Supergirl HBO Max series coming

[Gaastra]

The supergirl from the flash movie is getting her own tv show on hbo max.

No ties to the cw show that just ended.

https://www.cbr.com/supergirl-hbo-ma...s-sasha-calle/

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

Hopefully her fans dig it.

[Vakanai]

The supergirl from the flash movie is getting her own tv show on hbo max.

No ties to the cw show that just ended.

https://www.cbr.com/supergirl-hbo-ma...s-sasha-calle/

I'm not sure if this is good news or not. Optimistically, you could say this shows they have faith in the Flash movie and Sasha Calle's performance in particular. Pessimistically you could say they're getting ahead of themselves and putting the cart before the horse, making huge plans on the assumption it'll do good and rushing into it ala early DCEU's rush to get Avengers money with JL. Realistically though, I think it just means they need more content for their streaming service. Here's hoping either way it's a good show.

[CosmiComic]

I'm not sure if this is good news or not. Optimistically, you could say this shows they have faith in the Flash movie and Sasha Calle's performance in particular. Pessimistically you could say they're getting ahead of themselves and putting the cart before the horse, making huge plans on the assumption it'll do good and rushing into it ala early DCEU's rush to get Avengers money with JL. Realistically though, I think it just means they need more content for their streaming service. Here's hoping either way it's a good show.

While it's totally fair to be pessimistic about how WB is doing this (to some extent I also am), I feel it's at least trying to build up other characters instead of just relying on Batman to shoulder the DCEU.

[Powerboy]

The sad part is finding out the CW show has been canceled. There were a lot of parts of it I truly liked. But it might be refreshing to have a show that, hopefully, does not follow the CW formula.

[Vakanai]

The sad part is finding out the CW show has been canceled. There were a lot of parts of it I truly liked. But it might be refreshing to have a show that, hopefully, does not follow the CW formula.

While the show had some great episodes and good seasons (this last one sadly isn't good, and the Agent of Liberty stuff from a couple seasons ago was...awful), I don't know I'd say it's sad it's ending. It had a nice long run frankly, and I kind of feel like a lot of CW shows last too long anyways. Interested in seeing new takes on these characters every so often. I'm in the minority on that, seems like most want a actor to define the role for a generation and last ten to twenty years in it ala Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but I like seeing a different version and kind of straying away from the idea of a "definitive" take.

And yeah, the CW formula isn't the best.

[Powerboy]

While the show had some great episodes and good seasons (this last one sadly isn't good, and the Agent of Liberty stuff from a couple seasons ago was...awful), I don't know I'd say it's sad it's ending. It had a nice long run frankly, and I kind of feel like a lot of CW shows last too long anyways. Interested in seeing new takes on these characters every so often. I'm in the minority on that, seems like most want a actor to define the role for a generation and last ten to twenty years in it ala Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but I like seeing a different version and kind of straying away from the idea of a "definitive" take.

And yeah, the CW formula isn't the best.

Agent Liberty was a decent idea but had all the nuance a sledge hammer.

I remember Roger Ebert pointing out that we got a remake of Spider-Man only five years after the last movie in the previous series. Likewise, we got a Hulk remake only five years later.

He pointed out that's an indication of how fast things are moving now. I agree that the days are over when one actor defined a character for a generation.

[Frontier]

Coincidental timing with the end of the TV show.

I guess I'd be happy for Sasha Calle even if I don't know what to think of her take on Supergirl yet.

[Vakanai]

Coincidental timing with the end of the TV show.

Is it? I mean, it could be, but my guess would be it was planned timing unless there's evidence to suggest otherwise.

[Vakanai]

While it's totally fair to be pessimistic about how WB is doing this (to some extent I also am), I feel it's at least trying to build up other characters instead of just relying on Batman to shoulder the DCEU.

Oh no, you misunderstood me, I'm not of the pessimistic bent on this but the realistic one - I don't think it's an ill advised rush. I mean, it could be, I don't know. But I'm in the realistic camp - HBO Max needs content, hence this movie, and if we're lucky it could be good. We'll see.

That said, we got Gotham PD, Peacemaker, Penguin, and Supergirl. Frankly, with Titans and Doom Patrol still going, I think that's enough for HBO Max right now. I'd rather they stagger this out, so I'm hoping we don't get another show announcement until this time next year. Prefer a bit more slow and steady with WB, because when their eyes go too big right away they tend to crash and burn. So hopefully they'll focus on the shows they've announced already and make sure they do good before announcing more this time next year.

Agent Liberty was a decent idea but had all the nuance a sledge hammer.

I remember Roger Ebert pointing out that we got a remake of Spider-Man only five years after the last movie in the previous series. Likewise, we got a Hulk remake only five years later.

He pointed out that's an indication of how fast things are moving now. I agree that the days are over when one actor defined a character for a generation.

Decent idea, but holy moly that execution was not fun to sit through. I mean, I hate Trump and Trumpism as much as any sane man, but that season was such a drag...

Yes and no. Sure, Sony rebooted Spider-Man, twice. Sure, MCU rebooted Hulk with Incredible Hulk. But once rebooted into the MCU, it's done. Marvel Studios doesn't reboot once things become a part of the MCU. If we get another Iron Man, it'll be a legacy and not Tony Stark. Captain America isn't rebooted but legacied. Same will happen with Black Panther in the next movie. Tom Holland is our new ride and die Spidey. The MCU changed things, reboots are few and far between and done by other studios. If you don't like the MCU take on a character, well, you're stuck with them. So the reboot is kind of dead for a large swath of the genre. DC is rebooting Batman and Superman sure, but not because they wanted to but because holy heck they messed up the DCEU takes to a degree that was unacceptable for too many. But when they do get it right? We won't get a new version until well after the actor/actress leaves the franchise - and if they continue to follow the MCU hoping to make MCU dough, they'll probably choose legacy over reboot. Some like legacy, but some (like me) aren't crazy about the prospect.

[kcekada]

The sad part is finding out the CW show has been canceled. There were a lot of parts of it I truly liked. But it might be refreshing to have a show that, hopefully, does not follow the CW formula.

It was its best on CBS. It just got worse each season on the CW -- too many social issues and not enough action/adventure. Plus, I hate the characters they created -- and to go as far as making her sister a costume hero -- just horrible. I don't have any interest in a new Supergirl who isn't based on classic Kara Zor-El.