{
  "id": 3225160,
  "title": "'Supergirl' the movie flopped at the box office, but the 2015 show is pure gold —and all 6 seasons are streaming on Netflix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/supergirl-the-movie-flopped-at-the-box-office-but-the-2015-show-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/supergirl-the-movie-flopped-at-the-box-office-but-the-2015-show-is-pure-gold-and-all-6-seasons-are-streaming-on-netflix"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Supergirl, the popular TV show, has released its sixth season on Netflix, as the 2026 movie starring Milly Alcock underperformed at the box office. Fans lauded the warm and wholesome take on the character offered by the series, which has been streaming on Netflix. Created by Melissa Benoist and starring her as Kara Danvers, the character has been praised for her genuine hope and heart of gold in contrast to the darker portrayals of female superheroes in the industry. The show, set in the gritty world of superheroes, offers a fresh and wholesome take on the genre, with its main character as a beacon of optimism and determination to do the right thing. The series features a strong female-led ensemble cast, including Cat Grant, a trailblazing journalist, and CatCo Worldwide Media, which provides Kara with a platform to tackle real-world issues. The show’s LGBTQ+ representation has been praised, with Nicole Maines as Dreamer, TV’s first trans superhero, breaking barriers and tackling bigotry without reducing her character to her identity. Despite facing criticism and review bombing, Supergirl remains a beloved and pioneering show in the Arrowverse, offering a fresh and empowering take on the superhero genre.",
  "summary": "Looking for more shows about cults to watch after \"Unchosen\"? Here are five chilling series to stream next.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}