History YMMV / Supergirl2015

* {{Anvilicious}}: The show's ''tagline'' basically amounts to "[[CaptainObviousAesop See?! Girls can be superheroes too!]]". However, given the many disparaging comments the trailer is getting from male comic book fans, this might be a preemptive case of SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped.

* {{Anvilicious}}: The show's ''tagline'' basically amounts to "[[CaptainObviousAesop See?! Girls can be superheroes too!]]".

** [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/supergirl-costume-revealed-photos-melissa-benoist-cbs-1201447987/ The reveal of Kara in the super suit.]] Fans are divided on just about every aspect of it: muted colours like in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]'' (though like the latter two especially, the lighting exaggerates that, as seen in later images), having a skirt and her midriff not [[BareYourMidriff being exposed]] unlike the most recent versions, having leggings along with the skirt, the removal of the yellow background in the S shield, and even whether Melissa Benoist looks too "plain" or "old".

* WTHCastingAgency: Some are saying the guy cast as Winslow Schott would make for a better Jimmy Olsen than the guy actually playing Jimmy Olsen. Jimmy has been given a RaceLift for this series, but other factors include his personality is much more affirmative, ala the "alpha male" description mentioned above, which provides a notable contrast to the character's traditional portrayals.

** One of the trailers includes a scene where Kara defends calling herself Supergirl by claiming that it's empowering to women.

* WTHCastingAgency: Some are saying the guy cast as Winslow Schott would make for a better Jimmy Olsen than the guy actually playing Jimmy Olsen.

** Since this shares two producers/writers (Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg) with Creator/TheCW's ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]'', and since CBS co-owns The CW with Creator/WarnerBrothers (which owns Creator/DCComics), many were speculating that the series would be connected to the other two... but [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/398629-cbs-head-talks-supergirl-series-shoots-down-potential-for-cw-crossover it seems it won't]] "for now". Many were disappointed, but because of Superman's presence here and his absence from the CW shows, others think it's for the best.

* WTHCastingAgency: Some are saying the guy cast as Winslow Schott would make for a better Jimmy Olsen than the guy actually playing Jimmy (James).

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm46-envrHo The first trailer]]. Some fans liked it while others criticized it for long sections that felt right out of a ChickFlick, and compared it to a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_5KgpN38hM parody trailer]] about Comicbook/BlackWidow released by Series/SaturdayNightLive a week earlier.

** The reveal of the super suit. Fans are divided on just about every aspect of it: muted colours like in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]'' (though like the latter two especially, the lighting may exaggerate that), having a skirt and her midriff not [[BareYourMidriff being exposed]] unlike the most recent versions, having leggings along with the skirt, the removal of the yellow background in the S shield, and even whether Melissa Benoist looks too "plain" or "old".

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm46-envrHo The first trailer]]. Some fans liked it while others criticized it for resembling a ChickFlick trailer and compared it to a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_5KgpN38hM parody trailer]] about Comicbook/BlackWidow released by Series/SaturdayNightLive a week earlier.

* HilariousInHindsight: When MarvelComics introduced the blonde [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Carol Danvers]] as a supporting character for their [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]], it unintentionally looked like she was an allusion to Supergirl. Writer Roy Thomas forgot that Supergirl's civilian name was ''Linda'' Danvers, else he'd have named her differently. Now since the show uses "Kara Danvers", it looks like an allusion to Carol (who was announced to have a movie in production around the same time) though Supergirl got such names first.

** Since this shares a producer (Greg Berlanti) with Creator/TheCW's ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]'', and since CBS co-owns The CW with Creator/WarnerBrothers (which owns Creator/DCComics), many were speculating that the series would be connected to the other two... but [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/398629-cbs-head-talks-supergirl-series-shoots-down-potential-for-cw-crossover it seems it won't]] "for now". Many were disappointed, but because of Superman's presence here and his absence from the CW shows, others think it's for the best.

* HilariousInHindsight: When MarvelComics introduced the blonde ''[[ComicBook/MsMarvel Carol]]'' [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Danvers]] as a supporting character for their [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]], it unintentionally looked like she was an allusion to Supergirl. Writer Roy Thomas forgot that Supergirl's civilian name was ''Linda'' Danvers, else he'd have named her differently. Now since the show uses ''Kara Danvers'', it looks like an allusion to Carol (who was announced to have a movie in production around the same time) though Supergirl got such names first.

* HilariousInHindsight: When MarvelComics introduced the blonde ''[[ComicBook/MsMarvel Carol]'' [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Danvers]] as a supporting character for their [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]], it unintentionally looked like she was an allusion to Supergirl. Writer Roy Thomas forgot that Supergirl's civilian name was ''Linda'' Danvers, else he'd have named her differently. Now since the show uses ''Kara Danvers'', it looks like an allusion to Carol (who was announced to have a movie in production around the same time) though Supergirl got such names first.

* HilariousInHindsight: When MarvelComics introduced the blonde [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Carol Danvers]] as a supporting character for their [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]], writer Roy Thomas forgot that Kara's civilian name was Linda Danvers, else he'd have named her differently. Now since the show uses Kara Danvers, it looks like an allusion to Carol (who was announced to have a movie in production around the same time) though Supergirl got the name first.

** ComicBook/JimmyOlsen being described in the casting call as an "alpha male" has raised some eyebrows, because the character is traditionally {{Adorkable}}. Also the fact that he's black in this version upset a people who prefer the traditional red-haired Caucasian version.
** The reveal of the super suit. Fans are divided on just about every aspect of it: the [[Film/ManOfSteel muted colours]], the skirt, the lack of BareYourMidriff, the removal of the yellow background in the S shield, and even whether Melissa Benoist looks too "plain".

** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absence of Superman despite several members of his supporting cast being used. This led to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman, letting Kara be the one and only Kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow.

** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absence of Superman despite several members of his supporting cast being used. This led to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman and let Kara be the one and only Kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow.

** ComicBook/JimmyOlsen being described in the casting call as an "alpha male" has raised some eyebrows, because the character is traditionally {{Adorkable}}.

** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absence of Superman despite some members of his supporting cast being used. This led to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman and let Kara be the one and only Kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow.
** Since this shares a producer (Greg Berlanti) with Creator/TheCW's ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]'', and since CBS co-owns The CW with Creator/WarnerBrothers (which owns Creator/DCComics), many were speculating that the series would be connected to the other two... but [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/398629-cbs-head-talks-supergirl-series-shoots-down-potential-for-cw-crossover it seems it won't]] "for now". Many were disappointed, but because of Superman's presence here and his absence from the CW shows, others think it's for the best.

** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absence of Superman, which led to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman and let Kara be the one and only Kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow. (Plus, having Superman already exist could screw up a potential crossover with ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]''... barring the alternate Earth route.)

** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absence of Superman, which led to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman and let Kara be the one and only Kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow. (Plus, having Superman already exist could screw up a potential crossover with ''Series/{{Arrow}}''' and ''[[Series/TheFlash2014 The Flash]]''... barring the alternate Earth route.)

* BrokenBase: Casting Melissa Benoist as Supergirl, while reasonably well-received, still met considerable opposition from people who wanted Claire Holt.
** Superman's involvement. When the character list was first released, the first thing most people noticed was the absense of Superman, which lead to a faction that wants no involvement of Superman and let Kara be the one and only kryptonian. However, after a while casting tapes leaked and they referred to Superman heavily, leading to dissent from people who don't want Kara to be under her more famous cousin's shadow.