James Gunn

Lex Luthor presents his new team of metahumans, Planet Watch, to military officials. He uses fear-mongering tactics regarding Superman's unchecked power and extraterrestrial origin to advocate for the Kryptonian's immediate detention.

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen discuss the geopolitical fallout of Superman being sidelined while investigating Lex Luthor's suspicious financial ties to Boravia. Lois reveals that Luthor is essentially gifting billions in weaponry to a foreign power, suggesting a much larger conspiracy involving the invasion of Jarhanpur.

Jimmy Olsen meets Eve Teschmacher in a seedy alley to gather information on Lex Luthor's activities. While Jimmy attempts to maintain a professional journalistic focus, Eve oscillates between romantic longing and disturbing revelations about Lex's behavior.

Superman and Lois Lane reconcile their differences as Clark prepares to turn himself in to the authorities while searching for a lost dog.

Jimmy tries to convince Eve to leave her dangerous relationship with Lex Luthor while simultaneously fishing for intel. The conversation shifts between the dark reality of Lex's cruelty and the awkward, quirky history of Jimmy and Eve's past romance.

Lois Lane interviews Superman for a high-stakes record, challenging his unilateral intervention in a foreign war. The tension rises as Lois questions his moral authority and political impact, while Clark struggles to balance his altruistic intentions with the complexities of global diplomacy.

Starla reveals the dark history of her marriage and her father's abuse to Bill, explaining why she chose to stay with Grant despite the town gossip.