"Sanvers" is undeniably a relationship that has provided many MANY fans with a narrative that they can relate to as well as be a positive force for countless others to explore their own sexuality. The "Sanvers" relationship has changed many lives and is regarded very highly among several communities. With the announcement that Floriana Lima is being reduced to a recurring character and not a series regular like last season, many fans are asking, what is in store for the "Sanvers" relationship. Notably, many gay, trans or bisexual characters in mainstream entertainment have been killed off for various reasons. Supergirl's network companion show "The 100" falls into this troupe quite exceptionally. So fans are certainly justified in wondering what is in store for Maggie Sawyer and Alex Danvers. The most important person who could weigh in on this issue actually has today (show Executive Producer and Principal of Berlanti Studios, Gerg Berlanti) at the TCA event, via entertainment weekly: responding to the question of if the Sanvers relationship would have a lessor presence in season 3:

I don’t think so. If any character people love is not there as much as they want them there, they’re going to be upset that they’re not. For my perspective, I’d say we will use her as much as we can. I don’t want to say too much about the story aspects of it, but we got into it wanting to tell the story of Alex because she was a lead on the show and no matter what, we want to continue exploring Alex’s romantic life. We get to do it in as much as actors want to come play and work with us as much as we can. It’s obviously been a really successful element of the show. We love telling the stories.

Berlanti went on to comment on the nature of the television and acting business by saying:

It’s so hard in this business to get everybody swimming in the same direction. We’re very blessed with that story line and actors involved with it, and the audience enjoyment of it. You never want to see those things go away, so we’ll see what happens. I think [Floriana is] wonderful on the show, and she’s got some real ardent fans, and she should. Of course we wanted more of her, but she’s got other things in the hopper and other things she wants to consider. We’d love to have her back as much as possible.

We don't think there is an appropriate analysis we can provide via Greg's comments but the one thing that is consistent is that Floriana is welcome to appear on the show AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE via her schedule! Both Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner have echoed these sentiments (we can personally attest to). While no amount of assurance is going to sway fans than if Floriana was a series regular again this season, the showrunners are certainly looking to honor that relationship as much as possible.

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