'Supergirl' canceled! Here's why hit CW show will not have Season 7
There is no 'Supergirl' Season 7. The CW and Melissa Benoist, who plays the titular superhero said as much even as the sixth installment struggled with Arrowverse fatigue, tanking ratings, and lack of character development past a certain point. Comic buffs know there has been more to Kara Danvers than just being known as Kal-El's cousin ever since the character was brought to life in 1959. And when the CW greenlit a show to join the likes of 'The Flash and 'Arrow', there was a wider reach 'Supergirl' had come with its own storyline that impressed.
Over the course of the six seasons, it introduced more of DC's superheroes and even made waves with Nia Nal, TV's very first trans superhero. LGBTQ+ characters in Alex Danvers (Chyler Leigh) and Kelly Olsen (Azie Tesfai) who goes on to become the Guardian. Benoist's Instagram post sheds light on her journey while also signaling the end of what has been a series that made a mark.
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There have been reasons for the show to see Kara taking the final flight. Last year, Deadline reported last year that the show's dipping ratings (it fell from an average of three million viewers to half that number) were a major factor. The delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic didn't help either. The other major issue was the overkill of Arrowverse content that lacked the same punch they did during the earlier seasons.
However, it may not have been the last the world has seen of Kara Danvers. With The CW looking to introduce more crossovers, there is a possibility of her making her cameo appearances. In an interview with EW, Benoist said she's "not opposed to putting on the suit again", before adding "I know there probably will be opportunities."
"I love playing with Grant Gustin [The Flash]. I love Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch on Superman & Lois, so no, I'm not opposed to it," she continued. There is one caveat though. "It would have to feel right for the character," although she explained that "they would probably do it justice".