Supergirl season 6 explained

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Season Number:6
Num Episodes:20
Network:The CW
Episode List:List of Supergirl episodes

The sixth and final season of the American television series Supergirl, which is based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El / Supergirl and premiered on The CW on March 30, 2021, and consisted of 20 episodes. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, with Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner serving as showrunners.

The season was ordered in January 2020, with filming beginning that October. Melissa Benoist stars as Kara, with principal cast members Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Julie Gonzalo, Staz Nair and David Harewood also returning from previous seasons. They are joined by new cast member Peta Sergeant. Former series regulars Andrea Brooks, Mehcad Brooks, Calista Flockhart, Jeremy Jordan, and Chris Wood all return for guest appearances, with the latter four returning in the series finale.

Episodes

See also: List of Supergirl episodes.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of Supergirl characters.

Main

Recurring

Guest

Cast notes

Production

Development

In January 2020, The CW renewed the series for a sixth season.[3] Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner return as the showrunners.[4] In September 2020, it was announced that it would be the final season, with a 20 episode order.[5]

Writing

The twelfth episode was written by Azie Tesfai and J. Holtham. This marks the first time in the Arrowverse that an actor (Tesfai) wrote an episode.[6] Like previous seasons, the season too is inspired by sociopolitical issues in the real world, especially in its second half. Queller said the theme of the season would be "power, and the abuse of power, and the limits of powers, and from without and within". Rovner said the Black Lives Matter movement was another influence on the season.[7] Melissa Benoist, who portrays Kara Danvers / Supergirl, said the 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".

Casting

Main cast members Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Julie Gonzalo, Staz Nair and David Harewood will return as Kara Danvers / Supergirl, Alex Danvers, Lena Luthor, Querl Dox / Brainiac 5, Nia Nal / Dreamer,[8] Kelly Olsen, Andrea Rojas,[9] William Dey,[10] and J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter.[11] In December 2020, David Ramsey was revealed to be reprising his Arrow role of John Diggle in addition to directing at least one episode in the season. In March 2021, Claude Knowlton and Jason Behr joined the cast in undisclosed recurring roles for the sixth season. Knowlton's role turned out be Silas while Behr's role turned out to be Zor-El who was previously portrayed by Robert Gant in season one and season two. In the third episode, Peta Sergeant debuted as series regular as fifth-dimensional imp, Nyxly, who would serve as the season's main villain.[12]

Filming

Filming began on October 13, 2020. It was initially scheduled to begin after Benoist returned from maternity leave,[13] but was later rescheduled to begin on September 28, 2020. However, by September 29, filming was indefinitely delayed, because of delays in receiving COVID-19 test results for the cast and crew,[14] [15] before beginning in October. The early filming of the season worked around Benoist's absence until she returned to work in January 2021. Filming concluded on August 6, 2021.

Marketing

In early August 2020, The CW released several posters of the Arrowverse superheroes wearing face masks, including Supergirl, with all posters having the caption "Real Heroes Wear Masks". This marketing tactic was used to "raise public awareness on the efficacy of facial coverings preventing the spread of COVID-19".[16]

Broadcast

The sixth season was originally scheduled to premiere in mid-2021.[17] However, Superman & Lois went on hiatus due to a production delay caused by COVID-19, so the season premiered early on March 30, 2021.[18] The season continued on August 24, 2021, after Superman & Lois finished its first season.[19]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Hatchett . Keisha . March 16, 2021 . Supergirl Season 6 Photos — Supergirl Season 6, Episode 1 — "Rebirth" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210319052330/https://tvline.com/gallery/supergirl-season-6-photos/rebirth-11/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Ftvline.com%2F2021%2F03%2F16%2Fsupergirl-season-6-photos-cw-melissa-benoist%2F . March 19, 2021 . March 17, 2021 . TVLine.
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . January 7, 2020 . The CW Renews 13 Series Including 'Batwoman', 'Nancy Drew', 'The Flash', 'Riverdale' & 'All American' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200107231427/https://deadline.com/2020/01/the-cw-renews-13-series-batwoman-nancy-drew-the-flash-riverdale-all-american-1202823557/ . January 7, 2020 . March 4, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: Palat . Lakshana . May 17, 2020 . 'Supergirl' Season 6: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about The CW show . live . https://archive.today/20200527114122/https://meaww.com/supergirl-season-6-release-date-plot-details-cast-all-you-need-to-know . May 27, 2020 . May 27, 2020 . Meaww.
  5. Agard . Chancellor . September 22, 2020 . 'Supergirl' will end with upcoming sixth season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200923031926/https://ew.com/tv/supergirl-ending-season-6-the-cw/ . September 23, 2020 . September 22, 2020 . Entertainment Weekly.
  6. Web site: Petski . Denise . February 1, 2021 . 'Supergirl's Azie Tesfai Co-Writes Episode For CW Series' Final Season, A First for an Arrowverse Actor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210203140304/https://deadline.com/2021/02/supergirls-azie-tesfai-co-writes-episode-for-cw-series-final-season-1234685040/ . February 3, 2021 . February 1, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  7. March 19, 2021 . 'Supergirl' bosses preview Lena's new role and 'life or death stakes for Kara' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210319140711/https://ew.com/tv/supergirl-season-6-kara-lena-relationship/ . March 19, 2021 . March 20, 2021 . Entertainment Weekly.
  8. Web site: May 14, 2020 . The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021 . live . 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/ . May 17, 2020 . May 27, 2020 . The Futon Critic.
  9. 1238177350816133120 . julie_gonzalo . Hmmm... okay.. I'll be there . Julie Gonzalo . Julie Gonzalo . March 13, 2020.
  10. Web site: Swift . Andy . May 24, 2020 . Supergirl Star Looks Ahead to Season 6: What's Next for Kara and William's 'Slow Burn' Relationship? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200524210756/https://tvline.com/2020/05/24/supergirl-season-6-kara-william-future-melissa-benoist-interview/ . May 24, 2020 . May 27, 2020 . TVLine.
  11. 1308529429480529920 . DavidHarewood . What a ride! It's been a pleasure bringing the Martian to life these past 6 years! Thank you to EVERYONE who supported! And thank you to all the fabulous actors, artists, writers and directors who have passed through the show over the years. Time to suit up one last time! . David Harewood . David Harewood . September 23, 2020.
  12. Web site: 'Supergirl': Peta Sergeant Joins Season 6 As New Series Regular. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. April 9, 2021. April 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210409160151/https://deadline.com/2021/04/supergirl-peta-sergeant-nyxly-final-season-cw-series-1234730718/. April 9, 2021.
  13. Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . May 14, 2020 . The CW Holds New and Returning Series for January Launch, Sets Corona-Proof Fall Schedule . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200524114741/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cw-holds-new-returning-series-january-launch-sets-corona-proof-fall-schedule-1294594 . May 24, 2020 . May 27, 2020 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  14. News: Aurthur . Kate . September 30, 2020 . 'Riverdale,' 'Batwoman' Shut Down Over Testing Delays in British Columbia . . live . September 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930080341/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/riverdale-batwoman-shut-down-coronavirus-testing-1234787386/ . September 30, 2020.
  15. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . September 29, 2020 . U.S. TV Production in Vancouver Largely On Pause Over COVID-19 Test Results Delays . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930151855/https://deadline.com/2020/09/production-in-vancouver-on-pause-ovid-19-test-results-delays-1234588472/ . September 30, 2020 . September 30, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  16. Web site: Choe . Brandon . August 3, 2020 . The CW Releases New Arrowverse Character Posters For PSA: 'Real Heroes Wear Masks' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200809163027/https://deadline.com/2020/08/the-cw-arrowverse-character-posters-supergirl-legends-of-tomorrow-the-flash-black-lightning-stargirl-superman-lois-1203002916/ . August 9, 2020 . August 4, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  17. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . May 14, 2020 . The CW Delays New Season Until 2021: Superman & Lois to Follow Flash, Walker Fills Winchester Void, Supergirl Delayed . live . https://archive.today/20200516173453/https://tvline.com/2020/05/14/the-cw-fall-lineup-2020-schedule-delayed-superman-and-lois/ . May 16, 2020 . May 27, 2020 . TVLine.
  18. Web site: White . Peter . March 5, 2021 . 'Superman & Lois' Temporarily Moves Off The CW Schedule Due To Previous Covid-19 Pause, 'Supergirl' Flies into Help . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210305195509/https://deadline.com/2021/03/superman-lois-the-cw-schedule-supergirl-1234707899/ . March 5, 2021 . March 5, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  19. Web site: The CW Sets Summer Premieres For Final 'Supergirl' Season, 'DC's Stargirl', 'Roswell, NM' & More; 'Riverdale' Moves To August. Deadline Hollywood. Pedersen. Erik. April 29, 2021. April 30, 2021.

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