The CW’s Superman & Lois has come to a close after its fourth and final season, with a combination of factors including The CW’s shift away from expensive scripted dramas and the formation of DC Studios contributing to its demise. However, showrunners Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher attribute their decision to focus on delivering a complete story with a satisfying ending for the character of Superman.
According to Helbing, the team had originally planned to run the series for more than four years, but were unable to explore certain ideas, including the iconic villain Brainiac. However, they did manage to incorporate some exciting concepts into the finale, such as pitting Superman against Doomsday and setting up a potential showdown with Darkseid.
The show also left room for characters like Adam Rayner’s Tal-Roh, Superman’s brother, who was set to appear in season 4 but ultimately didn’t make it. Despite these scrapped plans, Helbing and Fletcher praised the ability of the series to tell a complete story with its titular hero and deliver an emotional ending.
The showrunners acknowledged that they had been given the opportunity to “close the book” on Superman’s story, which they took literally, feeling a sense of responsibility to showcase the character’s life and Lois Lane’s journey in a satisfying way. They also appreciated the ability to balance the tone of the finale, delivering both happy and sad moments.
The Superman & Lois series may be over, but its legacy lives on, thanks to the efforts of Helbing, Fletcher, and the entire production team who worked tirelessly to bring this unique take on the iconic superhero to life.
Source: https://comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/superman–lois/superman-lois-showrunners-detail-scrapped-plans-for-brainiac-and-darkseid-in-the-series-a214878