User Reviews

Let me start this off by saying I had some reservations going into this show as I grew up with Smallville and reading the comics and after watching Supergirl, I was not expecting much from the series. But wow, I'm so glad I was wrong.

I just can't believe this show has managed to go 6 for 6 and they absolutely knocked it out of the park with this episode. It had emotion, it had heart, it had great Lois scenes, Superman was fantastic and Tyler Hoechlin has just sealed it for me as the best live action Superman since Christopher Reeve. His scenes with his son, Jordan, were phenomenal, and Jon? Well he is just so humble and loveable. What a great kid. He's gunna pop like a wine bottle soon and I don't blame him lol

Spoilers: Had to drop a 1 from my overall score leaving a solid 9/10 because the CGI with Tag running at the beginning of the episode looked just a little jank imo but every other CGI scene was pretty fantastic. Especially the ending scene with Clark flying Jordan to the Fortress.

Some interesting developments this ep. Lois & Clark's relationship continues to be cute af, and moments between Jordan and Clark was long overdue. However,

The day the show stops sacrificing character for plot will be as equally glorious as it is unlikely. The writing and characters are fine from a certain point of view--that point of view being if these were original characters without 80+ years of history and legacy. But these are, and it's embarrassing that they create weird lapses in writing arguably some of the most easily recognisable characters in fiction, just for a plot™ moment.

Case in point: Lois Lane is convinced by Lex Luthor to break in somewhere using less than legal means of entry. They have to wear a disguise, and she complains.

-looks into camera-

Lois Lane's entire character is that she's a cutthroat, investigative journalist who is supposed to have built her career off of breaking into sites to gather the truth. Smallville got this, dceu got this, virtually every superman adaptation has gotten this. The fact that in this ep she's being coaxed into breaking in somewhere by Lex Luthor instead of just doing it herself, is laughable. But then, the swing back to Lois railing on Lex at the end is more indicative of her actual character, so it's like, you've almost got it! Just be consistent.

Side thoughts: this world without the presence of rest of the justice league just doesn't feel like true Superman or DC. I've lost track of which world this is set in because I've given up on most cw shows but hng. Titans does such a good of integrating all the dc characters, this should aim for the same vibe as that. As soon as they were like "this guy's speed rivals (Superman's)", it was glaringly like, "Okay, then where's the Flash?"

Really cool episode with truly neccessary drama. A Weird kid got Superman power? Of couse he's definitely getting some revenge to his bully. And Jonathan kent? He kinda reminded me of Dean Winchester from Supernatural, which is the best brother you could ever hope for. Although i found hardly believable that Sarah Lang just calm when she got kidnapped by his friend i still found this episode really good, a scene when Superman save a train and take bullets for the superpower kid is really hard. And the best one is when Jordan crying, of course a kid finally lose it and cry to his mom when everything he does just causing everyone to get hurt. I really love this show so far.

Superman & Lois is FINALLY back after the better part of 2 months! And we all get to have a weekly dose of Superman & Lois yet again!

This episode, as usual, was absolutely spectacular. I cannot stop emphasizing just HOW MUCH the writes behind The ARROWVERSE truly GET Superman & Lois. And once again, Superman's interactions with Tag Hopper and how he chooses to handle it, and his GREAT speech to Jordan at the end of the episode, and last but definitely not the least, Superman in that moment of rage. Wow...just....wow. The masterful acting given by Tyler Hoechlin, the great writing and cinematography and direction of that brief, yet ABSOLUTELY perfect, scene, is just AMAZING! Shows us that Superman is a man, but he's also a Superman, in a few brief, perfect moments.

Other than that, I loved Lex's interactions with Lois. Seeing what looks like to be the villian of the 1st Season of Superman & Lois, just be explored so much, and spent so much time with is a surprise, but a welcome one. I'm so SO intrigued as to how Season 1 is going to wrap up, but I just KNOW it is going to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT, AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT!

And yeah, that's about it, I'm just extremely happy to have Superman & Lois in my life again, every single week. And I can't wait for the next episode!

Oh yeah, I love it when Superman rescues a train. It never gets old at all. It's been so long since the last episode. Wow. Jordan's been seriously beaten up by Tag. The kid is developing super-strength and super-speed. "I hate the internet." I have to agree with Lois there, haha. Yet, Morgan Edge affecting the town of Smallville. Lois is still not giving up on him. Jordan is now having some problems whenever there is a slight sound. It causes his head to "burst" and causes a possible heat ray episode. Jonathan helps him in the bathroom to not let the heat ray out causing havoc inside the High School. Lois comes to visit Kyle about Morgan Edge and what he is currently doing but didn't work at all. Man's an asshole. I do love Lois and Lana's chemistry. It's beautiful. Back to the Kent Farm, Clark is training Jordan on how to control his powers. I was expecting a fun montage, shame. Tag is such a stalker staring at Sarah. (( The next time, please use your binds! )) Yet, we get another Football montage. Yay. Again, Jordan is having problems with his powers. Clark comes and helps him out to release his heat ray burst on the grass. (( Sorry if I'm bad at phrasing. )) Tag kidnaps Sarah to Metropolis, way too far. Marcus helps out Lois on Morgan Edge. The next thing happens, and HAHA! They're undercover working for Edge's construction site. The two finally find the X-Kryptonite. Oh damn, I didn't see that one coming. (( Leslie; who she's working for Edge now has a heat ray. )) Marcus uses his top-secret weapon on Leslie, nice shot! I like him more now even though he's supposed to be the main villain. The dude is on "both" sides. Tag convinces Sarah that Jordan was the main source of the Incident showing her the video that was taken. Clark is on a phone call with Lana about what's going on with Edge. Clark overhears that someone was outside their door, expecting Tag kidnapped Sarah. He flies to Metropolis to find Tag and Sarah. He eventually finds them, convincing Tara to get away from Sarah. The UD eventually raids armed with guns at Tag. They fire at them but, Superman gets in front of Tag. I was not expecting that the bullets were kryptonite, yikes. Pretty impressive how Superman dealt with the Kryptonite so easily. (( Grabbed the kryptonite bullets and toss them away. )) Superman returns Sarah to the town of Smallville. Sarah confronts Jordan about the Incident and asks him if he caused it. (( Even though. She doesn't know that Jordan has superpowers. )) Lois gets suspicious of Marcus. She's smart! Marcus is not what Lois seems, not a journalist but a guy that has the potential to be on the FBI's Most Wanted List, armed with high-tech. On to Jordan and Johanan, the Football team kindly forces them to hang out on the streets. Once they are on the street, a group of bullies shows up. Jordan gets tempted to use his super-strength on them meanwhile the bullies are mocking him. He lashes out a fist, Jonathan raises his hand in front of Jordan's fist. (( Again, sorry for the bad phrasing. )) Breaking Jonathan's hand, ouch.

When the boys return to the Kent Karm, Clark acknowledges that he overheard what was going on since he has super-hearing. Clark gives out a speech about not using his powers against whoever is bothering his friends. I like that moment. Stuff is getting more interesting between Lois and Edge. Jordan's heat ray problem gets eventually worse. Clark brings him to the Fortress of Solitude. Bam! Cliffhanger.

Thoughts? There is a lot of teenage angst, poor pacing throughout the beginning. Plus the lack of action. I do have a theory though. I think Jordan is developing super-hearing and doesn't know how to control it. It's just my theory though. But, could be something different. Who knows?

8/10.