Ever since Superman comics in the early days, there have been stories of power-transfers, Kryptonite that can split whole people into two and even merging people back together. Now, we don't know how, what, or who this is character-wise, Chyler Leigh did send out a very awesome Instagram photo that would lead us to believe that the episode currently filming would have Alex Danvers with powers like Supergirl. What makes us think that this is more of a merge of the two sisters than it is a power transfer is how perfectly it would seem the suit is merged. It has black color and pads on the shoulders like Alex's DEO uniform would, but it has Blue like Supergirl and Supergirl's emblem. The sleeves don't go over the thumb like Supergirl and the collar is risen like Alex's DEO suit. Finally, Alex is sporting Kara's haircut.
So far no plot points have been shared about this new suit but my goodness, are we excited to see it! What do you think is happening? Will Helen Slater and Olivia Nikkanen be in this episode too? Let us know in the comments below and in the forum! Don't forget to visit the support page and help us get through 2020.
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We don't already have a strong Alex?
Correct, I was about to type this.
My hope is that this is a one and done. No more superpowered heroes on Supergirl please....Supergirl and the Villains with powers is quite enough for me. Already 3 others on the show with powers + Superman....that is more than enough. 1 and done, then bring back our badass nonpowered Alex.
That's for the 100th episode, which is episode 5x13. This is for 5x16. Also they wouldn't do that twice in one season.
Quoting evrafter:If Chyler is acting like a merging of the sisters we are in for a treat. Chyler like Melissa is a master of facial expressions and body language. I have no doubt that she can incorporate mannerisms from both characters.
If I remember correctly it used to be that each time an individual Kryptonian came in contact with Red K, it would have a different effect. In 'Lois and Clark', Superman was affected at least three times. Once his personality like Supergirl's Season 1, another time his powers went into uncontrollable overdrive, and yet another time his powers transfered to Lois. It's only since Smallville that Red K's effects seem to have been streamlined."
Yes, you do remember correctly!
That was the effect of the red kryptonite on Kryptonians, when it was first introduced in the Silver Age comics. It was totally unpredictable - almost as unpredictable as Mr. Mxyzptlk!
If I remember correctly it used to be that each time an individual Kryptonian came in contact with Red K, it would have a different effect. In 'Lois and Clark', Superman was affected at least three times. Once his personality like Supergirl's Season 1, another time his powers went into uncontrollable overdrive, and yet another time his powers transfered to Lois. It's only since Smallville that Red K's effects seem to have been streamlined.
Quoting Brierrose:
Actually, Chyler's Super-showcase in her new suit will most likely be a part of episode 5.16, which is what they're filming right now with Tawnia McKiernan, who helmed this past week's "The Bottle Episode". Melissa's currently in director's prep for episode 5.17.
A duo of sisters, each in their costume with powers for an episode, could also be cool.