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Supergirl – Season 3, Episode 1 Girl of Steel

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85% Tomatometer 13 Reviews
Kara deals with the loss of Mon-El by focusing her energy on being Supergirl and concentrating on a mysterious new threat; Alex confesses a secret to Maggie; a citizen of National City has a mysterious connection to Kara; Lena makes a bold move.
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Supergirl — Season 3, Episode 1

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"Girl of Steel" sets up Supergirl's third season with intense emotion, a hopeful tone, and some truly super acting from Melissa Benoist in a fascinating arc for Kara.

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Sara Netzley Entertainment Weekly 07/25/2018
A
Excellent timing, Supergirl! Go to Full Review
Caroline Siede AV Club 07/23/2018
B+
Melissa Benoist is characteristically great as this harsher version of Kara, and it's genuinely shocking to hear her coldly announce that the Kara Danvers side of her life is over. Go to Full Review
Valerie Anne Autostraddle 07/20/2018
Overall, I'm pleased with this episode. I don't know how long it will last, but it felt like the show I fell in love with again. Go to Full Review
Mae Abdulbaki The Young Folks 08/01/2018
8/10
While I hope that the rest of the season isn't quite as dark as the first episode, Supergirl is off to a decent start. Go to Full Review
Stacy Glanzman TV Fanatic 07/31/2018
4.5/5
Watching a character become the villain, as opposed to someone arriving canvas full-on evil has the potential to be exciting. Go to Full Review
Samantha Coley Tell-Tale TV 07/31/2018
4/5
It's going to be an interesting journey for her going forward, but seeing her come out of the fog and try again brings back the inspiring tone that both Kara and the audience need so much. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis Kara deals with the loss of Mon-El by focusing her energy on being Supergirl and concentrating on a mysterious new threat; Alex confesses a secret to Maggie; a citizen of National City has a mysterious connection to Kara; Lena makes a bold move.
Director
Jesse Warn
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Andrew Kreisberg, Robert Rovner, Caitlin Parrish
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2017
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