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The first season,is not really sexy,but the second season,is getting sexy.Dean Cain is gorgeous! Even an old woman in one of the episodes said,"Where is that Sexy Superman?" I loved the magic episode.
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I grew up loving this show. I watched it for it's entire run on tv. It made me laugh and cry. You always knew where to find me on Sunday nights. I think it's about time they put this great series on DVD. And I can't wait for Seasons 2, 3 & 4.
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Sure this show is funny at times with Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher sharing some great chemistry, but it doesn't feel like Superman the way that Smallville does. Don't get me wrong I like both shows, but SV feels more like the DC comics. Plus you got the hot Kristin Kreuk playing Lana Lang on that other show. Take your pick or pick them both. I've made my choice.
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This was a show that ended too soon, yet still left an everlasting mark on the Superman mythos. And Season 1 is JUST the start.
This is definately a Byrne era Superman, vs the Curt Swan era Superman that we've got in Smallville. You have a Superman with problems. You have a Superman that is Clark Kent and Superman is just the suit that he wears. Not the other way around where Clark is the disguise.
If you watch Season 1 and then follow it up with checking out the original "Man of Steel" comics mini-series from 1986 you will see A LOT of it brought to life on the small screen, with changes of course. But Lois looks ALOT like the early Byrne Era Lois, and Clark looks sort of like how Byrne did Superman (whereas Superman looks more like Byrne's Clark with the slicked back hair)
From a comics fan perspective, this is a fun series to watch that while it nods to continuity, it still has its own that doesn't really make you feel like you need to know the comics to enjoy the show.
And just from a TV aspect, it's a great comedy/action/drama. If you like Desperate Housewives and Smallville, you'll be hooked. There are plot threads that while they mean nothing when you watch them, they creep up, or pop up in later seasons. (Like the Romance Novel that Lois is told to be writing early on in Season 1 pops up in Season 3)
Teri Hatcher is like this generation's Lucy Ball. She's a great physical comedy actress. Her facial expressions and the fact that she can take a hit or prat fall without it appearing forced or done solely for comedic purposes. You gotta love her, she can feel dumped on, but then she'll put her head on Clark's shoulder and mutter something about "Oh Superman will never notice me' and sigh pitifully. All the while you've got ol' Clark thinking, "Uhm you're resting your head on his shoulder... wake up girl"
I can't wait until WB releases season 2. It feels like its been forever since this came out, but I hope it comes out soon. Be a nice Christmas present for the Superman fan in your life. Or someone who's been getting into Smallville or hearing about the impending "Superman" movie coming out next year.
And the price it's at now, it's a steal.
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For those of us who loved lois and clark - the new adventures of superman the dvd set is for you. Just hope they release the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seasons too.
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