Friday, March 6, 2020

Aaron Young: ‘Kara’s New Love Interest Is Predictable but Problematic’

Staz Nair (left), Melissa Benoist, and Jesse Rath in the CW series ‘Supergirl’

From CBR.com:
 
As a show, Supergirl has mastered many things across its 100-episode run, but there is one particular piece of its genre it still hasn't managed to nail down: the primary love interest. Unlike the other shows in the Arrowverse, Supergirl has yet to find its lead a romantic partner who can last more than a season.

After taking a season-long break from romance, Supergirl’s fifth season is trying its hand at love once again, this time with new character William Dey (Staz Nair). So far, however, this new endeavor doesn't appear to be faring any better than the last, and due to the show’s reliance on outdated, problematic tropes, this predictable coupling may not last any longer than the show's previous attempts.



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