About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'Supergirl' (2026), focusing on its plot and key characters.

Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl (Milly Alcock) joines forces with a recent orphan Ruthye (Eve Ridley) who is out to avenge the murder of their parents. Together they embark on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice, alongside a mercenary named Lobo (Jason Mamoa) who is looking to take out the same villains. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I Tonya, Cruella, Lars and the Real Girl, Dumb Money), this is the latest entry in the recently rebooted DCU (Detective Comics Universe). ...

People in this episode

Host: Geoff Gershon

Topics covered

• superhero film
• vengeance
• interstellar journey
• DC Universe
• film review

Keywords

• Supergirl
• Milly Alcock
• DCU
• vengeance
• interstellar
• Craig Gillespie
• film review

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Organizations: DCU

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