The trailer for the new Supergirl series has arrived, and it features a great classic rock song that perfectly matches the action and offers clues about the plot. The trailer provides a first look at Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Jason Momoa as Lobo, Krypto the Superdog, and other characters. However, it was the music that truly brought the story to life.
The episode featured Superman urging Kara to remain on Earth and seek out others like her, alongside a flashback of Kara’s father, Zor-El, sending her to Earth for safety. This was immediately followed by a dramatic moment – Krypto being shot and poisoned – and then a song began. The music effectively captured Kara’s feelings of isolation and her strong bond with Krypto.
The Supergirl Trailer Song Is “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” By Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy Ruffin’s 1966 hit, “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted,” explores the emotional pain of lost love. The song was a major success for Motown, reaching the top 10 in the US, France, and the UK, and ultimately ranking as one of the top 14 songs of 1966 according to Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
This song has appeared in several TV shows over the years, including The Wonder Years (1990), Big Little Lies (2019), and Apple TV+’s For All Mankind (2019). Featuring it in the trailer for the Supergirl movie should introduce it to a new audience and boost its popularity. It’s a fantastic song that also complements the movie’s story perfectly.
What “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” Means For Supergirl
The TV series Supergirl draws inspiration from the DC comic book Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, created by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. The comic features a disheartened Supergirl who is struggling with her life until she encounters a girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, who seeks revenge for her father’s murder.
Supergirl offers to help a young girl named Ruthye, hoping to show her that seeking revenge won’t bring her peace. But Supergirl is also struggling with her own pain, having lost everything and feeling different from her cousin, who grew up on Earth. She realizes she needs to rediscover her purpose in life.
The song “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” is a fitting choice for the trailer because it captures the pain both Kara and Ruthye are experiencing. Kara has lost everyone she loved due to the destruction of her home, and Ruthye is grieving the loss of her family. But the song’s emotional weight goes even deeper than that.
The trailer revealed a heartbreaking storyline: Krypto is poisoned, and Supergirl has just three days to find a cure to save her beloved friend. The featured song beautifully captures the urgency and emotional weight of Kara’s mission and how much Krypto means to her.
Viewers familiar with James Gunn’s use of classic rock in the Guardians of the Galaxy films shouldn’t expect the same approach with Supergirl. Gunn chooses music to enhance the storytelling, meaning he’s open to using songs from all eras. In the case of Supergirl, though, Jimmy Ruffin’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” was a perfect fit.
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2026-04-01 01:38