Supergirl‘s fans stayed loyal to the series as it flew from network to network until landing in the Arrowverse. The dedicated fanbase often praises its cast and writing. However, Reddit fans often disagree and offer some unpopular opinions. For example, many fans have controversial thoughts regarding the numerous love stories and couples they wished never existed.
Other fans have a lack of interest in the characters and what they perceive as their weak development over the years. Several Redditors don’t enjoy Supergirl’s role in the various Arrowverse crossover episodes. Of course, some opinions might offend loyal fans, while others agree with their viewpoints. Regardless, they all watch the series and give great insight into Supergirl’s incredible fanbase.
Supergirl Was Better On CBS
Many longtime fans enjoy Supergirl more after it moved from CBS to the CW Network and joined the Arrowverse. However, not everyone is happy with the move.
One Reddit user wishes the series still aired on CBS because they had a bigger budget and Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant. Indeed, many loyal fans were disappointed with Cat Grant’s character leaving the series. But, on the other hand, many Redditors feel Supergirl improved after the switch and allowed the show to go in a different direction.
Kara And Mon-El Are The Least Interesting Couple
Several Redditors debated about the worst couples in the series and came to a surprising agreement. A few Reddit fans despise the Kara and Mon-El pairing and consider them the least interesting couple. Of course, Mon-El was one of Kara’s first significant love interests and their heartbreaking separation left most fans in tears.
Regardless, numerous Reddit users feel the series forced their relationship. They also claim the couple undermined the core values of the series and described the pairing as toxic. They agree that Kara’s other romantic relationships and friendships were far more interesting.
Not A Fan Of Cat Grant
Initially, Cat Grant played a significant role in the series and quickly became a popular character, so many fans were sad to see her leave the series. However, a few Redditors intensely disliked Cat and celebrated her exit from Supergirl.
One Reddit user feels she was rude, arrogant, and didn’t contribute anything to the series. At times, they enjoyed her role as Kara’s mentor but thought she could be too tough on her. They admit the political references didn’t bother them, generally, but felt Cat’s character went overboard with it. Many of them struggle to understand Cat’s popularity and hope she never returns.
Lena’s Makes Fans Want To Punch A Hole In The TV
Lena Luthor’s presence looms large in Supergirl and plays an integral part in the series. Nonetheless, several Reddit users are not as impressed with her and refer to her as boring and annoying. For instance, this Reddit user describes Lena as whiney and makes them want to punch a hole in the TV.
Supergirl features some of the worst betrayals in the Arrowverse, but few compare with Lena and Kara. Lena especially annoyed Reddit fans when she found out that Kara is Supergirl and felt betrayed. Lena vowed to punish Supergirl and even aligned with Lex Luthor. In addition, Redditors didn’t like how easily Kara and other fans forgave Lena for this.
James Olsen Is The Most Forgettable Character
James Olsen has a tough time winning over a group of Reddit fans and he’s one of the most polarizing characters they discuss. Many on Reddit describe him as bland and the most forgettable character. One Redditor notes James was too dull to be Kara’s love interest in the first season. They also point out that he went from being a photographer to running CatCo., so they don’t understand his qualifications to be in charge of a major media company.
Reddit fans also dislike his role as the crime-fighting hero, The Guardian, and feel he didn’t contribute anything to the series in this role. In fact, many were happy to see him leave National City.
Alex Danvers Is A Bland Character
Alex Danvers is another supporting character that some Redditors strongly dislike. Several feel that James Olsen gets too much hate, and Alex doesn’t get enough.
In fact, this Reddit fan considers Alex the worst character on the show. They don’t find her character exciting and feel she made some questionable decisions. For instance, she insisted on visiting Ruby at Lex’s hidden mansion, which ended up revealing her location to Reign. Others mention her relationship with Maggie as being boring and a waste of time. Numerous Reddit fans feel most of Alex’s story arcs and relationships are pointless.
James And Lena’s Despised Romance
On Reddit, Lena Luthor and James Olsen are the two most polarizing characters. So it should come as no surprise that their relationship is even more unpopular.
This Reddit fan passionately explains the reasons why the romance doesn’t work. For instance, that it feels forced and the tone doesn’t fit with the rest of the series. Other Reddit fans describe the couple as the least interesting and that they have no chemistry. They also feel the writers couldn’t develop individual subplots for the characters, so they put them in a relationship without any direction.
Barry And Oliver Overshadow Kara
The Arrowverse crossover episodes are a popular aspect of the shared universe. Regardless, not everyone is a fan of all the superheroes teaming up. For instance, one Reddit user admitted they prefer the regular Supergirl episodes over the crossovers. They feel Oliver and Barry overshadow Kara’s role when they all team up.
In “Invasion!” she plays a supporting role to Barry and Oliver. However, in more recent crossovers, her role increases significantly. Regardless, this Redditor would prefer crossover episodes featuring Supergirl and Flash only. They’d also like to see Supergirl and Batwoman join forces without the other heroes interfering.
Kara Is The Most Boring Character
Kara Danvers is one of the most popular and beloved superheroes in the entire Arrowverse. However, this Redditor strongly dislikes Supergirl for several reasons. For instance, they feel Kara is a dull, one-dimensional character.
Indeed, they describe her personality as boring and prefer her friends, such as Lena, Brainy, and Martian Manhunter. Others on Reddit find her to be far more interesting in the first season. They believe the writers lost focus of the character and give more exciting storylines to the supporting cast.
It’s Impossible To Believe Supergirl Could Defeat Superman
In the season 2 finale, Supergirl defeats Superman in an epic battle. Fans consider Supergirl’s victory one of the most underrated moments in the series and feel it deserves more recognition. During the fight, Kara proved to be stronger and faster than her famous cousin. However, this Reddit user has a tough time believing Kara could defeat Clark. They point out that Supergirl had very little training at that point and still took on a fully powered Superman.
Furthermore, the Redditor claims the series didn’t establish that a female Krypotontian could defeat a male Krypotontian. Of course, several fans noted Krypotontians receive their power from the sun and not their gender. Regardless, this fan believes it was a weak storyline with no setup, making it impossible to suspend their disbelief.
