For decades now, the nature of dialogue in ostensibly serious films and television shows has increasingly trended towards snarky, sarcastic, often mean-spirited one-liners and vapid, overwrought emotional drama. This same pattern has come to define every one of the so-called superhero shows that the CW puts out, even those that were, back in their early seasons, actually good, like Arrow and the Flash. Superman and Lois bucks this trend in a manner that can only be described as refreshing. Superman as a concept and as a character simply wouldn't work with that level of insincerity mingled with high-school drama. It is genuinely surprising and enjoyable to see that the writers of this show have opted instead to approach Superman with the sincerity and optimism that has always defined his character. On top of that, the premise of the show, Superman as a father, is unique and well-executed. It is also refreshing, in modern-day entertainment, to see a father figure portrayed positively for once, and it takes a writing staff that is well-intentioned and familiar with family life to pull that off in a way that also enables Lois to stand on her own two feet as a mother, which she does. The actors who play Lois and the two sons are well-cast, and each does a good job, but the standout of the show is Tyler Hoechlin himself. It is satisfying to see him portray the character in a venue where his interpretation of the character of Clark Kent is not let down by shallow, spiteful, vindictive writing, as it was in "Supergirl". Altogether, if Superman and Lois keeps going like this, it could very well breathe new life into the CW DC franchise. It would be wonderful to see other DC comics characters portrayed with this level of honesty and good intention.

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