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Maines, who was on the west coast, had to wait to watch the episode on television, so she filled the time by tweeting to fans.

I still have to wait an hour and a half for Nia ?? #westcoastproblems

— ???????Nicole Maines??????? (@NicoleAMaines) October 15, 2018

The delay, however, did not diminish her excitement.

Here we gooooo! #NiaNal #Supergirl

— ???????Nicole Maines??????? (@NicoleAMaines) October 15, 2018

After the episode, Maines tweeted again. \"I hope you all love Nia as much as I do,\" she wrote.

I hope you all love Nia as much as I do. More next week!!! ??? #Supergirl

— ???????Nicole Maines??????? (@NicoleAMaines) October 15, 2018

Judging from the responses, \"Supergirl\" fans embraced the new superhero.

she is already my everything. I love her with all of my heart ??

— gina. (@dobrevftobrosey) October 15, 2018

You were spectacular! You are changing the world with your talent. Love you Nikki!

— Jenn Burleton (@JennBurleton) October 15, 2018

ARE YOU KIDDING? SHE IS ALREADY MY FAVORITE

— NIA NAL STAN (@lorelaildanvers) October 15, 2018
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Bettina Strauss/The CW
PHOTO: Nicole Maines as Nia Nal in a scene from "Supergirl."
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On the show, Nia Nal is a young reporter working with Kara Danvers -- aka Supergirl -- at CatCo Worldwide Media.

Nal’s superpower is that she can dream the future -- hence the name “Dreamer” – and her powers will be intertwined with her journey as a trans woman, according to USA TODAY.

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