While we’re still waiting anxiously for CBS to announce a Season 2 pickup for Supergirl, today comes a report from Variety that rumors are flying that Supergirl could move to The CW. Here is exactly what they said:
Meanwhile, rumors are again flying that “Supergirl” could shift over to the CW, should it get renewed. While sources tell Variety there have been discussions, a network insider shot down the speculation.
Do note they say “a network insider shot down the speculation,” which could mean “it’s not happening;” it could also mean that the people who are involved in such decisions just aren’t talking.
Here at KryptonSite, we continue to know nothing, aside from noting the body language of producers and cast at the recent Paley Center event which implied that everyone was positive about there being a Season 2. Studio Warner Bros. Television also seems to love Supergirl. If CBS is to pass, maybe Supergirl at The CW would be a thing that would happen.
The CW is already full of DC television shows, with Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow all coming from the Greg Berlanti production world and iZombie coming from Rob Thomas and DC’s Vertigo arm. The CW will almost surely be adding Riverdale from Greg Berlanti and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, based on the Archie Comics characters. Adding Supergirl would bring them a very comic-heavy schedule, yet at the same time Supergirl would totally fit The CW brand. Also… let’s be honest… it’s about time for another heroine on The CW, and the last time the network had a Kryptonian on the air, it lasted for ten years. Plus, being around so many other heroes could boost ratings for every show — they could all be “Stronger Together.”
We should also point out that last year, when people were unsure on whether or not CBS would order Supergirl, there was a short-lived “Supergirl on The CW” rumor from a season zero type site that routinely makes things up. We don’t know what that site is saying this year, but we are acknowledging that such “rumors” have been out and proven wrong before. However, with a reputable source like Variety addressing that such rumors are out there, it’s possible this might have legs.
No matter what happens — and we will know before May 18, when CBS announces their 2016-2017 schedule — we just know (a) we want a Supergirl Season 2, and (b) if the show does move networks, hopefully all of the key elements *cough*Cat Grant*cough* will be able to make such a move. Think good thoughts, everybody!
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I thought this may happen when Tom Cavanagh said Supergirl is moving their set to Vancouver last week on Hollywood Today Live. Well not the CW part but big changes for the show.
Whoa, he did? That's news to me... didn't hear anything about that...
Just saw what he said, and it's curious: He said "Supergirl is filming in Vancouver next week" or something like that. They wouldn't be filming Season 2 yet... unless... Supergirl is making a surprise appearance in the Flash finale?
Man that would be cool.
Variety has now given themselves over to speculative click-bait articles in order to compete with their sister blog at Deadline. How the once mighty entertainment news source has fallen on hard times and desperate measures to get attention. They might as well be TMZ or Perez Hilton at this point. More unsubstantiated drivel in light of no concrete Supergirl series news, since CBS hasn't renewed any of their freshman shows, and they've still got plenty of time before the May 18th Upfronts rolls around,.
They never said anything was definitely happening, though, and reporting that there's talk or rumors of something is relevant and newsworthy.
No, it's not 'newsworthy. It's mindless click bait speculation pretending to be news. Variety is full of crap, and this isn't the first time they've been caught pandering to the fan boy rumor mill. Besides, The CW schedule is already full; the only holdout at this point is whether they're going to give the series order to another Berlanti show, Riverdale. Supergirl is CBS' 6th most popular show; it's fate is entirely safe where it already is.
CBS also doesn't own Supergirl outright, so the shows they actually own are of a higher importance to them in the long run. Believe me, I want Supergirl Season 2 more than anybody, but if CBS thinks they could make more money from an hour of mediocre sitcoms vs. giving Warner Bros. TV a big license fee for Supergirl, they'd go with the mediocre sitcoms.
I still think this is a valid thing to be discussed, even if it doesn't happen. And by the way: Riverdale will definitely not be the only new CW series order. That part I can say for sure. It might be the only one for the Fall, but we'll certainly get something else, for midseason or otherwise.
Not happening.
So glad to have your expert opinion, Vince. I'm sure [as your IP address implies] home in the Philippines gives you access to all kinds of insider information.
This is why this is a speculative article, with a question mark at the end.
I don't need insider information to know it won't happen. 100% WB-produced shows: The Flash,Arrow,Supernatural, Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie & Containment. Riverdale is also 100% WB. Co-owned network right?
I hope Supergirl continues regardless of where it ends up.
I did read that Berlanti says CW can't afford Supergirl. If it did end up going to CW, it makes me worry they'd slash the budget on the show. What I want to know is why would CBS sit on a cancellation revelation. Are they saving the news that it's renewed for the upfronts event later this month?
CBS hasn't announced any of their freshman series renewals yet, though Glenn Geller of CBS did say "we're renewing 5" a few months ago; he may have been getting ahead of himself. I think they're probably waiting to see how their new pilots turned out and then, of course, negotiating with producers and studios and all that.
Like Supergirl said all you need is HOPE
i want Supergirl in THE CW is the better option to this show
Are you of the opinion that it will definitely be back for season two though?