I did theorize that Lana was his wife, but I honestly forgot about the symbol.
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Spoilers "Superman & Lois" Season 2
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I did theorize that Lana was his wife, but I honestly forgot about the symbol.
I hope Bizarro isn’t dead. I really wanted to see more of him though I can see why they go rid of him so soon. It is expensive and pretty difficult for Tyler to play dual roles in multiple episodes.
As for Anderson I never really cared much for him so his 2 dimensional bad guy turn doesn’t really bother me much. Just get rid of the guy. I wonder if Sam will come out of retirement and get his old job back.
As for Anderson I never really cared much for him so his 2 dimensional bad guy turn doesn’t really bother me much. Just get rid of the guy. I wonder if Sam will come out of retirement and get his old job back.
I don't really find Anderson's turn all that implausible. It's well-motivated enough, from a default setting of "asshole."
It's not about whether it's plausible, it's about whether it's interesting. One-note jerks are unfortunately common in real life, but that doesn't make them entertaining as fictional characters.
I would've rather seen Anderson portrayed as someone nuanced, someone who had relatable and sympathetic qualities but had valid reasons for not seeing eye-to-eye with Superman. That was the way season 1 approached most of its antagonists. John Henry saw Superman as an enemy but was won over. Tal-Rho was a hardcore villain, but one who wished to win his brother to his side, and whom we could pity for how he was warped by his abusive father. Sam Lane was a frequently adversarial figure but one who was doing what he thought was right and had common ground through the family. And even Kyle was on the wrong side of things but turned out to be a decent guy in the end. So it's weird that season 2 is so much lazier with its characterization, just giving us pure, un-nuanced baddies like Anderson and Allston.
Plus, as I've said before, I think Ian Bohen's a good actor who deserves a richer, more multilayered character to play. I don't want his character to be boring, but that's how Anderson's turning out, because he's only got one mode.
Berlanti series often write members of the military as one-dimensional villains, with next to no realistic personalities or differences in their mission / perspectives.
Yep, that's Jonathan.
Probably not, since the leaked photo has him being what appears to be Teen Superman, so his issues might end quicker than expected.
Season finale? It's only episode eight (of 15).
It's weird because I feel like I kinda ignored an obvious reason. I was thinking things like "X-kryptonite unlocks Jonathan's powers permanently..." or "Blood transfusion from Jordan"... When this alternate universe/mirror universe offers another reason.
Maybe it's just the version of Jonathan that exists there is "Superboy" and he never actually is that in the shows main universe.
Ahead of tonight's new episode comes confirmation that Superman & Lois has been renewed for a third season:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...-among-7-early-renewals-at-the-cw-1235116675/
Unsurprising, yet awesome!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...-among-7-early-renewals-at-the-cw-1235116675/
Unsurprising, yet awesome!
I'd be more excited about the renewal if I were enjoying this season at all. Hopefully they'll reassess some things and dial back on the solemnity and angst next year.
I like Jordan’s look. It’s very Earth One inspired. Just missing the read eyes.
I don’t blame Jordan not wanting to go. That whole situation is just weird. I hope it doesn’t break them up.
They were rather naive with Lucy. Even I felt her story didn’t add up.
So Natalie was in nowhere at the same time as the Paradigms. You’d think her computer would detect them.
I don’t blame Jordan not wanting to go. That whole situation is just weird. I hope it doesn’t break them up.
They were rather naive with Lucy. Even I felt her story didn’t add up.
So Natalie was in nowhere at the same time as the Paradigms. You’d think her computer would detect them.
Superman and Lois
Season 2 - Episode 8 - "Into Oblivion"
Clark/SM / Irons /Natalie: There was no way Irons was going to come out of the hospital without an issue of some kind--such as believing Lois was his wife. While it's understandable Natalie is upset with Clark, it was a breath of fresh air to see her admit she knew Clark was not the man from her world instead of holding on to a grudge (unless Iron's head injury is worse than anyone thought).
Lois warning Clark against carrying his anger with Johnathan on for too long hit the right beat, but one can see Jonathan getting back to Clark's good graces once he becomes some sort of superboy (in reference to that leaked set photo).
Anderson / Ally: "We can finally ascend" blah, blah, blah. (SEE NOTES). Chrissy has a certain amount of plot armor, so there was no feeling she was ever going to be harmed. With Anderson--hyped up on the drug--and betraying Ally, it would not be a stretch to imagine he's crossing over to create or recruit his own enhanced army to confront SM...and unfortunately, his brother.
Sam was so easily played by Ally. He should have realized a manipulator would attempt to exploit his feelings for Lucy. Perhaps if he threatened her with Gitmo-styled interrogation tactics she would drop the arrogant behavior.
Speaking of Lucy, her act was so predictable, and since she's a full-on cult member with no qualms about hurting her own father, one would think her arc will not end with a "sorry--I was wrong" / "I need to leave to find myself", but her facing the consequences of aiding a global threat....
Jordan / Jonathan: Still protecting Candace, I see. Now that Candace is being threatened by Micky (her supplier) you just knew that Jonathan would try to protect her, but it was nice surprise to see Jordan step in to save him, only his skin is very susceptible to regular human injury--unlike his father. Johnathan thanked his brother, but that parting look had "I'm inadequate" all over it, though not directed at his brother.
Jordan/Sarah: Okay, Jordan helping his brother preventing him keeping his date with Sarah and Aubrey was expected, but Sarah's disappointment...we will see where that goes, and if Jordan will develop some resentment about his powers causing more problems than they're worth (for the sake of his personal life).
Lana/Kyle/Sarah: At least Sarah is still interested in the idea of Kyle being in her life. The way Kyle helped Sarah with debate prep was a nice, mature moment.
NOTES:
The Ally plot is just a bore. Cult leader stories usually go in one direction (at the end of it all), and I hope it races in that direction ASAP.
Next week, SM disappears, and Lois believes her sons are trying to act like adults. Hm.
GRADE: B-.
Season 2 - Episode 8 - "Into Oblivion"
Clark/SM / Irons /Natalie: There was no way Irons was going to come out of the hospital without an issue of some kind--such as believing Lois was his wife. While it's understandable Natalie is upset with Clark, it was a breath of fresh air to see her admit she knew Clark was not the man from her world instead of holding on to a grudge (unless Iron's head injury is worse than anyone thought).
Lois warning Clark against carrying his anger with Johnathan on for too long hit the right beat, but one can see Jonathan getting back to Clark's good graces once he becomes some sort of superboy (in reference to that leaked set photo).
Anderson / Ally: "We can finally ascend" blah, blah, blah. (SEE NOTES). Chrissy has a certain amount of plot armor, so there was no feeling she was ever going to be harmed. With Anderson--hyped up on the drug--and betraying Ally, it would not be a stretch to imagine he's crossing over to create or recruit his own enhanced army to confront SM...and unfortunately, his brother.
Sam was so easily played by Ally. He should have realized a manipulator would attempt to exploit his feelings for Lucy. Perhaps if he threatened her with Gitmo-styled interrogation tactics she would drop the arrogant behavior.
Speaking of Lucy, her act was so predictable, and since she's a full-on cult member with no qualms about hurting her own father, one would think her arc will not end with a "sorry--I was wrong" / "I need to leave to find myself", but her facing the consequences of aiding a global threat....
Jordan / Jonathan: Still protecting Candace, I see. Now that Candace is being threatened by Micky (her supplier) you just knew that Jonathan would try to protect her, but it was nice surprise to see Jordan step in to save him, only his skin is very susceptible to regular human injury--unlike his father. Johnathan thanked his brother, but that parting look had "I'm inadequate" all over it, though not directed at his brother.
Jordan/Sarah: Okay, Jordan helping his brother preventing him keeping his date with Sarah and Aubrey was expected, but Sarah's disappointment...we will see where that goes, and if Jordan will develop some resentment about his powers causing more problems than they're worth (for the sake of his personal life).
Lana/Kyle/Sarah: At least Sarah is still interested in the idea of Kyle being in her life. The way Kyle helped Sarah with debate prep was a nice, mature moment.
NOTES:
The Ally plot is just a bore. Cult leader stories usually go in one direction (at the end of it all), and I hope it races in that direction ASAP.
Next week, SM disappears, and Lois believes her sons are trying to act like adults. Hm.
GRADE: B-.
In Arrowverse terms, it's kind of a throwback to Oliver Queen's first costume.
Oh, that's what the "temporal anomaly" was -- the Crisis. I didn't piece it together. (That snaking energy effect reminds me more of the Nexus from Star Trek Generations.) I thought maybe it something to do with the Ally/Bizarro arc and it was going to turn out that Bizarro World was actually a transformed version of John and Natalie's world. I don't think I got enough sleep last night...
I don’t have too much to say about the episode other than I’m annoyed that they have continued the Sarah/Jordan/Aubrey love triangle whatever it is.
I dunno, I think it's interesting. Sarah sincerely just wants to be friends with Aubrey, and not let one past bit of weirdness get in the way of her relationship with her or Jordan. She needs a friend to talk to, given what's going on with her parents, and that's all she wants here. If Jordan gets stupidly jealous about it rather than understanding her need for support, he's just going to hurt her more and drive her away, in which case I'd be rooting for her and Aubrey.
I wonder if there's more than one Bizarro-World, given that Shadow-Ally did not appear to have had her block rocked by Bizarro-Superman (and it certainly looked like he was gonna leave a mark during the other flashback). Though maybe she survived thanks to being hopped up on... whichever color of kryptonite is the good one for them.
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