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Supergirl – Season 1, Episode 8 Hostile Takeover

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92% Tomatometer 13 Reviews
Astra challenges Kara's beliefs about her mother; a hacker exposes Cat's private -- and damaging -- emails, putting her job at risk.
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Supergirl — Season 1, Episode 8

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"Hostile Takeover" shows off the show's impressive budget with aplomb, more than making up for any wonky pacing issues.

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Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers

Calista Flockhart

Cat Grant

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers

Mehcad Brooks

James Olsen

David Harewood

Hank Henshaw

Jeremy Jordan

Winslow "Winn" Schott
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Joshua Rivera New York Magazine/Vulture 07/26/2018
3/5
Although Astra has the family connection, there's little else that makes her sudden arrival a jaw-dropping moment. Thankfully, there's plenty happening in "Hostile Takeover." Go to Full Review Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly 07/25/2018
In an episode full of exciting action sequences, the strongest parts of tonight's installment of Supergirl were the intimate moments that were focused on the emotional parts of the story and allowed for some great character work. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker CBR 07/20/2018
There have been high points aplenty, and no small number of missteps, but in this episode, it felt purely itself. Go to Full Review Rebecca Iannucci TV Line 08/01/2018
An intense face-off between Kara and Astra that gave way to one of the season's most emotional scenes? Check. Go to Full Review Stacy Glanzman TV Fanatic 07/31/2018
5/5
Kara's frustration to find out that her mom used her to lure Astra out of hiding was really well done. Go to Full Review Andrew Dyce Screen Rant 07/27/2018
The work put in by Melissa Benoist to sell the emotional drama, along with Laura Benanti (on double duty as twins Astra and Alura) is admirable and engaging. Unfortunately, it's the machinations of the plot that hold the development back. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Astra challenges Kara's beliefs about her mother; a hacker exposes Cat's private -- and damaging -- emails, putting her job at risk.
Director
Karen Gaviola
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Caitlin Parrish
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 14, 2015
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