I've got to say, as a Superman fan and a fan of comics in general, I'm so effing proud of this show. I was totally expecting them to reveal some lame "miracle cure" for Lois's breast cancer, but they fooled me. They fooled me and bravely stayed the course. Not only was Lois's cancer story handled with the utmost depth and respect it deserves, but in having the character undergo a double mastectomy, she experienced a kind of loss that's both lasting and irrevocable. And that's something we rarely, if ever, see in the world of fictional superheroes, where perceptions of mortality are continually diluted by far too many character resurrections, reversed paralysis, and the like. So, kudos to the cast and crew. Week after week, they continue to impress me.
Overall, this was a very entertaining season finale! Not a huge fan of Cudlitz's unrefined take on Lex, but what he lacks in terms of characterization, he makes up for in sheer ruthlessness. I liked that all of the various couples had their intimate moments together. I wish I could say that Doomsday's reveal came as a shock, but the Interweb was determined to spoil that for me yesterday. lol Still enjoyed the showdown between Supes and his horny (not that kind of horny, ya pervs!
) nemesis immensely, though! There was actually a moment during the brawl where Hoechin conveyed just the right balance of concern, dread and authority in trying to deter Jordan from entering the fray, and it was all in the eyes.
What else can I say? I'm really going to miss Sam and some of the other characters like Lana, Chrissy and John Henry (even if they're brought back for guest appearances or what have you). Not going to end this on a dour note, though. With Corenswet and Brosnahan having just been confirmed for
Legacy, I was already on a high going into this finale. And to top it all off, they played my beloved Soundgarden's "Blow Up the Outside World" during the climactic battle??? Doesn't get much better than that!