‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Episode 12 Preview: Luthors Photos, Trailer and Plot

Supergirl season 2 episode 12
Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, and Melissa Benoist as Kara in ‘Supergirl’ season 2 episode 12 (Photo: Cate Cameron © 2017 The CW Network)

The CW’s Supergirl season two episode 11 found Kara and her friends dealing with a shape-shifting White Martian, and Kara struggling with her feelings for Mon-El. Episode 12 titled ‘Luthors’ has Kara/Supergirl trying to protect a friend no one else believes in or trusts. Airing on February 13, 2017, season two episode 12 was directed by Tawnia McKiernan from a script by Robert Rovner and Cindy Lichtman.

The season two cast is led by Melissa Benoist as Supergirl and includes Chyler Leigh, Chris Wood, Mehcad Brooks, Jeremy Jordan, and David Harewood.

The ‘Luthors’ Plot: LENA IS ARRESTED – After Metallo (guest star Frederick Schmidt) breaks out of prison and frees Lillian Luthor (guest star Brenda Strong), the police blame Lena (guest star Katie McGrath) for his escape and arrest her. Despite overwhelming evidence, Kara (Melissa Benoist) refuses to believe her friend is guilty and fights to clear Lena’s name. Flashbacks reveal how Lena came to be a Luthor. Meanwhile, Alex (Chyler Leigh) introduces Maggie (Floriana Lima) to the gang.


Supergirl season 2 episode 12
Brenda Strong as Lillian Luthor in ‘Supergirl’ (Photo: Bettina Strauss © 2017 The CW Network)
Supergirl season 2 episode 12
Frederick Schmidt as Mattallo and Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor in ‘Supergirl’ (Photo: Bettina Strauss © 2017 The CW Network)