
The decision to introduce Lex Luthor in “Superman & Lois” Season 3 has sparked disappointment among fans. With the series potentially heading towards its final season, the inclusion of Lex Luthor as a series regular feels unnecessary and takes away the opportunity to explore other characters in depth. While the return of Lex Luthor brings familiarity to the story, it also detracts from the fresh and unpredictable challenges that other villains could have presented for Superman and Lois.
The upcoming season will see significant cast cuts, leaving only a few main characters remaining. This shift in focus towards Lex Luthor raises concerns about the show’s tone and whether it will overshadow the elements that viewers have loved about the series. The decision to prioritize Lex Luthor over characters like John Henry Irons, who haven’t received proper live-action adaptations, is disheartening.
The inclusion of Lex Luthor becomes even more disappointing when considering the cast cuts made for Season 4. It is evident that Lex will play a major role in the upcoming season, which may overshadow the potential stories that could have been explored with other characters. While turning Lex into Doomsday provided an unexpected twist, it’s clear that the show is relying too heavily on familiar villains instead of introducing fresh and underused antagonists.
Furthermore, the dominance of Lex Luthor in previous seasons of “Supergirl” has left some viewers exhausted. The character’s constant manipulation and control of the narrative became tiresome and diminished the impact of his presence. Although the Superman & Lois version of Lex offers a different take, the character’s overuse in live-action Superman adaptations makes it difficult to generate enthusiasm for another Superman/Lex showdown.
Ultimately, Lex Luthor’s inclusion in “Superman & Lois” feels repetitive. The character has been thoroughly explored in previous adaptations, and there is little new ground to cover with him. His role as an egotistical billionaire mastermind who corrupts everything he touches has been portrayed multiple times, and there are more exciting and unexplored villains that could have tested Superman and Lois in fresh ways.
As the show progresses, it remains to be seen how Lex Luthor’s character will be revitalized and whether he can offer something truly compelling to the series. However, the hope is that “Superman & Lois” will venture beyond familiar territory and explore unexpected and underused villains that can add new dimensions to the story.