Superman & Lois & Pals

In this special episode and Season 5 premiere, Sam & Henry went to see the Superman (2025) movie together and recorded a review IN PERSON for the first time ever!

This is a SPOILER-FILLED episode. We break down the movie and talk about all sorts of deep cuts, deep dives and comic lore. 

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Superman & Lois & Pals - Bonus Episode - Non-Spoiler Instant Reactions to "SUPERMAN" (2025) with a very special guest. Henry got to see the July 8 Amazon Prime early screening of Superman (2025) with his very special date, son Judah, age 8!

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EPISODE 10 - It Went By So Fast - "Everything good in my life came from you"

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

Best Superman Finale of all time, mostly because it was an actual Finale. And I think because of that and other things, it’s the best Superman tv series of all time. 

Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 10 - It Went By So Fast

Written by:

Brent Fletcher

Todd Helbing 

Directed by:

Gregory Smith

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

The Kents fight with everything they have as Luthor makes his final move on Smallville.

Henry's Notes:

No notes, just vibes and tears

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EPISODE 9 - To Live And Die Again - “Do you like, need a hug?”

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 9 - To Live And Die Again

Written and Directed by:

Jai Jamison

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Lois struggles against the fallout of the debate; Clark uses Luthor's tactics against him, while Jonathan and Jordan prepare for an impending battle.

HENRY'S NOTES:

Should we approach this on its own or AS a penultimate series episode or both?

• Kinda sad that Otis died off screen, like for the actor and character
• I like that there are consequences to Clark thinking he went over the line “stooping to Luthor’s level”
• “I do not need your help with this” is the wrong thing to say to your kid at any age. 
• It’s better that the consequences for Lois is that she can’t get advertisers, not her safety.
• “Maybe it’s time we got into his head
• Tyler Hoechlin merch! Finally! Can I get some of that?
  • I love when there’s Superman merch on tv
  • “Jordan’s loaded curly fries.” “On the kids menu?”
    • Jordan’s curly fries are amazing and I want them
• Love that Jonathan wants to step up. 
• Gretchen Kelly is already dead off screen. 
• Superman in Luthor’s office. Inject it into my veins
  • Superman is carrying himself differently than he was as Clark
  • He’s getting into Luthor’s head and I love it
  • “Enjoy your freedom Lex, it’s running out. Nice tie
    • There does seem to be some history between Superman and Luthor
• I appreciate that Lois is pissed but in real life in 2024, she could just start her own podcast or site, or network and would get tons of advertisers. 
• Clark: “You and me are unstoppable”
• Lois Lane has a masterclass, chapter 7, “When you hit a wall, trust your gut and retrace your steps and go back to the beginning”
• “You’re such a dork.” “yeah that’s why you love me”
• Loooooved the “hey boys we gotta talk” super hearing moment
• It’s great how everyone is respectful of Clark and then Clark “gives the people what they want.” - that’s some real Superman shit there.
• Amanda calling Luthor “babe” is so cringe. You know he hates that. 
• He pronounced it, “Luthor CORE” - I knew it!
  • Luthor is doing a manipulative power move
• Oh yes, I love that they’re using the Fortress VR video game system
  • Is this supposed to played for comedy?
• MANHEIM! YES!
  • This is a very well acted scene
  • Manheim has pull in the joint, this meeting has been VERY long
  • Very good stuff with Cheryl’s back story with Luthor
  • Manheim with the ultimate babyface turn, “I’m glad Superman’s back”
• I’m sorry the computer room is so cliche 
• Interesting hearing about the power lever of Superman. ANd his sons’ power level. Love that he got a good scene with Lara, they haven’t had a moment like this since she debuted
• I need to know more about Milton Fine. Like where is he from? Why does he hate Superman?
• “You need to figure out what Jordan and jonathan can’t do and what they can”
  • This is Lois’s show
• Jon: “Do you like, need a hug?”
  • Oh hell yes, Superboys vs Superman. 
• So Lex’s endgame is revenge on Smallville?
  • This is an amazing scene with Lex and Amanda
  • Lex put on the suit but it’s not green and purple
• SHIRT RIP!
• So Doomsday has fire breath?
• Ohhhh Jordan’s power is his empathy. Looooove.
  • This is the best Jordan has been all season.
  • His strength isn’t being sad and mopey, it’s quirky and sweet. 
  • Oh hell yes, Jonathan catching a car like his dad, with his own theme music?
• Lex’s inside computer is Purple and Green
• INCREDIBLE CLIFFHANGER!

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EPISODE 8 - A Sharped Dressed Man - “They Are A Little Sweaty”

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 8 - A Sharp Dressed Man

Directed by:

Michael Kudlitz (Lex Luthor)

Written By:

Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing

The Apple TV and Imdb description is: 

Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems; John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.

Henry's Notes:

• Luthor doing an interview, fitted for suit and CLEAN SHAVEN. He looks like Lex Luthor. Great reveal
• Milton reference again. 
• “After today the whole world will be on your side” with a Luthor smile
• So the DOD hangs out at his house which is different than usual?
• So now Clark doesn’t wear the glasses and I miss it!
• Cancer call back. “They are a little sweaty”
  • This is really good. Not just pretending this story never happened. THis is what really happens in families dealing with Cancer.
  • YAY!!! Lois is Cancer free. BAZOOMBAS is back!
• Why haven’t Nat and John Henry cleaned up their bunker?
• Yes! Steel covering for Superman. That’s how it’s supposed to go! I love seeing Steel not just blast things but actually rescue someone. 
• TOM CAVANAGH IS G GORDON GODFREY!!!!!!
  • This is amazing. My absolute favorite guy. 
• This is great that Luthor is going on tv and spinning/lying. This is so classic. I love this. Oh my god, even spinning why he brought Lexcorp to Smallville. 
• Clark is right trying to get Lois not take the bait. I like that he had a solution and not just a don’t do it. “Let’s go to the office”
• “Now that everybody knows I can fly”
• Candice broke up with Jonathan and my reaction was “haha good.”
  • While I don’t care that much about Candice, the reason she broke up with Jonathan makes sense. But I definitely don’t care about a rom-com last second confession of love
  • “I’m the Costanza of relationships”
• So Amanda is in love with Lex. There’s precedence for unrequited love with Lex. I’m dying to know who MILTON is. At this point they won’t stop talking about Milton. 
• “Feels like we’re working in a fishbowl”
• What do you think about Lois’ thing being not only the spelling thing but she swears in her writing?
• “We flew here together”  
• Interesting that Clark is losing his hearing.
  • Do you think the series will end with Clark losing all his powers, being a regular guy and the boys taking over?
  • Oh that’s really interesting that he has heart disease. 
  • Clark now has basically what Lois had last season.
• Is Luthor just absolutely disgusted with humanity? Or does he have some heightened senses or something? His spidey sense is tingling.
• Do Lois and Amanda have history?
• Love hearing Tom Cavanagh say, “Superman, Superman”
  • I love that he did the glasses bit. 
• Lois is on defense, this is a set up duh. 
• “I think the circumstances speak for themselves”
• Why are they obsessed with Jaimie Kennedy the mid-2000s comedian who maybe also had a prank show?
• “It’s being a carnival barker”
• Brainiac time baby. Now we’re getting into the endgame. Will we get the full blown version? It’s kind of weird that we’ve never seen this guy before and now he’s an ultimate mastermind. 
  • This is an amazing action sequence. Love the heat vision from both sides. That was nuts
• Superman keeps his wedding ring on now. Nice touch. 
• Confirmed and canonical in this show that the ONLY way they got news about Superman was from Lois?
• Damn, Godfrey just made an enemy in Lois Lane. 
• Sexy Lexy
• Lex Luthor ISN’T a computer genius
• “Mr. Gorman from our world” - That’s a GUS GORMAN reference from Superman III. God I love this show.
• So Superman, is “terminal.”
  • Great shot of the family together at the table
• If Milton is going to be taken seriously, we’ve gotta get some back story and motivation.
• “Now that’s a killer suit” - they better paint it green and purple otherwise what’s the point.
• Is Superman dying or is it that his powers are failing?

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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”

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 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”

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

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”

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

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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