Written by Josie Campbell
Directed by Kiki Manrique
Superman: "Lois, are, are you breaking up with me?"
Now that we're at the halfway point of the season, I guess it was time for a series shake up that involved the break up and the cousin introduction getting off on the wrong foot. Oh dear to both plots.
Now I do get where and why both stories are happening but I can't help being a bit disappointed with both developments. Either way, this wasn't a great episode to beceither Clark Kent or Superman.
First of all, there was the weirdness factor of Jimmy inadvertently helping Lex Luthor's recently power grab and the awkwardness that remained between him and Superman/Clark Kent. Fortunately for Jimmy, a certain newcomer helped to distract him for most of this episode.
The newcomer being Kara Zor-El (Kiana Madeida). Yes, she got her cousin's message but it was Jimmy she interacted with for the most part while also learning of human customs. When she finally did meet Superman, it went as badly as possible with Supeerman being kidnapped by his own cousin. Yeah, Kara's under Brainiac's control and his whole plan pivoted in a different direction.
Of course when Superman wasn't being abducted by his cousin, he also broke up with Lois as well. The most eligible bachelor and bacholorette contest definitely brought out Lois's insecurities (with Cat Grant also not helping in that department) and she dumped the Man of Steel. Now both her and Jimmy have to rescue him from Brainiac next week.
- The contest saw a version of Silver St Cloud and Hank Henshaw. Their scenes with Superman were definitely night and day in terms of reactions towards him.
- In most continuities, Jimmy Olsen usually would have a crush on Supergirl. This version maintained that status quo.
- Lous admitted to Superman about her job offer in Gotham. Will she take it? Well, if she did it might lead to seeing Batman on this show.
- Chronology: Not long from where the previous episode left off.
Yeah, I think ghus one was the weakest episode so far in the series. I was hyped for Kara's appearance but with Most Eligible Superman, it's really gotten off to a bad start along with the Superman/Lois break up. Next week does look better though.
Rating: 6 out of 10
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