Originally picked up for a thirteen-episode run as CBS was being cautious with their foray into the world of superheroes, the network has now ordered seven more episodes of Supergirl. This will bring the run up to twenty episodes total, making it a full season show – for the most part. Most primetime network TV series do the 22 episode run, but this series is a bit pricier and the ratings are decent but not as strong as they were at the start.
It stars Melissa Benoist as Kara, Mehcad Brooks Brooks, Davide Harewood as Hank Henshaw, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra Danvers, Laura Benanti as Alura Zor-El and Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant. Dean Cain and Helen Slater are guest starring in the pilot.
Plot concept: The series centers on Kara Zor-El (Benoist). Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped amid its destruction years ago. Since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin, Superman. But now at age 24, she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be.
