While TV’s newest superhero series Supergirl isn’t quite a breakout hit (despite its solid premiere ratings), the CBS show starring Melissa Benoist as Kara Zor-El does have a fervent and loyal fanbase. Ever since the show premiered back in October, ratings have remained steady after falling the first few weeks. It seems viewers enjoy tuning in each week to see one of comic book’s biggest female superheroes grow from a bright young woman to a strong, capable hero in her own right.

Yet Supergirl isn’t the only female character on the series that has drawn a lot of attention. Calista Flockhart regularly steals every scene she’s in as CEO Cat Grant, a mentor for Kara who gives her advice about being a woman in a man’s world. And Kara’s sister Alex Danvers (played by Chyler Leigh) is no slouch …

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