Mon-El is Supergirl’s Kryptonite

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Not Kara Danvers—the show.

Supergirl is
 something you hear mentioned a lot around here, and that’s because
from the get-go, it has blown many of us away with its unbridled
enthusiasm and positive takeaways. While there have been stumbles here
and there, Kara’s optimism and staunch refusal to be infantilized, along with a rich cast of supporting characters each battling their own demons, more than earned its top spot on our “best of 2016” list.

It’s therefore with the utmost love and respect that we, Gretchen and Kylie (‘Grylie’ of course), have to discuss a problem with Supergirl’s
second season. A major problem, in fact. One that is actively dragging
the narrative down and undercutting the show’s otherwise feminist
messaging. We’ll give you three guesses who we’re talking about (though
you probably only need one).

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