What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger

The Berlanti-verses last hurrah, "Superman and Lois" produces its penultimate series - one which perhaps is more interested in setting the table for the final season, than it really is in itself.

Lois' (Elizabeth Tulloch) investigations of Bruno Mannheim (Chad L Coleman) and his criminal enterprise continue. She develops breast cancer, which although terrifying, does give her an opportunity to investigate Mannheim's medical operation. Jordan's (Alex Garfin) powers are still coming in and he's eager to help his father, though he's still reluctant to allow it. The investigation into Mannheim eventually leads to them questioning whether a conviction of Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) is legitimate.

I think, in general, I've always had the same feeling about "Superman and Lois" which is that it's fine - but I'm only really watching it out of obligation to the rest of the Berlanti-verse series. It's not that there's anything wrong with it - the performances are fine, the visual effects are strong and there's aspects of the storylines that I'm interested it. But there's also bits I'm not particularly interested in. The Cushing family drama remains an anchor - particularly now they all know the Kent family secrets and the relationship between Kyle and Chrissy feels a bit rushed. There's also now more boring family drama with the Irons family.

One of the concerns I had previously doesn't seem to be coming to fruition. So many of the other shows in this series end up with the hero having a huge team of powered people on their side and I feared towards the end of the last run that this was going that way, however, we've pulled away from it a bit and the "team" seems to have settled down.

I'll watch the final season, course I will, but I have to admit that obligation will have largely replaced enjoyment, in this case.

Superman & Lois: Season Three on CW continues where season two left off with Smallville trying to rebuild after another catastrophe. This season Michael Bishop replaces Jordan Elsass who played Jonathan Kent. The storyline drew deeper into the Kent family as Lois Lane is diagnosed with breast cancer. Lois transfers to Mannheim's cancer center to try to get the story behind the man to put an end crime ring. Mannheim's wife had superpowers and was in cancer care but when her husband uses Superman's blood to try to cure his wife only to cause her to lose her life. In the meantime, the Kent boys are growing up to be their own man, Jonathan joins the young fireman's group while Jordan is slowly learning his superpowers and the public notices there is a second blur. At the tail end of the series we learn Lois had put Lex Luther behind bars and is about to get released for wrongful accusations. Lex who is played by Michael Cudlitz finds meta verse Superman only to turn him into a monster super villain and the season ends on a cliffhanger battle on the moon. The follow up season will be different with more than seven regulars being axed from the series. Being a superhero fan I would highly recommend this series.

I needed to step away from my tv after this episode. I took a hot shower, drank a little, came back to it, and I was still dumbfounded. This is the DC media we should be getting across the board! This is a prime example of how amazing these characters are, especially when they're used correctly. Maybe it's because of the sour taste Flash S9 left in my mouth, but I was not expecting to be as shocked as I was with this episode. No spoilers, but I absolutely love the unconventional ending to this episode. It's something I think previous DC shows like Arrow and Batwoman did very well, and this just took that to 11. The plot twists, the dark themes, and that sick heavy metal biker style Lex Luthor is so creative. I am in love. See you next season!

I'm not kidding. Still boggles my mind how spectacular the CGI is. The family dynamics have been spectacular this season and I've rarely cared for so many people in one show. Sad to know some may possibly not be coming back next season. I was getting worried toward the end of the episode that there wouldn't be a battle but thankfully proven wrong. And what a magnificent fight it was as well as being surprised who he fought. Best cliffhanger I've seen in a while and it's going to be a long wait to see the outcome. It's also great to have a worthy Lex since Rosenbaum played him in Smallville.; movies included. The show is still firing on all cylinders and is only surpassed by The Boys as the best superhero show still around. I know many preferred the bumbling antics of Reeve as Clark but Tyler plays an all around perfect Clark as hero, friend, husband and father. Superlative season.