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| DirectedBy = [[Freddie Goodwin]] | | DirectedBy = [[Freddie Goodwin]] | ||
| WrittenBy = Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | | WrittenBy = Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | ||
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date| | | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|3|29}} | ||
| Viewers = | | Viewers = 1.12 | ||
| ShortSummary = After a damaged Kryptonian pod crashes to Earth during South City’s reconstruction following Brainiac’s attack, Alex discovers a young survivor named Kon-El, who immediately recognizes him as "Kal-El" and reveals that they both originate from the House of El. While Kon struggles to adjust to Earth and cope with the destruction of Krypton, tensions rise within the Department of Defense after he learns Sam has secretly kept Kryptonite beneath the base. Kon’s fear and anger cause his unstable powers to erupt, leading to a destructive confrontation with Alex across South City. Although Alex attempts to calm him by sharing his own experiences of isolation and loss, the situation escalates when DOD forces deploy Kryptonite weapons against Kon, accidentally injuring Alex in the process. Later, a holographic message from Jor-El warns the pair that Earth is no longer safe before being interrupted by a mysterious extraterrestrial signal connected to a being known as "The Collector", whom Kon fears has been searching for surviving Kryptonians. Following the incident, Sam announces his resignation from the DOD, while Alex gains Kon’s trust by freeing him from confinement and promising to help him adapt to his new home. In deep space, the Collector begins mobilizing his forces to capture both Kryptonian survivors. | | ShortSummary = After a damaged Kryptonian pod crashes to Earth during South City’s reconstruction following Brainiac’s attack, Alex discovers a young survivor named Kon-El, who immediately recognizes him as "Kal-El" and reveals that they both originate from the House of El. While Kon struggles to adjust to Earth and cope with the destruction of Krypton, tensions rise within the Department of Defense after he learns Sam has secretly kept Kryptonite beneath the base. Kon’s fear and anger cause his unstable powers to erupt, leading to a destructive confrontation with Alex across South City. Although Alex attempts to calm him by sharing his own experiences of isolation and loss, the situation escalates when DOD forces deploy Kryptonite weapons against Kon, accidentally injuring Alex in the process. Later, a holographic message from Jor-El warns the pair that Earth is no longer safe before being interrupted by a mysterious extraterrestrial signal connected to a being known as "The Collector", whom Kon fears has been searching for surviving Kryptonians. Following the incident, Sam announces his resignation from the DOD, while Alex gains Kon’s trust by freeing him from confinement and promising to help him adapt to his new home. In deep space, the Collector begins mobilizing his forces to capture both Kryptonian survivors. | ||
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| DirectedBy = Freddie Goodwin | | DirectedBy = Freddie Goodwin | ||
| WrittenBy = Jackson Greene & Freddie Goodwin | | WrittenBy = Jackson Greene & Freddie Goodwin | ||
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date| | | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|3|29}} | ||
| Viewers = | | Viewers = 1.07 | ||
| ShortSummary = As Kon struggles to adapt to life on Earth, Alex attempts to help him understand humanity while tensions continue escalating within the Department of Defense under the leadership of General Sam Lane, who authorizes expanded Kryptonite production out of fear of the two Kryptonians. While exploring South City together, Kon begins to realize that not all humans fear or hate them, especially after Alex introduces him as family to a young child he previously saved. Meanwhile, Nova uncovers evidence that the DOD is secretly preparing anti-Kryptonian contingency plans, causing Kon to lose control of his powers after learning the military views both him and Alex as potential threats. Fleeing into the Arctic, Kon confides in Alex about Krypton’s destruction before the pair discover an ancient Kryptonian scout ship buried beneath the ice. Inside, a holographic message from Jor-El reveals that Alex was sent to Earth to ensure Krypton’s survival, while Kon was sent by Kryptonians who distrusted humanity and intended for him to judge whether Earth deserved to be saved. Before the pair can process the revelation, Wells warns them that something tracked Kon’s arrival to Earth. Moments later, a massive alien vessel descends into the Arctic as the Collector finally arrives on the planet. | | ShortSummary = As Kon struggles to adapt to life on Earth, Alex attempts to help him understand humanity while tensions continue escalating within the Department of Defense under the leadership of General Sam Lane, who authorizes expanded Kryptonite production out of fear of the two Kryptonians. While exploring South City together, Kon begins to realize that not all humans fear or hate them, especially after Alex introduces him as family to a young child he previously saved. Meanwhile, Nova uncovers evidence that the DOD is secretly preparing anti-Kryptonian contingency plans, causing Kon to lose control of his powers after learning the military views both him and Alex as potential threats. Fleeing into the Arctic, Kon confides in Alex about Krypton’s destruction before the pair discover an ancient Kryptonian scout ship buried beneath the ice. Inside, a holographic message from Jor-El reveals that Alex was sent to Earth to ensure Krypton’s survival, while Kon was sent by Kryptonians who distrusted humanity and intended for him to judge whether Earth deserved to be saved. Before the pair can process the revelation, Wells warns them that something tracked Kon’s arrival to Earth. Moments later, a massive alien vessel descends into the Arctic as the Collector finally arrives on the planet. | ||
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| DirectedBy = [[Brenton Spencer]] | | DirectedBy = [[Brenton Spencer]] | ||
| WrittenBy = Marl Brenton | | WrittenBy = Marl Brenton | ||
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date| | | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|3|29}} | ||
| Viewers = | | Viewers = 1.08 | ||
| ShortSummary = After the Collector arrives above Earth, Alex and Kon are attacked in the Arctic by the Warden, a powerful biomechanical enforcer capable of adapting to Kryptonian combat abilities in real time. Despite briefly damaging the Warden by targeting a power core hidden beneath his armor, the pair are overwhelmed by his superior strength and relentless evolution. As footage of the battle spreads worldwide, fear and panic begin consuming South City, while General Lane authorizes increasingly extreme military measures against potential extraterrestrial threats, including the activation of "Project: Guardian". Meanwhile, the Collector reveals that he does not conquer planets, but instead captures the last survivors of dying civilizations and destroys worlds that resist him. Later, the Warden launches a devastating attack on South City, battling Alex, Kon, and Wells across downtown while rapidly adapting to every strategy used against him. During the confrontation, the Warden critically injures Wells, breaks Kon’s arm, and pushes Alex into a rage-fueled assault before unleashing a massive shockwave that devastates an entire district of the city. Although the Warden eventually retreats, the destruction leaves civilians increasingly fearful of Superboy, deeply affecting Alex as the Collector prepares a larger invasion intended to strip Earth of all remaining hope. | | ShortSummary = After the Collector arrives above Earth, Alex and Kon are attacked in the Arctic by the Warden, a powerful biomechanical enforcer capable of adapting to Kryptonian combat abilities in real time. Despite briefly damaging the Warden by targeting a power core hidden beneath his armor, the pair are overwhelmed by his superior strength and relentless evolution. As footage of the battle spreads worldwide, fear and panic begin consuming South City, while General Lane authorizes increasingly extreme military measures against potential extraterrestrial threats, including the activation of "Project: Guardian". Meanwhile, the Collector reveals that he does not conquer planets, but instead captures the last survivors of dying civilizations and destroys worlds that resist him. Later, the Warden launches a devastating attack on South City, battling Alex, Kon, and Wells across downtown while rapidly adapting to every strategy used against him. During the confrontation, the Warden critically injures Wells, breaks Kon’s arm, and pushes Alex into a rage-fueled assault before unleashing a massive shockwave that devastates an entire district of the city. Although the Warden eventually retreats, the destruction leaves civilians increasingly fearful of Superboy, deeply affecting Alex as the Collector prepares a larger invasion intended to strip Earth of all remaining hope. | ||
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| DirectedBy = [[Rachel Talalay]] | | DirectedBy = [[Rachel Talalay]] | ||
| WrittenBy = Freddie Goodwin | | WrittenBy = Freddie Goodwin | ||
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| Viewers = | | Viewers = 1.17 | ||
| ShortSummary = | | ShortSummary = In the aftermath of the Warden’s attack on South City, fear and paranoia spread across Earth as governments increase anti-alien security measures and public opinion turns increasingly against Superboy. Struggling with guilt over the destruction caused during the battle, Alex begins emotionally unraveling while Kon tries to understand why he continues protecting a world that fears him. Meanwhile, General Lane secretly accelerates "Project Guardian", a contingency program designed to create humanity’s own defense against Kryptonian threats. As Nova investigates hidden DOD operations, she discovers Guardian is an unfinished humanoid weapon intended to rival Superman himself. At the same time, the Collector launches a psychological assault against Alex using advanced Kryptonian fear-manipulation technology, causing him to experience terrifying visions of Earth’s destruction, the deaths of his loved ones, and his own failure to save humanity. The hallucinations begin affecting Alex in the real world, leading him to momentarily freeze during a rescue mission before Kon intervenes to save civilians. While Sam attempts to reassure Alex that the future is not predetermined, the Collector observes his deteriorating mental state from orbit and chooses to allow Project Guardian to continue, believing false hope will make Earth’s eventual downfall even more devastating. | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, 14 May 2026
| Superboy | |
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| Season 3 | |
| File:Superboy Announcement Poster 3.png Promotional poster | |
| Showrunner | Freddie Goodwin |
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| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Release | |
| Original network | The CW |
| Original release | March 15 – August 16, 2021 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of the American television series Superboy is scheduled to be released in 2023 on The CW. The series is based on the DC Comics characters Superman created by Jerry Siegel. The season was produced by Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
The series stars Dev Patel as the titular character Alex Singh / Superboy, a costumed superhero. Also returning are main cast members Michael Bishop, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, Tayler Buck, Dylan Walsh, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Superboy was ordered in early 2019.
In a interview regarding
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 26 | 1 | "Last Son" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin & Jackson Greene | March 29, 2021 | 1.12 | |
| After a damaged Kryptonian pod crashes to Earth during South City’s reconstruction following Brainiac’s attack, Alex discovers a young survivor named Kon-El, who immediately recognizes him as "Kal-El" and reveals that they both originate from the House of El. While Kon struggles to adjust to Earth and cope with the destruction of Krypton, tensions rise within the Department of Defense after he learns Sam has secretly kept Kryptonite beneath the base. Kon’s fear and anger cause his unstable powers to erupt, leading to a destructive confrontation with Alex across South City. Although Alex attempts to calm him by sharing his own experiences of isolation and loss, the situation escalates when DOD forces deploy Kryptonite weapons against Kon, accidentally injuring Alex in the process. Later, a holographic message from Jor-El warns the pair that Earth is no longer safe before being interrupted by a mysterious extraterrestrial signal connected to a being known as "The Collector", whom Kon fears has been searching for surviving Kryptonians. Following the incident, Sam announces his resignation from the DOD, while Alex gains Kon’s trust by freeing him from confinement and promising to help him adapt to his new home. In deep space, the Collector begins mobilizing his forces to capture both Kryptonian survivors. | |||||||
| 27 | 2 | "House of El" | Freddie Goodwin | Jackson Greene & Freddie Goodwin | March 29, 2021 | 1.07 | |
| As Kon struggles to adapt to life on Earth, Alex attempts to help him understand humanity while tensions continue escalating within the Department of Defense under the leadership of General Sam Lane, who authorizes expanded Kryptonite production out of fear of the two Kryptonians. While exploring South City together, Kon begins to realize that not all humans fear or hate them, especially after Alex introduces him as family to a young child he previously saved. Meanwhile, Nova uncovers evidence that the DOD is secretly preparing anti-Kryptonian contingency plans, causing Kon to lose control of his powers after learning the military views both him and Alex as potential threats. Fleeing into the Arctic, Kon confides in Alex about Krypton’s destruction before the pair discover an ancient Kryptonian scout ship buried beneath the ice. Inside, a holographic message from Jor-El reveals that Alex was sent to Earth to ensure Krypton’s survival, while Kon was sent by Kryptonians who distrusted humanity and intended for him to judge whether Earth deserved to be saved. Before the pair can process the revelation, Wells warns them that something tracked Kon’s arrival to Earth. Moments later, a massive alien vessel descends into the Arctic as the Collector finally arrives on the planet. | |||||||
| 28 | 3 | "World Without Hope" | Brenton Spencer | Marl Brenton | March 29, 2021 | 1.08 | |
| After the Collector arrives above Earth, Alex and Kon are attacked in the Arctic by the Warden, a powerful biomechanical enforcer capable of adapting to Kryptonian combat abilities in real time. Despite briefly damaging the Warden by targeting a power core hidden beneath his armor, the pair are overwhelmed by his superior strength and relentless evolution. As footage of the battle spreads worldwide, fear and panic begin consuming South City, while General Lane authorizes increasingly extreme military measures against potential extraterrestrial threats, including the activation of "Project: Guardian". Meanwhile, the Collector reveals that he does not conquer planets, but instead captures the last survivors of dying civilizations and destroys worlds that resist him. Later, the Warden launches a devastating attack on South City, battling Alex, Kon, and Wells across downtown while rapidly adapting to every strategy used against him. During the confrontation, the Warden critically injures Wells, breaks Kon’s arm, and pushes Alex into a rage-fueled assault before unleashing a massive shockwave that devastates an entire district of the city. Although the Warden eventually retreats, the destruction leaves civilians increasingly fearful of Superboy, deeply affecting Alex as the Collector prepares a larger invasion intended to strip Earth of all remaining hope. | |||||||
| 29 | 4 | "Ghosts of Tomorrow" | Rachel Talalay | Freddie Goodwin | March 29, 2021 | 1.17 | |
| In the aftermath of the Warden’s attack on South City, fear and paranoia spread across Earth as governments increase anti-alien security measures and public opinion turns increasingly against Superboy. Struggling with guilt over the destruction caused during the battle, Alex begins emotionally unraveling while Kon tries to understand why he continues protecting a world that fears him. Meanwhile, General Lane secretly accelerates "Project Guardian", a contingency program designed to create humanity’s own defense against Kryptonian threats. As Nova investigates hidden DOD operations, she discovers Guardian is an unfinished humanoid weapon intended to rival Superman himself. At the same time, the Collector launches a psychological assault against Alex using advanced Kryptonian fear-manipulation technology, causing him to experience terrifying visions of Earth’s destruction, the deaths of his loved ones, and his own failure to save humanity. The hallucinations begin affecting Alex in the real world, leading him to momentarily freeze during a rescue mission before Kon intervenes to save civilians. While Sam attempts to reassure Alex that the future is not predetermined, the Collector observes his deteriorating mental state from orbit and chooses to allow Project Guardian to continue, believing false hope will make Earth’s eventual downfall even more devastating. | |||||||
| 20 | 5 | "Blood and Steel" | Brenton Spencer | Marl Brenton | March 29, 2021 | N/A | |
| 21 | 6 | "The Fall of Superboy" | Alex Garcia Lopez | Cindy Appel | March 29, 2021 | N/A | |
| 22 | 7 | "Legacy" | David McWhirter | Lauren Certo | March 29, 2021 | N/A | |
| 23 | 8 | "Infinite Tomorrow" | Dermott Downs | Freddie Goodwin and Marl Brenton | March 29, 2021 | N/A | |
Production
Writing
Development on the season began in May 2021, despite the series not being renewed at the time. The second season was ordered in August 2021. Showrunner Freddie Goodwin stated that the second season would improve the storytelling mishaps that were made during the first season and that the second season would also consist of 15 episodes. He said the team looked at improving the story in multiple areas, and said that the budget for the season is 15% bigger than the first season. In the season, Goodwin confirmed that Alex Singh / Superboy would become more of a hero of hope, similar to his Superman counterpart from the DC Comics. Season two is about Alex trying to accept the death of his brother Max, whilst saving South City from imminent danger, which isn't just Brainiac, and instead a second villain will be introduced, through Nova's character arc of the season.