3) Superman Lives – Supergirl
Supergirl‘s second season – the first to air on The CW with the rest of the Greg Berlanti-produced shows – kicked off with a bang, as none other than Kara’s cousin Superman popped by for a two-episode guest spot.
His introductory scene in the show was pure joy for any Superman fan, as Tyler Hoechlin’s Clark Kent immediately gave off Christopher Reeve vibes – what with his old-fashioned phrases and chirpy, humble demeanour. Then, as a plane heads towards National City, the classic shirt-rip transformation occurs and Superman leaps up, up and away into action – joining Kara in an all-star team-up.
For fans left unsatisfied by Henry Cavill’s mopey Man of Steel in the movies, Supergirl offered a brilliant back-to-the-classics approach to the Last Son of Krypton. Mainly, it was just nice to have a Superman who wasn’t afraid to smile. Let’s hope Hoechlin flies back to the show very soon.