Warning: This article contains spoilers for Tuesday’s midseason premiere ofSupergirl.
“Kara and Lena’s relationship is stronger than ever in this last season,” Benoist tells EW.
“They do some really exciting things together this year.”
Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist on ‘Supergirl’.The CW
MELISSA BENOIST:Absolutely yes, it does.
And I think that’s a testament to how great our writers' room is.
Revisiting it, regardless of reconnecting with her father, was quite jarring.
Melissa Benoist and Peta Sergeant on ‘Supergirl’.The CW
For the rest of the season, yes it will definitely come back to haunt her.
What do you think Kara took away from spending time with her father before he left for Argo?
This season, Kara’s journey is really [about] finding her identity.
Is she fully Kryptonian?
How does she reconcile that with her powers?
Having another Kryptonian is a bit of a wrench in that.
Does that trend continue going forward?
I’ve always believed our show was strongest when we did that.
I’m really proud of the way we’ve explored that this year.
Episode 12 explores racial inequality.
What was it like working on that episode, which was directed byDavid Ramseyandco-written by Azie Tesfai?
I’m so proud of everyone that was involved in putting this episode up and running.
I’m so proud of Azie for breaking the boundaries that she did.
I’m really grateful I got to be a part of it.
Also with David Ramsey coming to direct, he’s fantastic.
I’m so happy for him too.
I was surprised we didn’t check in very much with Kara and Lena in this episode.
What can you say about where their friendship goes?
I think that Kara and Lena’s relationship is stronger than ever in this last season.
We know that Nyxly escaped the Phantom Zone.
In your mind, what makes her such a compelling and dangerous foe?
I mean, she is the biggest adversary Supergirl has ever faced.
What I think is so compelling in her story is that it really mirrors Kara’s.
Are her Fifth Dimension imp powers what make her the biggest foe Supergirl has faced?
Andrea sets her sights on covering not only Supergirl, but all of the Superfriends.
How does that affect Kara?
The question “Can you have it all?”
Supergirlairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
