One of the larger criticisms of the upcoming 'Supergirl' series is the depiction of the character as Supergirl instead of "Superwoman."

While this point is addressed within the show's trailer and pilot, the producers clarify that those are two different characters. In the DC mythos, Superman's cousin, Kara Zor El is identified as Supergirl.

"We knew going in that Supergirl might imply a younger audience, but we felt we could take a powerful word back and participate in introducing that to a new generation and say that doesn't just mean young or inconsequential," executive producer Greg Berlanti explained in an interview with Television Critics Association's semi-annual press tour on Monday. "It should be strong and bold. That was our goal. One of the blessings of what we get to do is to introduce it to a new generation and that means changing key elements of the character and still keeping true to the core DNA of the character."

It was also stated that while Kara shares many of Superman's powers, she will differ from him in terms of experience and skill.

"The goal was to put her in situations where she isn't all-powerful so you can root for her," executive producer Andrew Kreisberg added. "There's a tendency with Superman to make him so powerful that there isn't really any danger. There are plenty of things besides Kryptonite that can take her down. It's not to diminish her, it's to make it feel like there's actual jeopardy to the show."

In response to Superman's involvement in the series, DC's CCO explains how he'll be portrayed.

"He will be a factor in her life, but you won't see him exactly on screen," Geoff Johns said. "He's going to be more in the background. But he does play a part in her evolution into a superhero."

'Supergirl' premieres on CBS on October 26.