Unveiling the Unthinkable: Lex Luthor's Master Plan Takes a Shocking Turn in Superman & Lois Season 3
Lex's twisted vendetta takes a deadly turn, pushing Superman to his limits Will his ruthless plan finally succeed in annihilating the Man of Steel?
Warning: Spoilers for the finale of Superman & Lois season three below! In the season's conclusion, Superman's iconic enemy, Lex Luthor, intensifies his vendetta against the Man of Steel. After wrongfully serving 17 years for a murder he didn't commit, Lex harbors a deep grudge against both Superman and Lois Lane. Season three concludes with Lex exacting his revenge in a chilling manner — by unleashing the formidable Kryptonian monster, Doomsday. Arriving at the Kent Farm, Doomsday sets the stage for an intense battle with Superman on the moon, leaving us on a cliffhanger and setting the stage for an explosive season four. The introduction of Doomsday adds an even more sinister tone to the story, highlighting the sadistic nature of Lex's determination to annihilate Superman.
Lex Luthor Finally Kills Superman (Kind Of)
In Superman & Lois, Lex accomplishes his mission of eliminating Superman by utilizing Bizarro Superman, who was previously presumed dead in season two. Lex discovers that each time Bizarro is revived, he becomes more formidable. Exploiting this knowledge, Lex orchestrates Bizarro's repeated deaths over several weeks, resulting in his transformation into the indestructible Doomsday.
While Bizarro might be a multiversal doppelganger of Superman, Lex has nonetheless eradicated his image and identity by transforming him into Doomsday. Despite Bizarro's faded but still visible reverse S-shield on Doomsday's chest, Lex has subjected him to brutal torture, turning the Superman of one world into an unrecognizable beast with the sole purpose of eliminating the Superman of his own world. Cudlitz's portrayal of the character vividly showcases the profound depth of Lex's rage towards Superman, which could potentially lead to a catastrophic sequence of events in season four of Superman & Lois.
How Lex Luthor's Plan May Lead To The Real Superman's Death
Doomsday, famously recognized as the entity responsible for Superman's demise in The Death of Superman narrative in the comics, suggests that Tyler Hoechlin's Man of Steel might face a similar fate by simply making an appearance on the show. As Superman & Lois gears up for its fourth season, significant changes are already taking place behind the scenes. The supporting cast members will no longer be regulars, and the season's episode count has been reduced to 10, mainly due to budgetary reasons imposed by the CW. However, this alteration could also signify an intention to concentrate the storyline of Superman & Lois season four. There are few events in Superman's storied history that demand a more focused and dedicated approach than his own demise.
Content: The introduction of Doomsday in season three of Superman & Lois adds an intriguing twist to the storyline. Initially teased in season two as a mysterious arrival, he was eventually unveiled as Bizarro. The inclusion of Doomsday sets the stage for an epic fourth season, potentially featuring the dramatic death and subsequent resurrection of Superman. Furthermore, it highlights the immense animosity that Lex Luthor harbors towards the Man of Steel, emphasizing the depths of his hatred.
