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Director: Jen Bennett

Writers: Paul Chang, Cynthia Furey, Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kimberly Brooks, Osric Chau, David Errigo Jr., Lauren Tom

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×07: Clark tries to plan a normal date without any Superman problems but gets interrupted when Mr. Mxyzptlk sweeps him, Jimmy, and Lois into a high-stakes, multiverse-hopping chase.

Positives

Lois and Clark finally have a date night to themselves. With this being their first date, Clark is doing everything he can to plan it to perfection. However, things go sideways quickly when Mr. Mxyzptlk, a powerful being from an alternate dimension, shows up. Claiming to need Superman’s help, the two are soon on an adventure across the multiverse. But there is more to Mxyzptlk’s story than it seems.

Lois and Jimmy have a weird encounter of their own when they meet alternate versions of themselves from the multiverse. Known as the Council of Lois, these members are versions of Lois and Jimmy throughout the multiverse tasked with protecting it from Mxyzptlk and stopping him, no matter the cost. Lois seems a bit cautious and untrusting meeting her alternate selves–and it seems that she has a good reason.

All of this comes with plenty of comedy included with the action, as I’ve come to expect with My Adventures With Superman. Even Mr. Mxyzptlk, who I was familiar with from the previous animated series, was amazing here. I especially liked the easter egg callback to the hat from the animated series. This show is different, yet it pays respects to its roots with how it portrays all of its characters so far.

Negatives

I have no negatives about this episode. It’s just pure goodness.

Verdict

Overall, I thought My Adventures With Superman 1×07 was a great episode that had plenty of easter eggs to keep an eye out for. One thing that stands out to me is the file that Lois finds on Superman. When she opens it, a lot is revealed that may change her relationship with Clark. But only time will tell.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Christina Manrique

Writers: Aman Adumer, Cynthia Furey, Angela Entzminger

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Joel de la Fuente, Jake Green, Jesse Inocalla, André Sogliuzzo

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×06: When Jimmy gets kidnapped, it’s up to Lois and Clark to save him – but rescuing Jimmy will lead them into danger as they deal with mad scientists, military secrets, and relationship woes.

Positives

This episode picks up where the previous one leaves off — with Lois angry at Clark for not revealing his secret identity as Superman. However, while searching for Jimmy in the forest, where he’s seemingly disappeared, Clark ends up revealing the truth to Lois. Clark’s feelings are put to the test as he finds himself attacked by unknown weaponry, and, for some unknown reason, he’s depowered.

Jimmy’s situation seems even worse when his kidnappers reveal themselves. Monsieur Mallah and the Brain make their appearance, and I really enjoyed it. Expecting to die, Jimmy reveals how he feels betrayed by Lois and Clark, and he ends up befriending Mallah and Brain!

Negatives

I don’t have any complaints about this episode. The action was great and the story itself was pretty darn good. Usually, a powerful character like Superman is depowered for no reason in an episode or two to humanize him in a way. Here, it’s different seeing that this particular Superman is still learning his powers and doesn’t know how invulnerable he is yet. It makes his fights, particularly in this episode, that much more interesting as a character.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×06 was a good episode that was also pretty funny. If anything, it shows the bond between Lois, Clark, and Jimmy, and the lengths these friends will go to help each other. Often times, in the comics and shows I’ve seen, Jimmy is seen as a side character or an afterthought that you don’t see until the last few pages. I’m glad that, in this show, Jimmy is finally getting some time to shine, which the character rightly deserves.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Diana Huh

Writers: M. Willis, Cynthia Furey, Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Laila Berzins, Joel de la Fuente, Chris Parnell, Vincent Tong, Debra Wilson

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×05: Lois uncovers a secret in Metropolis and is determined to get to the truth; Superman tracks down dangerous weapons in the city and finds himself in the crosshairs of mysterious organization Task Force X.

Positives

This was a pretty hilarious episode and is a reminder of the lengths Lois will go to accomplish her goals. Now convinced that Clark Kent is Superman, Lois is determined to make him admit this secret at all costs, including handcuffing herself to Superman! This tactic, of course, backfires and places Lois in danger with Superman having to rescue her. Also, an unknown threat is kidnapping criminals around Metropolis, forcing Superman to act. This culminates in the Man of Steel having to face off against one of the members of Task Force X.

While Lois and Clark were having their issues, Jimmy Olsen seems to be having problems of his own. Finding out that his site, which is dedicated to Superman and stories of the unknown, was getting roasted online by someone, Jimmy sets out to find the culprit. However, it’s closer than he thinks when he discovers it’s fellow reporter Steve. This turns out to be way more hilarious than I could have imagined as these two end up on assignment together with Jimmy messaging Lois and Clark trying to get away.

Negatives

If I have to make a complaint about something in this episode, it has to be how quickly Lois finds out about Superman’s secret identity. In other versions of the Lois and Clark story, it has happened of course, but usually the reveal takes more time to come to fruition. This is the first show I’ve seen go directly for the identity reveal in the first season — especially so early in it. However, I’ve liked everything I’ve seen so far and that’s made me trust the writers and the direction they’re taking.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×05 was a great episode that shows how powerful, and yet how selfless, Superman really is. His encounter with Task Force X shows this when he has to save a bus full of kids while being attacked at the same time. His struggles with Task Force X and this mysterious General seem to be the ongoing story for this season and I can’t wait to see where it goes.

Score: 4.5/5

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Director: Christina “Kiki” Manrique

Writers: Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Jake Green, Darrell Brown, Max Mittelman

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×04: Clark, Lois, and Jimmy cover a glitzy gala hosted by tech-billionaire Dr. Ivo, but while Clark and Lois wonder if this counts as a date, Ivo unleashes his newest invention: a creation that can bring down Superman.

Positives

This episode shows how fast Lois, Clark, and Jimmy are establishing themselves in Metropolis as reporters. Although still just interns, Perry assigns them the gala event hosted by Dr. Ivo, a billionaire tech genius who is apparently going broke. Needing to pay back investors and save his company, Ivo premieres the Parasite suit during the event. When the suit and Dr. Ivo go crazy, Superman arrives to save the day.

This episode also shows that Lois and Jimmy are more than just side characters, and the duo get their hands dirty once again, helping Superman by sabotaging Dr. Ivo’s tech so Superman could stop him once and for all. I hope this is something that’s repeated in future episodes, especially with Jimmy, who I feel will get his proper chance to shine as a character in this series.

Negatives

I must admit, my only complaint at first was the look of this new version of Parasite — I wasn’t a fan of the idea of the Parasite being a suit. However, once I saw it in action, I changed my mind. Instead of copying Superman’s powers like the animated series of the 90’s, this version gets larger, more armored, and more powerful.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×04 is a good episode that leaves plenty to wonder about for the next one. Lois and Clark have a conversation about their relationship, while Lois also discovers something about Superman that could change her investigation entirely. Ivo ends up badly damaged in the battle and taken into custody, but I doubt it’ll be the last time we’ll see him.

Score: 4/5

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Director: Jen Bennett

Writer: Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Lucas Grabeel, Melanie Minichino, Kenna Ramsey, Catherine Taber, Vincent Tong

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×03: Lois wants to interview Superman and Clark must figure out how to help her while protecting his secret identity. Meanwhile, criminal ring INTERGANG gets their hands on unstable weapons, and a mysterious organization plots in the shadows.

Positives

Lois Lane’s determination to get an interview with Superman is one of the best parts of this episode and creates some amazingly humorous moments, especially considering the fact that she’s working right next to him as Clark Kent! It’s funny seeing Clark attempting to help Lois snag this interview, all the while trying to keep his secret hidden.

Intergang makes an appearance, but rather than being a mafia-type organization, they seem to be a bunch of teenagers who happen to have some very powerful weaponry. We don’t know yet how or when these teens got these weapons, but they’re enough to give Superman some problems.

Negatives

I have no complaints about this episode.

Verdict

Overall, I thought My Adventures With Superman 1×03 was a great episode, with plenty of action and some funny scenes throughout. This version of Lois and Jimmy are slowly becoming some of my favorite iterations of their characters. It seems that they might be going the route of Superman’s secret being revealed earlier in this season than in previous shows before. If they do go that route, I’m eager to see how the story goes with Lois, Jimmy, and Clark, and what it means for their friendship. At the end of the episode, Intergang seems to meet with someone who has plans for Superman. Hopefully, this will be revealed in the next episode.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Gregory Smith

Writers: Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing

Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Michael Culditz, Sofia Hasmik, Chad L. Coleman, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Wolé Parks, Erik Valdez, Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

Superman & Lois 3×13: All of Smallville comes together to view a meteor shower; Lex Luthor makes his move with a weapon that can rival Superman in raw power – and perhaps even kill him.

Positives

Thanks to the machinations of Bruno Mannheim, Lex Luthor finally has a weapon that may be capable of actually killing Superman. Finding the formally imprisoned Bizarro underground, Lex captures him and decides to experiment on and torture him. Being killed again and again, Bizarro resurrects more powerful than before. With each resurrection, Bizarro’s body becomes more and more twisted and disfigured, until Lex finally unleashes the creature upon the Man of Steel.

Negatives

I have no complaints about this episode. The action scenes were top notch, and the emotional impact was done really well. A particular scene between Lois and Superman during the battle with Doomsday stays in my mind, as Superman gives Lois a look, as if he knows he’s not going to return from battle this time.

If I had to complain about something, I hate that the next season is going to cut so much of the cast from the show. This episode saw some exciting new horizons for characters such as Chrissy and Kyle, and even Lana and John seemed to have found a potential relationship with each other. However, with the cuts being announced before the start of next season, I’m not sure what happens to these existing characters and their relationships with each other.

Verdict

Superman & Lois 3×13 was a great episode and an amazing conclusion to season three. It appears that the possible final season of the show will air in 2024 and I hope that the writers give it a proper send off for the fans it’s amassed over the years. There are so many vital parts to this show, between the villains, the action, and the entire family aspect of Clark’s life, and I hope they keep that same energy going into the final season.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Diana Huh

Writers: Cynthia Furey

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Zehra Fazal, Darrell Brown, Chris Parnell, Jason Marnocha, Reid Scott, Kari Wahlgren

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×02: Clark Kent goes back to the Kent farm to find answers about his true heritage. Meanwhile, Lois and Jimmy track down some tech thieves.

Positives

This episode shows how My Adventures With Superman isn’t afraid to be different. Aside from the obvious anime-inspired art style, the backstory of these characters is surprisingly different from what we have known, including Superman. In this case, I found it interesting that Clark isn’t able to understand the Kryptonian language, unlike in other shows. And it also seems there may be a nefarious purpose behind his arrival– will they explore that later, perhaps?

Negatives

I have to admit, I wasn’t a fan of this particular introduction of Livewire. It seems that a few of Superman’s enemies who traditionally have powers will instead have their powers via technology like Livewire does in this episode. However, with it being only the first season, I’m sure we’ll see some character development, even with Superman’s enemies, so maybe she’ll have some actual powers in future episodes.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×02 was an overall really good episode that will definitely lead to future consequences. Lois seems more determined than ever to get an interview with Superman, while Clark is only interested in getting closer to Lois. Also, it seems that a government organization has been introduced as well–and they make themselves known to Livewire. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Score: 4/5

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Director: Sudz Sutherland

Writer: Michael Narducci

Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop, Michael Cudlitz, Eric Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Dylan Walsh, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

Superman & Lois 3×12: Lois and Clark clash with Jordan over his carelessness around using his powers in public. And finally, after seventeen years behind bars, Lex Luthor is set to be released from prison.

Positives

I was so excited when I finally saw Lex Luthor on screen for this episode of Superman & Lois. Titled “Injustice”, this episode dealt with not only the release of Lex Luthor, but also what happened during his seventeen-year incarceration. Michael Cudlitz brings a very different take on the character, and I actually really like this particular look and attitude of Lex. When Lex is released, he makes a journey to the last place I’d expect for him to go — and it was a wonderfully unexpected surprise.

Negatives

Jordan is finally feeling the consequences of using his powers in public with the entire world clamoring for his identity, and now being grounded by Lois and Clark. I must admit, I hate what Jordan is going through, but he definitely deserves it. I feel like all of these rebellious moments are just those typical teenage growing pains, and I hope he’ll get it together soon, for everyone’s sake.

Verdict

Superman & Lois 3×12 was an amazing episode that carried a lot of emotional weight for so many of the characters in this show, especially Lois herself. Lois is learning all about consequences in this particular episode and Lex makes sure she gets the message about his release in dramatic fashion.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Jen Bennett

Writers: Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher, Jake Wyatt

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Darrell Brown

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×01: Clark Kent and his best friend Jimmy Olsen navigate their first day through their internship at the Daily Planet. Meeting the beautiful and fearless Lois Lane, the trio fast develop a friendship–all while trying to survive being destroyed by robots!

Positives

I must admit, I had my reservations about this show, but that was mainly due in part to my feelings about Superman: The Animated Series, which still resonates with me to this day. However, My Adventures With Superman quickly shows you just how different it is, but in a good way.

The animation style is great, and the introduction of Jimmy and Lois don’t feel forced, even though it was the first episode. Jack Quaid seems to be a great choice for the voice of Superman as you can tell he’s a young man still trying to figure out this entire destiny of being a hero. Still testing the limits of his powers and learning how they work is a completely new avenue for this show to explore, and I’m eager to see where it goes.

Negatives

I have no issues with this episode at all. Top notch premiere!

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×01 was a great episode and I can’t wait to see the next. I love the dynamic between Lois, Clark, and Jimmy and the fact that they’re all interns at the Daily Planet. This show is really doing everything from the ground up and I’m sure its going to leave us with plenty of room for fantastic storytelling.

Score: 5/5

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Director: Jai Jamison

Writers: Katie Aldrin & George Kitson (Teleplay), Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing (Story)

Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Daya Vaidya, Chad L. Coleman, Dylan Walsh, Micheal Bishop, Alex Garfin, Eric Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, Tayler Buck, Sofia Hasmik, Emmanuelle Chriqui

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

Superman & Lois 3×11: Lois begins her lifesaving surgery while Superman and General Lane begin the difficult task of tracking down the Mannheims.

Positives

Lois finally begins the procedure to save her life from breast cancer, but it comes during the middle of a crisis in Metropolis. I’ve been incredibly impressed by the writers this entire season so far when it comes to Lois’ cancer battle. I initially thought that this was just going to be a cancer scare for her, but I give props to the writers for taking Lois through something that millions of women experience every day and giving such emotion to her story. Elizabeth Tulloch did the scene in the hospital almost perfect, and it made me think of my own family and my own experience with cancer as well.

Negatives

I have no negatives about this episode. The story is told very well and the action is packed throughout, although, you do find yourself concerned about Lois’ surgery. Things aren’t going so well for the Mannheims right now also. Although, now escaped from the D.O.D., Peia’s powers are growing unstable and out of control, and that “cure” that Bruno injected her with isn’t exactly doing as promised. I try to have sympathy for the Mannheims because they obviously love their son Matteo, however, the trail of bodies left in their pursuit of power in the Metropolis underworld makes it difficult.

Verdict

Superman & Lois 3×11 was such a great episode and I’m looking forward to the next one. And although, the Kents have defeated cancer together and have the Mannheims on the run, there’s still a larger threat I’m looking forward to — the return of Lex Luthor!

Score: 5/5

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