Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Supergirl

CBS has very quickly decided that a "new" superhero is coming. This time in the shape of ‘Supergirl’. According to Deadline, the network had an early deadline to decide on the project as part of their pilot deal with Warner Bros. TV.

Co-created and executive produced by Greg Berlanti, the Supergirl series is based on the character from DC Comics that was created in 1958. The show will revolve around Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist, Glee). Like her cousin Superman, she was born on the planet Krypton and escaped its destruction years ago. After years of hiding her powers, she decides as a young woman to embrace her abilities and become a hero.

Other characters include: Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart, Full Circle), Alexandra "Alex" Danvers (Chyler Leigh, Taxi Brooklyn), James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks, Necessary Roughness) and Hank Henshaw (David Harewood, Homeland).

What do you think, is ‘Supergirl’ a good addition to all the superhero series that are already broadcast?

Melissa Benoist