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Supergirl – Season 1, Episode 11 Strange Visitor From Another Planet

Play trailer Supergirl – Season 1, Episode 11 Strange Visitor From Another Planet Aired Jan 25, 2016 Drama Fantasy Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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93% Tomatometer 15 Reviews
A member of the alien race responsible for killing Hank's people kidnaps anti-alien Sen. Miranda Crane; Cat's estranged son visits National City.
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Supergirl — Season 1, Episode 11

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"Strange Visitor from Another Planet" suffers from tonal inconsistencies, but is never less than watchable thanks to excellent work from its super ensemble.

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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
This episode doubles down on heavy character development, shifting the gaze from Winn Schott to Hank Henshaw and Cat Grant. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker CBR 07/20/2018
Because these visitors impact people as well as events, it's a gripping hour, even when it overplays its hand - which it does, and frequently. Go to Full Review Caroline Siede AV Club 07/19/2018
B+
Yet tonal whiplash aside, both halves of tonight's Supergirl are compelling and more thematically linked than they have been in past episodes. Go to Full Review Rebecca Iannucci TV Line 08/01/2018
Ultimately, it's a banner day for Kara, who even gets asked out by Adam at the end of the episode, with Cat's approval. Go to Full Review Stacy Glanzman TV Fanatic 07/31/2018
4.7/5
I like every opportunity we get to see Cat's vulnerable side, and as awkward as it was to have Kara at the second attempt between the two of them, she forced Cat to express her true feelings. Go to Full Review Samantha Coley Tell-Tale TV 07/30/2018
4/5
Aliens and strangers both descend upon national city in this week's episode and Supergirl continues to show that it's strongest storytelling elements are the relationships between its characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A member of the alien race responsible for killing Hank's people kidnaps anti-alien Sen. Miranda Crane; Cat's estranged son visits National City.
Director
Glen Winter
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Michael Grassi, Caitlin Parrish
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 25, 2016