Ok, I finally gave in and watched the first episode... 
Thoughts?
I was pleasantly surprised.
While I still have to get used to Tyler Hoechlin as Superman a bit more, he’s earnest, kind, caring, and even flawed. He gives depth to the character. He’s a good actor too. The Lois Lane actress is pretty good too. I like her a lot more than Amy Adams.
I was actually shocked as to how good the special-effects were. These are near big budget movie quality. They make the Supergirl show look like a Sid and Marty Krofft Saturday morning kids show in comparison.
I even like the introduction of the teen sons. Having said that, I rolled up my eyes when they first discovered that their pop is Superman and reacted the way did did. I guarantee you 99% of teens would’ve said; HOLY SHIAT, OUR DAD IS FRIGGIN SUPERMAN, HOW AWESOME IS THAT???”
Anyway, yes, I liked it. Yes, I’ll keep watching.
And yes, I’m eating crow right now...
P.S. One warning though. If they bring in the Arrowverse crap into this series, I’m out. I don’t want to see Supergirl show up and telling Superman’s kids that she’s stronger, faster, better, smarter, and blah, blah, blah than their father. I swear, I will smash my flatscreen, I swear...
Thoughts?
I was pleasantly surprised.
While I still have to get used to Tyler Hoechlin as Superman a bit more, he’s earnest, kind, caring, and even flawed. He gives depth to the character. He’s a good actor too. The Lois Lane actress is pretty good too. I like her a lot more than Amy Adams.
I was actually shocked as to how good the special-effects were. These are near big budget movie quality. They make the Supergirl show look like a Sid and Marty Krofft Saturday morning kids show in comparison.
I even like the introduction of the teen sons. Having said that, I rolled up my eyes when they first discovered that their pop is Superman and reacted the way did did. I guarantee you 99% of teens would’ve said; HOLY SHIAT, OUR DAD IS FRIGGIN SUPERMAN, HOW AWESOME IS THAT???”
Anyway, yes, I liked it. Yes, I’ll keep watching.
And yes, I’m eating crow right now...
P.S. One warning though. If they bring in the Arrowverse crap into this series, I’m out. I don’t want to see Supergirl show up and telling Superman’s kids that she’s stronger, faster, better, smarter, and blah, blah, blah than their father. I swear, I will smash my flatscreen, I swear...
does this mean you'll give Smallville a chance someday?
while far from perfect (mostly it ran a few seasons too long and it was on the WB) Smallville was overall very good and I would highly recommend it to any Superman fan. a great cast and a ton of interesting takes on the classic mythos.
Hopefully, it won't go down that dark path. The Flash I stopped watching in the 2nd season, Arrow I hung on until the 5th. Supergirl however, I found unwatchable right from the beginning.
You and I were of the same mind about Tyler Hoechlin's Superman. I also intended to boycott this show, but started hearing great things about it...from all the right people. And damn...I have to admit it's pretty good. Tyler Hoechlin isn't my ideal Superman, I much prefer Tom Welling & Henry Cavil. Maybe they just didn't treat in right on that CRAP Supergirl show? But on this show he plays the character honestly and he's quite likeable. The show also isn't loaded with agenda driven identity politics...unlike the rest of the garbage that CW puts out. It's quite refreshing and I intend to keep watching. 
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