watered down but it ended up getting really good towards the end of Season 1. Agents of Shield was the same and then... Daredevil came out and that sorta changed Comic Book TV for me.

You're judging the show without even watching it though. It would only take a small amount of time to watch a few episodes and see for yourself. To be honest most modern era tv has that feel.

It just seems like you're wanting to dislike it. If you're going to hate it, you'll just hate the show no matter what. Nothing I can say will change that. No need to ask me what I think about it.

[JACK-2]

Last episode I saw was with livewire. I'm behind.

Hey C, you watch the Flash yet?

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 13, 2016 8:29:32 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

Last episode I saw was with livewire. I'm behind.

Hey C, you watch the Flash yet?

A taste of it but not much. Might have to now seeing as these are my favorite DC superheros.

You've missed some big stuff.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 13, 2016 12:09:15 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 13, 2016 1:12:06 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

You're judging the show without even watching it though. It would only take a small amount of time to watch a few episodes and see for yourself. To be honest most modern era tv has that feel.

It just seems like you're wanting to dislike it. If you're going to hate it, you'll just hate the show no matter what. Nothing I can say will change that. No need to ask me what I think about it.

I'm only coming across extra salty so you will defend it.

To what end? I call them how I see them. I don't do the fanboy thing.

You said you haven't watched it so there's nothing to defend against. The only thing I can say is see for yourself.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 13, 2016 14:13:43 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 13, 2016 13:41:57 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

To what end? I call them how I see them. I don't do the fanboy thing.

You said you haven't watched it so there's nothing to defend against. The only thing I can say is see for yourself.

Hmmm okay.

What's with the okay?

If you don't want to just don't. Nobody is forcing you to watch it.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 13, 2016 15:47:46 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 13, 2016 14:35:49 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

What's with the okay?

If you don't want to just don't. Nobody is forcing you to watch it.

I was going to come back with some questions but got distracted.

How much time does she spend as Supergirl in the episodes after the pilot?

Are her friends annoying?k

The answer to these questions will help me decide.

Varies from episode to episode but you get some of both.

The supporting cast is good and of course you have the love interest too.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 13, 2016 17:20:05 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 13, 2016 16:09:49 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Varies from episode to episode but you get some of both.

The supporting cast is good and of course you have the love interest too.

There's always a love interest but what annoys me in shows that tend to run for 22+ episodes is that the relationship is very start stop and something always gets in the way, is it like that in Supergirl? Is the love interest Jimmy Olsen?

Yep, always a love interest, even in the comics. They always build up to them and this show seems to have a triangle or four way of sorts.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 14, 2016 13:05:58 GMT -5 MGNoxa said:

Jan 13, 2016 17:39:56 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Yep, always a love interest, even in the comics. They always build up to them and this show seems to have a triangle or four way of sorts.

I've been looking up clips, do you think they should of given Supergirl the Smallville treatment and reduced her powers? Sometimes the flying looks good for TV and then other times it looks god awful, probably would've been easier and cheaper just to make her run quick.

This is one question I've had for a while but do they make a big deal out of her being called "Supergirl"? Instead of "Superwoman"?

I can't go and watch the earlier episodes but I'll be sure to check it out when it returns over here which should be around the same time it's back for you.

Don't they have it on Netflix or Hulu? I don't mind the power levels. Nice to not see them depower them all of the time. There are other heroes too who would seem odd without their power set. They're already depowered enough on tv and movies compared to the comics.

Just check it out and let me know what you think.

[JACK-2]

They have it on CBS.com I'm on watching some episodes t catch up. It's getting better, but still not on Flash level. Modern Tv is pretty good.

[JACK-2]

So, I'm all caught up. Man there are are a crapload of Kryptonians, how is Kara supposed to deal?

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 17, 2016 12:36:49 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

So, I'm all caught up. Man there are are a crapload of Kryptonians, how is Kara supposed to deal?

Yea there are lot of them, more than I've seen in any show. Some comics have a few but this is a lot. Not sure if they're all equal in ability.

What do you think of it overall?

[JACK-2]

It doesn't make any sense that with all these evil Kryptonians the don't stomp Kara and the DEA in two secs. I like it, another good series from Greg Berlanti. It started off weak tbh, but it got better overtime. I hear they might crossover with the Flash soon.

I'm watching more TV now then I've ever done so. Lot's of good shows. Have you seen Daredevil on Netflix?

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 17, 2016 12:42:49 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

It doesn't make any sense that with all these evil Kryptonians the don't stomp Kara and the DEA in two secs. I like it, another good series from Greg Berlanti. It started off weak tbh, but it got better overtime. I hear they might crossover with the Flash soon.

I'm watching more TV now then I've ever done so. Lot's of good shows. Have you seen Daredevil on Netflix?

Well they have their own defense measures and they definitely aren't comic book strong. We also don't know the entirety of her motives just yet. They may not even want Kara dead.

I think it has to get going like all shows. I haven't gotten too heavy into tv watching but I guess you're back on board. I'm not a massive tv watcher but I do have my 1 or 2 shows I watch. I do everything on PC though for convenience.

[JACK-2]

They're definetly not comicbook strong or even movie verse strong. Yeah, they could have killed Kara but they were holding back as shown in ep.9.

Yeah, I'm back on board in the sense that I enjoy TV again. Back in the 90's we had alot of sitcoms: MArtin, Waynes Bros, Fresh Prince. These days we have alot of stuff coming out:

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Jan 17, 2016 12:58:24 GMT -5 JACK-2 said:

They're definetly not comicbook strong or even movie verse strong. Yeah, they could have killed Kara but they were holding back as shown in ep.9.

Yeah, I'm back on board in the sense that I enjoy TV again. Back in the 90's we had alot of sitcoms: MArtin, Waynes Bros, Fresh Prince. These days we have alot of stuff coming out:

Well the leader called them off. There was no deliberate jobbing as the main villain is a match for her. They were definitely strong enough to give her a fight early on.

Well we always have things coming out; the question is does it appeal to you overall.

Ah, the 90's.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Smallville Laura Vandervoort is joining the cast as Indigo.

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