To Live And Die Again - “Do You Like, Need A Hug?”
EPISODE 9 - To Live And Die Again - “Do you like, need a hug?”Greetings Super friends! Welcome to Superman & Lois & Pals. I’m Henry Bernstein and alongside me is my favorite super pal, Professor Sam Brody. Let’s talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 9 - To Live And Die AgainWritten and Directed by:Jai JamisonThe Apple TV and Imdb description is: Lois struggles against the fallout of the debate; Clark uses Luthor's tactics against him, while Jonathan and Jordan prepare for an impending battle.HENRY'S NOTES:Should we approach this on its own or AS a penultimate series episode or both?Kinda sad that Otis died off screen, like for the actor and characterI like that there are consequences to Clark thinking he went over the line “stooping to Luthor’s level”“I do not need your help with this” is the wrong thing to say to your kid at any age. It’s better that the consequences for Lois is that she can’t get advertisers, not her safety.“Maybe it’s time we got into his headTyler Hoechlin merch! Finally! Can I get some of that?I love when there’s Superman merch on tv“Jordan’s loaded curly fries.” “On the kids menu?”Jordan’s curly fries are amazing and I want themLove that Jonathan wants to step up. Gretchen Kelly is already dead off screen. Superman in Luthor’s office. Inject it into my veinsSuperman is carrying himself differently than he was as ClarkHe’s getting into Luthor’s head and I love it“Enjoy your freedom Lex, it’s running out. Nice tieThere does seem to be some history between Superman and LuthorI appreciate that Lois is pissed but in real life in 2024, she could just start her own podcast or site, or network and would get tons of advertisers. Clark: “You and me are unstoppable”Lois Lane has a masterclass, chapter 7, “When you hit a wall, trust your gut and retrace your steps and go back to the beginning”“You’re such a dork.” “yeah that’s why you love me”Loooooved the “hey boys we gotta talk” super hearing momentIt’s great how everyone is respectful of Clark and then Clark “gives the people what they want.” - that’s some real Superman shit there.Amanda calling Luthor “babe” is so cringe. You know he hates that. He pronounced it, “Luthor CORE” - I knew it!Luthor is doing a manipulative power moveOh yes, I love that they’re using the Fortress VR video game systemIs this supposed to played for comedy?MANHEIM! YES!This is a very well acted sceneManheim has pull in the joint, this meeting has been VERY longVery good stuff with Cheryl’s back story with LuthorManheim with the ultimate babyface turn, “I’m glad Superman’s back”I’m sorry the computer room is so cliche Interesting hearing about the power lever of Superman. ANd his sons’ power level. Love that he got a good scene with Lara, they haven’t had a moment like this since she debutedI need to know more about Milton Fine. Like where is he from? Why does he hate Superman?“You need to figure out what Jordan and jonathan can’t do and what they can”This is Lois’s showJon: “Do you like, need a hug?”Oh hell yes, Superboys vs Superman. So Lex’s endgame is revenge on Smallville?This is an amazing scene with Lex and AmandaLex put on the suit but it’s not green and purpleSHIRT RIP!So Doomsday has fire breath?Ohhhh Jordan’s power is his empathy. Looooove.This is the best Jordan has been all season.His strength isn’t being sad and mopey, it’s quirky and sweet. Oh hell yes, Jonathan catching a car like his dad, with his own theme music?Lex’s inside computer is Purple and GreenINCREDIBLE CLIFFHANGER!
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