Limaâs introduction to Supergirl has been slightly overshadowed by controversy. But at the core of her contribution is her acting ability. From a critical standpoint, Floriana Lima played Maggie Sawyer very well. Weâll discuss potential storylines and exits later but for what Lima was given, script-wise, direction-wiseâshe took it and she ran like the wind.
Not only is she intelligent, but her guardedness instantly justifies Alexâs attraction to her. Mostly, itâs the ways her micro-expressions develop that prove essential, because the material definitely isnât.
Surrendering weakness isnât permanent. Lima knows this, thus Maggie knows this. In âSupergirl Livesâ, before Maggie can slip into routine happiness, thereâs instant defence when she questions if itâs okay wearing Alexâs T-shirt. Tiny decisions like that exploit Maggieâs general description: âtough on the exterior, vulnerable on the insideâ.
Itâs small acting choices that boost her chemistry with Leigh and also the limited depth given to Maggie. That split-second too long gaze at Alex before they finally kiss oozes self-doubt and uncertainty. The pseudo-Terminator mode she almost succeeded in displaying in âAlexâ justified her helpless love for Alex rarely winning over her professionalism. And the unmistakeable tremor of her lower-lip and voice in âFar from the Treeââa deeper insight into years-long heartache than streaming tears ever wouldâve been.
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