Superman & Lois: A Perfectly Good Wedding

Since "The American Way” is now off the table, if there is one thing Superman still represents, it would be hope. There is a lot of hope in this episode, including a wedding—maybe. The thing is nothing has gone to plan in Smallville lately. Yet, things are looking up at the start of “A Perfectly Good Wedding,” this week’s episode of Superman & Lois, which premieres tonight on CW.

As viewers know from the final minutes of “Always My Hero,” the Kents have some very good news in store for them. Wisely, director Gregory Smith and writers Greg Kitson & Max Kronick eschew dialogue for the happy celebration that opens this week’s installment. However, they are keenly aware they are not yet out of the woods. In fact, Luthor still has the upper hand, unless Lane convinces his longtime accomplice Gretchen Kelly to flip on her boss.

While they bide their time, Lane volunteers to host her colleague Chrissy Beppo’s wedding to the reformed Kyle Cushing, believing it is time Smallville had something to celebrate. That does not mean the Kent household is drama free. In fact, for the time being, only Jonathan, the newest “Super” Kent, will be super-hero-ing, and only sparingly so, like a Metropolis mall fire—that predictably turns into something more.

Considering the heavy emotional toll of the first three episodes of the season, “A Perfectly Good Wedding” offers viewers a chance to catch their breath and regroup, while still advancing the storyline. That said, the first five minutes might choke-up die-hard fans.

Indeed, it is an impressive showcase for Elizabeth Tulloch, who is far and away the best Lane since Margot Kidder. Alex Garlin’s “Superboy” is still a total wet blanket, but there are some fun scenes involving Jonathan’s Arctic training—again the effects look pretty good, especially when measured against some of executive producer Greg Berlanti’s shorter-lived Arrowverse shows.

The final season really shows a love and understanding of its title characters. If you previously dismissed it because you have a certain preconceived notion of CW superhero shows, it is worth giving it a chance, especially the current story arc. Still highly recommended, “A Perfectly Good Wedding,” the latest episode of Superman & Lois airs tonight (10/21) on the CW.