But that will all change as the Girl of Steel begins to hone her powers.
Her reputation on the show mirrors her reputation to the audience, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg tells EW.
Theres some people who came to the show with a little bit of [apprehension].
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Whats this going to be about?
Can she do it?
Is she going to be as strong as Superman?
Can she do all the things he can do?
She really becomes a symbol of hope and justice just as her cousin has.
Karas never had to deal with having a secret identity, Kreisberg says.
At first shes very concerned that Cat is going to out her as Kara if she figures it out.
Its a really interesting three-way relationship, even though theres only two people in it.
But what would turning to her chisel-jawed cousin for help do to her growing popularity?
Thats something to be explored as we move forward, Kreisberg says.
These early episodes are really her trying to get out of his shadow.
Superman is a kind and loving cousin.
How you get to find that out and see that is part of the fun of the show.
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