10 Best Superman & Lois Quotes From All 4 Seasons
Superman & Lois told one of the most original long-running Superman stories that the DC Universe has ever seen on television, providing a plethora of memorable and iconic quotes across its four-season run. After successfully proving the laziest superhero insult wrong, the CW series, starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, made some incredible choices with its long-running story. While the series did not run as long as originally intended, the characters and their sons were given an incredible and satisfying conclusion.
Any superhero story is only as good as its writing, and the team behind Superman & Lois" memorable moments crafted some of the best scenes that the Man of Steel has ever had. Dealing with family dynamics while contending with the threat of historic villains like Lex Luthor, Doomsday, and Zod contributed to some of the best television of the past several years. This has left a great deal of thoughtful and intense dialogue that is worth examining as the show is remembered fondly for years to come.
10 "I'm Jon Kent's Dad. Lois Lane's Husband. We Need To Have A Talk" Clark Addresses Conflict As His Alter Ego In Season 3, Episode 4 Not every problem can be overcome by Superman himself. In this powerful scene, Clark is shown standing up for his family. Rather than asserting his abilities as a superhero, Clark here tightens his scope on Emmitt, warning him and letting him know that the Kent family is not to be hurt. He makes it clear in no uncertain terms that Clark is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his family safe, not just as Superman.
This intense quote allows Clark to exist distinctly from Superman. There are types of anger and self-preservation that cannot be seen as part of the Superman character, but they are important to the Kent family. In this short, powerful scene, a brief look is given at Clark as a father, and how he will do anything that he can to look after his family. His status as husband and father is just as important to him as his superhero role.
9 "Everything Good And Decent. Truth, Justice." Superman Explains What He Stands For On Television In Season 1, Episode 11 Superman & Lois spends some time examining the hero"s effect on the world, and this is made abundantly clear with a look at an old interview between him and Lois. Wearing his classic garb from his original Action Comics debut, Superman is interviewed by Lois Lane in his first official televised interview, one year into his career, revealing some of his details to the world. The scene allows the two stars to connect, and Superman beams with a shining smile.
Superman here explains the global import of his mission, subverting his old ethos: "Truth, Justice, and the American Way." With a look at the importance of the world and all of its cultures, this Superman looks to embody global values. Through this scene, a light is shone on Superman"s mission, endearing him to the world in a significant and impactful way.
8 "You Made Me Think I Was Crazy. They Put Me On Pills." Jordan Kent Reflects On The Pain Clark's Secret Has Wrought In Season 1, Episode 1 The secret of Superman"s identity is not an easy one to hold in. This scene, where Clark reveals his powers to his sons in the premiere episode at the beginning of his sons" power divide, is an emotional one. It begins as an effective unveiling, with Clark lifting a truck to prove his abilities, before descending into familial passion. Rather than being happy about Clark"s secret, Jordan is immediately devastated by how not telling him before has hurt him.