Michiman Mike

"Superman and Lois" had a very cinematic feel for a broadcast network show that takes the Superman saga timeline further into the future than we've ever been before. It doesn't take long before we find out Clark and Lois are married and have twin teenage sons. The show has set up a myriad set of interpersonal conflicts that apparently will be the focus of much of the program. Add to that, we already have a villain at least as strong as Superman who is intent on killing him and knows how to do it. Looks like there will be something for everyone. This will be a family show full of the teen angst CW is known for, but it will have Superman using his superpowers with super special effects. The pilot was super.

King's best book (even bought the extended version). If you take the show for what it is and not what you want it to be, it's quite good. The gist of the story is intact, but disjointed by the flashbacks which I've gotten better at catching as the series progresses. The acting is a step above TV, but not Oscar/Emmy quality. Maybe some under-40 viewers unfamiliar with the text will put down their phones and read the book for a more immersive experience. That would be a good flashback for us all. 4 stars instead of 3 to counteract the plethora of 1s from those who lack any gradation in their reviews. (I like it =5; I don't =1)