Superman and Lois went out with a bang, and a bit of heartbreak. If you’ve been keeping up with the DC series, you know that this show doesn’t follow the classic superhero tropes. It has a knack for flipping the script.
And in the finale of season 4, the creators did something so unexpected. Fans are still buzzing about it. They killed off Superman! Tyler Hoechlin’s Clark Kent did not just face one, but two deaths.
The finale wasn’t just about the battle between Doomsday and Lex Luthor. Rather, it was about legacy, family, and saying goodbye.
But how did the Man of Steel meet his end? And what makes his death in Superman and Lois so different from the countless other times Superman has "died" across the DC universe?
Let’s get into the details and break it all down.
**Disclaimer: The article contains major spoilers for Superman and Lois. Reader discretion is advised.**
Superman and Lois finale: Superman's death
Superman’s death in this show isn’t your usual “comic book death.” There is no dramatic return. There is no last-minute twist to bring him back to life.
This time, Clark Kent dies for good.
First, there’s the fight. In an epic showdown, Superman battles Doomsday and Lex Luthor. Doomsday’s monstrous instincts make him Luthor’s weapon. But the part of Bizarro within him remembers his family. This leads to Doomsday sacrificing himself.
Luthor, on the other hand, loses in a head-to-head fight with Superman. But neither of these villains delivers the final blow to the Man of Steel.
Instead, the groundwork for Superman’s demise is laid much earlier. A scan by Steel revealed that Clark’s Kryptonian body wasn’t fully compatible with Sam Lane’s human heart.
This revelation meant Superman’s days were numbered. And so, while Clark survives his clashes with Luthor and Doomsday, it’s his own heart that gives out. First in a temporary scare and later in a permanent farewell.
Season 4 didn’t hold back. Early on, we see Clark face death for the first time when Doomsday kills him.
That was a nod to the famous Death of Superman storyline from the comics. But in true superhero fashion, he’s resurrected a few episodes later.
However, this revival wasn’t a free pass to immortality. The finale skips ahead in time, showing us an older Clark Kent. He was now powerless and fully human.
He spends his final moments with his sons, Jonathan and Jordan. Clark passes away peacefully in their Smallville home.
What is different about Superman's death in Superman and Lois finale?
Superman has died before. In fact, he has died plenty of times. He has died in the comics, in animated adaptations and in live-action films. So, the Man of Steel’s death is almost a trope at this point.
But what makes his death in Superman and Lois so unique is its finality.
Alex Garfin plays Jordan Kent in the show. He summed it up best in an interview with Screen Rant:
“Oh, it's a testament to the character that it's [been] about around for 85 years, and we've never seen him die fully. It's a testament to the power of that character that you would think that someone else would have been able to do it before we have, and then it's also that much more of an honor to realize that we get to do that.”
The creators weren’t teasing a miraculous comeback for a future season. This was it.
Superman’s death in the show is permanent. It marks the end of Clark Kent’s journey in a way that few superhero stories dare to attempt.
Why Superman’s death is so important for Superman and Lois
For over 85 years, Superman has been DC’s biggest icon. He is a symbol of hope, resilience, and doing the right thing no matter the odds.
So, seeing him face mortality in the show feels like a bold statement.
Superman and Lois has officially ended. It’s unlikely we’ll see Tyler Hoechlin don the cape again. The show chose to give Clark Kent a definitive ending. And that decision makes his story all the more impactful.
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