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Supergirl was renewed for a fifth season by The CW on January 31, 2019.[2] It will premiere on October 6, 2019 and consist of 22 episodes.[3]
Cast
Main cast
- Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl[4]
- Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen/Guardian[4]
- Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers[4]
- Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor[4]
- Jesse Rath as Querl Dox/Brainiac 5[4]
- Nicole Maines as Nia Nal/Dreamer[4]
- Andrea Brooks as Eve Teschmacher[4]
- Julie Gonzalo as Andrea Rojas/Acrata[4]
- Staz Nair as William Dey[4]
- Azie Tesfai as Kelly Olsen[5]
- David Harewood as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter[4]
Recurring cast
- Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott[6]
- Meaghan Rath as Brainiac 5[7]
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia as Midnight[8]
Confirmed plot points
- Melissa Benoist will make her directional debut in the 17th episode.[9] In addition, David Harewood will direct the 11th episode.[10]
- Jesse Rath's sister, Meaghan Rath, will appear as a female Brainiac 5.[7]
- This season is going to be about how technology affects us.[10]
- Lex Luthor is coming back.[10]
- Mehcad Brooks will depart near the end of the first half of the season.[11]
- Supergirl will get a new suit this season.
- Kara will have a hard time trying to repair her friendship with Lena; after Lex revealed to her that Kara is Supergirl and that the kryptonian has been lying to her from the beginning.
Confirmed characters
- Midnight: A murderous villain released from an otherwordly prison to enact revenge against the person who put her there.[8]
- Andrea Rojas/Acrata: A polished businesswoman and heir to a Central American tech empire, Andrea Rojas is now making a hostile advance into the world of media. Unapologetic and unafraid to make waves, she also holds a mystical secret.[4]
- William Dey: On the surface, he is a cynic and a sellout who looks down on Kara's earnest idealism. Dey's not interested in making friends, he just wants to get the story - but his ties to the criminal underworld could prove problematic.[4]
Episodes
| # | Episode name | Directed by | Story by | Teleplay by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Jesse Warn[12] | TBA | October 6, 2019[13] | |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | October 13, 2019[13] | |
| 3 | TBA | Eric Dean Seaton[14] | TBA | October 20, 2019[13] | |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | October 27, 2019[13] | |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
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| 15 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 16 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 17 | TBA | Melissa Benoist[9] | TBA | TBA | |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | December 8, 2019[15] | |
Gallery
Promotional images
Videos
Supergirl Season 5 Official Trailer - Comic Con 2019
References
- ↑ "The CW reveals fall 2019 schedule: Batwoman and Supergirl team up on Sunday" - Entertainment Weekly
- ↑ "CW Renews Flash, Riverdale, Dynasty, Charmed, Supernatural Plus 5 Others" - TVLine
- ↑ "‘Supergirl’ season 5: Air date, trailer, episodes, plot, more" - Hypable
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 "‘Supergirl’: Acrata & ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum Head To National City; New Supersuit Unveiled – Comic-Con" - Deadline
- ↑ "Supergirl Promotes James' Sister to Series Regular for Season 5" - TVLine
- ↑ Philiana Ng (@insidethetube) - Twitter
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Supergirl: Meaghan Rath Joining Series as Female Brainiac-5" - CBR.com
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Supergirl Casts The 100 Star as DC Supervillain" - CBR
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 - Supergirl star Melissa Benoist to make her directorial debut in season 5 - Entertainment Weekly
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Supergirl Touches Down at SDCC With New Season 5 Details" - CBR.com
- ↑ "Mehcad Brooks to Exit Supergirl" - TVLine
- ↑ "SEASON 5: SUPERGIRL With Melissa Benoist Starts Filming in Vancouver After Welcome-Back Cast Dinner" - YVRShoots
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "Shows A-Z - supergirl on cw" - The Futon Critic
- ↑ "Credits" - Eric Dean Seaton
- ↑ "The CW Announces Dates And Featured Appearances On The “Crisis On Infinite Earths” Epic Crossover" - Spoiler TV