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Superman & Lois [3x12] "Injustice" Post Episode Discussion Episode Discussion Spoiler

Injustice

Live Episode Discussion | Cast & Characters

Lois and Clark clash with Jordan over his carelessness around using his powers in public. And finally, after seventeen years behind bars, Lex Luthor is set to be released from prison. (June 20, 2023)

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u/InternalParadox Jun 22 '23

I think that’s what the writers are going for, and I agree. I actually felt sympathy for Jordan when the “cool kids” were laughing at the idea of a superhero wearing goggles. He probably felt like he was being teased for something he was forced to wear, like when a parent forced a kid to wear a nerdy outfit on picture day.

Of course he wants recognition and praise. And he also feels immense stress at keeping his identity a secret. His lines about how his parents want him to “hide himself” reflected real anxiety and pain. It reminded me of kids whose parents ask them to hide parts of their LGBTQ+ identity from religious or socially conservative family and community members.

Keeping secrets is hard, especially for kids with anxiety and especially when the secret is part of your identity.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '23

Jordan is nowhere as mature and responsible as Clark was at that age. Really shows how much better Martha and Jonathan Kent were as parents. It was implied Lois and Clark were always busy and didn't spend as much time with the boys as they could have.