Yeah it's too bad it's not marketed towards kids a little more. I guess they feel like it's a little more adult than whatever children's cartoons they air on CN, but oh well.
@@kingkong9892Superman doesn’t need to be violent, I just wanna see how this Superman would act when seeing some dark crazy sh** that people could do , would it change how he acts towards them? Would he step away for a while?
This show is giving me very "Avatar: The Last Airbender" vibes. The Clark-Lois-Jimmy dynamic is very reminiscent of Aang-Katara-Sokka in this version. And I'm 100% digging it.
He puts all the cars back and fixes things after his big battle in Ep2. I don't think I've seen that in a Superman show or movie yet, but it's very much a comic thing, so that was awesome. But how he hulks out to get to full power is a weird departure. Interesting take.
The whole power thing is the whole reason I’m interested in this show. I have no idea what they’re doing with his powers, and I’m really curious about it
@@ProjektTakupersonally, I saw it as a permanent boost in power, not temporary. Like how they flashed as a kid, and then he could fly. I think his power is going to scale every time he gets a power up letting the show move from smaller villains to bigger villains as the show goes on
Smart writing, smart characters, subverting our expectations of the Superman mythos. Episode 6 summarizes the way Superman should be. He pulls Lois behind him as a blaster starts firing. When it’s done, Lois asked, “How did you know you’re bulletproof?” Superman replies, “I didn’t; I just knew you weren’t.” This is the Superman we need. A true hero who is trying to do the right thing simply because he’s that good.
Good lord this is a breath of fresh air. I am so tired of the whole evil Superman craze. I actually like the whole bashful I don't like like him/her bit. It was cute and I like dorky Lois. And as another poster said I like how this Supe tries to fix property damage. My only gripe is them giving Livewire a duller backstory
yeah they butchered livewire, the hair femcel haircut, the boring design, just look to her episode in the 90s show, she's kinetic (cause she's literally energy) and fun here so just plain, masculine, and dated, deathstroke isn't much better (wouldn't even know that was him without others saying it)
@@marcusclark1339 The difference is, this is a younger Slade Wilson who still works for the government--I can picture him becoming the Deathstroke we know later on. Livewire has already had her supervillain origin in the show, so it seems like it's too late for her.
I dunno man. I distinctly recall being involved in and hearing conversations about crushes/relationships almost exactly like that late into college and beyond. I don't think it's quite the kiddy-signal you think it is. I'd call this an all-ages show without reservation.
Just so good to see the newsboy(kid) legion. Its the people of metropolis that make a superman ongoing project interesting. Superman should be a side character and Clark should be the main character. Clark and his connection to this special city (metropolis) that he loves
I love that Clark really has no idea what Krypton is yet. The accidental destruction of human scale objects like clocks and door handles contrasts well with the restoration of the battle scene. Part of Clark's awkwardness comes from him having to constantly be more careful as his power grows. The first two episodes are fun and have tweaks I would not mind seeing Gunn implement.
I not necessary like much that since supes been with his powers all his life, I prefer his more "dad" vibe that comes from him having learn since young how to be careful with little detailed stuff
@@J-manli WDYM magically translated, Kryptonians literally built FTL technology and shit that sends you into another dimension, a piece of tech that can learn about other tech isn't that far fetched.
As much as I love Superman it's important to remember at some point we have to pass him to the next generation so they can discover him just like we did. It's a good show. It's no JLA Unlimited or Superman the animated series, but that's ok. Those are still out there for whoever wants to find it. There are enough edgelord superheroes out there. Let Superman be Superman. An unbelievably powerful individual who just wants to help.
It's on the lighter side for now but I can definitely see them develop darker, more serious stories. The tone is different but it does feel like it's capturing some of the magic of Superman: The Animated Series. It's also interesting the first episode is about mercenaries stealing military robots and the premiere of Superman: TAS was about mercernaries stealing a military mech. Although in TAS, it was part of a plot by Lex Luthor to get more military contracts.
Show makes me nostalgic for the old Byrne Superman comics I grew up with. The only think I miss is some professional rivalry between Lois and Clark, but there is time for that. It’s really sweet.
People saying they want this show to go dark are cringe as hell. Can we get a feel good super hero show for once please? This show is honestly a breath of fresh air.
here's the thing for me with this show. this isn't a ground-breaking take. this isn't something that "has never been done before" but as a superman fan its the thrill of seeing an interpretation without all the over the top soap opera "DRAMA" TM of Superman and Lois, without the bad faith interpretations of Snyder, without being a one off gag like super pets or Teen Titans Go and with more eyes and attention than the (limited quantity of) direct to DVD superman content. this is the first animated superman show dedicated JUST to that character since 1996 (maybe legion of superheroes back in 2006 but that show is also about the legion, and while they are superman adjacent it feels like saying Justice league is a superman show. I mean it kind of is but not really because its not JUST about superman and his rogues gallery). its the wholesome upbeat kind take that we haven't seen in so long. Clarks literal first act is saving the cat, he struggles with his strength and accidentally breaks stuff (emphasising how careful he has to be all the time), it takes some small cues from one of the best stories "Smashes the Klan" where superman is initially scared of his origin, he cleans up the collateral damage (FUCKING SNYDER!) and most importantly he is just nice. he is a good person and he is nice and kind and tries his hardest to help people. y'know its like the experience of seeing Knives Out when it first came out. like Knives Out isn't revolutionary in terms of murder mystery stuff but its been SO LONG since we've seen one of these kinds of things that like it feels so fresh and new
honestly the drama hasn't been a real thing for a while, even snyder pretty much went right into the relationship skipping it isn't great cause now its a will they confess or won't they situation while jimmy ruins every chance for "comedy"
@@marcusclark1339 I'm confused about what you mean. What I was saying was that the CW "Superman and Lois" show has a lot of... CW soap opera drama to it, with a lot of characters misinterpreting each other and miscommunication that could be easily solved if they just sat down and calmly talked it out. Meanwhile, Snyders take (in my humble opinion) just doesn't understand what I love about Superman. There are moments in there that are great, but overall, it feels way too cynical with a superman who never feels like he actually wants to help people.
Normally if Lois wants to know about Superman he could just do the interview where he talks about his Kryptonian origins because why would she think Clark is him if he lives in the Fortress, but in this one he couldn’t understand the language of his origin. So now I think he’s gonna get into some shenanigans hiding it from Lois.
its a flaw waiting to happen, like the strength of it is he decides what to do with his ability than stumbling in on it, i get the idea but it does weaken his characterization picking his path in life
this show is a breath of fresh air from all the broody Superman we’ve gotten in the past. I’m really enjoying having a Clark that is just a good guy with a crush on his coworker, who is also the most powerful being in the world, who also loves his mom and dad.
I loved it! This Clark is such a dork, and the romance is so cute and awkwardly cute, the characters are charming and the animation moves really good .
This show is proof you don’t need dark themes to be entertaining and engaging. I hate how so much media now boils down to “the world sucks” and passes that off as “deep and complex storytelling” *COUGH* the boys *COUGH*
Glad I'm not the only one who saw them go to the docks and immediately thought "Here comes Bibbo!" Only to be disappointed when we were met with a sore lack of Bibbo.
It's bc Cartoon Network is dogshit nowadays and has shifted gears towards toddlers. So Adult Swim will house the usual CN stuff along with the gory and profanity. While CN gets dumbed down every day. My guess is that 8+ year olds aren't watching tv like they used to do and that's affecting CNs ratings. So they are catering to the toddler/kindergarten viewers they do have, while they still have them.
There was that one henchman that seemed to be killed by the robot plus several mentions of murder and death. Those things are the only reason I’d imagine it’s on adult swim maybe . Plus Waller reveal with slade at the end seemed sort of ominous so perhaps it will explore some slightly dark stuff . I’m happy with it being a light take though that’s what I like from superman
As someone who just read Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen run from the 70s, I was surprised to see a Newsboy Legion reference in there. It's one of Kirby and Joe Simon's deeper cuts.
I thoroughly enjoyed both episodes :) glad to hear that season two is hopefully definitely maybe a thing as of a couple days ago? they really should get that 6pm timeslot at some point though
I think they're starting off very light-hearted right now and you can already see that they're starting to build a base, especially when you see the last scenes from the second episode. I could see this show being (if it last) one that kids could actually grow up with and mature with...
My Adventures with Superman could be to these kids what Superman/Batman the Animated Series and Justice League was to me as a kid if they can keep the storytelling and animation high quality through out. So much potential.
@@marcusclark1339 Thank you for your well-thought-out comment... Question, at the end of episode 2 was a new super villain being tortured in a military facility for information and was that lighthearted?
@@williammcfarlane6153 i think he meant that it that wont last....and considering dc's history of cancelling good movies/shows, its more than likely to get cancelled
Regular Cartoon fans seeing Louis : hoah glad to see grown up version of my favourite girl Luz Lane, i mean Louis Noceda DC Fans seeing Louis : BRUH ! is she batman's future wife, Selina Kyle ? Anime fans seeing Louis : she looks like either Casca or genderswapped Shinji Ikari.... wow either way i have bad feeling about this....
If they do a batman series like this that mixes in with this show and then turns into a justice league animated show, like Justice League: Unlimited and stuff, thatd be awesome. The world this show is building is hopefully gonna go in that direction and story telling style where both kids and adults can watch it and be happy they did.
I would personally love an update to this video now that we’re halfway into season 1, because I absolutely adore this show so far and I’m about as far from a Superman fan as I can possibly be
@@elliswebster7041there's only been 2 episodes so far. MAWS can get to that level eventually, the show being on adult swim opens doors for darker storytelling aspects for a season 2.
I like the placement of Slade Wilson as a government agent. He still kinda has a Deathstroke look and they could progress him even though he has less to do with superman.
@@marcusclark1339 Well he isn't Deathstroke yet so it makes sense he doesn't have the mask and armor, but they did put effort into visually distinguishing him as Slade. He has a black and orange outfit, he has a shorter version of his usual bo staff, and when he's introduced, his hair covers one of his eyes during the conversation. He's only been in one scene so they'll probably do more with him losing an eye later and such.
I really like how they made Kryptonian speak a totally alien language. It always kind of bugged me that these aliens from far away worlds would speak easy to understand american english.
I thought it was great. All the characters are fun, and I love the dynamic with Clark and Lois. Also the fact that Jimmy is a conspiracy theorist who believes in all this seemingly random stuff that is totally true in the DC canon is hilarious. They have a pretty great balance with the characters too.
I honestly think that my adventures with Superman is a good Superman series so far that seems to understand who the character is and what he stands for, while having Superman be a rookie that has just started.
I think this is a nice, refreshing take on the mythology. The characters feel like their comic counterparts, just with an anime filter. They didn't make Clark/Superman perfect, but he's not a downer. He's still got to get a handle on his interaction with the physical world + handling whatever emerging powers may come up, which will create struggle & problems. Also, Lois is likable, yet flawed. A go-getter who lets her ambition get the better of her sometimes, or so it will appear. And no to Pom as Bibbo. Michael Rooker was a much better suggestion. Why gender swap when a perfectly good candidate is right there?
I'd like to see Bibbo be played more as an immigrant, who may not know all the cultural norms but he's got a great heart and is a pillar of his community, something Clark could identify with
I'd say this is the direction DC needs to go in general with their shows. Yes, even traditionally dark ones like Batman. Ever see Brave and the Bold? Light-hearted really works well with him 😊
I like that the first episode had him fighting big robots. Feels like the early days of the show doing a nice nod to the early days of Superman the character, while at the same time subtle enough to avoid being just nostalgia bait.
I think what I love about this show is that Smallville year 1 energy. And Deathstroke's (I think he's supposed to be Slade) design is really hitting all my favorite tropes with the hair and whatnot.
I really hope we don't get Batman in this show, at least not for a few seasons. It's been so long since Superman got his own animated show just for him, I'd prefer if he had the spot light to himself for a while.
I love Jimmy Olsen in this, and I like dorky Clark. Not the biggest fan of the Livewire reimagining, especially when they could have really used the cynical podcaster vibes, but hey, she worked for a pilot villain.
I think it could benifit from getting dark but not edgy. Like the death of superman movie (thought I don't want him to die). This get bad, really bad and maybe people die but it shouldn't be cynical.
I thought it was pretty solid for the first episode of a cartoon. Also worth noting that the white-haired guy in part 2 is “Agent Slade Wilson”, not sure how I feel about this take on Deathstroke.
I for one am completely over the "cartoons for adults" phase the west has been stuck in for the past 15 years or so. I love the Dark Knight trilogy, but the entirety of entertainment media took a darker turn after it's success, and it's not always been for the better. I mean seriously, most adult cartoons are COMPLETELY garbage, with things like Bojack covering the drama and comedy side or Invincible for action being two of the VERY FEW exceptions. that's why RRR was so extremely refreshing. not just because of its heavy focus on bromance and genuinely pure and innocent friendship, but because how well that mix of concepts was received worldwide. clearly I wasn't the only one who was missing that kind of wholesomeness in their entertainment. that focus on friendship and wholesomeness is also one of the main reason I fell in love with the recently released Netflix Korean series Bloodhounds. and again, if you go over reviews, the bromance is highlighted al the time as one of the most endearing aspects of the series. so, the vibe of this new Superman series is absolutely perfect, in my opinion. it may be targeted to a younger audience, sure, but that's absolutely fine considering all the recent versions of Superman were not meant for kids, which is weird for Superman specifically, to be this ever-brooding somber type like Punisher or whatever. and though it's meant for kids it's not so childish that it would be off-putting for adults or even teens . . . who aren't in their edgy, watch me be a complete degenerate phase, at least. watched 3 episodes so far and I would give the series a solid 8/10
I think this is also a test run for superman legacy; the authority seems to be the main villain ( "the good guys") in this too! I think I did spot waller in the second episode.
I honestly love what the show has done in the one episode I saw. I think my favorite thing they set up in the first episode is the dramatic irony it did (spoilers) Lois promises not to lie again, and both characters effectively swear to each other that they wouldn't keep anything from each other, despite the secret Clark is withholding.
I didn't know this show existed, but I feel like from your description I am totally there for it. Just from what little you've said, it seems like the most apt comparison is Avatar The last Airbender. I'm curious how well you think it compares to that, because I know lots of adults who love ATLA, but I don't know how many love it from nostalgia versus watched it for the first time as an adult.
Are you talking about Lois? she looks beautiful with short hair! women don't always have to have long hair to be beautiful, she still looks like a woman!
Nando do you think James Gunn will do an Pre-Crisis Superman original story? I'm talking bout Ma and Pa kent put Clark in the orphange before deciding to adopt him specifically?
As a Canadian, I'm kinda angry the episode's geoblocked for my country (and others, as far as I've heard) and the series doesn't appear to be available anywhere here ("Max" [still a stupid name] isn't in Canada), particularly as this show sounds pretty interesting/fun. Thanks for review.
@@AutovoltGTS Ah, it's available through StackTV, the crappy Corus streaming service. Also, I will never get used to/forgive them for bringing the US branding of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim over here, particularly as it killed Teletoon.
The smartest thing they did was that they make it clear Lois likes Clark from the beginning. They also don't make Lois perfect. The villains are the worst bits of it
