O Mother, Where Art Thou Recap
6/15/2021 7:00 pm
It's been on our minds for this whole week and we have to imagine it's been on yours too, and in one simple word, "Brother". Fans are already trying to parse if this is meant in the way that you might talk to a friend or if it's meant literally, as in we are brothers sharing a mother and a father! Earlier today, The CW released a very telling sneak peek at tonight's episode that might have confirmed this question for fans before the episode even aired. (Didn't catch it? Be sure to follow us on Twitter as we are always active there!) For those that haven't seen it we won't address it here until it happens in the episode which we recap. Speaking of recap, here's what stood out to us:
- Brother: Half-brother to be precise. Before Superman's mother married Jor-El, she was with another man, Zeta-Rho. That son was sent to Earth at the time when Jor-El learned of the end of Krypton. He arrived before Clark and Kara and had the very opposite life that Clark did. Humans who found him, feared him, shot at him and he burned them alive for it. His mission is to revive Krypton on Earth and bring back Superman and his mother Lara Lor-Van. Clark heads to the fortress to talk with Jor-El. He confirms that this story is possible and that the Eradicator, a big piece of the Superman lore, was actually Lara's invention. Jor-El notes that Lara never wanted Kryptonians to survive in the way that Ro is making happen. Jor-El has no way of helping Clark. Meanwhile, Lois heads in to check on Lana and Kyle is there. He turns back into his Kryptonian self and attacks them both but Lois has Kryptonite and knocks him to the ground where General Lane and the DOD capture him.
- Smallville Under Siege: With Kyle captured, Lana, Clark and Lois work to put the pieces together. Lana identifies someone that could be a weak link in Edge's army, a doctor that may have helped with the body snatching process. General Lane is able to get Kyle to give up Dr. Donovan. Superman and the DOD go and capture him and in doing so locate the machine that is doing the transformations. He admits, the only person who could help undo the transformation is the person who created the tech, Lara Lor-Van.
- Superman in Real Life: Lana and Lois go to the Smallville DOD command center. Lana is in shock to see Superman in person. She really has no idea who Superman is. The DOD has the Eradicator machine but they need to turn it on and see how it works. They need a volunteer and Lana jumps at the chance. Jonathan, Jordan and Sarah try to visit Kyle but are stopped by the DOD. Jonathan pleads with General Lane and he allows them to go in and see Kyle. He is full Kryptonian evil and he's latched on to Jonathan claiming when he gets out, Jonathan will be the first one he kills. Lana goes into the Eradicator and it is turned on. The spirit she receives is none other than, Lara Lor-Van.
- Lara Lor-Van: Lara is back to explain what all is going on. Arranged marriages were the way of Krypton but Lara and Jor-El fell in love. They rejected the arrangement system on Krypton and chose love. Tal-Rho turns out, stole his mother's Sunstone from Lara as a final jab at Lara for leaving him and his father. Tal-Rho goes to Eradicator only to see it's gone. He tells Leslie Larr to prepare for their arrival. Tal-Rho is done waiting for Kal-El, he's made his choice. Lara is able to explain how to fix those infected with Kryptonians. Each has to go through the Eradicator again. That won't work with Tal-Rho's army. They need to find out how to do it to the army all at once, removing the Kryptonian powers and consciousness, and returning human control. Just then, Tal-Rho calls out Kal-El and the two go to meet. Lois advises Superman to appeal to Tal-Rho as a brother.
- The British Country Side: Tal-Rho tells his back story. We learn that he was captured as a child. Put into some kind of military program to be studied and controlled. It's only when the guards make a mistake and allow him to see sunlight that he escapes into the world to learn how to be among Earthlings and blend in. While Jordan and Sarah reflect on the situation, some kind of alarm goes off and all the Kryptonians that Tal-Rho has made are activated and head to his location. Superman and Tal-Rho trade arguments but it's very much about to be Superman vs. a Kryptonian Army.
In the final wrap up moments, Superman comes up with a plan. General Lane has a way to use The Eradicator all at once but they are low on power. Superman decides to use a Solar Flare ability, releasing all his power into the power source to strip the Kryptonians of their abilities and their alter egos. Superman goes full Solar Flare and the Smallville citizens are returned. He is now powerless though for a few days until he can gather enough solar energy to power up again. Tal-Rho and Leslie Larr are able to escape. Superman uses what's left of his powers to get to The Fortress and collapse.
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O Mother, Where Art Thou Gallery
6/9/2021 10:00 am
Be honest with us, does every new episode of Superman and Lois leave you feeling left in shock and awe? John Henry Irons was a big one but last night, dang, even that one was a huge reveal and we still don't even know who Morgan Edge is! Looking at the limited preview we got for next week's all new episode and the conclusion of last night, General Lane is bringing in the military to Smallville. We don't think Edge will get to operate with inpunity anymore. We are getting a much better look at the military take over of Smallville's small town America in a brand new gallery of images for the episode. Check them out for yourself below:
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O Mother, Where Art Thou Trailer
6/8/2021 7:17 pm
Morgan Edge, John Henry Irons, Leslie Larr, what a very unique and amazing line up of Comic Book lore! Will Henry flip to become an ally of Superman? Looking through the episode synopses and episode titles, we feel like we have one or maybe two more episodes where the show will be building their story and reveal more pieces of the puzzle, but after "A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events Synopsis" it's pretty simple to assume the proverbial $h!t is gonna hit the fan! Next week, "O Mother, Where Art Thou" is scheduled, here's the trailer for next week's all new episode!
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Loyal Subjekts Recap
6/8/2021 7:00 pm
Happy Tuesday Superman and Lois fans! Tonight we begin the last half of the premiere season and if you're like us, every episode has felt purposeful, moved us along at an even pace, and left us feeling shocked at how everything is starting to be connected. With Stargirl setting the pace, we are really starting to be fans of these shorter more purpose-driven seasons. Superman and Lois is a very cinematic show to make so keeping the quality there at a lower episode order makes a lot of sense to us. Speaking of those cinematic episodes, here's what stood out to us tonight:
- Sticking to Smallville: Lois wonders why Morgan Edge is sticking in Smallville. He's moved on in every other business endeavor. As Lois enlists Clark's help in the investigation, Morgan starts getting his new recruits to volunteer for a "new life". It appears that The Kryptonian soul in the X-Kryptonite merges with the host body. It takes a while to take total control but these new recruits seem to be taking to the procedure a lot easier. After Clark speaks with some of the new recruits in Edge's special program, he heads to Mexico to stop a robbery. Something catches his breath and the final robber is able to stop Superman with just a shotgun.
- Regaining His Strength: The Robber continues to unload rounds on Superman but somehow he wakes up and is able to stop the robbery. We aren't sure what is wrong with Superman. Lois sees that Edge's recruitment program is growing and she goes to confront Edge and try to stop Edge from recruiting. Edge seems to confirm what we've heard Lois say, Kryptonian consciousnesses are taking over the host bodies. Edge even goes as far to say that Superman might even side with him because of the Kryptonians. Superman is bruised back at the farm. Meanwhile Jordan starts sneezing freeze breath and has to run out on Sarah to get his dad's help.
- A Supercold: Clark's carrying a super ... cold. The gas that was used on him last episode has given Clark a common cold and less of his powers. This cold was contagious and has spread to Jordan who is now sneezing ice. Leslie catches Lana asking Emily about her process. She escorts Lana to Morgan who wonders if she is gathering info on him for Lois. He then makes the same offer to Lana. Jordan's cold is getting worse so Clark takes him to the fortress. For endangering Superman and her son Jordan, Lois tells General Lane he isn't welcome in their home anymore once this crisis is over.
- Burn it Out: The only way to heal Jordan is to burn the Kryptonite out of him or his lungs will freeze. It's a very painful procedure but it's Clark's only option. He stands with Jordan and the fortress begins to burn Jordan. While Jordan goes through the procedure, Kyle is able to be the hero to his daughter and play the guitar in Jordan's stead. Jonathan goes to the porch to ask why General Lane made the weapons. Jonathan puts General Lane in a corner with his statement, "he could never be afraid of his family". Back at the talent show, Emily's new hearing kicks in. She walks out on her daughter's performance. Morgan saw a newspaper article that Superman is still weak and he tasks some of his new Kryptonian Agents to attack Lois.
- Attack on Lois: Jordan beats the Kryptonite but is really feeling hurt. Lana calls to warn Lois but Emily is already there to kill Lois. With Clark and Jordan in the Fortress, General Lane uses his anti-Kryptonian weapons to fight the two agents Morgan sent. Kyle arrives on the farm chasing after Emily and finds Lois and Jonathan with John Henry Iron's guns. Jonathan is able to blast the two but in a HUGE shock, Kyle seems to have powers too and attacks just as Superman arrives to chase them off.
In the final wrap up moments, General Lane and Lois talk it out. General Lane is resigned to set up in Smallville as the war John Henry Irons warned about seems to be coming. Jonathan and Jordan discuss the revelations and wonder if they should tell Sarah about her dad. Lana discovers that Kyle volunteered for the procedure Edge offered. He still seems to be himself a bit but when he goes super, he blacks out. Lois and Clark figure out that X-Kryptonite only landed in Smallville and it's only people from Smallville that can accept its affects. Morgan Edge then calls Superman to come have a conversation and we learn he's not Morgan Edge but a Kryptonian as well! The episode ends with Edge slapping Superman down and then calling him "brother".
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A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events Synopsis
6/8/2021 12:23 pm
Hey there Superman and Lois fans! Tonight we have a brand new episode to enjoy but we also are looking ahead to episode eleven as The CW has officially released the synopsis of "A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events". If that title sounds like a mouthful, it certainly is. First thing to note about this episode is that Gregory Smith, from the CW/WB show, Everwood, is directing! With John Henry Irons being revealed as a possible ally not some Luthor clone, we are hoping that Wole Parks' character makes a return for good. Clark looks like he might find out a final piece to Morgan Edge's plan. Check out the full synopsis for yourself below:
GREGORY SMITH (“EVERWOOD”) DIRECTS THE EPISODE – Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) makes a startling discovery about Morgan Edge (Adam Rayner). Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alex Garfin, Inde Navarette, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Dylan Walsh and Wole Parks also star (#111). The episode was directed by Gregory Smith and written by Adam Brent Fletcher. Original airdate 6/22/2021.
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