Although Arrowverse fans will have to wait another week for the 90-minute premiere episode of Superman & Lois, critics weighed in early to say that the wait will be well worth it.
Ahead of its Feb. 23 premiere on The CW, critics have given the superhero series a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%, just shy of certifying the Todd Helbing-helmed series as "Fresh."
After the show's pilot episode -- titled "Pilot" and slated to air at 8:00 pm ET/PT -- The CW will air a special titled "Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope." The half-hour special will contain interviews from its cast and crew and offer some sneak peeks to the new series.
Actors Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch star as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane, respectively, in the upcoming series. Unlike prior superhero shows on The CW, this one will follow what happens when Superman sets his cape aside to focus on raising his teenage sons Jonathan and Jordan Kent in Smallville alongside his wife and temperamental father-in-law.
Superman & Lois' Season 1, Episode 1, synopsis reads,
In SUPERMAN & LOIS, after years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin, “Teen Wolf”) and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch, “Grimm”), come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever - dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.
Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether or not their sons Jonathan (Jordan Elsass, “Little Fires Everywhere”) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin, “The Peanuts Movie”) could inherit their father’s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older. Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang (Emmanuelle Chriqui, “Entourage”), a local loan officer who also happens to be Clark’s first love, and her Fire Chief husband Kyle Cushing (Erik Valdez, “Graceland”).
The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah (Inde Navarrette, “Wander Darkly”). Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh, “Nip/Tuck”) looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice. Meanwhile, Superman and Lois’ return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended when both a mysterious stranger (Wolé Parks, “All American”) and impassioned self-made mogul Morgan Edge (Adam Rayner, “Tyrant”) enter their lives. (#101).
The episode was directed by Lee Toland Krieger and Todd Helbing wrote the teleplay for the first episode, based on a story by Greg Berlanti and Todd Helbing. Original airdate 2/23/2021.
Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Dylan Walsh, Alex Garfin, Jordan Elsass, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Inde Navarrette and Wolé Parks. The series premieres Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
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