The series finale of "Superman & Lois" offers a poignant end to the Arrowverse by humanizing the villain Doomsday, who is uniquely portrayed as a fusion of Doomsday and Bizarro. In a touching scene, Superman takes Doomsday to the sun, where they share a moment of mutual understanding before Doomsday allows himself to be peacefully pushed into oblivion. This adaptation has been praised for its emotional depth and character development, contrasting with previous portrayals of Doomsday as merely a monstrous threat.
The series finale of "Superman & Lois" concluded with emotional revelations, including the deaths of Lois Lane and Clark Kent, who reunite in the afterlife. The showrunners explained the decision to depict Superman's mortality and the absence of a Justice League in their universe. They also discussed the scrapped Arrowverse crossover due to scheduling conflicts and budget constraints. The finale featured a redemptive moment for Doomsday and introduced a non-superpowered dog to lighten the mood. The series ends definitively, paving the way for future Superman projects.
The CW's era of DC Comics-based programming concluded with the series finale of 'Superman & Lois,' marking the end of a 12-year run that included over 800 episodes across 10 series. This finale signifies a shift in The CW's programming strategy, moving away from homegrown scripted shows to focus more on unscripted and sports content. Meanwhile, DC Studios is transitioning its TV projects to platforms like HBO and Max, aiming for higher budgets and different tones. The Arrowverse, a significant part of The CW's identity, leaves a lasting legacy in network television.
The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace had planned a two-year storyline involving Seasons 9 and 10, which would have culminated in a final, epic crossover event featuring characters from The Flash, Superman & Lois, DC’s Stargirl, and HBO Max’s Titans. The crossover would have been based on the Blackest Night comic book storyline and involved bringing back dead characters. However, the plans were scrapped due to the cancellation of the show after Season 8.
Grant Gustin, the lead actor of The Flash, spoke with Deadline about the series finale and his experience filming the final episodes. Gustin expressed his satisfaction with the way the show wrapped up, highlighting the importance of family in the series. He also discussed his emotional attachment to the character and the suit, and his excitement for the next chapter of his life as a father and husband. The Flash aired its final episode after nine seasons, concluding a four-part series finale that spanned the entire month.
