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Supergirl – Season 1, Episode 9 Blood Bonds

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85% Tomatometer 13 Reviews
While Astra is held captive, her husband abducts Hanks; Cat continues to suspect that Kara is Supergirl.
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Supergirl — Season 1, Episode 9

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Kara Danvers continues to prove herself as a hero in "Blood Bonds" -- if only her villainess counterparts could live up to it.

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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
4/5
Rather than reveal herself, Kara chooses to quit. This is when Supergirl pulls off yet another Perfect Superhero Moment, something it's proving itself to be really good at doing. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker CBR 07/20/2018
Glenn Morshower's performance as Lane is pitch-perfect, conveying just the right amount of condescension... He's the best kind of bad guy: one who absolutely believes he's on the side of right. Go to Full Review Caroline Siede AV Club 07/19/2018
B-
It's a lovely summation of their relationship that reveals new vulnerabilities in Kara. Go to Full Review Alyse Wax Superhero Hype 08/22/2018
[Supergirl] is pleasantly surprised to find out about Hank's true persona, and the fact that he can shape shift is going to be very, very important. Go to Full Review Stacy Glanzman TV Fanatic 07/31/2018
3.8/5
It's great to see Kara continue to learn and grow. Go to Full Review Samantha Coley Tell-Tale TV 07/30/2018
4/5
"Blood Bonds" packs a punch and still manages to put a smile on my face, in ways that have me loving both the good and the bad guys, or rather girls. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis While Astra is held captive, her husband abducts Hanks; Cat continues to suspect that Kara is Supergirl.
Director
Steve Shill
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Ted Sullivan, Derek Simon
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 4, 2016