‘Supergirl’ Ending With Season 6 On The CW

It’s a sad day for us Arrowverse fans as we are losing the second series in this universe in just the last year with Supergirl coming to a conclusion with season 6. In an article with Deadline they confirmed that the series will end as Melissa Benoist, the producers, the network(CW), and the studio all came to the decision to end the series. 

Here’s the full quote on what Deadline reported: 

Between the delays and Supergirl’s downward ratings trajectory, I hear the producers, the studio, the network and Benoist came to a decision that it was better to end the show with a longer final season.The creative team has started developing the storylines for the final 20 episodes. The order is expected to be longer than most broadcast series this coming season, including the CW scripted shows, which will be launching in January and beyond.

While the news came rather unexpectedly personally I am not that surprised that the series is coming to its conclusion so soon. Having borrowed from Superman’s rogues gallery last season with Leviathan as well as using most of the Supergirl villains I wasn’t expecting the series to last that long. While ‘Superman and Lois’ isn’t the direct reason for this series ending I did always feel it was inevitable that ‘Supergirl’ would be ending soon. As a fan of the series I have loved every part of it even with the downs it’s had in it’s writing I feel like they make up for that in it’s characters. Melissa Benoist has been such an icon for many people that it’s going to suck we won’t get to see her on a regular basis as Kara. 

Kara’s departure in the Arrowverse is definitely going to be felt next year as her interactions with the other characters were always some of the best parts about the Arrowverse. Whether it’s the moments she had singing songs with Grant Gustin or having a (brief) friendship with Kate Kane, Melissa will definitely be missed. I hope the series doesn’t end with her being killed off though because I would still love for both Kara and J’onn to show up again for crossovers or guest appearances on the other series. 

I’m also going to miss seeing all the other great characters Supergirl has introduced to us in the Arrowverse. There are way too many characters to talk about that have been on the series, but I will touch on a bunch of them briefly. David Harewood as Martian Manhunter was always such a joy to watch and I still remember being so shocked at that reveal he was this iconic character all the way in season 1.

Kara’s adoptive sister Alex Danvers has been a pleasure to watch her journey throughout the series from DEO Agent to now vigilante. I’m so glad this series introduced us to Nicole Maines as Nia Nul/Dreamer as the first ever transgender superhero to be brought into live action. Gonna miss seeing Brainiac 5(Jesse Rath) as he’s been brought such a joy to the show ever since he replaced Winn. Thank you to everyone involved in this show and lets go out with a bang with season 6!

Here’s what everyone involved on the show had to say about the series ending:

Melissa Benoist:Kara Zor-El/Supergirl

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFc6IPfngNA/?igshid=16e39vf4jmkcq

David Harewood:J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter

What a ride! It’s been a pleasure bringing the Martian to life these past 6 years! Thank you to EVERYONE who supported! And thank you to all the fabulous actors, artists, writers and directors who have passed through the show over the years. Time to suit up one last time! pic.twitter.com/dIy4JjHIaF

— David Harewood (@DavidHarewood) September 22, 2020

Jesse Rath:Brainiac 5

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFc-bVFnAf1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Nicole Maines:Nia Nul/Dreamer

Thank you 💙🌀💭 pic.twitter.com/BY1AS2a7AF

— Nicole Maines (@NicoleAMaines) September 22, 2020

Julie Gonzalo:Andrea Rojas

Although I’m sad, I’m beyond grateful to have been involved with this wonderful show. I’ve met beautiful people that I am fortunate enough to call my friends… it will all be missed. Let’s make this last season the best one yet. #Supergirl https://t.co/uzXDalBAQ4

— Julie Gonzalo (@julie_gonzalo) September 22, 2020

Andrea Brooks:Eve Teschmacher

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdam6aJ1VJ/?igshid=1ko1kcjy3a5ib

Staz Nair:Willam Dey

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdjUjiBWJP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdk1kShcWZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jon Cryer:Lex Luthor

I like to think I’ve had a similar effect on angry bald guys👨🏻‍🦲 https://t.co/PIRog99tMX

— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 22, 2020

Producer Jessica Queller

#Supergirl pic.twitter.com/f6gTy6zIMr

— jessica queller (@jessicaqueller) September 23, 2020

Supergirl will return for one last time for season 6 sometime in 2021.