Superman & Lois - CW TV series

Kalidor

Kalidor

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I didn't actively dislike Jon Kent, I just felt like when he was on screen without Jordan I wanted the scene to get back to something interesting. And I'll be honest, when the show started I *was* actively disliking Jordan but he really came into his own as the series progressed. I don't feel like Jon ever did despite the examples of what he's been through.

I know characters don't need powers to be interesting, but he just came off as so bland. Maybe that was the intent, I dunno.
 

ZakuConvoy

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I get that. He WAS basically the jock of the show. And the character DID make some really dumb choices. Your father is Superman and your girlfriend is in trouble with drug dealers....you MIGHT want to let him in on that little bit of info. But, like I said, he was a teenager in a CW show, being dumb purely for the drama is NOT uncommon. Usually his scenes with Jordan had a bit of brotherly chemistry to them, though. He was at his best when he was in a scene with his brother.

Personally, I kind of feel the same way about the Langs. I just...don't get why they're getting so much screen time. I know it's a good idea to have a B or C plot in your shows to keep things varied...but the plots with the Langs don't really feel like they're dovetailing together with everyone else's plots? Like, the Langs feel like this completely separate family drama instead of being a part of Superman and Lois's show? I keep expecting them all to turn evil from being lied to by every member of the Kent Family, like the Smith Family from the Powerpuff Girls.

(Kyle: "Superman's trying to steal my wife!", Lana: "Lois has been laughing at me behind my back for years!", Sarah: "Jordan's been making a fool of me ever since we started dating!", Sophie: "And you know what? I hate everything!")
 
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ZakuConvoy

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I come to report...good news? Huh...that feels weird.

Apparently, James Gunn says Superman & Lois will get at least 1 to 2 more seasons.
www.cbr.com

James Gunn Promises Superman and Lois Will Get More Seasons

Superman and Lois, which is heading into its third season in March on The CW, is likely to get one or two more seasons, according to James Gunn.
www.cbr.com www.cbr.com

Now, it doesn't say they'll be on the CW. That's probably still up in the air. But, it's still good news.
 
Sabrblade

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Season 3 started up two weeks ago and Jon's new actor is... well, he's kinda got the personality down, but he's also kinda being written as a background character rather than having his own focal plot threads. Or at least, so far. He also only vaguely looks like the first actor, so it's gonna take some time to get used to him as Jon.
 
Kalidor

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It was a bit jarring at first but I just rationalize it as a summer growth spurt.

The season has been really great so far and I didn't particularly care much for Jon anyway aside from being a compliment to Jordan.
 

ZakuConvoy

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I'm a little surprised. If anything, I figured they'd move the show to Max. But, maybe that's not possible, though.

This season hasn't been my favorite, but I'm glad they're at least getting a chance to maybe wrap things up, at least.
 
Sabrblade

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Excellent. While I've been enjoying this season, it certainly doesn't feel like it would work at all as a final season for the show. Hopefully season 4 will take the possibility of non-renewal into account and give us a season that is worthy of being the grand finale of the series.
 
Kalidor

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This is the best CW show by a LARGE margin and I'm so glad they divested from the clusterhug that is the Arrowverse. Best Superman/Clark Kent actor second only to Reeve.

I'm sure going to miss this show.
 

ZakuConvoy

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Only 3 episodes left. Hard to believe. I think once this show ends the CW as we used to know it is basically gone.

I won't say it's my favorite of the CW Hero shows, that was probably Flash or Legends of Tomorrow, but I have enjoyed my time with it.
 
Sabrblade

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Just watched the series finale.

Smallville walked so that the Arrowverse could run in its first few years and then trip and stumble in its later years... all so that Superman & Lois could fly.
 

ZakuConvoy

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Yeah, it's over. I'll even say the ending was pretty good. I was misting up a little by the end. It was bittersweet.

Because this isn't just the end of a TV show. And it's not just an end of a era. It's a end to a way of life.

(Yes. I AM being over-dramatic. Shut up. I'm having a moment, here.)

Because a long-standing institution has finally come to a end. A nearly unbroken line of WB Live Action DC Comics shows is over. After more than 23 years. And with Superman & Lois over, I don't think I have a reason to watch the CW anymore.

It all started with Smallville, way back when the CW was called The WB. And it's kind of fitting that it all ends with Superman & Lois. They are fitting bookends to this legacy.

I wasn't there for it all. I was only a occasional watcher of Smallville and Arrow. I only really got into these shows when the Flash premiered. But, I appreciate all the ways it pioneered a television landscape for other shows.

....Goodness, so much of it was terrible. Just pure trash.

The nearly nonexistent budgets. The endless teen angst. The endless brooding on rooftops and alleys. The endless string of Speedster villains. Brainiac 5's sickly pallor. Caitlin Snow's nearly nonsensical character arc. The same rookie time travel mistakes happening time and time again. The endless teasing of Green Lantern that never happened. Lex's laughable hair.

...Goodness, I'm really going to miss ALL of it.

Including the good times.

The JSA and Legion showing up in Smallville. Stargirl. Beebo. Gary. Making Vibe happen. XS. Barry and Iris. Lois and Clark. Tom Cavanagh (Harrison Wells) playing approximately half the cast by volume. Crisis on Infinite Earths. The Super Sons with extra curly fries.

...Yeah, I'm defintitly going to miss this era of television.

Because, for better or for worse, we probably won't see something like this again. Entertainment is changing. And that's okay. I doubt we'll see a universe get this sprawling and crazy again. And I will think back on it fondly. It gave me a lot of entertainment over the years.

Good times. These past 23 years did indeed...go by too fast.
 
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