Superman & Lois S04E05 "Break the Cycle" Images: Supes/Lex Backstory

23 Oct 2024, 22:06 · BC

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Superman & Lois S04E05 "Break the Cycle" Images: Supes/Lex Backstory

Based on the Tyler Hoechlin & Elizabeth Tulloch-starring Superman & Lois S04E05 "Break the Cycle" images, we've got a Superman/Lex backstory.

Published Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:06:10 -0500
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Earlier this week, we had a chance to check out the overview and promo for the next chapter in the fourth and final run of CW's Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Michael Bishop, Alex Garfin & Michael Cudlitz-starring Superman & Lois. But now, we're getting a look at the image gallery that was released for "Break the Cycle," and after mixing it all together, it's pretty clear that we're going to be getting some serious backstory on more of the things that went down between Superman/Clark (Hoechlin) and Lex (Cudlitz) back in the day. Also, the episode title definitely leans toward the idea that the episode focuses on the next generation and possibly breaking the cycle of anger and revenge.

"Break the Cycle" — Image Number: SML405a_0135r — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Michael Kudlitz as Lex Luthor — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Superman & Lois Season 4 Episode 5 "Break the Cycle": THE EPISODE WAS DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH HENSTRIDGE ("AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.)") – Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) makes increasingly bold moves as she tries to stop Luthor (Michael Cudlitz). Jonathan (Michael Bishop) struggles to balance his personal life and responsibilities, while Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) learns an unsettling truth. Elizabeth Henstridge (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) directed the episode written by Adam Mallinger.

"Break the Cycle" — Image Number: SML405a_0001r — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Michael Kudlitz as Lex Luthor — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

"Break the Cycle" — Image Number: SML405a_0039r — Pictured (L-R): Ella Wejr as Young Elizabeth Luthor and Michael Kudlitz as Lex Luthor — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

"Break the Cycle" — Image Number: SML405a_0252r — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Now, here's a look at a midseason trailer that hit social media earlier this week, courtesy of the folks over at CW18 Milwaukee:

Superman & Lois Season 4: Final Season Official Overview

Season four of Superman & Lois picks up right where last season left off: with Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and Luthor's monster locked in a ferocious, moon-wrecking battle as Clark (Hoechlin) fights for his life against the seemingly unstoppable creature. Back on the ground, General Lane (guest star Dylan Walsh) struggles to stay alive after being kidnapped by Luthor's henchmen, while Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch), Jordan (Alex Garfin), and Jonathan (Michael Bishop) race against time to rescue him.

But standing in their way is Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) himself, who has permanently moved to Smallville as the next step in his malicious plan to destroy Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Lana Lang (guest star Emanuelle Chriqui) uses her position as Mayor to fight back against Luthor's schemes, a move which puts her in the sights of the most dangerous man in the world and threatens everything she holds dear. This includes her relationship with John Henry Irons (guest star Wolé Parks), who must put his Ironworks plans on hold and rejoin the DOD now that General Lane is missing.

But they aren't the only duo in trouble, as Chrissy Beppo (guest star Sofia Hasmik) and Kyle Cushing (guest star Eric Valdez) face an uphill battle of their own, with countless roadblocks that threaten to ruin their future together. Amid all the chaos, Sarah Cortez (guest star Inde Navarette) and Natalie Irons (guest star Tayler Buck) also join the fight against Luthor while both are facing impossible decisions about their paths in life. And as Clark's battle with the terrifying monster continues, Lois, her boys, and the world must face an unthinkable possibility: what if Superman never returns?

Yvonne Chapman (Kung Fu, Avatar: The Last Airbender) joined the cast as Amanda McCoy, a trusted ally of Cudlitz's Lex Luthor. Douglas Smith (Big Love, Clarice) is Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, an extroverted 20-something known for being the 'life of the party' around the office. Despite being work colleagues with Clark, he's been unable to get him out of his 'awkward' shell. Unaware of Clark's super-secret, Jimmy's still determined to become his pal. Elizabeth Henstridge (Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) plays the role of Lex Luthor's daughter – one person, in particular, who Lex would like to reunite with now that he's out of jail (and apparently rid of Superman).

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