Supergirl on CBS, will it work?

DC along with CBS has greenlit the creation of a Supegirl series. DC is getting is down with their tv line up. However, will it be a Smallville or a Lois and Clark clone? I don't think it will, They're looking for a mature show that fits along with The Good Wife, Extant and many others that have similar atmosphere.  But will it work? It might, for a couple of reasons.

Not Their First Rodeo:

CBS has proved they could do super powered shows. From The Flash in 1990 to The Hulk in 1978. Now granted The Flash only lasted a season. However, I considered that show a success, it gave us more that just the DC Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman). It also showed that DC had more characters to put out there for us to enjoy. The Hulk gave us 4 years of success. Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno gave us the serious struggle of being a monster. So if anyone can pull it off, CBS can.

New Villains:

 

There are so many villains that Supergirl actually deals with. From Lucy Lane, Bizarro Supergirl to Worldkillers and Silver Banshee. It will give us something different from the usual Luthor, Zod and Doomsday mess. I hope they don't  put too much Kryptonite all over this show, we don't need another Smallville.

It's Not Superman:

I know Kal plays an important part in Kara's life. However, in this story it's not about the Last Son of Krypton, it's about the Last Daughter. I hope they will focus on her life and her life only. There's nothing wrong with cameos or references. It's a smart way to acknowledge and to pay homage to the universe that she belongs to. However, we need to leave her alone. We don't need Batman or Wonder Woman or any of the normal JLA to appear on this. This show is an opportunity to bring in the B, C, D list of heroes and villains. Arrow got it right, The Flash got it right. even Gotham is doing a good job. Follow their example......please!!!!!

Share the Wealth

When we think of characters like Superman, Batman and even Wolverine. We think of their rivals, nemesis, opposition. People like Lex Luthor, Joker and Sabertooth. And with Joker appearing in Suicide Squad and Luthor showing up in Dawn of Justice it makes sense......right? I mean these are staple characters, it's almost expected for them to show up. The problem is, they're always there, they're always the antagonist. There are plenty of other villains for them to face. Let's name a few.

Superman's Rogues List:

Mongul:

The ruler of War World is a great candidate for Superman to throw down with. He's just as strong the Kryptonian and even more maniacal than Luthor. This would definitely bring forth more alien villains into the Superman franchise.

Metallo:

John Corben is another good idea. Kryptonite hasn't been introduced into the franchise yet. This would be a good way to do so. Kryptonite is Metallo's heart, his means of living and is Superman's weakness. It's almost poetic.....almost.

Brainiac:

Either the alien or the Kryptonian computer, it doesn't matter to me. He would also be an awesome choice. He is DC's answer to Marvel's Ultron. Definitely a good thorn in Superman's side. More than Lex has been in recent media.

Batman's Rogue Gallery:

Red Hood:

Jason Todd is the best there was and the best there will be. I still think Timothy Drake is a better Robin. But we're not getting into that right now. He's a great idea for Batman. He was a Robin, he knows Batman better than he knows himself. He's very capable and got some swag.

Bane:

Now when I say Bane. I mean a legit Bane. I mean Cuban Bane. Knightfall Bane who was intelligent and capable of throwing down with......anybody. If you humans doubt the legit of this character. Read Batman: Knightfall and No Man's Land. You get to see how Bane really is.

Deathstroke:

I'm not going to lie. Arrow did a good job portraying Slade. He's been getting a lot of good press recently. And that's a good thing. He looked great in Injustice and in Origins. I think he needs a silver screen debut, it would be epic. Slade Wilson is if Batman and Captain America had a baby. Gross I know but think about it. He has all of their strengths....all of them. Accompanied by Black Mask, it would make for a a great film.

Think about it DC......do it!! You know you want to. Fox has it dialed in with X-Men: First Class and Days of Future Past. You know you could do better than Fox, come on!