Superman & Lois season 4 episode 3 takes out a major character in heartbreaking fashion - but also in a way that perfectly cements their legacy.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Superman & Lois, season 4, episode 3, "Always My Hero." Superman & Lois didn't take long to bring Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) back from the dead in the final season — but one major character had to sacrifice himself in order for the Man of Steel to return.

Warning: SPOILERS for the Superman & Lois episode “Always My Hero” are ahead! When Superman & Lois was renewed for Season 4 in June 2023, it became clear just days later was needed to happen in order to deliver what ended up being the DC TV show’s final season.

The fourth and final season of Superman and Lois premiered last night, and the double-episode dropped a pretty strong hint that another classic DC villain is on the

Superman and Lois Season 4 has already made use of some of Superman‘s greatest enemies. However, the appearance of Lex Luthor and Doomsday may just be the beginning. An off-hand remark by Lex Luthor may tease the arrival of yet another classic DC Comics villain.

New episodes of Superman & Lois Season 4 will be airing live on The CW at 5pm PT / 8pm ET every Monday. Each episode will be available to watch for free via The CW app on your phone or streaming device the day after airing. If you want to watch them online earlier than that, you'll need a live TV streaming service like FuboTV or DirecTV.

The full US release schedule for Superman & Lois season 4 is as follows: Superman & Lois season 4 is only expected to have 10 episodes, which is a shortened run from previous seasons.

Superman & Lois season 4 finally gave me the superpower storyline I had truly given up hope of every appearing in the DC show. Superman & Lois' final season has built on a lot of fan hopes about the series and what could come from its last chapter.