Superman & Lois is the BEST Show on The CW

[@greenhoodedvigilante458]

The biggest positive of this show that I think is, Character Lois is written very well, unlike annoying Iris and Felicity.

[@JonathanBrown623]

Facts my guy. Iris and Felicity literally are the worst main characters of Arrow and The Flash

[@zshortfilmsz2972]

@@JonathanBrown623 I love Felicity 😭

[@maisuchan6209]

Louis is awesome, I thought she would be insufferable but she's a very well written character. The woman who's her boss is incredibly hateful though

[@jaysotho]

@@JonathanBrown623 i loved felicity...

[@Vorloks]

Iris and Felicity were fine at first but the writers clearly didn’t know what to do with them so they retroactively added new flaws for them to work on but they never fix their flaws because then they’d have nothing to write about anymore

[@biggiecheese726]

Something you forgot to mention about Kyle: He’s just like Clark. He’s a hero. Because even in a world with Superman, someone who can extinguish a fire in seconds with his ice breath, Kyle is there, running into the fire and putting his life on the line to save people. He lets us know that even without superheroes, we can still have a profound impact

[@GIGio_Official]

True! God I love Kyle and his family in this show. Who do i need to bribe to give HBO the rights to every Arrowverse show!?!?!

[@khuechuong]

Kyle is a scrub, drunk, blind. He’s nothing on Clark. His impact is inviting the bad guy to the town.

[@RandomNamedHBK]

@@khuechuong he got better as the season progressed

[@fishertheadore6095]

@@khuechuong, You need to Watch the Season again.

[@thephoenix4093]

kyle is pretty much doing batman's job in that category.

[@featherguardian6023]

At first I thought that this was a horrendous mess of a idea since both the Arrowverse and Crisis on Infinite Earths was the last straw that broke the Camel's back,losing my trust permanently to the CW DC shows,however I'm glad I was wrong about this Series because my God Superman & Lois is a amazing series like Stargirl and Doom Patrol,I 100% love everything about it,the characters feels real and relatable,the story is well written,the strengths and weaknesses are balanced out with rules,the romance between Clark and Lois and Kyle and Lana made me feel happy and emotional,the villain is drastically intelligent and has good motivations with terrible actions,the risks are high,Jordan and Jonathan has some of the best arcs I ever seen in my life,the Family angle is heartwarming and wholesome,the sad moments makes you cry,and the most important thing of all even with some flaws I'm not going to lie,it has mind,heart,spirit,soul,imagination,and creativity that makes you feel alot of emotions that the CW DC shows and many modern entertainment garbage that we watch has failed to do,all in all great video G.I. Gio,you did a outstanding job with this and I hope and pray that you survived the insanity and monstrosity that comes to the Flash Season 7,I give you the best of luck now if you excuse me I must find a dimension that has alot of Speedsters so that they could beat the living hell out of me and later watch some good Movies,Cartoons,Games,and Animes so that I don't become insane all thank to Disney,WB,CW,Illumination Entertainment and many other corrupted companies of entertainment.

[@GIGio_Official]

Always love your comments man, thanks for the support and prayers for me attempting to tackle The Flash season 7

[@featherguardian6023]

@@GIGio_Official Your welcome my friend and thanks for enjoying my comments,you have my honor and respect like you do back to me and take your time with Flash Season 7 and 3 things and advice you should do for annihilating the abomination and keeping your sanity,1.Like Saruman once said,"We have Work to Do",2.Like Harry once said,"Come On Tom,It's Time to End This,TOGETHER" or Scarecrow from Injury 2,"Let's Explore this Terror,Together"and 3.and this is the most important one,Don't hold back and let it all out like Superman does to Darkseid.

[@blade131crazy7]

Why so much

[@featherguardian6023]

@@blade131crazy7 So much what?

[@Classyboo123]

@@featherguardian6023 words lol

[@CaptainphoenixofficialYT]

Show is great. Let's hope they don't pull a 'Supergirl' on us and have Superman get beaten up by literally every single villain. I feel like the first season did a really good job of showing Superman in different fights. My greatest worry is that with future seasons, they make the fights unbalanced or illogical.

[@GIGio_Official]

Thanks my fear as well for every show honestly. However, this show has me optimistic

[@TahjiHonnigan]

The good thing is that even though it's a CW show, HBO max is the team behind it, similar to Stargirl so we can hopefully trust them and their vision for the series

[@chaost4544]

I have faith it won't happen. If the show runners continue to understand Superman is a god, I don't see it happening.

[@thephoenix4093]

@@chaost4544 what? superman was never a god he is an alien with an obvious weakness.

[@Jamarvious_]

@@chaost4544 Superman isn’t God, him being human is what makes him a great character, it’s why the DCEU Superman is a joke.

[@randomericthings7506]

Heat vision pothole can be explained by either they aren’t used to the host’s body, the host is fighting back, or they’re inexperienced with their new powers, or all of the above. The speed can be explained, albeit still a stretch, as a hard drive to save his son.

[@GIGio_Official]

Yeah those problem don't ruin the show for me , rather just things to think about

[@thchiefe]

@@GIGio_Official with the speed thing, superman always has to hold back. He uses the minimum amount of strength/speed needed otherwise he creates needless destruction. Like if he were to really fly around at that speed all the time he would literally change the weather and destroy pretty much all the glass in metropolis and pretty much ruin everyone's day. Like as human beings, we can run at like 15 km/h but just cos we can go that fast doesn't mean we always do. Normally we walk. Same goes for superman

[@keithragin89]

@@thchiefe ok

[@thalia9789]

Yeah, Clark saving Jonathan that quickly could be chalked up to parental panic. There is actually a real life phenomenon called "hysterical strength" that usually kicks in when a parent sees their child in trouble. I suppose, in Clark's case, it'd be called "hysterical speed" lol

[@chaost4544]

@@thchiefe to your point, there's a comic book panel somewhere showing how destructive Superman's speed is without the speed force. Essentially he would create ecologic disasters that would kill thousands if not millions if he didn't hold back his speed. This is the reason why The Flash will always beat him in a speed race on Earth but he's faster in the vacuum of space.

[@Trikeboy2]

It took me 15 minutes into episode 1 for me to completely believe this Clark and Lois were a couple and in love. They have amazing chemistry together. Contrast that to something like the Snyderverse and I just cannot believe the relationship between Clark and Lois. They have no chemistry and the characters feel fake. What I love most about this show is they are doing something different with Superman. It isn't yet another origin and his first couple of years on the job. He has a family, he has connections, the public love him (unlike the Snyderverse where they hate him and suddenly love him out of nowhere when he dies). He is a real character and it is showing how Superman acts not only as a superhero, but as a husband and father.

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

One of the things that made this show a 10 in my books was Clark arguing FOR keeping kryptonite weapons as a backup. It shows so much maturity and really made me feel like he deserved the position he's in. Contrast that with Supergirl, where she constantly has to lecture people about why they shouldn't keep kryptonite and makes them feel guilty if they do because then they're "against" her.

[@michaelvedal1907]

And flash over to Supergirl where he is very upset they kept Kryptonite weapons at the DEO. Consistency is a bitch.. lol.. but yeah, he always preferred the humans to be able to defend themselves should he be mind controlled or something, because he knows he is an extinction level event if he unleash his full powers.

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

@@michaelvedal1907 I will gladly live in my bubble where Superman and Lois is in no way connected to the other CW shows canonically. This show is too good for that.

[@michaelvedal1907]

@@sophisticatednebula4236 Agreed on that, but unfortunately that won't happen. Diggle has already been on the show, and more crossovers to follow.

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

@@michaelvedal1907 Yeah.... Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. But I have hopes that Season 2 will also be good, let's see how that goes

[@legendlalo]

I’d argue that John using the Kryptonite this way wasn’t an inconsistency. He didn’t JUST want Superman to die, he wanted him to SUFFER. To him, this is the guy that killed his wife, he wouldn’t give him a painless death, he was probably counting based on previous reports on supergirl and Superman that he wouldn’t be able to pull off the shard and would fall to his death instead

[@GIGio_Official]

I can see that, especially with how in the episode "Man of Steel" he does taunt Superman while attacking

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

Which color of Kryptonite?

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

plus, maybe he was aiming for his heart. He was only like an inch away.

[@thephoenix4093]

@@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond the guy is a luthor he can't be that stupid to think that it would kill superman so easily.

[@ginge641]

@@thephoenix4093 Someone clearly didn't watch the season.

[@jabreakitjubawtit4748]

One thing I appreciate about Superman and Lois is that the side characters are actual characters and have arcs through the season compared to supergirl where the side characters either have small arcs or no arcs at all or are just in scenes because it makes sense for the scene.

[@Cyrax219]

my brother and i constantly call Jonathan the best brother. You constantly think he will get jealous and turn bad, but he does and is always there to support his sibling.

[@kdubbss0583]

I LOVE THIS SHOW. I’m a Smallville fanatic, and always will be. But I have this as a slight notch above it. I was skeptical like everyone else, especially how Superman has been treated in the Arrowverse before this. But man, this show blew every expectation outta the water. Tyler Hoechlin is excellent. For me, he’s easily the second best Superman behind Christopher Reeves. His embodiment of Clark really shines through, and Bitsie Tulloch is phenomenal as Lois. Both are given moments that expand their character and one doesn’t overshadow the other in the writing. I thought the kids would be annoying (considering it’s a CW Show), but they were honestly the best parts of it. I loved the slow build of Jordan and Sarah’s relationship, as they didn’t just put them together. The Captain Luthor twist to John Henry Irons was amazing. My only complaint was how quickly the town turned on Kyle after the info about Edge came out, as it felt a little unrealistic that the town who was so gung-ho about Edge would turn on the guy who didn’t know his true intentions either, but that’s a small minor nitpick in the grand scheme of things. Long story short, the show is excellent. Excited for Season 2!

[@mikerosoft2179]

I mean they probably just didn't want to blame themselves for trusting edge and edge wasn't there for them to yell at so they chose his biggest suppporter kyle

[@kdubbss0583]

@@mikerosoft2179 that makes sense. Again it’s truly a minor nitpick overall. But that’s how good the show is if that’s my only nitpick

[@1nalh]

Fully agree. Best on screen Lois and 2nd best interation clark. The best iteration of superman is actually the animated tas one but it’s not live action

[@ginge641]

Honestly I have the opposite problem with the Kyle stuff. They turned back around on him too quickly and the family was far too accepting of that, of being in a town full of people who'll throw them under the bus over shit that's not their fault.

[@supermedafighter]

Honestly, Tyler Hoechlin really nailed both sides of the man of steel. It's the little things like pretending he can't carry heavy things on his own while in public or the geeky energy he has to his wholesome personality as superman telling a kid his mum made his costume. The whole cast just works so well together. I love that they didn't go the predictable route and have Kyle die in that fire towards the end or make him some ignorant hick or an a** but a fully developed and well meaning character. Here's hoping it doesn't get cancelled to quickly as I am really loving it.

[@edkwon]

Tyler Hoechlin plays one of the best on screen live action Superman AND Clark Kent's I've seen ever. I sensed this when he first appeared in Super girl, and now propped up by much better writing in his own series, I'm glad others are discovering his take on the iconic character as well

[@Melissdan]

"Don't do it CW. Don't give me hope."

[@GIGio_Official]

It's too late. Hope has been reestablished. Now we just need to pray for the best

[@jaypaul15]

@@GIGio_Official The Flash s08e01 was... a massive upgrade after the abomination of the seasons that were s06 and s07

[@crusader2112]

@@jaypaul15 Hopefully they they can keep up. Episode 2 did, that’s for sure. 😎👍

[@shinkaiatsuya950]

Kyrptonite giving people powers, and someone getting the consiousness of Zod... anyone else thinking of Smallville.

[@GIGio_Official]

SOMEBODY SAVE ME!

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

I lowkey viewed this show as a spiritual successor to Smallville, with Jordan discovering his powers and learning more about his alien lineage like Clark did in earlier seasons of the series, while the kryptonian invasion made me recall Smallville’s 9th season.

[@colddaysnowdays]

i think the last inconsistency can be explained because sometimes when you're in fear you can be a little bit faster than normal so maybe his fear for his kid sent enough adrenaline through his body to make him a Lil faster and knowing Clarks speed it can be explained

[@Yibambe.]

That and Metropolis is driving distance from Smallville.

[@Lupin788]

I don't think that implanting a Kryptonian consciousness into a human gives that person Kryptonian powers. It's the x-kryptonite that allows one to absorb the solar energy needed to develop the powers that native Kryptonians have under a yellow sun. However, a regular human given a mega dose of x-kryptonite is too unstable, unless that person has already had low level exposure to it over a prolonged period of time.

[@GIGio_Official]

I get that but then shouldn't the people still have the powers after being cured from the consciousnesses

[@Lupin788]

@@GIGio_Official Since humans have not yet evolved the natural ability to convert solar energy like Kryptonians, one might assume that the power bestowed by x-kryptonite is only temporary. Over time, the ability would fade away unless the person is given ongoing doses of x-k.

[@ssjgodjones342]

@@Lupin788 i feel like that doesn't make sense mainly because most of those kryptonians would have most likely never experienced the effect of a yellow sun. there was more to this i'll come back when i remember what it was

[@Lupin788]

@@ssjgodjones342 Only Clark and Tal-Rho (Morgan Edge) are true Kryptonians (the twins are half-Kryptonian). The rest are just humans who merely host Kryptonian minds. X-kryptonite gives humans the ability to absorb and convert energy from a yellow sun similar to what a native Kryptonian would be able to do. If you're asking how these newly-awakened Kryptonians would have knowledge of how to use these yellow sun super powers, that's a fair point. I think the short answer is it's a plot hole the writers have chosen to ignore as not really worth the time and effort to explain. An actual answer that's plausible might be that Tal-Rho and Leslie Larr were able to give a crash course about yellow sun powers to all the NewKryptonians(tm).

[@CaptainPikeachu]

In regards to episode count, having 20 to 22 episodes in itself is not the problem but rather how the writers use it. For example, Agents of SHIELD's 4th season had similar episode counts to all of the Arrowverse shows, but instead of stretching out one long story and add in pointless filler, the show took the approach of breaking the season into three "pods" each about 8 episodes long as one pod set up the next pod and it built into the final conflict. This structure not only allowed stories to feel tight and actually matter, it cut out the need for fillers. Superman and Lois certainly benefitted from the lower episode count to allow them to focus on the story and trimming the fat, but I think if all the other Arrowverse shows took the Agents of SHIELD Season 4 approach, they would all be stronger shows.

[@DON.KENNYEL]

I agree, Hope S2 won't ruin it!!

[@GIGio_Official]

I pray for that every night

[@DON.KENNYEL]

@@GIGio_Official your thoughts on the season so far?

[@monke306]

@@DON.KENNYEL good

[@guillesuperior]

How the arrowverse, after producing crap like Batwoman and the recent seasons of The Flash, managed to peak again with this show

[@GIGio_Official]

It is honestly a fucking miracle.

[@arhamjarif8340]

that is because i heard someone say that superman and lois was written by HBO max and marketted by CW

[@joshuarobertson8866]

@@arhamjarif8340 Its not written by HBO Max The executive producer and lead showrunners is Todd Helbing the guy who was the show runner for The Flash season 5-6 People just can't believe CW made something good lol. HBO isn't listed as a producer if you look at both the shows episode credits or it's Wikipedia page too. There is literally no tangeable proof of HBO being involved at all with this show.

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

Recent seasons of The Flash? Lol.

[@randallflagg3700]

Well, speaking of CW, *Stargirl* has also been a very good show for 2 seasons. The CW started out great, with some good seasons of *Arrow* (1,2&5 are the consensus top trio, but seasons 3 and 8 also have some very good episodes) , *The Flash* (S1&2 are really good, season 3 started to decline, and from there it's just shit) and *Legends of Tomorrow* (S2&3, and I'd argue that it's the only Arrowverse show that remained somewhat consistent during the CW dark age, thanks to Matt Ryan's portrayal of John Constantine; wish his own show got more than 1 season), etc etc Hell, even *Supergirl* managed to get a second wind at the end of season 4, thanks to Jon Cryer's fantastic portrayal of Lex Luthor, which is now my favorite live action Lex ever (OK, maybe a biiiit behind *Smallville* 's Lex, but it's close). I can't talk about *Black Lightning* as I didn't watch it, but from what I read/hear it's not a Batwoman-tiers shitshow. Can't believe I've watched most of season 2 *just* because Black Mask was the season's Big Bad >< Props to Peter Outerbridge for playing an awesome Roman Sionis, I just wish his portrayal wasn't wasted on that show. With *Titans* season 3 borrowing a lot of elements from "Batman: Under the Hood" (and it's adaptation, "Under the Red Hood"), I wish we could have had a couple more episodes with Jason in his Hood persona, taking over the Gotham City gangs and all, and have him clash with Sionis. Oh well, can't have them all; been praying for a somewhat accurate live action Roman for so long... *Bids of Prey* had potential as a good alternative prequel for him, but, well, you know...

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

"A contender for a definitive version of Superman." That is exactly how I feel about this version. I LOVE hopeful and even optimistic/idealistic stories. I enjoy corny and I like drama as well. I have a mixed relationship with this Superhero and the reason is kind of shallow. I was introduced to Superman through Justice League: Unlimited since they played a lot of reruns, so while Superman earned enough credit and respect from me on the show to accept him as a solid member of the iconic Justice League, but not as the 'best of us' or 'leader of the JL' or even the 'big gun'. I thought he was an arrogant, self-righteous jerk at times who thinks he is more important than he actually is. Mr. I get one-shotted every other episode. He just rubbed me the wrong way at times, but after I got older, I learned that there was a reason why he was like that. The Justice League was on a slippery slope, but I didn't have the original exposure to compare, but that is why I didn't pay Superman much attention growing up. Honestly, with my taste in stories and outlook on life, Superman should be my favorite hero ever. The guy even reminds of my Dad. I even grew into a casual fan of the Man of Steel, BvS, and Snydercut version of the character because of the core traits that were (even though they were muddled) displayed in them. So I dug a little into Superman lore through KZbin and enjoyed some of what I found, but I just don't enjoy the Superhero comic book medium. The art style is just a big turnoff to me. BUT I am immensely pleased to tell you, that after watching this show, I can FINALLY say, I have my very own *definitive* *Superman.* I will now base all comparisons to this version of Superman from this moment forward.

[@painvillegaming4119]

Good It feel great to see a superman that feels like superman

[@dschehutinefer5627]

I know this is an old comment, but I felt compelled to say that I had actually a rather similar impression from JLU's take on Superman. The show was great, but just like with Batman they had this habit to make EVERYONE more jaded and cynical the further they go in their careers. TAS Superman in his own show initially was just as kind and nice as Reeves' or Hoechlin's take on him, but particularly the episodes with Darkseid seem to have broken something in him, turning him more bitter and guarded. This hurts particularly in JLU because the show had no room to have him relax and be Clark again, he was only ever Superman here, with all the responsibilities and challenges that come with it. I think we can be glad that the previous fad of evil Supermen expies has birthed a new wave of Superman shows that focus on him being a lovable dork, with his portrayal in Superman & Lois being a prime example. Note that the Timm-verse authors did the exact same thing with Batman. Just go watch the first Batman TAS episodes or Mask of the Phantasm and you'll be blown away how much this Batman CARES about his villains and how much of his mission consists of challenging people to be better. This same mission, his methods and that he never moves beyond his trauma however turn him into a bitter old recluse in Batman Beyond and JLU as the middle point of that development drive up his insecurities and avoidance of social interaction as flanderized quippy punchlines. Which is to be expected in a show with such a massive cast that can't give any single character too much spotlight, but I'd think the characters suffers from it when character changes because of trauma are turned into background noise that is actually there and intended, but never fully explored.

[@BellesView]

I enjoyed your video! As a new DC fan, I love Superman & Lois. I’ve already watched the series twice. 1. Clark & Lois are couple goals. They communicate effectively and don’t drag their sons into their marital issues. 2. The Kent family was well casted. They literally look like a real family. It’s wild how much Jordan and Alex favor each other. 3. Jonathan is my favorite Kent brother. His character portrayal reminds me of Chris Pine’s portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot. 4. The townspeople were some flip floppers. How was Kyle and Lana supposed to know Edge was an alien trying to take over the town? 5. I love the way each parent acknowledges their children’s concerns. When Sarah asked Lana why did she always act like everything’s fine, Lana revealed she was taught to smile at your neighbor even when things were really bad. When Sarah said that’s not healthy, Lana paused and said “You’re probably right.” So often, parents gaslight their kids, minimize their feelings and justify their toxic patterns based off parental neglect/abuse they’ve experienced. 6. Sam and John make me laugh. However, I was confused when John thought Natalie was dead on his earth. Anywho I’m excited for Season 2!

[@breezy3392]

27:10 That thing with the heat vision taking a while to charge for the others while Kal can do it immediately could be because he's had a lifetime of practice charging and focusing it to be able to do it instantaneously. Something I didn't like in the show Smallville was when other characters got Clark's powers and immediately knew how to use them. That makes no sense

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

Having rewatched Smallville recently, I totally understand where you’re coming from. Being able to run faster than sound, and sending a person flying with a finger flick is one thing because that’s just a basic part of a Kryptonian’s physicality under a yellow sun. But it makes absolutely NO sense for Zod to immediately figure out how to fly after he JUST got his powers.

[@breezy3392]

@@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667 I don't even mean other Kryptonians who may have some knowledge of the abilities that they should have under a yellow sun and the science of how to use them. I mean when human characters had Clark's powers and had no problem controlling them immediately. Jonathan, Lana, Eric and a few others

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

@@breezy3392 I understand that too. Zod is just one of many examples.

[@breezy3392]

@@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667 I actually disagree with the Zod example because he is Kryptonian and they already have knowledge on these powers and how they work, the science of how to fly and use heat vision. He was also Kryptonian military so he has physical and mental training to be in control. It's the humans I don't get.

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

@@breezy3392 I mildly disagree with the take on Zod, but do understand where you’re coming from.

[@HeroSenseiKid]

Let’s go! Superman and Lois is amazing with storyline as well.

[@GIGio_Official]

Hell yeah! Thank god the show wasn't 22 episodes or you know they would have had a bunch of filler.

[@HeroSenseiKid]

@@GIGio_Official Bro no cap but Clark and Lois have better relationship than Barry and Iris… 😳😳😳

[@GIGio_Official]

@@HeroSenseiKid FACTS

[@herloss448]

@@GIGio_Official bro superman and lois killed henry cavil garbo superman with 0 character

[@ecurueilrose5685]

some people may have already said it since the video is a little younger than a year old, but the "problem" with the human possesed by kryptonians could be due to the fact that their kryptonians self were not exposed a lot to teh sun

[@TevyaSmolka]

I love this show it’s freaking awesome and as a huge fan of the Superman family from the comics this is everything I ever wanted which makes me so happy.

[@GIGio_Official]

It really is such a beautiful show.

[@TevyaSmolka]

@@GIGio_Official indeed it's such a beautiful show that I am so happy they adapted my favorite era of Superman books from rebirth with the superman family correctly for this awesome show and I am very intrigue on what's going to happen next. I am still hoping that my favorite character Jonathan samuel Kent superboy does get powers on this show because his story in rebirth was freaking fantastic and tons of fun at least in my opinion. :)

[@JDMaverick6714]

5:40 That hits different after Season 3 episode 2😭

[@Wonderlandhype]

The only complaint I have about this show so far is how much they fuck over Jonathan with his relationships. This needs to change for s2 and onward.

[@legendlalo]

I mean, he seemed to end the season on a pretty high note with that one girl from school

[@GIGio_Official]

From the looks of it S2 will have him with that girl from Central City

[@Wonderlandhype]

@@GIGio_Official I have this feeling that he will still get cucked at some point. That girl is poisooon.

[@legendlalo]

@@Wonderlandhype I mean the whole point of that one episode where they get to know each other better is that she is not as bad as people think she is and just wanted info on the DOD so people would like her but ok

[@Wonderlandhype]

@@legendlalo 🤷 I watch too many teen dramas (unfortunately) and I just have this vibe from her. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm gonna keep my eye on that whole situation for Jon's sake.

[@Vg0131]

I’m very confused about where Metropolis is now. The main issue is they play a football game against Smallville later in the season. That part of the schedule is for your intra-state teams or in-division teams. Is there any chance they did the Smallville TV Show thing and moved Metropolis to Kansas where it was roughly a three or four hour drive away?

[@GIGio_Official]

The thing is technically Superman and Lois is 9in the Arrowverse and in The Flash they showed a map of the USA and it had Metropolis on the East coast. The only way to really fix that is to move Smallville out of Kansas or to retcon that map.

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

@@GIGio_Official But SMALLVILLE was originally far away from Metropolis in the old SMALLVILLE show, so i don't get the issue here

[@mungobaggins8197]

It’s been a bit all over the place in the comics and other shows. NY is certainly more common, but it’s been planted in Kansas too.

[@saitainamalfoy7189]

Metropolis is near Gotham which is in New Jersey. So east coast. Smallville is and always has been in Kansas.

[@FACTS_DO_NOT_HAVE_FEELINGS]

You're forgetting that with his heat vision and powers he's been honing them since he was a child. So he has better control. Plus Clark says he has to hold back all the time or he could cause destruction or hurt people.

[@Mirrorcomics24]

I hope it doesn’t fall apart around season 4

[@HeroSenseiKid]

Yo!

[@Mirrorcomics24]

@@HeroSenseiKid hi

[@GIGio_Official]

That's the dream, and right now I am optimistic about that dream.

[@Mirrorcomics24]

@@GIGio_Official well if they keep the same writers it should be alright

[@FlarrowSpider]

Yeah because the season 4 curse affected Arrow, The Flash and Legends of tomorrow terribly

[@Axios25]

The speed thing isn’t really that far off, he makes the DOD-Smallville trip at about that speed pretty regularly in the show, and he flew to China in a few seconds at one episode. It’s actually pretty tame for Superman. I also haven’t kept up with the other shows since crisis, but unless something’s been reestablished since then it’s fair to say that Superman & Lois is setting the new canon instead of contradicting it.

[@Rebirthed977]

yea i don't see a problem with his speed for superman that is really slow in other movies comics or shows about superman he is fucking faster than light so i don't see problem with his speed

[@lymabeanz]

i watched the full 1 hr video cause i was drawn to everything you said. your essays and breakdowns are amazing

[@saitainamalfoy7189]

Uh, in canon Supes is fast enough to travel through time and has in fact tied The Flash in speed. He's said before he controls his power - he's not going to limit it when his son's life is on the line.

[@AlpacaMyBagsLetsGo]

Your analysis is SO GOOD! New subscriber - absolutely loved your video and want to watch more from you!

[@goldenhand9107]

legit this is one of my favorite superhero shows out there, up with Daredevil and Legion. it is top tier

[@inferno1738]

I really wasn't expecting much from this series. Especially with the dark turn of the synder verse. But this show gave me chills so many time in its season

[@NERDYB4ITWASCOOLTV]

It's because it's not a CW show lol. It's an HBO MAX show. Just air live on CW. But yes it's dope AF! Expected to hate it but its one of my favorites

[@fatixa6792]

I saw this video's thumbnail around while watching your flash ones, and I thought... Shit, that good? I'll try it out and come back to watch your videos. Now i just finished the first season and YES, IT'S THAT FUCKING GOOD. Great analysis too, took the words right off my mouth (not really, i would've never been able to articulate it as well haha)

[@supervizedgamerbro4393]

my belief is that why supermans eyes go red quiker is through almost 40+ yrs of practice over the newly turned kryptons in there new bodys

[@itsmefm]

I seen your Naomi video and now I'm watching this and your style is exactly what I like! I'm shocked ngl you should have more subs Imma hit that sub rn and I think imma just binge your videos

[@drpower3791]

This well written and well though out argument deserves a sub.

[@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022]

The power of Jonathan is the power of his heart ,he is doesn't need superpower he is already a superhero

[@angelaholmes8888]

I absolutely love superman and lois it's a great show along with doom patrol and stargirl 😀🥰

[@GIGio_Official]

It is really good!

[@redicanprime1181]

That was a great review. The time you put in paid off. The amount of attention to this series along with all the other stuff you watch is appreciated.

[@callmev3531]

24:01, I could be very wrong with my prediction, but I’m thinking there is indeed a chance that since the possessed people survived falling from the sky after they were freed from their possession, they survived because they still possess their powers, but they have gone dormant in a similar way Jordan’s powers were until they started activating. Clark specifically talks about how at least some of his power, such as his strength, can be influenced by his mind or more specifically, his will or emotion (something I think also helped him save Jonathan given your assessment of the apparent distance Clark needed to travel to shield his son in time). 16:37, As Lara El suggests, they seem to still have powers, but ones that are fading or are at least dormant due to them being unpossessed. Something could happen to them, likely something extremely stressful, to reactivate their dormant powers. The nature of Tag’s exposure to X-Kryptonite seemed to be quickly chalked up to him being at the mines when Jordan blasted the bonfire. Something else may have happened there that has yet to be explained. Or I’m just putting up baseless arguments and defenses. Really I’m just waiting for what they could do with Season 2 and hoping the storytellers build on their successes and learn from any of their failings. Like you said, it’s not a perfect show, but it’s a step above what surrounds it at least as of now. 19:13, all this aside, my favorite highlight of this video in particular was the Russian Badger reference. That was unexpected, but quite welcome. Though, 20:49, was up there too.

[@GIGio_Official]

Damn great comment man and thanks for the support. I see your arguments and agree with most of them, but my other problem is that if the powers went dormim, that means they can be activated again, but Lara said they would go away with time.

[@callmev3531]

@@GIGio_Official yeah, that’s why I’m thinking it could just be that they’ve faded just slow enough so that they could survive their falls and won’t be brought up again. Either way, I wish you all the luck on your next video.

[@l.c.8475]

I think crisis rearranged the universes and made passing between them harder, which the characters who were aware of what was happening interpret the events as everything collapsing in on each other, since a version of them ended up in the same universe. Thus making different universes still possible, it's even possible that their consciousness split so multiple universes have versions of them that were them before crisis.

[@GIGio_Official]

I'm perfectly fine with having a new multiverse, just felt like this show ignored a lot of what was brought in from supergirl. And in my opinion that is for the best.

[@misterlau5246]

Supergirl was the favorite of my then eight years old nephews. And of course this Superman series

[@JadenClarkJC]

25:00 Within 10 minutes of watching Episode 1, I knew it was better to see it as separate from the Arrowverse. Had a better time with it that way and not even annoyed by the inconsistency because it was way better than CW Shows.

[@spencer7618]

Actually by season two they actually say this is on another earth

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

Season 1 Episodes Ranked: 15: Perks of Not Being A Wallflower 14: Fail Safe 13: Heritage 12: Haywire 11: Best of Smallville 10: Holding the Wrench 9: Broken Trust 8: Through the Valley of Death 7: Man of Steel 6: O Mother Where Art Thou 5: Pilot 4: The Eradicator 3: Last Sons of Krypton 2: Loyal Subjekts 1: A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Two Cataclysmic Events Season 2 Episodes Ranked: 15: The Inverse Method 14: Girl…You’ll Be A Woman Soon 13: Lies That Bind 12: Into Oblivion 11: Tried and True 10: All Is Lost 9: The Ties That Bind 8: What Lies Beneath 7: Anti Hero 6: 30 Days and 30 Nights 5: Thing In the Mines 4: Bizzaros In A Bizzaro World 3: Truth and Consequences 2: Waiting for Superman 1: Worlds War Bizzare Season 3 Episodes Ranked: 13: Head On 12: Forever and Always 11: Collision Course 10: The Dress 9: Of Sound Mind 8: Complications 7: Guess Who’s Coming to Visit 6: Closer 5: Uncontrollable Forces 4: Too Close To Home 3: Injustice 2: In Cold Blood 1: What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger

[@sleeplessbirdVA]

You know after watching the boys, seeing this iteration of Superman was incredibly sobering.

[@blubstoonastyyy]

Something that bothers me about that map is that Metropolis and Gotham are supposed to be a bridge away from each other lol

[@GIGio_Official]

That map is a fucking crime!

[@theflashdcuniverse]

@@GIGio_Official different continuity dude xD

[@SaiyanMotion]

Its been a minute since you posted. Im glad your makin a video on this great show

[@GIGio_Official]

This video is why its has been a minute lol. But yeah this show is great

[@thetypingavocado574]

great view! i've been wating for this! this is my personal favorite live action superhero show of the year... which i didn't expect from the CW. let's hope season 2 maintains the quality... and is even BETTER than season 1.

[@TACHY0N0]

Honestly everything in the Arrowverse that happened pre Crisis that contradicts this show I just attribute to effects of Crisis. It’s like the new Flashpoint now. Anything that doesn’t make sense, just blame Crisis.

[@GIGio_Official]

I feel like that is Arrowverse logic right now, doesn’t make sense blame it on crisis.

[@wiktorwinek5484]

What I have to praise in this show is that they "fixed" heat vision. Now it's a red energy and not a blue laser. I never understood why they did it in Supergirl. Little detail but it feels so good.

[@robertrogers074]

To make them a little different.

[@freman007]

Superman and Lois is the only CW show to survive WB's cuts, and justifiably because it's a great show.

[@palaupale7782]

Another downside I can think of is that they forgot about the second Cushing daughter

[@GIGio_Official]

I'll be honest so did I. She was always at the grandmother's house lol

[@Kastel223]

I just wanna say that gio has a point about argo and Clark and Lois going there in supergirl. But argo was destroyed by crisis. Heck. Crisis changed everyone's history in the show. So in the past universe, Clark went to argo but in this one. Argo might not even exist (keep in mind I haven't watched past season 5 of supergirl so idk if it's still here or not)

[@michaelvedal1907]

Still there...

[@AzA609]

The other Arrowverse shows have too much characters and everyone has superpowers when they don't need any. The Flash went downhill once they added the photography girl and the party-people-Cisco clone guy. I watch for The Flash not his trash sidekicks.

[@a.b.2405]

This was a great analysis! I can’t wait for your thoughts on season 2.

[@livingarrows]

Great video. I agree with everything - this show is fantastic. The cast are amazing and the writing is incredible. I am hoping they can continue the quality. Thanks for the hard work you put into this vid.

[@avrilwilbert2405]

First and foremost, this is clearly some of the best television I have seen in decades and this is an excellent analysis of the show. I agree almost entirely with your rendition. I think you misreference their relatives in Argo(25:00), however. Doesnt Argo get destroyed in Crisis? To my knowledge, this city does not get restored and Kara's mom died- so except for Supergirl and Morgan Edge- Superman has no other living Known super relatives.

[@OwlPeeks]

I almost never like or subscribe to someone and I have never put on notifications but honestly after watching all your flash videos the batwomen videos and now abt to watch this hour video I feel you deserve it so I did all 3 keep up the great content man

[@guillesuperior]

Also, I think that the continuity errors are not that big, because you can assume that crisis shenanigans changed a lot of things, like the fortress Hell, even John Irons is a result of crisis shenanigans Edit: Well it seems that they weren’t continuity errors to begin with lmao

[@GIGio_Official]

Well the the thing is the fortress from Supergirl looks the same post crisis ad it did pre crisis. To me it just seems like they are trying to distance themselves from Supergirl, which I don't have a problem with.

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

@@GIGio_Official I see the fortress thing being different as they are in a different place inside the fortress. Like Supergirl's they are in the kids room and Superman and Lois they are in the masters bed room.

[@GIGio_Official]

@@giovannigiovanni.7220 the way u described that is hilarious

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

@@GIGio_Official Lol thanks.

[@mco2l739]

Really enjoyed season 1. They did a great job making you really care for the characters and the balancing act between showing the 'super' and the more grounded in reality. Bitsie and Tyler seem perfectly cast in their roles as are the whole Kent family. Hoping they keep the same tone and feel for season 2.

[@thehobbyist7275]

This Superman is the best friend that Superman is to everyone. This is Batman’s greatest friend for those who don't believe Batman is capable of making friends. Batman is a dark character, but his heart is often melted by Clark's optimism. He's got an occasional sense of humor, he helps Clark be semi-realistic with his expectations, but he gives the Dark Knight hope. I remember reading the comic where Superman intentionally gives Batman Kryptonite to use against him for his JLA contingency plans and was just in awe at the level of trust between the two characters. Their relationship - since comics, has been perfectly adapted in the DCAU and this show does a spin on a similar concept. Like Superman: The Animated Series, JL, or JLU, S&L's Superman, is a friend. He's optimistic, caring, and he's sympathetic. If everything good about humanity was in a person: humility, hospitality, love, sympathy, empathy, honor, and courage, it's Superman. For the longest time, I never understood the Man of Steel. I thought he was simply an overpowered character without flaws, but I've learned over the years that he's flawed in a more unconventional manner: his humanity is his biggest strength, but a weakness continously exposed by his enemies. It isn't truly the Kryptonite, Magic, or the red sun, it's his humanity. While Captain America represents a lot of honorable traits and remains one of my favorite heroes, Spider-Man and especially Superman move me in a different way. I think it's their friendly approach. Cap can move a room, but I'd say Spider-Man and Superman are like you and I in totally different ways

[@tonycleek4981]

First thing that needs to be said is that this video is great break down because with every point you made, there was example from the show. The other thing that made you video enjoyable is your criticism. It is fair and objective. This video essay must took a lot of time. So Congratulations on making a quaility video. I have to make the same confession about my concerns with the show but the premise of Superman being a father and superhero was something new to explore. I like the show because it didn’t have to preach to me but just entertain me. Here is one of the few CW shows that didn’t tackle the big social ills of the world but what average people go through on daily bases which is balancing a family life with a professional life. The show didn’t make Clark a “father knows best” type of dad or uncaring father. He was doing the best he could an adapted his approach and teaching as we can see when his sons found out about his super hearing on their conversations. I had commented on one of your previous Flash video and compare Clark and Lois to Barry and Iris. I have to agree with that I was concerned how Superman and Lois were used during their time on Supergirl and crossover event, Crisis. Clark and Lois’ relationship felt more about supporting each other in a real marriage. I could always see that Lois had to learn that she has to share her husband with the world. When she explains it to their boys, you can tell that she wants him home but knows he has a higher responsibility. It would be no different than a soldier, fire fighter or police officer. I like the fact that Jordan’s powers aren’t as consistent as Clark’s abilities. It allows us to see how he will mature with them. Will there be a cost for him to use them? Plus the fact that Jordan is insecure about himself and still has issues with his parents can lead to trust issues in future storylines. Jonathan is compelling character. Here is someone who has thought he was stronger than his brother and now he must balance physical weaknesses with his brotherly need to protect someone that really doesn’t need it. I like how the show make him the moral compass. It is like he has Clark’s inner hope in humanity while Jordan received the physical abilities. I really hope that season 2 can delivered the same quality and I am concerned with any crossover event or special guest from the other shows. I hope the CW can see that they have jewel in it being separate from the social agendas that are preached on the other Arrowverse shows.

[@GIGio_Official]

I couldn't agree with this comment more. The way they develop these characters in season 1 was brilliant and I optimistic that they will keep up this quality for season 2.

[@edreifrancisa.k.asavagegirl]

G.I Gio: says that Jonathon and Jordon are twins Me: I'm smiling but I don't know why...

[@GIGio_Official]

Because the twins are gods gift to The CW

[@samwitherington8202]

I'd like to mention an underlooked member of the Kent family quickly. General Sam Lane. He was a great part of the series for me. He was like Superman. He always did what he thought was right for his family. He only saw to separate Superman's two lives, going as far to warn the kids against interfering with Superman's life, prioritizing the world over his family. Whilst Lois disagrees, Sam is rarely presented as the villain, but the opposite of Lois, choosing Superman over Clark Kent. It makes for a great arc for him to see his family placed in danger, only to realise where (and who) he should place his values with, leaving the DOD at the end of the season as a result. Whilst minor, hes still a great character.

[@blumouse8539]

I actually have a reason for why Clark was able too get from Kansas too Metropolis that fast. And the answer is really simple, Adrenaline.

[@AltoSnow]

Regarding the point brought up at roughly 28 minutes in- in the show Metropolis seems as though it'd be a lot closer to Smallville than is shown on the Flash map presented. After all, during the first few episodes before Lois quits the daily planet, they didn't make a big deal about how transport would work- I doubt she would expect Clark to ferry her to and from every day; it's much more reasonable that she would drive there herself. Likewise, General Lane is shown taking routine car trips to and from the DoD. In all likelihood, they retconned metropolis to be possibly even in the same state.

[@kevinramsey417]

I agree Season 1 was phenomenal but let's see how that holds up when we get to Season 2. This show's going to be done if and when HBO hands the reins to the CW.

[@thecastaways2]

The inconsistency with the speed of heat vision is because that 1. Edge is not fully used to the non-ionizing radiation of a yellow sun, 2. The people that gain powers, while human and having lived on earth for a long time, still require a lot of energy to charge it up, and as non-kryptonians because of their human DNA, they absorb sunlight slower.

[@jdm2339]

I absolutely adore this show, I plowed thru all 3 seasons in like 4 days and now re-watching every episode again which is how I found my way here. Nail on the head on everything brother.

[@KingKong19100]

Bro. This is excellent. Coming from a fellow content creator with roughly the same amount of subs, I'm so proud to see how well edited your video is while being purely of substance and being an HOUR long. That is a HUGE accomplishment man. Great job!

[@LegoTardisArchives]

The finally did it. They actually made Superman interesting to me.

[@Lupin788]

The location of Metropolis has varied greatly throughout the comics, movies and tv shows. I think that Arrowverse map being shown by Cisco Ramon mixed up Gotham and Metropolis. In the Smallville tv series, Metropolis is described as being about 100 miles from Smallville.

[@GIGio_Official]

Well in Smallville it makes sense. In the Arrowverse its confusing as fuck. Lol

[@Lupin788]

@@GIGio_Official Like I said, I think they screwed up the map in that particular episode. I always got the sense that Metropolis was located in the American mid-west. Don't forget, Superman is not the only person to frequently go back and forth from Smallville to Metropolis. If the DoD is located in or near Metropolis like we assume, then General Lane makes that trip quite often as well, and apparently by car.

[@Lupin788]

@@GIGio_Official Oh, another reason why that Arrowverse map is wrong - at least as far as Superman & Lois is concerned - is the fact that the Smallville and Metropolis High Schools play each other in football. That only happens with high schools in the same state or in neighboring states, not between schools that are halfway across the country from each other.

[@GIGio_Official]

@@Lupin788 yeah it really make no sense and needs a retcon

[@cisalzlman]

@@GIGio_Official honestly given the HUGE inconsistencies with Supergirl holding the show to a random map in Flash made before anyone thought they'd be allowed to do a Superman show seems silly

[@amberhernandez]

Please, dear God, HBO, DO NOT GIVE THIS SHOW TO THE CW!!!!!

[@GIGio_Official]

HBO IS OUR ONLY HOPE!

[@powangel1418]

The Show is Made By The Og Writer for The Flash They already Got it But The Good thing is that they seem really passionate about this show and The Less episodes really helps cause they don't need pointless filler

[@theflashdcuniverse]

@@GIGio_Official yeah but don't forget cw also deserves credit here, its a co production hbo max didn't make this alone

[@warhawk_yt]

This had already been said in previous comments but unlike popular belief HBO has nothing to do with the production of Superman and Lois. It’s all CW. The showrunner previously worked on the flash and it’s just remarkable that the writers feel like they actually care about a CW show. Most of the time it feels like the writers either don’t care or are so high on something they come up with the most stupid things imaginable or just hide behind common tropes to try and hide the bad writing.

[@jt0n]

i kinda like how long it takes other characters to charge the laser eyes, it makes sense for superman to have them instantly because he's been practicing with them for like 20 years. while the army of possessed kryptonians have never used laser eyes it takes them like a whole minute to charge up.

[@gnarly441]

The biggest thing about this show is the quality it feels almost cinematic its so nice to look at it doesn't feel cheaply made like the other shows

[@thomascrownrg]

Well dissected...Well done. New subscriber

[@JosephFrostsGhost]

As glad I am that the first season was better written than most CW series, this show honestly made me miss Smallville too much. I still haven’t finished watching the first season. I stopped watching after the Lara as Lana episode. Your review is great though, as always.

[@JosephFrostsGhost]

The Smallville tv show had Metropolis only three hours away from Smallville, so it was actually in Kansas. It was a lot easier to accomplish things that way.

[@GIGio_Official]

Thanks bro! Hopefully you will finish watching the season.

[@JosephFrostsGhost]

@@GIGio_Official I have vacation starting Saturday, so maybe I’ll find the time finally.

[@GIGio_Official]

@@JosephFrostsGhost hopefully you do.

[@colddaysnowdays]

there is its fair share of inconsistency's but overall its pretty good and most of them are rather small lets just hope it doesn't pull a flash and get worse over time

[@jackcotter6694]

Superman and lois was a long shot, but it was made perfectly, its like stargirl, its well flushed out and the characters are enjoyable

[@fishertheadore6095]

So glad this is headed by HBO Max and not the CW.

[@TONYGILLEY]

I was pleasantly surprised by this show, and I went in with very low expectations thanks to 3 previous horrid seasons of the Flash...until I realized the producers of the first 2 (or 3) GOOD seasons of The Flash produced Superman and Lois...which explains a lot. CW...DO NOT promote Eric Wallace and Caroline Dries to Superman and Lois! EVER!!!! As for Superman's speed inconsistency, I would chalk it up to Clark going into overdrive to save his son.

[@brandonkuriakos]

Out of all the CW shows this is definitely the best season that has came out in the past couple years

[@aurarookie2293]

I don't know if this info will help, but about how the sound villain was able to sneak up on superman, well, he could have used his onw sound tech to neutralize the sound he was making while walking closer to superman, kind like stealth helicopters.

[@Antony-ty2cr]

Nice work. That was a very well reasoned and fair review of this show.

[@Texasjim2007]

I think the point you raised about this show seeming like its set in an alternate universe from the rest of the CW shows may be what I like best about it. My theory is that its the original Earth Prime timeline created right after the Crisis on Infinite Earths before multiple time travelers on Flash and Legends of Tomorrow created a new set of alternate parallel timelines rather than simply writing over the same timeline as they may have thought they were doing. The original Superman television show only had one trip back in time to the stone age which is possibly the origin of the entire multiverse with each time traveler since creating a new alternate universe beginning from any point they traveled into the past altering historical continuity somehow,

[@jacobgeary5576]

In my opinion, arrow is my favorite show but this is probably second

[@Haplo699g]

Always liked this version of Supes, ever since he turned up on Supergirl and the first thing he did was smile.

[@Kington357]

Even in the original superman and Lois Lois is vital to the storylines most of the cases/criminals come through her coz she’s a journalist/investigator That’s why this show will always be a great show coz it’s not just about super-powered villains

[@christonfernandes2479]

This is how all CW shows start doing good for 3-4 seasons then just fails Except I Arrow where after season 5 it was downhill In my opinion

[@JT-bu3ui]

4:07 Wait a minute...Jordan is playing Injustice 2?! The video game universe where his dad - Superman - accidentally kills his mother and causes Metropolis to be nuked. 👀

[@hawaiiman33]

Like clark said: all those things I can do, all those powers. And I couldn’t even save’em.!

[@Y2JFan94]

Episode 11 aka the Superman origin episode was AMAZING!!!!! Best Superman content ever created!!

[@sasquatchproductions9088]

It's fascinating how the best protagonist in the Arrowverse is arguably the single hardest superhero to write well.