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Lois & Clarkwas one of the sweetest surprises of the 1993 television season, and while it certainly enjoyed a devoted following until the series jumped the tall building in its later years, we can probably thank the Phoenix-like rise of Desperate Housewives' Teri Hatcher's career to thank for its arrival on DVD. The premise of Lois & Clark is one fraught with peril, particularly for core fans. This incarnation of the Man of Steel saga recasts Superman as romantic comedy. One of the series creators once described this series as "basically, Moonlighting, only Bruce Willis can fly." This is overstating the case by leaps and bounds. Clark Kent (Dean Cain) has not been reinvented as a wisecracking street-wise hipster. The chemistry between the new Metropolis arrival and rookie Daily Planet scribe and ace investigative reporter Lois Lane (Hatcher) is not as sexually charged as David and Maddie, and their banter is not as sharp. But as with Moonlighting it would be a few seasons before the two lovelorn characters consummated their attraction.
The dramatic arc of this inaugural season is "the fall of the house of Luthor," but at its heart is the triangle between Clark, Lois, and the charming snake Lex Luthor (John Shea), who, in the pilot episode, Superman vows to bring to justice ("Let the games begin," Luthor responds). Further complicating matters is that Superman has literally swept Lois off her feet. But until the episode "Barbarians at the Planet," in which Lex proposes to Lois, Lois professes her love to Superman, and Clark confesses his love to Lois, Lois & Clarkbreezily tweaks the touchstones of Superman iconography. "I've never noticed it before," a "drunk with love" Lois observes to a bespectacled Clark in "Pheremone, My Lovely," "You look a lot like Superman." Though special effects have progressed since the 1990s, Lois & Clark has lost little of its sparkle and panache, thanks to its super leads, whose fledgling careers soared to dizzying new heights. --Donald Liebenson
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Casting a fresh look on a timeless legend, this exciting, action-packed update of the DC Comics Superman captures the daring exploits of the mysterious visitor from another planet and brings the city of Metropolis to life. Originally aired in the 90's on ABC, this humorously romantic action/adventure hour-long series puts a modern twist on the time-honored, legendary superhero, bringing to life the comic book characters Clark Kent (Dean Cain); his superhuman alter-ego, Superman; and Lois Lane (Teri Hatcher), fiction's first lady of the press, in the most unrequited romance of all time.
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Timeless, witty, and classy romantic comedy
Mar 8 2012
Format:DVD
Even twenty years later, this show still engages the viewer and lifts the spirits. There were many exceptional qualities in this series: the amazing chemistry between the leads; the clever, witty dialogue and quirky, well-rounded characters; the delightful and humorous treatment of the fantasy elements; plus a hopeful morality that was never preachy. I especially loved the wise and caring family support that Clark Kent received from his adoptive parents (I am so glad they deviated from the comic books in this regard).
Amazingly, the production still stands up as well. The sets and wardrobe were carefully selected to combine the most classic design elements from bygone and modern eras, and as a result achieved a surreal, "out of time" quality that perfectly suits the alternate fantasy world that Superman resides in. As well, I still believe that Teri Hatcher's Lois Lane is one of the best female characters ever portrayed on television: smart, independent, ambitious, sometimes selfish and petty, while still remaining vulnerable and incredibly funny.
Deborah Joy Levine's writing is what made the first season the best. Her Clark/Lois/Lex triangle was masterful, and John Shea's Lex Luther is still one of the most intelligent, dangerous, and charming villains ever. This rich story arc could have easily carried the series for many years, but unfortunately, the network constantly threatened cancellation after the first season. As a result, the Lex Luther storyline was hastily wrapped up at the end of season one in order not to leave devoted fans with an open ending.
When the series returned after all, Deborah Joy Levine was no longer part of the show, the original Jimmy had been replaced by a less appealing actor, and the network insisted on less intelligent storylines in order to compete against a rival show in the same timeslot (Seaquest, if anyone remembers that stinker). Of course, the network was wrong on all counts, as the romance and banter between Lois and Clark was the key element in increasing viewership all along, and the plots suffered for the lack of a nemesis comparable to season one's Lex Luther.
While never again reaching the heights of season one, the remaining seasons of Lois & Clark were still enjoyable mainly due to the appeal of the characters and the skill of the actors. Highly recommended.
Amazingly, the production still stands up as well. The sets and wardrobe were carefully selected to combine the most classic design elements from bygone and modern eras, and as a result achieved a surreal, "out of time" quality that perfectly suits the alternate fantasy world that Superman resides in. As well, I still believe that Teri Hatcher's Lois Lane is one of the best female characters ever portrayed on television: smart, independent, ambitious, sometimes selfish and petty, while still remaining vulnerable and incredibly funny.
Deborah Joy Levine's writing is what made the first season the best. Her Clark/Lois/Lex triangle was masterful, and John Shea's Lex Luther is still one of the most intelligent, dangerous, and charming villains ever. This rich story arc could have easily carried the series for many years, but unfortunately, the network constantly threatened cancellation after the first season. As a result, the Lex Luther storyline was hastily wrapped up at the end of season one in order not to leave devoted fans with an open ending.
When the series returned after all, Deborah Joy Levine was no longer part of the show, the original Jimmy had been replaced by a less appealing actor, and the network insisted on less intelligent storylines in order to compete against a rival show in the same timeslot (Seaquest, if anyone remembers that stinker). Of course, the network was wrong on all counts, as the romance and banter between Lois and Clark was the key element in increasing viewership all along, and the plots suffered for the lack of a nemesis comparable to season one's Lex Luther.
While never again reaching the heights of season one, the remaining seasons of Lois & Clark were still enjoyable mainly due to the appeal of the characters and the skill of the actors. Highly recommended.
Very enjoyable
Jan 31 2012
Format:DVD
I got this DVD series as a Christmas present and watched the whole first season before the holidays were over. The series was as entertaining as I remembered from about 20 years ago. My 20 year old son watched with me and he enjoyed the stories too.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant!! A must have!
Jun 16 2005
Format:DVD
I have been a fan of Lois and Clark since the fist time it was aired on TV. I did not get to watch the complete series though, so I am really happy that they made this series into DVDs. The quality of the DVDs are really good and you get special offers from Warner Bros.If you are a fan of this series or simply just any Superman related series, Lois and Clark: The Complete First Season is a must have!
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A few minor flaws
While the show still holds the charm I remember from the TV run, the DVD presentation does have a few flaws which mean I can't rightfully give it five stars. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. S. Sauvé
Trip down memory lane
This dvd brought back many memories and so it made it even more interesting. Would have found it very corny without that! But it makes it funny
Published 21 months ago by Vanessa Sinayigaye
Great tv series :)
"Louis & Clark: the new adventures of Superman" is a tv series first aired in 1993, that lasted 4 seasons. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2007 by M. B. Alcat
Still a wonderful show!
I was thirteen when this series premiered in 1993, and I was a devoted follower of the show until its untimely demise. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2005 by for_love_of_joss
Season 1 AMAZING Season 2 I can't wait
I remember seeing Season 1 so many years ago. Seeing it again brings back so many memories. This series is really exceptional I am pleading with WB to release Season 2 as soon as... Read more
Published on July 19 2005 by Marc Sylvain
up, up and away!!!
Well, they finally got their act together and put out a DVD set of the first season...but now I crave MORE of Dean Cain in those fabulous tights! Not many men can pull those off! Read more
Published on July 15 2005 by "aurorathoren"
At long last...
I have seen every single episode of Lois and Clark since it first aired in 1993. It remains, to this day, my favorite show of all time. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2005 by SupermansLois
Brings back memories
I was a huge fan of this series when it first came out on television and when I saw that they were selling it on DVD I had to have it.
Published on Jun 12 2005 by Chelsea
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