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Superman & Lois

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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews

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Superman & Lois

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The CW | Release Date: February 23, 2021

Summary: Clark Kent aka Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) face new challenges as working parents raising two sons (Jordan Elsass and Alexander Garfin), who may or may not inherit Kryptonian superpowers.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Critic Reviews

83

Colorado Springs Gazette

Terry Terrones

Feb 23, 2021

Season 1 Review: Well-crafted and with a cinematic feel, this series could be the catalyst to reignite The CW’s superhero empire. Read full review

80

Radio Times Steve O"Brien

Dec 6, 2021

Season 1 Review: Where Superman & Lois surprises is that the B-plot – which involves a mysterious, metal-clad big bad sabotaging nuclear power plants – would, in any other superhero series, be the headline act. But it’s the seemingly smaller stakes drama of Smallville being targeted by the same man who asset stripped The Daily Planet that’s the primary focus of these early episodes. ... Hoechlin manages to nail the character’s decency and virtuousness without it becoming too cornball. Read full review

75

Reason.com

Glenn Garvin

Apr 6, 2021

Season 1 Review: Overall, the show—or at least its pilot episode, the only one The CW made available—manages the extraordinary feat of appealing to young genre fans as well striking a chord with their parents, even those still wondering if modern technology can't produce a pair of X-Ray Spex that really work. Read full review

70

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Rob Owen

Feb 18, 2021

Season 1 Review: It’s hard to judge from the pilot and a second episode what the balance of superheroics/teen troubles will be on a weekly basis, but if The CW insists on making more superhero shows at least this mashup of past Superman TV shows gets off to a rousing enough start. Read full review

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Decider

Joel Keller

Feb 23, 2021

Season 1 Review: It doesn’t look like it’s going to follow the traditional path that other Superman series have, and that’s just fine with us. Just as we like seeing Clark and Lois as harried parents, we’re also happy to see Superman battle some different enemies for a change. Read full review

60

CNN

Brian Lowry

Mar 14, 2023

Season 3 Review: As for Superman & Lois, what had been a bright spot for the CW starts its season slowly, with an uninspired serialized threat and a lot of emphasis on juggling relationships among the core cast. Read full review

40

Variety

Caroline Framke

Feb 19, 2021

Season 1 Review: But for all the logical storylines and character journeys that “Superman and Lois” includes, it nonetheless lacks the spark to make any of it very interesting. Despite solid efforts from Tulloch, Garfin, and especially Elsass to bring life to their stiff scenes, these Kents feel more stuck than striking. Read full review

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Spasiva

Mar 31, 2023

Muy guapa y muy bien hecha con muy buenos efectos, es como ver una película por capítulos. Me alegro de que Superman no haya caído en el olvido por qué es uno de nuestros héroes de la infancia. Hoy en día hay cientos de héroes que se sacan de la manga y q no dicen nada. Me encanta esta serieMuy guapa y muy bien hecha con muy buenos efectos, es como ver una película por capítulos. Me alegro de que Superman no haya caído en el olvido por qué es uno de nuestros héroes de la infancia. Hoy en día hay cientos de héroes que se sacan de la manga y q no dicen nada. Me encanta esta serie la recomiendo 100x100.… Expand

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10

FrankR_23

Jun 23, 2021

Easily one of the best Superman adaptations ever and the best show on the CW in years! A great family show about the world’s greatest Superhero, fantastic storytelling with heart.

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laeknir45

Mar 4, 2021

I've seen two episodes now, and it is really excellent. Given that it was developed by the CW and strongly tied to The Flash and Supergirl - which have been mediocre at best - I didn't have high hopes. But the writing, acting, story, and special effects have all been excellent. This isn'tI've seen two episodes now, and it is really excellent. Given that it was developed by the CW and strongly tied to The Flash and Supergirl - which have been mediocre at best - I didn't have high hopes. But the writing, acting, story, and special effects have all been excellent. This isn't sappy or goofy, like the other CW super-shows, it's solid and really engaging so far. The characters and relationships feel genuine, there's a darker edge for the plot, and feels more like a quality, serious movie rather than like a kids' TV show. Really love it so far.… Expand

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MayhewCin

Sep 2, 2021

Superman & Lois is one of the few Arrowverse series that focuses on what it is supposed to be about. The superhero and his family. Sadly other Arrowverse shows have forgotten to remain focused on what they are about.

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elviejoyors

Aug 6, 2022

Wokeness: 8
Minimally woke! Lois is a kind of a feminist but not a complete feminazi. In season 2 there are a few mentions of lesbianism but no scenes of it. I would rate this PG-15.
Overall feel and messaging: 8 It feels like the continuation of Smallville with different characters with anWokeness: 8
Minimally woke! Lois is a kind of a feminist but not a complete feminazi. In season 2 there are a few mentions of lesbianism but no scenes of it. I would rate this PG-15.

Overall feel and messaging: 8
It feels like the continuation of Smallville with different characters with an interesting take on Superman and Lois as parents. As a father, I think the show does a good job at portraying parenthood with Superman and Lois being firm when needed, not letting their teenage sons boss them around while showing that parents are not perfect and also make mistakes. Characters: Superman gets a 9. He is obviously the main and best character by far and without him, there is no show. He is a great example of what being a man is. He is strong, warm-hearted, self-sacrificing, usually in control of his emotions, and takes his responsibility seriously. The actor Taylor Hoechlin is the best Superman after Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Superman vs Batman, Justice League).

Lois gets a 5. Even though her name is in the title of the show she is a side character and thank God for that because she is a bit annoying (but not too much). Erica Durance from Smallville is definitely better looking and does a better role.

Jordan and Jon Kent get 8s. The actors do an excellent job at portraying good-hearted teenagers and definitely add to the show. The show also does an excellent job at showing why they do the things they do. Lana gets a 7.5. It's just great to see the character again.… Expand

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Zack2981

Feb 26, 2021

As a long-time Superman fan, I really wanted to like this. Especially since I enjoyed Taylor Hoechlin's Superman on the Arrow & Flash shows. But "Superman & Lois" seems far more interested in wrangling itself into a CW farm family drama with a focus on sappy relationship drama and SupermanAs a long-time Superman fan, I really wanted to like this. Especially since I enjoyed Taylor Hoechlin's Superman on the Arrow & Flash shows. But "Superman & Lois" seems far more interested in wrangling itself into a CW farm family drama with a focus on sappy relationship drama and Superman just, ya know, not understanding his kids, man. BTW: The very idea that Superman would have twin teenage kids and neither of them know their dad is Superman is absolutely ridiculous. I mean, we've joked for a century about how silly it is that his co-workers at the Daily Planet don't know he's Superman, but now even his own children are fooled. Okay. I will say all the main acting was good. Otherwise, it was just your typical CW show but, oh also the dad is Superman.… Expand

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13keeper13

Jul 27, 2022

arrow verse is just...sigh...its embarrassing and sooo damn cringe , specially this superman and lois show i dont even know how other people are able to watch it but as a comic fan and a superman fan , it literally make me feel sick the casting is **** , the story line is awful and dialoguesarrow verse is just...sigh...its embarrassing and sooo damn cringe , specially this superman and lois show i dont even know how other people are able to watch it but as a comic fan and a superman fan , it literally make me feel sick the casting is **** , the story line is awful and dialogues are just way too cringe a childish , god i hope they save dc at least with good future movies… Expand

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  Air Date: March 14, 2023
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  Air Date: January 11, 2022
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  Air Date: February 23, 2021