26 Reasons Supergirl Is the Most Badass Show on TV Right Now

Updated on Aug 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Supergirl is already making her mark on TV. On the show, Melissa Benoist (Glee) plays the quirky yet lovable superhero Kara Zor-El from the DC comics. And the best part? She's just like every other millennial: working her way up the corporate ladder while juggling failed relationships. She also battles aliens and saves the planet from destruction, which is pretty cool too. If you're planning to get caught up before season two premieres, here are 26 reasons why viewers have already fallen in love with the series.

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26 Reasons Supergirl Is the Most Badass Show on TV Right Now

She's Friends With The Flash

They Even Have a Race-Off

Her Boss, Cat Graham, Is Real-Life Career Goals

Cat's Not Afraid to Speak Her Mind

And Has No Time For You Feminist Critics

Supergirl Is in Love With This Beautiful Human

She Clearly Has Great Taste

Can You Blame Her?

James Olsen Is the Sweetest Confidant

And He Secretly Loves Supergirl Too

Sometimes Supergirl Gets Emotional

But She Doesn't Let Anything Keep Her Down

Don't Ever Underestimate Her Powers

Supergirl's Not Afraid to Kick Ass

Yet Even Superheroes Need a Hand Sometimes

Her Best Friend, Winn, Is Super Nerdy and Adorable

And He's Also in Love With Her Too

Plus He Gives Great Fashion Advice

Supergirl Has an Adopted Sister Named Alex

Alex Is Very Protective of Supergirl

She's Also a Certified Badass In Her Own Right

And She Knows There's Always Room For More Wine

Still, They Fight Like Normal Sisters

But After a Long Day, They Toast

Which Reminds Us, Supergirl Saves the World

A Lot

BTW, Did We Mention THIS Happens?

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