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REVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 8 “Into Oblivion”
While nothing spectacular happens, “Into Oblivion” is another strong episode, moving the plot and character arcs forward in unexpected ways. It also makes a good argument not just for Superman but for superhero stories in general. Clark struggles to deal with Jonathan’s drug use, and Lois wond...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 3 “The Thing in the Mines”
With “The Thing in the Mines,” Superman & Lois’ second season falters. The main story suggested in the title takes a back seat to the subplots, and as they play out, it’s becoming clear that none of them are nearly as interesting as the burgeoning threat. It doesn’t help that they take...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 2 “The Ties That Bind”
Still in the early stages of its second season, Superman & Lois continues laying the groundwork for the story arcs to come. “The Ties That Bind” is another setup episode, but it feels more productive than “What Lies Beneath.” Several plotlines grow, if only slightly, and a couple of big ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 1 “What Lies Beneath”
Now that The Flash has gone on hiatus till the spring, the up-for-sale CW has brought back its other big DC gun with the season premiere of Superman & Lois. When it debuted last year, this show breathed new life into the network’s waning superhero slate with a take on the Man of Steel that &he...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 1, Episode 13 “Fail Safe”
“Fail Safe” is one of those “taking stock” episodes following a big event. It isn’t flashy or exciting, and it won’t be anyone’s favorite, but it’s important to catch up with the characters and see how something as cataclysmic as humanity almost being wiped out by a psychotic alien w...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 11 “A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events”
“A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events” is a mostly splendid episode that features some of the best Superman & Lois moments yet and points to an exciting final run of episodes to close out the first season. It also has a few elements that hint at a possible infection of the woke...
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