Superman & Lois & Pals

EPISODE 7 - A Regular Guy - “You’d Be Surprised What A Pair Of Glasses Will Do”

Greetings Super friends! Welcome 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 4, Episode 7 - A Regular Guy

Directed by:

Gregory Smith

Written By:

Katie Aldrin

George Kitson

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

After some concerning interactions in town, Clark is determined to protect the secret that he's Superman - a task complicated by Jonathan and Jordan; Lois considers the future of the Gazette after Chrissy proposes something drastic.

HENRY'S NOTES:

• FLASHBACK TO FIRST APPEARANCE ACTION #1!!!
• 2 Shirt rips!
• I am here once again, saying that I don’t care about Kyle and Christy and this a waste of screentime.
• This is weird watching Clark pretend to be hurt. I don’t like it. It’s awkward.
• Jimmy! And his sister? I like that Jimmy asked to be “pals” of course. And great reference to the “Daily Star.” But he called him “CK”
• Haha, “Timmy.” Where did this guy come from? Is he from last season?
  • “You’ve ruined my life kent” - really? I thought he gets to be QB because Jon isn’t doing it.
•  I dunno, why is selling her share of the Gazette so dramatic. Seems pretty practical to me. 
• Haha Clark actually bunted. This show has everything. Clark Kent playing baseball with Jimmy Olson. It’s all I ever wanted and I’m so sad it’s over. 
• Timmy Ryan is the dumbest name
• “Candice knows” - “YOU TOLD YOUR GIRLFRIEND!” lol
• “Cut your dad some slack”
• “We need the bunt king” - What do we think of this Jimmy? 
• So Jimmy figured out the secret. Ok fine. So what do we think about in this universe Clark is just either very bad at keeping the secret OR everyone is not dumb
• Nice of Clark and Lois to buy Chrissy out and IDC
• “Did I get knocked up by the town bully?”
• Nice of Kyle to raise a toast to the Kents etc but he didn’t actually apologize to Clark
• I like the mirroring of the last time Candice’s dad got fucked up in the diner by Clark.
• Very interesting way for Superman to reveal himself to the world. I don’t know how I feel about it
  • “When Emmet fired the bullet it made me think maybe this is doing more harm than good. …It has to be a family decision.”
• “You’ve fought aliens and stopped world’s from merging” - Crisis?
• “I’m just a regular guy”
• The Daily Planet won the “Metro Cup” and “Last one at Bibbowski’s picks up the tab”
• Jimmy: “I missed you too pal”
• This was a very well done episode with a plot that I don’t like

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EPISODE 6 - When the Lights Come On - “Stop Worrying About Your Hair”

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Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 6 - When The Lights Come On

Directed by:

Ian Samoil

Written By:

Kristi Korzec (Teleplay)

Brent Fletcher (Story)

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana; Sarah faces a difficult decision; Clark confronts Luthor face-to-face.

HENRY'S NOTES:

• Luthor temper tantrum. I dunno, I know this was supposed to seem intense but it was just silly to me and it made me laugh.
• Luthor confirms he has an endgame as he gazes on the Gazette
• Fun that Jon is doing the superhero thing and I like that mom and dad finally told Jordan to get a job
• Salt and Pepper patch in his hair (Love that) - it’s funny because Tyloer has a lot of gray in his beard and it looks awesome. Do you think this is a Superman thing or a regular middle aged vanity thing? Interesting that he’s concerned about Superman going gray when every comic book reader knows he looks great with some gray
• Luthor vs Gretchen is a great face off
• Funny that Jon has the Wally West eating thing. Especially because traditionally Superman doesn’t need to eat. 
• Ok so now the coach knows the secret and it’s played for comedy? But “Aidy” knows too. They’re definitely going for the “town knows and is protecting him” thing. Lois and Clark don’t even seem that concerned.
  • I’m starting to come around on it because of the way the town is reacting to Luthor.
• Lana going toe to toe with Luthor is A+
• I take exception to Sara calling Luthor a “bald headed loser” as if those two things were connected. To quote Larry David, “that’s a hate crime, we’re a group.”
• Sara wants to go abroad in high school? I mean not unheard of but seems odd. 
• Nice Varsity Blues reference
• Lana getting beat up by Luthor is spot on. Love that Sarah fucked Otis up with a baseball bat. Good idea Kyle putting bats under beds.
• Clark vs Lex, let’s go. Lex grabbed a red sun inhibitor. Good idea. Unhinged Tyler is new and I love seeing this range from him. Let’s go Clark. Beat his ass. Who taught Clark how to fight?! I’m sorry that was a really cool fight scene. Loved seeing that side of Clark/Tyler.
• Full Mortal Combat
• Has Sarah ever flown with the boys before?
• “Get you a killer suit” with a great pull out shot and tease of the Lexcorp building. 

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EPISODE 5 - Break The Cycle - “Look At Me & Try To Remember”

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Happy Halloween Sam! What is your favorite spooky Superman story?

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 5 - Break The Cycle

Directed by:

Elizabeth Henstridge

Written By:

Adam Mallinger

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Lois makes increasingly bold moves as she tries to stop Luthor. Jonathan struggles to balance his personal life and responsibilities, while Clark learns an unsettling truth.

Henry's Notes:

• Oooh flashback!
• Another interesting Luthor twist is that he was in a long loveless marriage. Usually he’s sort of a playboy.
• So the distance from Luthor’s daughter started when they were married
• “Milton is looking into it”
• “Superman Lives!”
• Teenagers being excited about a trunk full of fireworks seems like a very small town thing. Confirmed? “Let’s go get the keg.”
• Ok wait, now the local folks know Clark is Superman. Oh for fucks sake. Why are the writers doing this with 5 episodes left?
• Superman appealing to Lex as a father is so on brand. 
• Why is Candice back?
• Pretty cool that Elizabeth Henstridge directed and guest starred in the episode. I didn’t watch Agents of Shield. Was she a big deal? In another life she would’ve made a good Lois Lane. 
• Ooooh Kryptonian tech so Lara can see the fight. Kryptonia VR, I told you they had video games in the Fortress!
• Jon is kinda dressed like Marty. Also this side story with Candice is bullshit and a waste of time. A kid in their class knows Clark is Supermanbut they’re not pursuing that?
• The Lex flashbacks were really good. Very much like lex luthor the unauthorized biography - 1989
• The balls on Lois Lane to face off with Doomsday. I love it, that’s the Lois Lane I know and love. So great to see Bizarro world flashbacks. 
• Oh my god Lois got through to Doomsday

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EPISODE 4 - A Perfectly Good Wedding - “Alright rookie, settle down”

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Confirmed: Unfortunately, the Showrunner has confirmed that Adam Rayner will not be returning as Tal-Rho in Season 4

The character's last appearance was at the end of Season 2 when he chose to stay in the Bizarro world.

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 4 - A Perfectly Good Wedding

Directed by:

Gregory Smith

Written By:

George Kitson and Max Kronick

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

The Kents struggle to adjust to their new normal; Lois helps throw Kyle and Chrissy an impromptu wedding that doesn't go as planned.

• HENRY'S EPISODE NOTES:
• This should be called “A Perfectly Fine Episode”
• Lol to the caption saying, “Somber music.” No shit, S&L.
• Wait this wasn’t a dream? He’s really back like that?
• “A Second chance to do more, to be better. And make the most of the time we have on this planet”
• So Clark has been back for 3 weeks? 
• Nice to see Kyle and Chrissy, but I dunno. I don’t care about them anymore now that we have 6 episodes left.
• Haha Jonathan made a Star Wars reference and Clark loved it, “12 Parsecs.” Amazing that he’s so good at flying. Holy shit he just busted right through. This is really fun. I love that their training consists of Movie references. And again I gotta hand it to the effects crew. This show has consistently not looked like a cartoon.
• “All right rookie, settle down.” - Clark after Jonathan busts Clark for crashing going Mach 5.
• I’m glad that they’re continuing the thread of Jordan being upset about Lois choosing Jonathan. That’s a reason to be pissed. Good of Jon to call out Jordan on that stuff too. “Just following your example superboy”
• Lois: Do you want to talk about….for starters you died. Clark: Everything feels different. Amazing that they can share not feeling secure in their bodies. I love them so much. “What matters is that you’re here with me now.” Clark can get drunk! 
• Cheryl Campbell: “Your dad is one of the good ones”
• Jordan still thinking that Clark and Sam died because of him
• “I don’t have a suit!”- Jon, “You’ve got a hoodie” - Jordan lol
• Whoa who’s that fire guy?
• Is Superman’s new suit even darker???
• Dance sequence. Lots of cute shots of Lois and Clark. That’s all I care about. 
• Breaking news Superman Returns Superman Lives!
• This episode was a lot of filler and I honestly think they rushed him back. The emotional weight of episode 1 was completely thrown out the window

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EPISODE 3 - Always My Hero - “Superman…I’m Me”

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First image dropped of Superman with Krypto and all I have to say is, he’s a good boy.

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 2 - A World Without

Directed by:

David Giuntoli

Written By:

Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral; Jonathan discovers newfound strength; Gen. Lane recruits John Henry and Natalie Irons, before making a choice that will change everything.

• I CAN’T SEE THE SHOW IT’S TOO DARK! Make TV Turn Up Brightness Again!
• “Can you ever truly explain how much a person meant to you?” The opening montage with Lois’ monologue is almost too much to handle. They are really laying it on thick. Is that a funeral? Did they bury him or are they just talking in front of a tree?
• I don’t understand the conversation Sam is having with the other DOD agent. Is she a superior? Or is he ordering her around?
• Oooh flashback! Omg I loooooove that Clark is awkwardly telling Sam the secret lol. “Superman - I’m me, we’re the same person” Haha the slo mo glasses reveal. I have to say, he does look and seem different! Very reminiscent of Reeve in that famous scene from STM in Lois’ apt!
• Great seeing John Henry and Nat!
• What a scoop for the Smallville Gazette!
• I actually really like that Jonathan is mad at Jordan and needs some space. This is real brother shit. Especially with twins. “You were never trying to save dad, you were trying to be a hero and now he’s dad, my dad is dead and I never get to see him again.” This was great acting. JONATHAN HAS POWERS!!! FUCK YES!!!!
• “Can’t believe he’s flying already” - me too Lois, me too. 
• They call freeze breath, “ice breath,” what do you think about that?
• Lois calls this bad timing, but I think it’s GREAT timing. The more stable brother got powers. Let’s fucking go.
• They are doing a great job with keeping Tyler in the mix with these flashbacks. “We don’t get to sign up for the friends and family program.” This is great showing us these conversations between Sam and Clark because we’ve earned these flashbacks from what we went through with Sam in the first season and then seeing him come around and then now seeing that version of him again, seems like a familiar reminder.
• What’s Doomsday eating? Lex: “The difference is I like him” That’s messed up lol
• Wow I love Jonathan cutting up fruit and smelling it! I don’t think I’ve ever thought about that particular power being intense for Superman. “Your father hated limburger cheese”
• Do you feel it’s realistic that Jordan still plays video games? I feel like if I had powers I would fly to every place in the world I’ve always wanted to see. Instead of a racing game I would actually race. 
• “G’afternoon Superboy” lol
• Ohhhh F, Lois chose Jonathan. Damn. Didn’t see that coming. 
• All this backdoor politics in the DOD is boring to me. 
• MARTHA!!!!!!! “Clark you’re gonna be a great husband and a terrific father” Love that she has the signature bun too
• Lois: “don’t you ever say that to me again, EVER. “Lex Luthor is using you to hurt me”
• Who is “Jones?!” J’onn J’onez?
• jesust how many times is Sam Lane going to almost die. Super-Sam let’s GO! Did NOT see this coming. “Suit up John.” Oh yeah they’re both suiting up! Double STEEL. 
• Lois in a Wedding Dress! She looks beautiful, I’m crying. “You fell in love with Clark Kent but you’re marrying Superman.” 
• “Ok Pumpkin, I trust you. But I see how much you love him….you have my blessing.” That actually is a huge revelation that they got the blessing.
• You called Superman with a human heart!!!!
• Great character arc for Sam Lane. I love that he got to be the hero saving Lois, the kids and Superman. “He’s gonna come back, I’ll be there too for every beat”
• Ah so the funeral was for Sam, not Superman. Nice twist. What was the significance of the matching shirts the boys were wearing? Update - the shirts were gifts from Sam for their fishing trip. This is long term story telling. 

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EPISODE 2 - A World Without - “Powers beat Psycho Everytime”

Greetings Super friends! Welcome 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 4, Episode 2 - A World Without

Directed by:

Sudz Sutherland

Written By:

Katie Aldrin and Kristi Korzek

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Lana and Sarah join the fight against Luthor, who starts making moves in Smallville; Jordan and Jonathan butt heads over an important decision.

• Very sweet of Lana to get everyone away but “Superman is Lois’ friend, her GOOD friend” was just sooooo cheesy.
• That must’ve been painful for Lana as she knew and loved Clark first, I wish it had been a better moment. 
• First time around I missed that Lara put Clark in a sort of suspended animation. In previous iterations of the Death including the comics he wasn’t really dead. He just needed time to regenerate. In this case he doesn’t have a HEART. So he’s legit dead right? “An alter state of existence.” At first I thought it was the phantom zone but it’s how Kal-El made it to earth in his pod.
• Lana going after Luthor makes sense. She is the mayor Smallville, he’s in her town now. Also if you remember in the early Byrne era, Lana took a literal beating from Luthor’s goons in Superman #2, as mentioned previously. She had a rough go of it in the comics until she married Pete Ross.
• An Ocean’s 11 type one last score does not seem to fit with the prize being Superman’s FUCKING HEART. I dunno, it’s so gruesome. 
• Obviously Lex figured out that Jordan has powers. Even though he didn’t figure out Clark was Superman, something about Jordan’s disguise seemed so obvious. The idea that he never figured out Clark’s secret because of his hubris/arrogance makes sense to me. 
• I’m sorry but this plan to go on a two-front heart stealing with Sarah distracing is just silly. I get that the first episode had heavy emotion so they needed an action plot but it was silly
• Jordan standing up against the Kryptonite was cool but I wish there was some nuance where because he’s half-human Kryptonite doesn’t affect him as much and that he could fight against it
• Can’t believe Luthor squashed Superman’s heart. Like how are they going to get out of this one? I love that we don’t know. 
• Jor-El Clark. I like it. Does this mean Clark’s the fortress guy for the next couple episodes? 
• With only 10 episodes are they really going to not have Superman in the show for more than like one more?

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EPISODE 1: The End & The Beginning - “Sometimes I’m a Little Dorky”

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Catch up on Superman movie news, how that affected S&L, Super/Man Chris reeve

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 1

Directed by:

Gregory Smith

Written By:

Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Superman is locked in a brutal battle with Luthor's monster; Lois and the boys race against time to save General Lane.

• Opening shot of cape torn apart was perfect
• Biker jacket badass Lex music was great - he’s SCARY
• Amanda McCoy - from early in Byrne’s run. She’s the scientist who figured out Clark was Superman in Issue #2
• Boys picked up on Clark’s fear vs Doomsday
• The flashback kills me - “Sometimes I’m a Little Dorky”
• I never thought in a million years that I’d see Superman lose his virginity, unless that happened on Smallville lol. “Get ready to have a new best day of your life.”
• The fight was really really good. I love that it was in space - away from civilians. 
• They Did the thing - Man of Steel #19!

• The Flashback of Lois in her signature Purple with the vest is almost too much for me to handle
• So a tiny shard of Kryptonite in Clark’s neck doesn’t hurt him?
• Gretchen Kelley is luthor’s personal physician, but here it isn’t her real name - “No one can hide from Luthor.” Wasn’t she also Lex Luthor II’s fake mother?
• Luthor sitting down with the kids scared the crap out of me and just when I thought he couldn’t scare me any more he slammed on the table and WHOA
• What did you think of Luthor’s bushy flashback look? I kinda liked it!
• What did you think about the whole source of the plot is that Lois screwed up, and screwed up big? I have a problem with it. To me Lois is infallible when it comes to journalism. Are there other times when she was just flat out wrong and it cost someone their life? 
• I love Sam Lane being a guy who has 9 lives. I feel like he has more depth as a character than he ever had in the comics, with exception of around Krisis of Krimson Kryptonite when Lois’ mom was dying, and he accepted Clark etc. 
• Sam said, “Luthor tried to kill him for years and failed” but does the timing work out? Seems like Luthor would’ve gone to jail right around Superman’s debut? The timeline is still fuzzy to me. 
• Superman’s last stand when he emerges from the asteroid was an appropriate use of angry red eyes of anger. 
• While I appreciate we needed Doomsday to take superman’s heart to have a plot for the next episode and because Lex said it early on, I don’t like that Superman didn’t die saving everyone. That should be the thing. Paying the ultimate sacrifice. Doomsday just straight up beat him. Don’t like that.
• “Milton,” “Brainiac going to his head…”
• The last few moments were really hard to watch. The combination of Lois’ horror with all the flashback moments was a lot. This is ACTING. I got to say to Bitsie in person last year that she was robbed of an Emmy nom. And She agreed lol. I know we talked about how these kinds of shows don’t get those kinds of awards and I just don’t accept that. 

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EPISODE 13: What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger - “It's a little 1991 Wesley Snipes.”

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

Thoughts on My Adventures with Superman?

Nervous about a rumor that next season they’re taking away Superman’s powers cuz they have no budget for high level special effects. 

My experience meeting Bitsie Tulloch and Tyler Hoechlin

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 13

S03E12 - 

Directed by:

Gregory Smith

Written By:

Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing

The Apple TV Recap is: 

All of Smallville comes together to view the meteor shower, Lex Luthor makes his move.

• “What will Lex Luthor do next?”
• Haha Jordan doesn’t have plans for the summer. 
• Kyle and Chrissy
  • Diving right into the pregnancy right away. Never heard of protection in 2023? Anyway, I’m happy for them if they’re happy. Especially cuz we’ll pretty much never see them next season.
  • Love how happy Lois and Clark are for Chrissy. Very sweet.
  • Also very sweet that we got a little tv season finale, romantic gesture, proposal. 
• John Henry and Nat and Lana
  • I like how Lana was straight up and direct with John Henry about a date. Btw, I didn’t realize this but in a recent backup story in Action Comics it was said that John Henry and Lana are engaged! Cool to see something carry over from the New 52 that was good.
  • John Henry and Nat could open STEELWORKS! As if that’s something they’ve been talking about all season, which they haven’t but we know about it. 
  • I like how Lana and John Henry were having a pretty heavy conversation to start things off. That seems real for two adults who have past relationships and children etc. 
  • “Guess I’m gonna have to make you wish you weren’t.” This is the Emmanuelle Chriqui I remember ;-) 
• Lois and Clark
  • I love that Lois is back. That was a really rough season but powerful. And Clark is just so great. I’m glad there’s at least another season left cuz I’m not ready to say goodbye yet. Love the family vaca in Italy. “It’s been a tough year,” no shit Clark.
  • I like that the Lane Kents get together for dinner at the diner. It’s cute. 
  • “Oh Dad: One, Jordan: Zero
  • Ugh Jordan is soooooooo rude to Sarah. I hate that. Little prick. Glad Clark fixed that. 
• Lex Luthor and his plan
  • Straight up killing the judge. This is some scary Byrne/Ordway/Stern Luthor shit. 
  • I knew something was up with Sam’s very sexually aggressive hookup. 
  • Well glad Bizarro didn’t eat Otis. 
  • Love love love that they did the actual origin of Doomsday from Hunter/Prey but made it in Metropolis with Luthor. It’s sort of like what Luthor always wanted in the comics: To be the one who made Doomsday. And what a great way to combine Luthor/Bizarro/Doomsday all into one thing. Really creative. Taking things that have been done and finding new ways to do them. 
    • The Way Luthor talks to Bizarro reminds me of how he talked to Doomsday’s dead body in Funeral for a Friend. 
  • Luthor’s a fucking psychopath  
  • Hearing Luthor insult Superman “lap dog in a cape” is just so classic. Cudlitz kinda nailed it in a short period of time. 
  • What did you think of Doomsday’s final form? What did you think of the final battle? I thought kinda better than a lot of final CGI battles in MCU movies. Like as recently as secret invasion.
  • The look Superman gave Lois right before he took off, was it sort of like, “this is the big one. This might be the last time I see you.” And was that a look he’s given before?
  • The underwater ice thing was so cool. Throw this fucker into the sun Clark!
  • Very interesting and stylized way to end it with Soundgarden. It’s a banger that starts off very soft. 
  • It was cool seeing Superman meet his physical match. Like I could see these guys taking each other down right in front of the Daily Planet.
  • On the moon, very reminiscent of Superman IV. 
  • Incredible cliff hanger

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EPISODE 12: Injustice - “What are you gonna do, a podcast or something?”

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

Tons of Superman news, specifically Superman and Lois. The good news is Superman and Lois was renewed for Season 4. The bad news was that it was at a great cost. Kind of like the end of a superhero movie. Only 10 episodes and The Cushings, Irons’ and Sam Lane were all cut from the regular cast. 

Sam, what are your thoughts?

In larger Superman news, The Flash movie finally came out. I know a lot of things have been spoiled and I’m not in the business of spoiling things, but I will say there are a lot of Superman treats and easter eggs in it. Is it a good movie? I don’t think so. But I did enjoy myself. The Batman stuff is really fun. 

It is a fun theater experience, but since it’s doing so poorly it’ll probably be out on Max soon. 

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 12

S03E12 - Injustice

Directed by:

Sudz Sutherland

Written By:

Michael Narducci

The IMDB & Apple TV Recap is: 

Lois and Clark clash with Jordan over his carelessness around using his powers in public. And finally, after seventeen years behind bars, Lex Luthor is set to be released from prison.

• HENRY's NOTES:
•  
• There’s Clark taking away the computer again. Love that he’s washing her hair. So sweet. Injustice is a reference to her losing a part of her body
• I love that they’re teeing up Luthor ready to kill Lois and Clark protecting her. 
• Cool Lex music.The idea of Lex in prison for 20 years is so interesting. Love that he gets a nice soft boiled egg for breakfast. Who’s the pic? Does he have a daughter? Who’s the mom?
• Who’s Janet? Foswell gave the Luthor story to Simone. Who’s Simone?
• Love Clark mouthing “no no” haha
• Whoa Lex with hair in the flashback? OTIS! Drops wedding ring but has pic of kid. 
• LOVE Lois’ look with the hat. Looks like the Jenny Frison cover from Lois Lane #1.
• Haha Bazoombas makes another appearance. Why has Bazoombas become a thing?
  • What did you think about all the Alpha Male vs Alpha Male FD thing?
  • Is Kyle being nice to Jonathan because he knows Clark is Superman?
• Sam Lane - I guess in a world where Superman is the only hero then it IS a big deal that there’s another super in Smallville. Yes, they had Kryptonians attack them but another Hero is different. Not sure why.
• Why is it Jordan’s fault that Sarah’s having a rough time
• What do you think about Luthor shaving his head vs having lost his hair at a young age? To paraphrase a quote from Larry David, those who shave their head to cultivate a look are not part of the bald community. I think a Luthor who has lost his hair all the way at a young age or is losing his hair so shaves it is better than a full thick head of gorgeous hair and shaves it. 
  • Why did Luthor let his ass get kicked? Mind games? False sense of security?
  • Did you notice that the prison standard issue had the prisoner names on it? Isn’t the whole thing about prison is they dehumanize you by giving you just a number?
• So Otis is not Luthor’s henchman but a rival. Cool twist. I like that the Warden is just blatant about being crooked.
• So was Superman and Lois’ Luthor one that had hair? Interesting….
• Damn this Lex is cold. I kinda love it. 
• Oooooh Tornado in Smallville! Classic Superman Stuff! My first thought was, “will there be an MOS reference to Pa Kent putting his hand up?”
• Superman vs a Tornado is always good. One of the better parts of Superman IV which was deleted. Can you freeze a tornado?! Do you think you can talk inside a tornado?
• Haha, who are these idiots standing in front of a window? They’ve obviously seen a tornado before! Kyle and Jonathan just standing there watching?!
• Oy Jordan, not good. Doing the whole “I dunno” teenage thing.
• What was that little power display with Clark? Was Clark trying to grab Jordan and he used his powers to break away?
• Sam giving the advice of “reign him in” - clearly doesn’t understand how teenagers work. I do like how Sam explained the flight path thing. That makes sense.
• Dean Jr looks like he’s 45.
• Does Jonathan also have a video game system in his room?
• Oh my god did Lex Luthor walk from Stryker’s Island to Smallville?!
  • Oooooh Luthor is SCARY
  • “What I want is to never have to read your words again”
  • “But I wasn’t wrong about what you are”
  • Yeah Clark, stand up to that bully!
  • “Don’t ever come back” - “Then you’d better retire”
  • “Tell Superman he’s next”
  • Ha! Otis is now his henchman
• I know head shaving scenes are cool, but well you know how I feel about this. Better shave that beard. Haha I knew his chair would definitely be a person 
  • Who’s Dr. Hook, who’s Orr?
  • YES LEX AND BIZARRO! The way it should be.
  • Going with the Horror version of Bizarro. Eating rats and mutilating Otis. Nice.

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S03E11 - Complications- 

Directed by:

Jai Jamison

Written By:

Katie Aldrin, George Kitson (Teleplay)

Brent Fletcher, Todd Helbing (Story)

The IMDB & Apple TV Recap is: 

Clark helps Lois prepare for a procedure but must leave the boys with her to help John Henry and Gen. Lane track down the Mannheims; John Henry and Nat butt heads over her desire to help Matteo; Bruno's plans go awry; Peia's condition worsens.

• Nice seeing an opening with an action scene and the heroic version of the theme. Especially because the next scene is heavy
• I’m glad he told Kyle and Kyle isn’t being weird. “The time I pantsed you in gym class.” Is Kyle overreacting to Chrissy or is it a CW forced conflict thing?
• For a second I thought Lana called John Henry “sweetie.”
• Mateo and Nat dated for like 10 seconds. Meh.
• Sarah’s like, “why are you being like this?” Because he’s always like this Sarah. He’s the moody one. This is some silly CW stuff
• “See it’s what they’re known for the wings. The wings”
• What did Lois mean when she said to Clark, “you’re enjoying this part way too much” after he took her phone? Is it that she needs help and can’t be on the job? I know it was a loving joke to her husband, I just didn’t get it. 
• For an episode about Lois’ surgery there’s a lot of teen drama not connected to it.
• Ooh I love seeing John Henry and Nat in their suits together
• Jordan is having a panic attack in the OR. There’s NO way he should’ve been there to begin with. Btw, a hospital is a good place to have a panic attack, no?
  • Well I guess if you’re Superboy, no. 
  • Love that Jonathan grounded him. Such good brother shit.
• I gotta say, Peia is one of the first really good, scary, new villains in a long time. 
  • A lot of these shows villains are from the C and D list but she's legit scary.
• I like how serious Kyle takes the Sarah situation
• Wait what happened to Peia? Is she going to explode? Superman needs to take her to outer space. Just do it CLARK!
• Poor Sarah, this is some heavy shit, is being a waitress a cure for depression or is it just having a job is stability, responsibility, etc.
• Superman saying “It’s ok to let go” is huge. He’s someone who insists on saving everyone so to confront the idea that some people aren’t savable is really a big deal. SAM AGREES AND ALSO THIS WHOLE SEQUENCE WAS A+ STUFF
• Yep, Kyle apologized to Chrissy at the end. Typical CW stuff.
• I like that the thread of Manheim’s humanity that has been a part of the whole season, had some finality and he didn’t just turn into an all evil villain.
• Ohhhh yeah, a big Bizarro battle is coming! They played the reverse theme too!

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