Supergirl

Supergirl

Better. Stronger. Together.

Created by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler

On CBS, The CW

2015–20216 seasons126 episodes42 min7.3 / 10

A hopeful, character-driven superhero series that prioritizes emotional connection and personal growth over spectacle, built on themes of found family and self-acceptance.

Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Supergirl leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is Supergirl easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Supergirl violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.

  • Is Supergirl sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.

  • Is Supergirl scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity34

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise15

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love37

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Supergirl, and what each one shares →

Like Supergirl

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Supergirl

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Supergirl, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Supergirl, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Supergirl, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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