SUPERMAN & LOIS: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Studio: Warner Bros. Discovery Television
Label: Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment
Release Date: Digital – February 18, 2025; Blu-ray, DVD – April 1, 2025
Description: After years of facing supervillains, monsters and alien invaders, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and comic books’ famed journalist Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois worry about whether their sons, Jonathan and Jordan, 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 and her Fire Chief husband, Kyle Cushing. 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. Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, Gen. Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice.
Based on the DC characters, and Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the series was developed by Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Batwoman, Supergirl) and Todd Helbing (The Flash, Black Sails), who executive produce alongside Sarah Schechter (All American, Riverdale), Geoff Johns (Titans, DC’s Stargirl, Wonder Woman) and David Madden (Kung Fu, Save the Last Dance).
By James Harvey
Who would’ve thought the post-Metropolis adventures of Lois and Clark would result in one of the most compelling takes ever on the iconic couple? Exceeding expectations with a smart, heartfelt take on the Kents, Superman & Lois is an exceptionally (and surprisingly) strong addition to the Caped Wonder’s already hefty lineup of television and movie adaptations. In fact, this four-season series is not only The CW’s best adaptation of a DC Comics property, but it’s also flat-out one of the best explorations of what makes Superman Superman, hands down, and it’s all available on Blu-ray.
So, where do we find the Kents in Superman & Lois? After years of facing supervillains, monsters, and alien invaders, the world’s most famous superhero and comic books’ top journalist discover that raising their teenage sons, Jonathan and Jordan, may be one of their greatest challenges yet. Returning to Smallville, Clark and Lois reconnect with old friends and uncover surprising new threats, all culminating in an epic battle—not just for the fate of Superman’s beloved hometown, but for the entire world.
Believe it or not, and at the risk of overselling it, Superman & Lois can proudly stand side-by-side with Superman: The Movie and Superman: The Animated Series as adaptations that truly get to the core of the character and why (more than ever) he continues to matter. Consistently entertaining and enthralling, despite a few slips along the way, this series skillfully blends superheroics with family drama to (mostly) great effect, while also delivering a surprisingly modern and nuanced take on Smallville and classic Super-motifs. And, in a rare stroke of luck, Superman & Lois even gets a proper ending that effectively, and emotionally, wraps things up.
The whole story is here, and it’s one seriously worth devoting time to. Over the course of its four-season run, Superman & Lois carved out its own little corner in the ever-expanding superhero TV landscape, delivering an emotionally grounded, visually ambitious, and consistently engaging reimagining of the Man of Steel and his family. No matter how bizarre things got, the show never really wavered from its focus on the Kents and their family dynamics, which formed a strong emotional core and helped ground the larger-than-life conflicts with deep, tangible human stakes.
That may sound a little hyperbolic, sure, but Superman & Lois really soars, and a lot of that comes down its exceptional handling of Superman’s persona and character. Here, Superman is a farmboy through and through, a little dorky, thoughtful, physically powerful (of course), and grounded not by fear or mistrust, but by his unshakable morals, his love for his family, and a deep sense of responsibility. Tyler Hoechlin’s accessible, earnest, and heartfelt Man of Steel, paired with Elizabeth Tulloch’s unwaveringly fierce yet vulnerable Lois Lane, made for a phenomenal pairing that was easy to fall for and follow.
Across all four seasons, Superman & Lois puts this dynamic duo through escalating challenges that threatened not just the planet but the Kents themselves. Even as the series leaned into the wonderful weirdness of its comic book roots – alternate Earths, cults, doppelgangers, alien parasites, and more – it never lost sight of what it meant to be a parent, a partner, and a hero (often all at once). While a few story beats and character arcs faltered, the show’s quality remained impressively consistent from start to finish.
The stakes escalated season to season, and usually in unexpected ways, keeping things from getting stale. The first year focused on the Kents re-establishing themselves in Smallville and uncovering hidden secrets, chief among them, Morgan Edge’s true identity and plans. The second season raised the stakes with a wildly different but mostly successful take on classic villains like Parasite and Bizarro. Season three took a more grounded approach, centering around a character’s cancer diagnosis that drove both the superhero and family plots, while also dealing with crime lord Bruno Mannheim. And the final season brought it all home with Lex Luthor threatening the Kents and all of Smallville.
Superman & Lois initial year followed The Kents as they re-established their family unit in Smallville, which they discovered is holding more than a few secrets. And one of those secrets belonged to Morgan Edge, a well-known DC Comics foe, and what his real plans were with the iconic small town. With the second season, the stakes grew with a wildly different, but mostly successful, take on classic super-foes The Parasite and Bizarro. The series shifted slightly for its third season with a character’s cancer diagnosis taking the focus. It propelled essentially all of the season’s storylines, both the superheroics and the family drama impacted by this delicately-handled plot, while our favorite family also tackled the machinations of crime lord Bruno Mannheim
We also got a deeper look at the Smallville community and its inhabitants. Characters like Lana Lang, General Lane, Chrissy Beppo, and John Henry Irons (along with his daughter Nat) became well-rounded and integral parts of the story. While not every character arc landed—Sarah Cushing and Jordan Kent’s on/off romance was a bit of a slog, and the grungy take on Luthor was hit-or-miss—the show made earnest attempts to develop its ensemble, even if some didn’t quite work out.
On the technical side, the CGI was occasionally spotty, which was understandable given the TV-sized budget, but the special effects team managed to work wonders with what they had. There’s plenty of impressive effects work throughout all four seasons, and a lot of it can stand toe-to-toe with what gets splashed on the big screen (this show’s take on Doomsday easily surpasses the version seen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, for one). Despite the limitations, Superman & Lois consistently punched above its weight. Its 2.2:1 aspect ratio added a cinematic polish, and the action sequences often delivered. The show would occasionally cut away from the action, but did so in ways that felt organic rather than a cheap cost-cutting move. That said, it was the quieter, dramatic scenes that left the biggest impact.
It goes without saying that Superman & Lois wouldn’t have soared without the talented creators behind the camera and the spot-on casting. Hoechlin and Tulloch anchored the show with emotional authenticity, while the ensemble added heart, humor, and depth, even in the most outlandish scenarios. The series, despite its occasional absurdity, regularly asked its characters to wrestle with grief, betrayal, fear, and hope, and they delivered.
At its heart, Superman & Lois isn’t just another superhero show but also an earnest family drama with capes and cosmic threats merely serving as a backdrop for stories about love, sacrifice, and doing what’s right, no matter the odds. That might sound a little cheesy at times – and sure, it can be – but that sincerity is part of what makes it so special. It also helps that Hoechlin and Tulloch deliver equally (and unquestionably) show-stopping performances that’ll go down as one of the best (and fan-favorite) interpretations of this iconic couple.
Superman & Lois is truly a gem, and the best way to experience this standout Superman adaptation is on Blu-ray. The Superman & Lois: The Complete Series collection spreads the entire show across 11 discs, bundling all the individual season sets into one big, bulky Blu-ray package. If you’ve been holding out for a complete set, well, your patience has mostly paid off.
When it comes to the main feature’s presentation, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment delivers excellent audio and video transfers. The show looks stellar in 1080p, easily besting the broadcast and streaming versions with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sharp detail. The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio mix is equally impressive, balancing dialogue and action for a fairly full and immersive experience.
Where the set falters is in its extras. While it includes bonus content from the first two seasons, there’s nothing new or exclusive here, and nothing at all for seasons three or four. That’s a missed opportunity. The special features include the “Superman and Lois: Legacy of Hope (18:57),” “Superman: Alien Spirit (9:05),” “Never Alone: Heroes and Allies (20:48),” and “DC FanDome Panel: Superman & Lois (27:41)” featurettes, all from the first season, and the “Fractured: The Heart of Bizarro (9:59)” and “The DC Heroes: Path to Glory (17:22)” featurettes from season two. It’s decent, with some insightful bits, though some of it leans repetitive and surface-level.
Ultimately, the lack of new content means fans who already own the first three seasons may be better off just picking up the fourth and skipping the complete series set. But for the newcomers and for those who’ve waited, the complete collection is the way to go. But really, regardless of whatever release fans scoop up, Superman & Lois really does deserve a spot in every Super-fan’s home library.
Suffice it to say, the Superman & Lois: The Complete Series Blu-ray collection is a must-have for fans of the show and of the Superman mythos. Superman & Lois has never looked or sounded better, and while the extras aren’t comprehensive, they’re still worth checking out. Whether you’re watching Superman & Lois for the first time or the fifth, be sure to savor every moment of this super series. It goes by so fast. Must Own!
Please note the author purchased a copy of Superman & Lois: The Complete Series on Blu-ray for the purposes of this review and was not provided one by Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Superman & Lois: The Complete Series is now available to own on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and for streaming on Max.
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