DVD : Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete First Season

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- A Decent Enough Show, but I Prefer Smallville
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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- Watch it again for the first time...
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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- lois and clark
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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- One of my favorite shows
I've always loved "Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman". I watched each and every show and was really happy when WB finally decided to release this show on DVD. I couldn't wait to have it! The plots are so full of action, romance and fun and the chemistry between Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher is unmistakable. Not to mention the rest of the cast, that really delivered very good performances. But I think what really conquered me was the focus on the human side of Superman, his family, his friends, his love for his profession, his gradual learning on how to balance a superhero life and a life as an ordinary guy. This is definitely a "must have", mainly if you're a fan of the Superman myth. I just hope it doesn't take that long to release all the other seasons. I've been waiting for six months already!

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- Super DVD Set!
I am really enjoying this boxed set, but I am almost through the last disc and already hungry for the next set. I understand there were four seasons, so I am anxious for the other three seasons to be released on DVD. I enjoy all the Superman stories, and this one is quite a bit different from the others, but very enjoyable.

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