The world's most famous superhero and comic books' most famous journalist face the pressures and complexities that come with balancing work, justice, and parenthood in today's society.The world's most famous superhero and comic books' most famous journalist face the pressures and complexities that come with balancing work, justice, and parenthood in today's society.The world's most famous superhero and comic books' most famous journalist face the pressures and complexities that come with balancing work, justice, and parenthood in today's society.
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Reviewers say 'Superman & Lois' is lauded for its fresh perspective on the superhero, emphasizing his dual roles as a superhero and father. Strong performances by Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, along with the exploration of family dynamics, are highlighted. However, some criticize the show for CW tropes, inconsistent writing, and portrayal of teenagers. Complaints about pacing, Superman's powers, and social issue integration are noted. Despite these issues, many appreciate the blend of superhero action and family drama.
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I think this is one of the best Superman shows to date.
The stories are well written and the final season so far has been stellar. Tyler makes a great superman and a really good Clark Kent. Elizabeth also makes a great Lois and I love how they slowly developed the story with both of his kids. I will be sad to see it go honestly, but the writers so far are doing a good job with the final season in its story telling. I hope it stays that way =) I wish this would have lasted as long as Smallville did although I was less impressed at Smallville the last few seasons personally. I hope they make some sort of tv movie in the future, but probably won't since supposedly this is ending because of the James Gunn stuff which I think is ridiculous, if true.
The stories are well written and the final season so far has been stellar. Tyler makes a great superman and a really good Clark Kent. Elizabeth also makes a great Lois and I love how they slowly developed the story with both of his kids. I will be sad to see it go honestly, but the writers so far are doing a good job with the final season in its story telling. I hope it stays that way =) I wish this would have lasted as long as Smallville did although I was less impressed at Smallville the last few seasons personally. I hope they make some sort of tv movie in the future, but probably won't since supposedly this is ending because of the James Gunn stuff which I think is ridiculous, if true.
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Superman & Lois does not feel like it belongs in the CW's Arrowverse. This is much higher quality entertainment in terms of acting, writing, budget, etc.
When I first saw pics of Superman from the show, I didn't buy Tyler Hoechlin as Supes. He looks great as a werewolf, but I thought his features were too unique to play the "All-American everyman" that Clark Kent/Superman is supposed to be. Now I'm 6 episodes into season 1, and I'm happy to say I couldn't be more wrong. His portrayal of both the man and the Superman feel so genuine that I can actually believe people wouldn't see through the disguise. Honestly, this feels more like a continuation of the WB show 'Smallville' than a CW Arrowverse show. Aside from the lead, the acting all around is superb.
You can really feel Geoff Johns influence in the writing, as well. The pacing is perfect, and the story (thus far) is compelling and tense. Despite the thinly-veiled Morgan Edge/Donald Trump allegory; the writers don't often stoop to lazy writing, and the political messaging is not heavy-handed (for the most part) and it feels character-appropriate.
I loved Henry Cavill's run as the Man of Steel, but Tyler's portrayal is the truest distillation of Superman since Christopher Reeve. He really captures the essence of Clark Kent as a Kansas farm boy, and the alien Kal-El. The icing on the cake is seeing Superman as a father, which is new and interesting.
When I first saw pics of Superman from the show, I didn't buy Tyler Hoechlin as Supes. He looks great as a werewolf, but I thought his features were too unique to play the "All-American everyman" that Clark Kent/Superman is supposed to be. Now I'm 6 episodes into season 1, and I'm happy to say I couldn't be more wrong. His portrayal of both the man and the Superman feel so genuine that I can actually believe people wouldn't see through the disguise. Honestly, this feels more like a continuation of the WB show 'Smallville' than a CW Arrowverse show. Aside from the lead, the acting all around is superb.
You can really feel Geoff Johns influence in the writing, as well. The pacing is perfect, and the story (thus far) is compelling and tense. Despite the thinly-veiled Morgan Edge/Donald Trump allegory; the writers don't often stoop to lazy writing, and the political messaging is not heavy-handed (for the most part) and it feels character-appropriate.
I loved Henry Cavill's run as the Man of Steel, but Tyler's portrayal is the truest distillation of Superman since Christopher Reeve. He really captures the essence of Clark Kent as a Kansas farm boy, and the alien Kal-El. The icing on the cake is seeing Superman as a father, which is new and interesting.
Superman and Lois is the best DC CW show outside of Arrow. Tyler Hoechlin is so much better than I expected as Superman and Clark Kent. I hope he continues to play this character for years. They probably could've cast a better Lois though, Elizabeth Tulloch is just not a good Lois Lane and looks much older than her age for some reason. This is a Superman show unlike any that's ever been made, it focuses a lot more on his family and his personal life than we've ever seen. I didn't think I would like that part of the show as much but I do, they make it very interesting and of course all the scenes with him as Superman are amazing. It has a cinematic feel to it. I definitely recommend this show to any superhero fan.
Superman & Lois is far more entertaining than its fairly generic title might suggest. The series makes the most of Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch's chemistry, utilizing the two characters and their romance in a way Supergirl never could. Superman & Lois may feel utterly divorced from the rest of the Arrowverse, but that's just as likely to be a selling point for many viewers. The only thing to hope from this show that it remains a balanced blend of genres but not a soap opera like others on CW. However, the premier is really likeable and that intense cinematography gives a touch of man of Steel mixed in Smallville. Really hope the writing and script remains creative and entertaining.
I just finished the last episode of season 3 and have to say that Superman & Lois is every bit as good as I thought it would be! Admittedly, I'm huge fan of Superhero movies/shows and Superman and Batman have been my favorite since childhood so I was really looking forward to this since it was announced and has not disappointed. While Henry Cavill is the best Superman ever (my opinion of course) and Tom Welling (Smallville) was the best on TV, Tyler Hoechlin more than held his own and makes a great Superman/Clark Kent! I admit that the kids can be a little annoying at times and are the only negative on a great show. This is the best CW show since the early seasons of Arrow and the Flash. It's too bad it's ending next season.
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- TriviaThe pilot pays homage to "Action Comics" #1 (Superman's debut) by depicting the hero's original Golden Age costume for the first time in live-action. The famous green car from the cover is also featured.
- GoofsAll entries contain spoilers
- Crazy creditsSuperman flies by the WB logo and turns it into the DC Comics logo.
Both logos are red and blue and are set on the Kent farm.
- ConnectionsFeatured in DC Fandome (2020)
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