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Supergirl – Season 4, Episode 1 American Alien

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Kara welcomes a new cub reporter to CatCo; James and Lena argue about James' impending indictment for acting as the vigilante Guardian; Alex and Brainy struggle to get in sync at the DEO.
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Supergirl — Season 4, Episode 1

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Refreshingly relevant, "American Alien" introduces an intimidating new villain without skimping on the social commentary.

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Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers

Mehcad Brooks

James Olsen

David Harewood

Hank Henshaw

Katie McGrath

Lena Luthor

Jesse Rath

Querl "Brainy" Dox
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Valerie Anne Autostraddle 10/16/2018
This episode reminded me more of Season One, when Supergirl was about hope and truth and the battle between optimism and reality. Go to Full Review Caroline Siede AV Club 10/15/2018
B+
"American Alien" feels like a culmination of where Supergirl has been headed for a long time. Go to Full Review Sarah Fields Tell-Tale TV 10/16/2018
4/5
American Alien establishes a few new dynamics while also orienting viewers to where each character is three months after the events of the season 3 episode 23... There is a lot of potential set up on this episode, and much to be excited for. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files 10/16/2018
8/10
American Alien sets Supergirl's fourth season up on a nice direction with intriguing new villains, cast reshuffling and an overdue main plot thread. Go to Full Review Ben Rolph TheDCTVshow 10/16/2018
3/5
The episode was elevated by the performances. Go to Full Review Amelia Emberwing Birth.Movies.Death. 10/15/2018
American Alien is far and away Supergirl's strongest premiere yet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Kara welcomes a new cub reporter to CatCo; James and Lena argue about James' impending indictment for acting as the vigilante Guardian; Alex and Brainy struggle to get in sync at the DEO.
Director
Jesse Warn
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller, Gabriel Llanas, Aadrita Mukerji
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2018
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