"Superman & Lois" Too Close to Home (TV Episode 2023) Poster

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(2023)

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8/10
Entertainment and absorbing
ossie857 April 2023
"Too Close to Home" is a fantastic episode of Superman & Lois that delivers a perfect blend of action and emotion. The episode starts with an exciting action sequence as Superman battles a forest fire. The action scenes are superbly choreographed and visually stunning for its budget, making for an engaging viewing experience.

Beyond the action, the episode also delivers some of the most powerful emotional interactions of the series. Characters confront secrets, grudges, and rifts in their relationships, resulting in some intense and moving scenes. Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch give excellent performances as Superman and Lois, respectively, bringing authenticity and depth to their characters.

What sets this episode apart is the balance between the superhero narrative and the family drama. The powerful human element of the series is evident throughout the episode, as we see the characters struggling with their emotions and personal issues while also dealing with the larger-than-life conflicts.

The writing is strong, and the story is well-paced, with a perfect mix of action, humor, and drama. It's a testament to the show's ability to tell engaging and complex stories that appeal to both comic book fans and casual audiences.
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9/10
One Word: Amazing
panagiotis19935 April 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Live Reaction / Review for Superman & Lois Season 3 Episode 4: Many people didn't like the previous episode but I really did. I hope this one is just as good or better. We have some more drama with Jonathan, Jordan and Sarah which I actually really enjoy, it's really well done. Also Mannheim got Clark's blood from the DOD? Like what? How? I love how everything is connected, like the way John is connected to Mannheim and Mannheim is connected to Superman, it's like a circle. Mannheim wants to talk to John? What? What is happening?

Things just got even more interesting. Confronting Candice's dad, hm I don't know if that's a good idea. Candice's dad is nuts. I like Mannheim, the way he talks, the way he moves, he feels like an actual threat. Bruh, Mannheim got information. Clark wants to talk to Candice's dad? This guy is nuts, he could try to hurt him and Clark's identity is at risk if he does that. Mannheim abducted Darlene? Wow didn't expect that. Candice's dad got what he deserves, well done Clark. Clark and Lois are the cutest. I like Dylan Walsh so much, I wish he was in more scenes, such a good actor. Jordan getting his own suit? Hell yes! Also im glad that Jordan won't have to cut his hair, im so used to him having this look.

Wow what an amazing episode, everything was on point. I like it even more than episode 3. My rating is 9.0/10.
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10/10
One thing reviewers missed..
pkacz-9973621 August 2023
I enjoy this show a lot. Unlike other reviewers I don't usually comment on shows I watch but I do read the reviews and I take them with a grain of salt, you get your good reviews and the complaints that the show is too this or not enough of that. I think this show balances the superhero with family life very well.

I usually don't nitpick about things that aren't believable per say because it's tv. It's fiction.. but in this case I just had to say something cuz I find it pretty inconsistent even for fiction. What was the point of Jordan's grampa giving him goggles? Wouldn't his eyes abilities burn right through them? Just saying...
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4/10
The show had now become Clark and Lois.
dreadlk-9331526 July 2023
I knew season one was the bait and that slowly the show would revert from mostly a SciFi and action show into just a typical CW drama, but I had no idea they would change the show so much at once. Season 3 goes from being semi normal to by episode 2 doing a complete 180 where Superman is no longer even remotely the lead character but instead sits on the sidelines as Clark while Lois, the kids and multiple other characters dominate the show. I timed one episode and Superman appeared for Just about 60 seconds during the whole episode.

The other very odd twist to the show is the new added Hollywood twist of adding Medical issues into the show. I found it really horrifying how they lead the audience from a Happy place into a Dark place within two episodes. It will depress many people and will most likely kill the viewership numbers.

Hollywood never learns that people hate the switch and bait routine. If I want to watch a show that deals with real life human drama and suffering I will go watch one. If I want to escape reality for an hour then I watch something like Superman. What I don't want is Superman with deeply hidden reality bombs in it that are designed to depress people further.
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