If you enjoyed the premiere of The CW’s new DC series Superman & Lois so far, you’ll be happy to learn that it’s been renewed for a second season! The series made its big premiere last week and it marks one of the fastest renewals for a new series.
The show is a big hit for the network and the 90-minute series premiere lifted The CW to its best night of primetime in over two years. Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and CEO, The CW Network, said in a statement:
“The phenomenal multiplatform debut of Superman & Lois, which delivered for us in a big way on both a linear and streaming basis, is a testament to the creativity, hard work and dedication of the talented people who worked tirelessly in front of and behind the camera, especially in this challenging environment. We are thrilled to now have two brand-new bonafide hits in Superman and Walker, both of which have been renewed for next season along with 11 other of our shows, further positioning us for continued strength and stability for next season.”
The series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch along with Jordan Elsass and Alexander Garfin, portraying the roles of Jonathan and Jordan Kent. The series also features Dylan Walsh as General Lane, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang-Cushing, Erik Valdez as Kyle Cushing, Inde Navarette as Sarah Cushing, and Wolé Parks as The Stranger. Here’s the synopsis for the series:
After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane, come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether or not their sons Jonathan and Jordan could inherit their father’s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older.
Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang, a local loan officer who also happens to be Clark’s first love, and her Fire Chief husband Kyle Cushing. The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah. Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice. Meanwhile, Superman and Lois’ return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
This big news comes right before the second episode of Superman & Lois premieres tonight. Superman & Lois comes from The Flash executive producers Todd Helbing, Greg Berlanti and Warner Bros. TV. Helbing wrote the series, which is based on the DC characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
What did you think about the Superman & Lois premiere? Are you happy that the show has already been renewed for Season 2?
Source: Deadline