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{{Infobox character
| name = Kara Danvers
| franchise = [[Arrowverse]]
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| first_date = {{Start date|2015|10|26}}
| last_major = [[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]
| last_minor = [[Kara (Supergirl episode)|Kara]]
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| adapted_by = {{plainlist|
* [[Greg Berlanti]]
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| based_on = {{basedon|[[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)]]|[[Otto Binder]]|
| portrayer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Melissa Benoist]] (adult)
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* [[Department of Extranormal Operations]] (DEO)
* CatCo Worldwide Media
* Superfriends
* Paragons
* [[Justice League]]
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| significant_other =
| relatives = {{plainlist|
* [[Zor-El]] (father)
* [[
* [[Jor-El]] (paternal uncle, deceased)
* [[Lara Lor-Van]] (paternal aunt, deceased)
* [[Clark Kent (Superman & Lois)|Clark Kent]] (cousin)
* [[Non (comics)|Non]] (maternal uncle, deceased)
* [[Astra In-Ze]] (maternal aunt, deceased)
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| origin = [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]]
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'''Kara Danvers''', also known as '''Kara Zor-El''' on her homeworld, is a fictional character in the [[Arrowverse]] franchise, mainly the television series [[Supergirl (TV series)|''Supergirl'']]. Adapted for television by [[Greg Berlanti]], [[Ali Adler]] and [[Andrew Kreisberg]], the character is based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Kara Zor-El (Supergirl)]], created by [[Otto Binder]] and [[Al Plastino]]. Kara is introduced in the [[Pilot (Supergirl)|pilot episode]] as the adopted younger sister of [[Alex Danvers]]. Kara Danvers is portrayed by [[Melissa Benoist]] as an adult, and [[Malina Weissman]] and [[Izabela Vidovic]] as a
Kara's powers and abilities include [[Superhuman strength|super strength]], [[Superspeed (fiction)|superspeed]], [[Heat vision (fiction)|heat vision]], freeze breath, [[Flight (comics)|flight]] and many other powers also achievable by the superhero Superman, who is Kara's cousin; however, like her cousin, she is weakened when she comes into contact with [[Kryptonite]], fragments of her home planet Krypton that came to [[Earth]] after its destruction. Benoist has reprised her role in other series that take place in the same franchise, including [[The Flash (2014 TV series)|''The Flash'']], [[Arrow (TV series)|''Arrow'']], ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]'' and [[Batwoman (TV series)|''Batwoman'']], via the crossover events "[[Invasion! (Arrowverse)|Invasion!]]", "[[Crisis on Earth-X]]", "[[Elseworlds (Arrowverse)|Elseworlds]]" and "[[Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)|Crisis on Infinite Earths]]". The character's civilian identity, Kara Danvers, is an original creation for the series, and was later integrated into the mainstream [[DC Comics]] ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'' [[American comic book|comic book series]] to [[tie-in]] with the series in 2016's ''[[DC Rebirth
== Creation and casting ==
For the role of Kara Zor-El / Supergirl, the producers wanted a Caucasian actress aged between 22 and 26 years.<ref name="TVLineOct2014">{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=October 30, 2014 |title=Meet CBS's Supergirl (''and'' Her Sister), Get Scoop on Kara's Big Entrance |url=http://tvline.com/2014/10/30/supergirl-tv-show-cbs-casting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030214639/http://tvline.com/2014/10/30/supergirl-tv-show-cbs-casting/ |archive-date=October 30, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014 |website=TVLine}}</ref> In January 2015, it was announced by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' that [[Melissa Benoist]] would star as the character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=January 22, 2015 |title='Glee,' 'Whiplash' Breakout Set as CBS' 'Supergirl' |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/supergirl-melissa-benoist-glee-whiplash-754208/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705071955/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/supergirl-melissa-benoist-glee-whiplash-754208 |archive-date=July 5, 2015}}</ref> Benoist later revealed that auditioning for the part "was a long, drawn-out, three-month process";<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=July 2, 2015 |title=Supergirl: Melissa Benoist on landing the role of a lifetime, and empowering women |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/02/supergirl-melissa-benoist-cbs-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703143945/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/02/supergirl-melissa-benoist-cbs-interview |archive-date=July 3, 2015 |access-date=July 3, 2015 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> she was the first actress looked at for the role,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Jessica |date=July 12, 2015 |title=Peter Facinelli Has Joined Supergirl – But Will He Be Good or Evil? |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/peter-facinelli-supergirl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714234622/http://www.tvguide.com/news/peter-facinelli-supergirl/ |archive-date=July 14, 2015 |access-date=July 15, 2015 |website=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref> although [[Claire Holt]] and [[Gemma Atkinson]] were also considered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kenneally |first=Tim |date=December 1, 2014 |title='Vampire Diaries' Star Claire Holt in Contention for CBS's 'Supergirl' Series (Exclusive) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/vampire-diaries-star-claire-holt-in-contention-for-cbss-supergirl-series-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202035438/http://www.thewrap.com/vampire-diaries-star-claire-holt-in-contention-for-cbss-supergirl-series-exclusive/ |archive-date=December 2, 2014 |access-date=December 1, 2014 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Roffman |first=Marisa |date=December 8, 2014 |title='The Originals' Boss on the Fallout From the Rebekah Twist |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/originals-boss-fallout-rebekah-twist-754765 |url-status=live |access-date=December 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102015444/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/originals-boss-fallout-rebekah-twist-754765 |archive-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref> Actress [[Elizabeth Lail]] auditioned for the role.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/countdown-elizabeth-lail-you-her-supergirl-audition-1251813/ | title='Countdown' Star Elizabeth Lail on 'You' Success and Auditioning for 'Supergirl' | website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=November 2, 2019 }}</ref> Other performers include her stunt double Jennifer Clarke, who performed stunts for the Supergirl character throughout the entire show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=September 15, 2020 |title=Supergirl's Stunt Double Looks Exactly Like The Star |url=https://www.looper.com/247484/supergirls-stunt-double-looks-exactly-like-the-star/ |access-date=April 13, 2021 |website=Looper.com}}</ref> In flashbacks, [[Malina Weissman]] and [[Izabela Vidovic]] portray Kara as a teenager and child, respectively. The series reimagines Kara Zor-El as a young adult when becoming a superhero (more similar to [[Supergirl (Linda Danvers)|Linda Danvers]]), deviating from her [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|comic book counterpart]], more usually depicted as a teenager. Benoist expressed her excitement over portraying the character, and being able to "[tell] a story about a human being really realizing their potential and their strength".<ref name="CBRint">{{Cite web |last=Scott Huver |date=February 25, 2015 |title=Melissa Benoist Embraces "Supergirl's" Iconic Qualities & Powerful Humanity |url=https://www.cbr.com/melissa-benoist-embraces-supergirls-iconic-qualities-powerful-humanity/ |access-date=February 13, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> Benoist portrays present-day Kara for all six seasons of ''Supergirl''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2020 |title=The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/05/14/the-cw-network-to-launch-its-new-season-in-january-2021-916014/20200514cw01/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200517150824/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/05/14/the-cw-network-to-launch-its-new-season-in-january-2021-916014/20200514cw01/ |archive-date=May 17, 2020 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |website=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref> In addition in the third season, she portrays Earth-X doppelganger Overgirl, and in the fourth season, a clone of Kara called Red Daughter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=November 30, 2018 |title='Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Talks Red Daughter |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/11/14/supergirl-star-melissa-benoist-talks-red-daughter/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508053105/https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/11/14/supergirl-star-melissa-benoist-talks-red-daughter/ |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=May 8, 2019 |website=Comicbook.com}}</ref>
== Characterization ==
For the second season, regarding the end of Kara and James Olsen's relationship, [[Andrew Kreisberg]] said "We realized that the best scenes between [Kara and James] were just the nice, sweet scenes where they were being friends." He also said that while the theme of the [[Supergirl
In season five, the series introduces a new Supergirl suit which eschews the red skirt and sheer black pantyhose seen in the older suit in favor of a bodysuit with trousers. Benoist and the showrunners said giving Supergirl pants was something they discussed since the first season.<ref name="Pants">{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=July 15, 2019 |title=Melissa Benoist talks ditching the skirt in new 'Supergirl' suit: 'It's more adult' |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/15/supergirl-melissa-benoist-new-season-5-suit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716024616/https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/15/supergirl-melissa-benoist-new-season-5-suit/ |archive-date=July 16, 2019 |access-date=July 16, 2019 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> [[Querl Dox (Arrowverse)|Querl Dox]] is credited with creating a new microscopic motion-activator for the new suit that attaches to Kara's glasses and unleashes the suit when she whips off the glasses, resulting in Supergirl being fully dressed in her costume.<ref name="501 recap">{{Cite magazine |last=Netzley |first=Sara |date=October 6, 2019 |title='Supergirl' recap: New season, new secrets, new suit |url=https://ew.com/recap/supergirl-season-5-premiere/ |access-date=October 7, 2019 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> The seventeenth episode of the fifth season marks Benoist's directorial debut.<ref name="BenoistDirecting">{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=July 15, 2019 |title=Supergirl star Melissa Benoist to make her directorial debut in season 5 |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/15/supergirl-melissa-benoist-directing-season-5/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715174815/https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/15/supergirl-melissa-benoist-directing-season-5/ |archive-date=July 15, 2019 |access-date=July 15, 2019 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> Benoist said the sixth season serves as a "self-exploration" for her character, "looking in the mirror and [contemplating] what her power means because it's almost limitless and it makes her so strong on Earth".<ref name="self-exploration">{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=March 29, 2021 |title='Supergirl' star Melissa Benoist teases Kara's 'lovely' ending: 'I feel fantastic about it' |url=https://ew.com/tv/supergirl-melissa-benoist-season-6-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330084015/https://ew.com/tv/supergirl-melissa-benoist-season-6-interview/ |archive-date=March 30, 2021 |access-date=March 30, 2021 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
== Storylines ==
=== ''Supergirl'' ===
==== Season 1 ====
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==== Season 2 ====
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==== Season 3 ====
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==== Season 4 ====
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==== Season 5 ====
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==== Season 6 ====
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=== Crossovers ===
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In the 2017-18 television season, Kara and her sister [[Alex Danvers|Alex]] are invited to Barry and [[Iris West-Allen|Iris]]' wedding on Earth-1, however, they are invaded by Nazis from Earth-X led by [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)#Dark Arrow (Earth-X)|Dark Arrow]], Overgirl (Kara's Earth-X doppelgänger) and [[Eobard Thawne (Arrowverse)|Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash]] from Earth-1. The invaders capture Kara, who plan to take her heart and give it to Overgirl, who is dying from disproportionate [[solar irradiance]] in her heart. Dark Arrow plans to use the Prism, powered by [[S.T.A.R. Labs]]' particle accelerator, to create artificial red sunlight that can weaken both Karas' invulnerability, allowing Thawne to transplant Kara's heart to Overgirl. Iris and [[Felicity Smoak (Arrowverse)|Felicity]] rescue Kara and return to Earth-1. Dark Arrow and his team lead a force of Earth-X Nazis to invade Earth-1 but are ultimately defeated with Kara carrying a radioactive Overgirl to space where she explodes and dies. Following [[Martin Stein (Arrowverse)|Martin Stein]]'s funeral, Kara and Alex return to Earth-38.
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== Reception ==
Graeme Virtue of ''[[The Guardian]]'' praised ''Supergirl'' and Melissa Benoist's performance as Kara Danvers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-29 |title=Supergirl review – she's got the Krypton factor |url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2015/oct/29/supergirl-review-shes-got-the-krypton-factor |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> David Sims of ''[[The Atlantic]]'' reviewed the series positively, saying: "A lot of the credit has to go to the casting of Benoist as Kara—she's as perfect a fit as [[Grant Gustin]] was for ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]].''"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sims |first=David |date=2015-10-26 |title=In 'Supergirl,' a Maligned Heroine Leans In |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/supergirl-takes-flight/412438/ |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=The Atlantic |language=en}}</ref> Brian Lowry of ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' complimented the casting of the series, stating, "Benoist nails the title role."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |title='Supergirl' review: Reason to believe this 'girl' can fly |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-supergirl-review-cbs-20151019-story.html |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=chicagotribune.com|date=October 19, 2015 }}</ref> Evan Valentine of ''[[Collider (website)|Collider]]'' called Benoist's adaptation of the character the "best Supergirl
The relationship between the Danvers sisters has been among the things praised about the Supergirl character.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=May 1, 2017 |title=Supergirl recap: 'Alex' |url=https://ew.com/recap/supergirl-season-2-episode-19/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229132653/http://ew.com/recap/supergirl-season-2-episode-19/ |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=September 7, 2017 |title=The Danvers Sisters Will Be the Focus of Arrowverse's Next Crossover |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2017/09/08/supergirl-arrowverse-crossover-danvers-sisters/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522181725/http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/09/08/supergirl-arrowverse-crossover-danvers-sisters/ |archive-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Comicbook.com}}</ref> Kara and [[Alex Danvers|Alex]] were named as one of "The 10 Greatest Ride or Die TV Siblings" by [[TV Guide]]'s Keisha Hatchett, who stated: "These two might not come from the same species, but their unconditional love for each other proves that you don't need to share the same blood in order to be sisters. Both have helped each other through a difficult journey to self-acceptance [...] in a fierce display of sisterhood that keeps us coming back each week."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hatchett |first=Keisha |date=August 16, 2018 |title=The 10 Greatest Ride or Die TV Siblings |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-10-greatest-ride-or-die-tv-siblings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817122816/https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-10-greatest-ride-or-die-tv-siblings/ |archive-date=August 17, 2018 |access-date=September 3, 2018 |website=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref>
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