A Lifetime of Firsts

It’s sort of strange that a superhero show is giving us one of our most sustained and significant gay lady relationships on television right now. It’s almost like it takes a superhuman feat to get lady-loving ladies to be taken serious or something. And this week’s show was a lovely homage to Alex Danvers and Maggie Sawyer’s relationship, and all the Sanvers shippers out there (you had your go last week, SuperCorpers). Sometimes, it’s just nice to get caught up in the romance of two women who are deeply in love. And, you know, it helps that they’re both totally badass and Danvers has a mean right hook.

I Saw Her Sanvers There

Whew, this week kind of got away from me. So if you have not already, please enjoy the Sanvers culmination scene. If you have not been watching Supergirl, may this be your motivation. Or, if you are not caught up yet, well, spoilers. And if you already watched, well, what is once more?

Det. Your New Lesbian Crush

Have we formed a protective circle around Maggie Sawyer yet? Like can we just put her in a safe room right now? National City could at least issue her a bulletproof vest, STAT. The newest gay on the block is Supergirl’s Det. Maggie Sawyer. Her character was announced over the summer, based on an existing (and super gay) DC character from the comics. Whenever I hear about a new queer character on TV I get that all-too familiar mix of hope and dread. Will this be done right, will this last, will this matter? Or am I getting all excited for nothing?



Now, we’ve only had one episode – but I am in the very excited, terribly hopeful phase with “Supergirl.” Det. Maggie Sawyer (as played by Floriana Lima) is a sheer delight. Can you say swagger for days? What’s great about her, or what we have seen about her so far, is she is confident without falling hopelessly into the predatory lesbian trope. Yes, she likes ladies – human and otherwise. But she’s chasing everything in a suit and/or tasteful pantsuit. Instead, she lets the ladies come to her. And, come on, we all know Alex Danvers is very, very interested.



So, about that protective circle. Shall we begin clasping hands now?

p.s. Super mega bonus points for also adding not only the delicious Katie McGrath, but also Lynda Freaking Carter this season. Our hot, talented ladies cup truly runneth over.