SUPERGIRL’s Maggie Sawyer Will Have a Smaller Role in Season 3

[Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS From the Supergirl Season 2 Finale.]

Detective Maggie Sawyer was one of many new characters introduced on Supergirl this past season. She quickly draws close to Alex, and she winds up playing a key role in Alex coming out and exploring her sexuality. This resulted in one of the season’s strongest story arcs. In the season finale, Alex proposed to Maggie, who did not say yes or no, leaving us with a little cliffhanger for next season.

Unfortunately, we’re gonna see less of Maggie next season. It has been announced (via TV Line) that actress Floriana Lima will return to Supergirl, but only in a recurring role, rather than a series regular. Producer Andrew Kreisberg cites Lima’s desire to pursue other acting gigs, but she will still appear in “multiple” episodes next year. “We adore Floriana and have loved working with her to tell this inspiring story. Although she’s not available to us as a series regular next season, as she’s looking to pursue other opportunities, we’re happy she’ll be returning for multiple episodes in Season 3.”

So, “Sanvers” fans shouldn’t be too worried about season three, as the relationship will still be explored. We’re just gonna see less Maggie than we did in season two.

Stay tuned for more updates as we have them. Supergirl returns next fall on The CW.