Superman & Lois

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Season 1
  • Network: The CW
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 23, 2021
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 52
  3. Negative: 11 out of 52
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  1. GunnerMcDagget
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    The first episode feels more like a movie than a TV show with well directed cinematics, capturing much of what made Man of Steel great without suffering from its flaws. It focuses more on the family drama than the cookie cutter action of the other CW shows and it's all the better for it.

    I just hope the show continues this style of heart felt drama, and pray it doesn't degrade into the TV    The first episode feels more like a movie than a TV show with well directed cinematics, capturing much of what made Man of Steel great without suffering from its flaws. It focuses more on the family drama than the cookie cutter action of the other CW shows and it's all the better for it.

    I just hope the show continues this style of heart felt drama, and pray it doesn't degrade into the TV Sitcom-esque feel of shows like Flash and Supergirl.    … Expand
  2. ipalberich
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    I just watched the first episode and the feeling is hard to describe. The music, acting and cinematography made me feel... nostalgic for something that has yet to happen, if that makes sense.

    Performances by Hoechlin and Tulloch were good, as expected. Less expected but extremely welcome were the performances of Jordan Elass and, especially, Alex Garfin. I feel we are all accustomed    I just watched the first episode and the feeling is hard to describe. The music, acting and cinematography made me feel... nostalgic for something that has yet to happen, if that makes sense.

    Performances by Hoechlin and Tulloch were good, as expected. Less expected but extremely welcome were the performances of Jordan Elass and, especially, Alex Garfin. I feel we are all accustomed (and kind of tired) of the stereotypical "angsty teen" characterisation, but I believe these teens have something... different. I will hold further judgement until I see more of the show.

    The setup is a fresh and the different telling of the story of Superman, is actually a welcome change. I feel the same way I felt coming out of Spiderman: Homecoming, thanking I didn't have to watch Uncle Ben die yet again. I believe this new (to TV) storyline will no doubt bring us interesting and engaging conflicts and ideas that will make for a different kind of experience.

    Finally, I'd like to praise the cinematography and special effects, which were incredibly good, especially considering how much I hate some other special effects by other CW shows such as Supergirl which has, in my opinion, the worst of all. Let's thank the good people at HBO for helping out with the budget.
    And of course, Dan Romer's soundtrack left me breathless. While I still believe that nothing tops John Williams' "The Planet Krypton" and the Superman Theme, the music was a highlight for this overall great start to this new series.

    I hope the quality is maintained throughout the show's run, and that we get many, many seasons of quality TV.    … Expand
  3. Lonejumper23
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Wow and fantastic!!! This is such a well done show and they captured a new generation Superman and Lois and brought the past into the future. It is like watching the first movie of a series that needs to keep going and growing. Well done CW and you have another winner on your hands! BRAVO!!!
  4. Mantisof
    Mar 5, 2021
    0
    Take two boring characters and give them two annoying teenagers and you have Superman & Lois. The worst of This is Us mixed in with the worst of the superhero genre.
  5. yogi
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Best show after Smallville thanks CW
    Best show after Smallville thanks CW
    Best show after Smallville thanks CW
    Best show after Smallville thanks CW
  6. Phix105
    Mar 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved Smallville, but this is one of the dumbest new shows I've watched. Superman and Lois have no chemistry together. The younger son wears more makeup than Lois. Lois is an average looking woman with collagen filled lips, and silicone implants. Everything about her seems fake. She doesn't fit the roll of Lois Lane. They introduce the typical bad guy in the first episode, before we get to know the main characters. It's poorly written, and directed.… Expand
  7. screenplayhouse
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Essentially FLAWLESS. But more important is that Berlanti has FINALLY learned to make a self contained pilot. Instead of needing 3 or so episodes (THE FLASH), 7 or so episodes (SUPERGIRL) or 11 or episodes (BATWOMAN) to complete a pilot. Or like LEGENDS.. which was legendary because at Season 3 they still hadn't completed a pilot.
  8. Skeletor71
    Mar 3, 2021
    9
    At first I saw the guy and I thought ... that's no Superman, but then it all started to click and by the end of the episode I was hooked. This was way better than expected.
  9. Voodoo123
    Feb 16, 2022
    7
    After a strong start, S & L sadly the pacing tapers off into the more familiar superhero drama territory. I really hope DC can move away from the need to produce 10+ diluted episodes and instead focus on more impactful condensed 6-8 episode volleys to keep the quality high. There are some fantastic moments in here and it was worth watching just to experience them!
  10. Estebanmet
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    The show on another level. I do love the flash but this show targets a more Mature audience.there are no stupid Jokes. Clark is a normal father and lois is a normal mother. There are much less clichés than in the rest of the arrowverse.

    It looks more like a drama that may turn Even darker than Titans.

    The direction and budget seems yo be far better than the res of the AV
  11. Lucas565
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo muito boa
  12. enzoenzo
    Feb 26, 2021
    2
    Not another parents-teenagers conflicts serie! Please! Please! Not in the mood forever.
  13. LindaRavz
    Feb 27, 2021
    8
    The story is obviously good, but if it's another land. then it will be a shame. I do not want. I want everything to happen in one place.
  14. THalky
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    Excellent production, great score, interesting story and solid performances. This show leaves the rest of the Arrowverse in the dust. Now the CW just needs to start canceling them, they're just not good.
  15. Rinne77
    Apr 14, 2021
    7
    It’s entertaining but something is missing but I can’t put my finger on it. It’s worth it to keep watching though as I live the core family.
    One bothersome thing is Lana. Maybe it’s because of Smallville and liking that portrayal and wanting Lana to be not a stereotypical towny like they have in this show. It comes off unrealistic when you have a strong background and portrayal already to    It’s entertaining but something is missing but I can’t put my finger on it. It’s worth it to keep watching though as I live the core family.
    One bothersome thing is Lana. Maybe it’s because of Smallville and liking that portrayal and wanting Lana to be not a stereotypical towny like they have in this show. It comes off unrealistic when you have a strong background and portrayal already to completely change the character. Of course this is TV wise and not comic book wise.    … Expand
  16. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
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  17. DrakeGuard
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Avoids the usual pitfalls of CW shows that have turned into mostly soap operas instead of actual superhero dramas. As long as it keeps that up it's 10/10 from me.
  18. JamesMaho18
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Having watched the show, it was better in the beginning when it had the mystery with the Captain Luthor arc. The latter Morgan Edge arc was a little off-putting but not too much. The arcs of Jonathan and Jordan are good. I'm excited for new characters in Season 2 though.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: Steve O"Brien
    Dec 6, 2021
    80
    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.
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  2. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Apr 6, 2021
    75
    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.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Zaki Hasan
    Mar 19, 2021
    75
    This is the CW’s most confident DC debut and a new, exciting chapter for the “world’s greatest hero.”
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