Supergirl Star On How The Arrowverse Is Like The Avengers

These days, superheroes are everywhere you look. Comics are now just one of dozens of places fans can catch up with larger-than-life icons like Batman. Movie theaters, cable networks, and even video game developers have bought into the industry’s superhero fervor – and some franchises are doing better than others. When it comes to film, no one can mimic Marvel Studios’ touch with its cinematic universe. But, on the small screen, DC TV has its game down with the growing Arrowverse on The CW.

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Still, fans of both franchises have noticed there’s more overlap between the titles than some may think. Now, one of the stars of Supergirl is opening up about those similarities and going so far as to compare the Arrowverse to the Avengers.

Recently, Katie McGrath spoke with Cinemablend about her stint on Supergirl as Lena Luthor. It was there the actress said television universes like Arrowverse are leaning more crossovers by the day. So, naturally, the topic of Marvel’s epic Avengers crossover came up.

“It’s what TV is doing now! You would never have thought that we would see such high production values and such action and such amazing stuff on a TV show, you know five, six years ago. It’s where all the exciting stuff is happening. Berlanti Productions and The CW together have created this world that is… it’s almost like the Avengers of TV in a way,” McGrath started.

“It’s this massive, massive story arcs and interconnecting worlds and things that you never would have imagined it six years ago! And they’re kind of at the forefront of doing that. It’s a bit humbling being part of that.”

Many fans have already noticed the similarities between how the Arrowverse operates in comparison to the MCU. The CW keeps its universe going in conjunction with four shows: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. The shows operate in a shared universe, borrowing characters and passing over storylines at will. Every year, the four teams then come together for one intense crossover special, and the action-packed event bring cinematic stunts for fans to enjoy.

The MCU operates in a similar way, of course. The franchise began with Iron Man and gradually built up a catalog of solo superhero films like the Hulk and Captain America before the heroes assembled in the Avengers. Now, the MCU has a massive ensemble of characters and is preparing to enter its climax as Avengers: Infinity War sits on the horizon.

For now, there is no telling whether the Arrowverse could become as complex as the MCU, but there is little holding it back. With an avid fanbase and primetime spot, the Arrowverse has all the ingredients present to make one tasty treat for fans. Now, the universe just needs to make sure it has a recipe for success.

You can ready the synopsis of Supergirls’ second season below:

Having left the safety of being Cat Grant’s assistant at Catco Worldwide Media in order to figure out what she really wants to do, Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) continues to work with Hank Henshaw aka Martian Manhunter (David Harewood) and her adoptive sister Alex (Chyler Leigh) at the DEO as Supergirl – protecting the citizens of National City and searching for her missing father Jeremiah (Dean Cain) and the secret research lab Cadmus. Along the way, she will team up with her Kryptonian cousin Kal-El – aka Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) – to battle new DC Super-Villains both terrestrial and extraterrestrial, as she strives to balance her personal life with friends/allies James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), Winn Schott (Jeremy Jordan) and more with her busy life as a new superhero in Supergirl Season Two.

Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist (Glee), Mehcad Brooks (About Last Night), Chyler Leigh (Grey’s Anatomy), Jeremy Jordan (Smash) and Floriana Lima (Lethal Weapon), with Chris Wood (Containment) and David Harewood (Homeland). Based on the characters from DC Comics by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family, Supergirl is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Ali Adler, Sarah Schechter and Robert Rovner.