Fans of the series Supergirl will be sad to know that the show will be ending. The CW and producers, Warners Bro TV and Berlanti Production, announced that the drama series will conclude with the upcoming sixth season. Production for the show is set to begin later this month and the writers of the show have started developing storylines for the final twenty episodes. The CW is aiming to premiere the final season sometime in 2021. The show’s main heroine, played by Melissa Benoit, addressed the show’s end via her Instagram page.

 

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To say it has been an honor portraying this iconic character would be a massive understatement. Seeing the incredible impact the show has had on young girls around the world has always left me humbled and speechless. She’s had that impact on me, too. She’s taught me strength I didn’t know I had, to find hope in the darkest of places, and that we are stronger when we’re united. What she stands for pushes all of us to be better. She has changed my life for the better, and I’m forever grateful. I’m so excited that we get to plan our conclusion to this amazing journey, and I cannot wait for you to see what we have in store. I promise we’re going to make it one helluva final season. ♥️ el mayarah 💪 @supergirlcw

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Supergirl is the second show from CW’s DC Arrowverse to come to an end. The first was Arrow, which concluded at the beginning of this year after eight seasons. Supergirl debuted in October 2015 on CBS and joined The CW lineup in October 2016 for its second season. The fourth season of the show made history by casting Nicole Maines as Dreamer, television’s first transgender superhero. Season five of the show also starred Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Andrea Brooks, Julie Gonzalo, Staz Nair and David Harewood, with special guest star, Jon Cryer.

What a ride! It’s been a pleasure bringing the Martian to life these past 6 years! Thank you to EVERYONE who supported! And thank you to all the fabulous actors, artists, writers and directors who have passed through the show over the years. Time to suit up one last time!

— David Harewood (@DavidHarewood) September 22, 2020

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