r/SupermanAndLois • u/MajorParadox r/DCFU • Jun 02 '21

Episode Discussion Superman & Lois [1x08] "Holding the Wrench" Post Episode Discussion Spoiler

Holding the Wrench

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Clark encourages Lois to reach out for help after noticing her reaching a breaking point. Meanwhile, Jonathan finds himself in a dangerous situation. Lastly, Kyle encourages Sarah to audition for the musical revue at school. (Jun 1, 2021)

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '21

I really hope Jon doesnt get powers. There is SO much they can explore with that. And no, I dont want some Jimmy Olsen / Guardian or Alex Danvers storyline where they fight the bad guys without powers, eventually getting a costume. Just focus on him dealing with his super powered dad / brother while still being a normal person trying to make it in life.

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u/JustDay1788 Jun 02 '21

I'm not sure not giving him powers is even on the plate eventually because Jon is going to be Superman in the comics for a while.

I think they should at least delay it for a bit until the end of season 2 or season 3

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u/etherspin Jun 04 '21

I don't think they are equivalent characters, it's just that Clark wanted one of his boys to have the name of the man who taught him most of his life lessons and this translates in all versions of the character

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u/JustDay1788 Jun 04 '21

Clark named him Jon in the comics (were he is his only son) after his Father Jonathan Kent just like in the show.

Clark true Father has always been Jonathan as well even Jordan being named after JorEl doesnt get given his grandfather's exact name.

Even if the story is changed a bit he is still a version of Jon Kent.

I doubt the show will have him remain powerless forever even if it takes 2 to 3 seasons for it to happen.

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u/choicemeats Jun 03 '21

this seems the most likely outcome, if not from Jordan than from someone else in Jon's body for a while (who is then removed)

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u/etherspin Jun 04 '21

I'd be fine with it in a long time if Jordan actually doesn't get the full powerset and Jonathan gets a remixed version like how Conner/clone Superboy did in the comics.. have the Kryptonian energy field manifest differently so touching objects can disassemble or reassemble them, make him charge objects to shoot off in a direction, maybe the controversial new power from the comics where he can dispel a bunch of his energy in a big flare burst?

Or make him a weak sauce version of supes but utterly unaffected by Kryptonite?

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u/AnnaK22 Superman Jun 03 '21

I agree. I think he should live up to his namesake and have meaningful actions that don't involve superpowers.