Supergirl “American Dreamer” Images: David Harewood Directs

J’Onn J’Onzz himself, David Harewood, has gone from Director of the DEO to Director of the Supergirl TV series with the April 28 episode.

The episode is called “American Dreamer” and you can find an official description below.

DAVID HAREWOOD DIRECTS — As Kara (Melissa Benoist) doggedly works as a reporter to clear Supergirl’s name, Dreamer (Nicole Maines) picks up the slack as National City’s protector, which leads to a showdown with Ben Lockwood (Sam Witwer). James (Mehcad Brooks) takes drastic measures to relieve his PTSD. David Harewood directed the episode with story by Dana Horgan and teleplay by Daniel Beaty & Jess Kardos (#419). Original airdate 4/28/2019.

UPDATE: We now have some photos!

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Supergirl -- "American Dreamer" -- Image Number: SPG419a_0031b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl and Nicole Maines as Nia Nal/Dreamer -- Photo: Diyah Pera/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Craig Byrne

Craig Byrne has been writing about Superman TV since 1995, when the "Lois & Clark Krypton Club" launched. He founded KryptonSite.com in February 2001, becoming the first fan site for The WB/CW television series Smallville. He also wrote the Official Companion books for Smallville seasons 4-7 as well as the Smallville Visual Guide.

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  • James wants to deliberately relive his PTSD? Why do I think that this will probably not end well for him.

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