The character has previously been described as strong, smart and successful in her own right.

Now, executive producer Ali Adler teases how Lanes arrival will impact Kara Zor-El a.k.a.

Supergirl (Melissa Benoist).

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I think were going to bring in her father.

She and Kara develop their own friendship, too.

Were not just bringing her in to purposefully create tension.

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She serves a larger story drive.

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