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 Again

Written and Directed by:

Jai Jamison

The 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 character
• I 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 head
• Tyler 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 them
• Love that Jonathan wants to step up. 
• Gretchen Kelly is already dead off screen. 
• Superman in Luthor’s office. Inject it into my veins
  • Superman is carrying himself differently than he was as Clark
  • He’s getting into Luthor’s head and I love it
  • “Enjoy your freedom Lex, it’s running out. Nice tie
    • There does seem to be some history between Superman and Luthor
• I 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 moment
• It’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 move
• Oh yes, I love that they’re using the Fortress VR video game system
  • Is this supposed to played for comedy?
• MANHEIM! YES!
  • This is a very well acted scene
  • Manheim has pull in the joint, this meeting has been VERY long
  • Very good stuff with Cheryl’s back story with Luthor
  • Manheim 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 debuted
• I 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 show
• Jon: “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 Amanda
  • Lex put on the suit but it’s not green and purple
• SHIRT 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 Green
• INCREDIBLE CLIFFHANGER!

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