Crossover crazy
With The Flash and Supergirl set to meet for the first time, Michael Pickard looks at the trend for drama crossovers, with viewers’ favourite characters set to share more screen time in the future. While the movie world is relishing the prospect of Batman and Superman sharing the big screen for the first time, the realm of TV is preparing for its own superhero event. The Flash is heading to National City for an appearance in a special episode of Supergirl, which is set to air on US network CBS on March 28. The crossover, titled Worlds Finest, sees Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) gain a new ally in the form of lightning fast The Flash (Grant Gustin) when he appears from an alternate universe to help her battle Silver Banshee and Livewire, in exchange for helping him find a way to return home. Details of the special episode were confirmed in February, with all manner of speculation, rumour and sheer excitement building across the internet since. But what is behind The Flash’s appearance in another series, away from his home on The CW, and why would the producers be interested in an event like this? Regular viewers of both shows will be aware of their place in the DC Comics-inspired universe that’s building on The CW through series like Arrow, The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, coupled with Supergirl, Gotham (Fox) and Constantine, which aired for just one season on NBC in 2014/15. But the superhero shows on The CW … Continue reading Crossover crazy
