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EPISODE 5: Head On - “I’m just here to support you pumpkin”

Greetings Super friends! Welcome BACK to Superman & Lois & Pals. I’m Henry Bernstein and alongside me is my favorite super pal, Professor Sam Brody. 

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 5

S03E5 - “Head On” 

Directed by: David Ramsey

Written By:

Andrew N. Wong

IMDB & Apple TV: Clark and General Lane are both having a hard time giving Lois room to make her own decisions; Lana and Sarah have a run-in with an old friend at the diner; Natalie has a surprise visitor.

Superman stuff

• Is Superman in this episode? There he is with 10:25 to go. 
• Seems like there’s maybe too much Kryptonie available? I like when it’s a big deal that someone gets it. 
• Villain reminds me of “Loophole” aka Deacon Dickson from my favorite issue of Superman - Adventures of Superman #505.
• YES BIZARRO!

Manheim Investigation

• Lois is so badass for doing the investigating while getting her treatment. 
• Is that a different villain with phasing powers?
• Chrissy is sporting an RGB collar!
• WHOA! Lois was busted by Manheim right away!!!!
• I like Manheim showing Lois is human side and not just locking her in a room

Cancer stuff

• Round 2
• “I’m just here to support you pumpkin, anyway I can” - Sam
• Very moving montage which seemed to have a sense of realism to it. 
• The piano intro is also very moving
• Clark talking to the chemo patients. This is really classic Clark Kent stuff. Connecting with the people of Metropolis. Truly a man of the people. 

Twins, Sarah, Nat, John Henry

• Jonathan/Kyle…interesting. Can a High Schooler work at a fire station? According to the law, no. What’s wrong with a kid wanting to have his weekends free Kyle? Also, why does Jonathan want to do it? Is it cuz he wants to help like his brother?
• Ok Nat.
• Lol Sam Lane online dating
• Very cute sitcom ending

Lana/Kyle/Sarah

• Mayor Dean confronting Lana is rough. Some stop the steal vibes, eh?
• Do we care about the dance and about Lana’s tough time?
• Kyle and Chrissy went to HS at different times.  How different? They seem around the same age. Also, WHY IS THE EDITOR OF THE TOWN PAPER CHAPERONING A SCHOOL DANCE?
• Oh god, this is hard to watch - Kyle, please stop. Is Kyle from the 80s or the 90s? The actor is 43, and she’s 33
• Uh oh Sarah, getting into the hard alcohol. Mayor Dean’s son looks like he’s 40. 
• Can Chrissy keep a secret? I mean isn’t she a journalist

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