Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Didn't the pilot for this show leak?
A: Yes, in May. As per NeoGAF rules, discussion of piracy is strictly prohibited. Discussion of the pilot episode is allowed, but must be done using spoiler tags until the episode officially airs.
Q: Is this made by the same guys behind Arrow and The Flash?
A: Yes! Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, two of Supergirl's developers and executive producers, also developed, produced, and wrote for Arrow and The Flash. Blake Neely, composer for Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow, is also composer for Supergirl.
Q: Does Superman exist in this show's universe?
A: Yes. Pilot spoilers:
Superman exists, has revealed himself and his powers to the world, and is treated with celebrity-level renown. This has been cause for some concern among pilot-viewers who say that Superman's continual mention but lack of actual appearance will lead to all sorts of "Why doesn't she just get Superman to help?"-type narrative problems. Whether this can be resolved satisfactorily will be seen in future episodes.
Q: Does this show exist in a shared universe with Arrow and The Flash?
A: The short answer: No. The long answer: Probably not. Due to the differences in TV networks, scheduling, and shooting location, crossovers would be very difficult logistically. Also, the setup of the Supergirl universe (where Superman already exists) poses all sorts of narrative problems for Arrow and The Flash which could only be resolved by using alternate universes. Greg Berlanti is on record saying "The network has said publicly at this point they're going to keep her to themselves. I always approach the shows as a fan first, so I would love to see (a crossover). I think in success, all things are possible. But there's a lot that would have to happen before everybody might say yes to that."
Q: What's with all the "girl power" stuff?
A: The show is deliberately aimed at a young female audience, and the pilot contains overt references to feminism, gender equality, and the fact that Supergirl is a female superhero. These references have been met with everything from cautious positivity to mild irritation to full-blown fanboy rage. Whether this tone from the pilot will continue into the main series, or if changes were made, will be seen in future episodes.
Q: How adorable is Melissa Benoist?
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