Superman & Lois try to repair a “Broken Trust”
Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Tuesday, May 18. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
Superman & Lois (The CW, 9 p.m., midseason premiere): Some episode titles are meant to spike curiosity in potential viewers. Some just sound like fun. And some make it clear that all is far from well in TV land, instilling a sense of worry, nay, dread, that nonetheless makes it all the more likely that you’ll watch. Anywho, here’s the trailer for “Broken Trust,” the midseason premiere of Superman & Lois!
As a reminder of how we left the completely-average-definitely-not-part-Kryptonian Kent family, here’s Caroline Siede:
True to its title, “The Best Of Smallville” manages to make the Lane-Kents’ new hometown feel more lived-in and expansive than it has before. I like the idea of Superman & Lois adding some Stars Hollow-esque quirk to balance out Smallville’s sepia-toned despondency. (Clark’s giddy excitement about the Harvest Festival is adorable.) It’s also a welcome surprise that the most moving moment of the episode centers on a bench that Lana dedicates to Martha’s memory. Ma Kent embodied the selfless communal values that Lois and Clark are trying to instill in their sons with their move to Smallville. And though Jordan and Jonathan will continue to make mistakes on their road to maturity, they’re well on their way to living up to their grandma’s ideals.
Oh, and the first half of the season “ends with a cliffhanger that sees a newly suited-up Tag attack Jordan,” so that’s happening, too. Watch for Caroline’s recap.
Regular coverage
The Flash (The CW, 8 p.m.)
This Is Us (NBC, 9 p.m.)
Big Sky (AC, 10 p.m.): season-one finale drop-in review
Wild cards
Time for another wild card lightning round.