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The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the best iPhone X-like Android phone yet

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the best iPhone X-like Android phone yet

The Xiaomi Mi 8 looks awfully familiar.

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has rolled out three new phones that are clearly inspired by Apple'siPhone X: the Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer and Mi 8 SE.

While Xiaomi isn't a brand well-known outside countries like China and India, it has a reputation for making high-quality phones for much less than the price of a typical flagship model. Making Android phones with similar features as popular iPhone models is a strategy to connect with cost-conscious buyers who can't afford a much higher-priced iPhone.

Xiaomi Mi 8

The Xiaomi Mi 8 follows last year's Mi 6, skipping the 7 to mark the company's eighth year. The resemblance to the iPhone X starts with a similar notch design. While this creates an uncanny resemblance to the iPhone, the Mi 8's 6.21-inch AMOLED display doesn't quite stretch all the way to the bottom like the X's does.

You'll also find two 12-megapixel cameras on the rear of the Mi 8, laid out in just the same way as the iPhone X. Xiaomi says the Mi 8's cameras achieved a 105 photo score after being rated by DxOMark. On the front is a 20-megapixel camera using "pixel-binning" technology to combine four pixels into a larger one for better low-light selfies.

That's not all. The Mi 8 will run Xiaomi's custom MIUI 10 skin on top of Android (Xiaomi didn't say which version, but it's likely Oreo). The new, updated skin features gesture controls and a driving mode that uses Xiaomi's own Xiao Ai voice assistant (the assistant will come in a later update, though).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 phones aren't waterproof, however, and don't support wireless charging.

Mi 8 Explorer Edition

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is Xiaomi's coolest-looking phone yet, with a transparent glass back panel that gives you the impression of peeking into the insides of the phone.

This phone takes the iPhone X resemblance a step further. It's the first Android phone to sport 3D face unlocking that projects over 30,000 infrared points on the face, the method used in the iPhone X's Face ID and Intel's RealSense.

Most current Android phones don't have this level of face unlocking, but more will follow in Xiaomi's footsteps as phone makers take advantage of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, which supports the infrared mapping technology.

I mean, how cool does this look?

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The tech behind the face unlocking is also used for Xiaomi's version of Apple's animoji, which Xiaomi says will arrive in a future update -- too bad.

One other feature Xiaomi saved for the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a built-in fingerprint reader from Synaptics that uses pressure to unlock the phone (Xiaomi boasts that this is the first pressure-sensitive optical reader in any phone). Xiaomi says the scanner's pressure sensitivity allows it to activate, scan and unlock the phone much faster, and drain fewer battery resources.

The regular Mi 8 uses a standard rear fingerprint scanner.

Mi 8 SE

A smaller Mi 8 SE will also be available, sporting a downsized 5.88-inch AMOLED display, and it will be the first phone to launch with Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 710 chip (the Mi 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 845).

Unlike the Mi 8 Explorer, the Mi 8 has a fingerprint reader on the back.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE will launch in China from June 5 and 8 respectively, while the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is set to hit at a later date.

Specs breakdown

	Xiaomi Mi 8	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition	OnePlus 6
Display size, resolution	6.21 inches; 2,248x1,080 pixels	5.88 inches; 2,244 x 1,080 pixels	6.21 inches; 2,248x1,080 pixels	6.28-inch OLED; 2,280x1,080 pixels
Pixel density	402ppi	423ppi	402ppi	402ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	6.10x2.94x0.30 inches	5.80x2.94x0.30 inches	6.10x2.94x0.30 inches	6.13x2.97x0.31 inches
Dimensions (Millimeters)	154.9x74.8x7.6 mm	147.3x74.8x7.5 mm	154.9x74.8x7.6 mm	155.7x75.4x7.75 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	6.17 oz; 175g	5.78 oz; 164g	6.24 oz; 177g	6.2 oz; 177 g
Mobile software	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera	Dual 12-megapixel	Dual 12-megapixel, 5-megapixel	Dual 12-megapixel	16-megapixel standard, 20-megapixel telephoto
Front-facing camera	20-megapixel	20-megapixel	20-megapixel	16-megapixel
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K
Processor	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB	128GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	6GB	6GB	8GB	6GB, 8GB
Expandable storage	None		None	None
Battery	3,400 mAh	3,120 mAh	3,400 mAh	3,300 mAh
Fingerprint sensor	Back of phone	Back of phone	Below screen	Back
Connector	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	No	No	No	Yes
Special features	Quick charging, face unlock	Quick charging	Transparent rear, quick charging, 3D face unlock	Portrait mode, notifications toggle, dual-SIM, Dash Charging
Price off-contract (USD)	Converted from Chinese Yuan $420 (64GB),  $470 (128GB),  $515 (256GB)	$280 (converted)	$575 (converted)	$529 (64GB), $579 (128GB), $629 (256GB)
Price (GBP)	£315 (64GB) (converted), £350 (128GB) (converted), £385 (256GB) (converted)	£210 (converted)	£435 (converted)	£469 (64GB), £519 (128GB), £569 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	AU$555 (64GB) (converted), AU$620 (128GB) (converted), AU$680 (256GB) (converted)	AU$370 (converted)	AU$760 (converted)	AU$702 (64GB), AU$769 (128GB), AU$835 (256GB)

Xiaomi Mi 8 prices

The Mi 8 will have a starting price of 2,699 yuan or roughly $420, £315 or AU$555 converted. The Mi 8 SE will start at 1,799 yuan (approximately $280, £210 or AU$370). The Explorer Edition will cost the most at 3,699 yuan (about $575, £435 or AU$760).

Apart from the three new phones, Xiaomi also announced its largest TV, a 75-inch 4K capable Mi TV 4; a new Mi-Band 3 fitness tracker that claims a 20-day battery life; and the Mi VR Standalone, a portable VR headset co-developed by Oculus with the intention of being China's version of the Oculus Go.

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Oppo Find X5 Pro: Five reasons this flagship android phone is worth a look

Oppo Find X5 Pro: Five reasons this flagship android phone is worth a look

The Find X5 Pro is the latest flagship Android phone from Oppo, replacing last year's Find X3 Pro and bringing with it a host of neat features, including a potent processor, luscious design, 5G connectivity and impressive camera setup.

But it needs all that exciting tech as the premium phone category has never been more competitive, with Google's Pixel 6 Pro and the brand new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra both ticking every box you'd expect from a flagship phone in 2022. So Oppo will have to work hard to steal your attention away from its rivals, particularly if it won't be competing hard on price. 

While Oppo hasn't said exactly how much the phone will cost (simply saying during a press briefing that it will be "competitive"), the previous Find X3 Pro was over $1,000. If it sticks to that pricing, it's squarely in that high-end flagship level with the S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro. Hopefully that official price might come down by a couple hundred bucks to sweeten the deal.

But that said, there are some good reasons to look towards Oppo's phone so here then are the five things I like most about the Find X5 Pro.

Slick design

I love the look of this phone. It's made from ceramic that's apparently baked at over 1,000 degrees Celsius which has allowed it to be formed into this single piece that flows up and around the camera lenses. It's certainly got a unique aesthetic that makes it stand out against its rivals and I think it manages to be both stylish and smart, so it wouldn't look out of place in a fancy wine bar or on a boardroom meeting table. 

The phone's body is made out of ceramic.

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It might look fragile, but Oppo reckons that ceramic build actually makes it twice as durable as toughened glass, while the front is made from Corning's most hardcore Gorilla Glass Victus. I haven't tried hurling it to the ground for fun just yet, but I'm confident it'll take at least a few knocks and bumps. It's also IP68 rated for waterproofing, so spilled drinks or taking phone calls in the rain should not be a problem here. 

Excellent stabilized cameras

Tucked into that ceramic design are three cameras. There's a 50-megapixel main sensor, along with a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor. Much as it did with the Find X3, Oppo has used the exact same image sensor for both standard and ultrawide views, so you won't need to sacrifice quality when switching between the lenses. 

Vibrant colors and good exposure in this shot taken with the standard lens.

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And a great effort from the ultrawide lens too.

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The main lens has captured a richly detailed scene here.

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Switching to the ultrawide lens, it's noticeable that there's been quite a significant shift in colors.

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The 13-megapixel zoom lens gives 2x optical zoom. It's decent, but not a patch on the Pixel 6 Pro's 4x or Galaxy S22 Ultra's 10x zooms.

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I found the camera took great shots when I took it out and about in Edinburgh. Exposure was spot on, there's tons of detail and while there's a bit of a shift in color balance between the main and ultrawide cameras, there's no dip in image quality. There's also a 13-megapixel zoom lens giving a 2x optical zoom which is perfectly fine, but personally I'd like to see more zoom levels here. Oppo says its customers care more about wide angle shots so that's where its efforts have gone, but I love the longer zooms offered by the Pixel 6 Pro and the huge 10x zoom from the S22 Ultra as they let me get much more creative images. Whether that's a problem for you is something you'll have to decide for yourself. 

But Oppo is also making some big boasts about its night mode quality in both images and videos. The main sensor has the first 5-axis optical stabilization seen in a phone along with its own dedicated processing unit that helps brighten dark shots while keeping image noise down. 

This night-time scene is bright and pin-sharp.

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Loads of detail and spot-on colors from the main camera in night mode.

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I found its night shots to be generally good, with plenty of fine details that certainly put it on a par with the other top camera phones. That video stabilization works for night time shots too, but I mostly found it helpful in the daytime, smoothing out my footsteps as I walked around Edinburgh. 

It's a great camera system overall and if you much prefer those sweeping wide-angle vistas rather than zooming in on tiny details then you're well catered for here.

Vibrant display

The Find X5 Pro's 6.7-inch display has a 3,216x1,440-pixel resolution which makes even tiny details look pin sharp. It's bright too, with vibrant punchy colors which makes it really great for playing colorful games like Asphalt 9: Legends or -- I suppose -- Candy Crush Saga. 

The 6.7-inch screen is bright with punchy colors.

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It curves gently at the sides, which gives it an extra little premium touch, while the 120Hz refresh rate means swiping around the interface feels buttery smooth. You can however turn that refresh rate down and lower the resolution in order to put less strain on the battery. Personally, I'd do that as I don't think there's such a difference that you'd notice it in day to day use, and you can always ramp things back up if you're settling into some gaming. 

Massive power

And speaking of ramping things up for gaming, the Find X5 Pro comes loaded up with a seriously potent processor in the form of Qualcomm's latest 8 Gen 1 chip. On our benchmark tests the X5 is certainly up there with the likes of the S22 Ultra, meaning it offers a smooth experience overall.

There's no lag whatsoever as you swipe your way around the Android 12 interface, while more demanding games such as Asphalt 9: Legends or PUBG play well. In short, there's little I imagine you'd be able to throw at this thing that would slow it down. 

The Find X5 Pro supports 80-watt fast charging.

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Solid battery and fast charging

Powering all of that is a 5,000-mAh battery, which is a generous size and should keep you going for a full day of mixed use. As with all phones, it depends on how demanding you are though -- if you barely touch it all day beyond answering the odd text, it'll have plenty of juice the next day. Spend the day streaming YouTube videos and you can expect it to need a boost in the afternoon. 

But a boost is a very quick thing though as the phone supports 80-watt fast charging which will take the phone from empty to 50% full in just 12 minutes, which is great if you need that extra bit of juice before you head out for a night on the town. And that fast charger comes in the box too so you won't need to scour Amazon trying to find one that'll work. 

Overall I think the Find X5 Pro is an impressive phone that gives you the overall power and performance -- and, I think, the looks -- you'd expect from a top-end phone right now. Sure, I'd like a better zoom lens, but the camera system is great regardless and it makes this phone worthy of your consideration.

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ADT Home Security vs. SimpliSafe

ADT Home Security vs. SimpliSafe

Home security has exploded in recent years, with around 38% of Americans using home security systems in their homes. Today, however, many home security companies seemingly offer the same thing -- and it can be challenging to tell them apart. 

For many people, ADT's professionally installed system springs to mind first when thinking about home security, but that doesn't mean it's the only option -- or the best. SimpliSafe may be a relative newcomer compared to ADT, but it's as worthy of consideration, if not more so.

Of course, ADT's flagship system is professionally installed, and SimpliSafe is a DIY system, so the comparison might seem a little apples-to-oranges. But we've tested both systems, and they're not so different as they seem at first (ADT does offer a DIY alternative, which we plan to test soon). In the end, SimpliSafe is the better choice for most people. Before we talk about why, though, let's take a look at the two systems.

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We've tested SimpliSafe a number of times over the years, most recently in September 2021. CNET reviewers consistently have been struck by the flexibility of the system. The preset packages range in price from $229 to $489 (though with added devices, the total can easily approach $1000). That said, discounts are both frequent and significant. 24/7 professional monitoring is available with plans for $15 each month ($25 gets you more smart home control, though).

If you'd rather build your own package, you can do so, selecting devices like door/window sensors, motion sensors, freeze and leak detectors, cameras and video doorbells a la carte.

The system arrives clearly marked and with simple-to-install devices, using the online web portal and the SimpliSafe mobile app. Of course, if you don't want to install the system yourself, you can opt for professional setup for $79. 

The system uses the base station to control its equipment and communicate with your phone via Wi-Fi in an emergency. There is also free cellular backup included in case of a power outage.

Read our review.

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Founded in 1874, ADT is a long-established and popular security provider with over 20,000 employees and over 145 years of history in the industry. (Disclaimer: In 2019, I wrote ADT blog posts in collaboration with a content firm that managed the security company's blogs.)

ADT includes all the hardware you'd expect a security company to offer in 2021, from motion sensors and sirens to smart plugs and connected lightbulbs. Packages start at $600 and reach over $1000 -- though whole home coverage will easily cost between $3000 and $4000 for most customers.

Professional monitoring starts at $46, but if you want smart home control, video storage or other options, the price can go as high as $60 per month.

If you upgrade to these Smart or Complete plans, you also get voice control and remote access via the mobile app. No landline is needed, and systems are compatible with popular smart home technology, like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and various Z-Wave devices.

Professional installation costs $150 for most policies. Plans require a contract ranging from 12 to 60 months and carry a six-month guarantee with up to $500 insurance deductible protection if a burglary happens while your system is armed.

Read our review.

SimpliSafe vs. ADT 

Before I dive into our assessments of SimpliSafe and ADT, let's look at how they stack up against one another.

	SimpliSafe	ADT
Founded	2006	1874
Connection type	Cellular, Wi-Fi	Cellular, landline
Packages start at	$229	$600
Professional security monitoring	$15-$25 per month	$45-$60 per month
Customer support	8:00 a.m.-midnight daily	24/7
Money-back guarantee	60 days	90 days
Contract	None	12-60 months
Installation	DIY or Professional	Professional

In our 2021 review, we found ADT Home Security largely unremarkable. Installation was lengthy and inconvenient, and system control was cumbersome. Most importantly, the system is exorbitantly expensive compared to other professionally installed systems like Comcast Xfinity, and even more so compared to DIY systems like SimpliSafe's.

Another frustration: Contracts are required for ADT home security, ranging from 12 to 60 months, depending on the service location. If you break your contract, be prepared to pay for it in the form of steep penalties as high as 75% of the remaining contract balance. 

The big appeals of ADT's professionally installed service are the smart home integrations and extremely thorough security coverage. ADT allows for all kinds of triggers to be installed, so disarming the system opens the garage, for instance, or cameras sensing motion outside turn on the floodlights. What's more, with the professional installation and monitoring, it means the coverage is far more thorough for far less work. If money is not a significant part of the calculus, ADT offers a solid service and system.

SimpliSafe, on the other hand, is easy to install, relatively affordable and contract-free. SimpliSafe makes it easy to purchase and set up your own system. When we reviewed SimpliSafe, our (fairly extensive) setup clocked in at $827 before a nearly $200 discount. Finally, you can cancel your SimpliSafe subscription any time you want, whether you're moving, or you just want to end service.

Conclusion

ADT's contracts offer little flexibility, and poor value when it comes to the hardware. The company may be a better-known brand, but SimpliSafe continues to make a name for itself with no contracts, affordable pricing and dependable hardware.

All this said, ADT does offer a DIY alternative, called Blue by ADT. It's still pricier than SimpliSafe, particularly given SimpliSafe's near-constant discounts. But it may also be worth consideration if you're sold on the ADT brand.

For those considering ADT's professional security system, however, SimpliSafe will almost always be a better value.

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IMDb's New App Helps You Decide What to Watch

IMDb's New App Helps You Decide What to Watch

Tired from a long day? Want to relax on the couch in front of the TV, but don't want to endlessly scroll through shows to find something to watch? IMDb has an app for that. What To Watch is a new, free app meant to help Fire TV users decide -- you guessed it -- what to watch.

The app uses a series of mini games to help make that decision fun instead of stressful. Once you've finished a game, the app generates a list of recommendations, along with IMDb user ratings and runtimes for each title, to help you decide.

You can play Quick Draw, a game that shuffles through virtual "playing cards" with TV series and movie options. Or you can play This or That, where you'll answer questions to help narrow down recommendations. IMDb plans to launch more mini games in the app, too.

"The new IMDb What to Watch app for Fire TV makes it easy, fun, and fast for customers to discover trending titles and hidden gems," Nikki Santoro, IMDb chief operating officer said in a release on Thursday. 

Some of the mini games available through the What to Watch app.

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IMDb, which is owned by Amazon, recently rebranded its IMDb TV streaming service as Amazon Freevee. The streaming service plans to add 70% more original content this year to its platform. 

"Customers are increasingly shifting to streaming ad-supported premium content, and we have developed Freevee to deliver them highly sought content with half the commercials of traditional TV," Freevee director Ashraf Alkarmi said.

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Xiaomi and Nokia teaming up to work on VR, AI and more

Xiaomi and Nokia teaming up to work on VR, AI and more

Xiaomi is bolstering its patent portfolio as its global ambitions start to take flight.

The Chinese phone manufacturer signed an agreement with Nokia today dealing with cross licensing of cellular patents, while also agreeing to work with Nokia in areas such as the Internet of Things, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Nokia will also be transferring patent assets to the company.

Nokia, on the other hand, will supply network infrastructure equipment used by web providers and datacenter operators. It will also work with Xiaomi on technologies related to Nokia's new FP4 network processor.

The agreement between both companies comes about even as both companies look for ways to dominate the phone markets again. Xiaomi has seen its lead slip away to rivals Oppo and Vivo in China, while Nokia is looking to bounce back into the phone business after a disastrous stint with Windows-powered devices. The patent agreement will likely benefit Xiaomi as it looks towards the US market in the future.

"Xiaomi is one of the world's leading smartphone manufacturers and we are delighted to have reached an agreement with them," said Rajeev Suri, Nokia's CEO in a statement.

"Our collaboration with Nokia will enable us to tap on its leadership in building large, high performance networks and formidable strength in software and services, as we seek to create even more remarkable products and services that deliver the best user experience to our Mi fans worldwide," said Lei Jun, Xiaomi's CEO

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If you thought Nicolas Cage's career has always skirted dangerously close to self-parody, then get a load of this: Cage plays himself in a bonkers new action movie called The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Here's the trailer (with a plenty of expletives).

The Oscar-winning star of The Rock, Con Air and Leaving Las Vegas plays a loosely fictionalized actor named Nick Cage who faces a crisis and quits acting, only to be offered a million bucks to turn up at a party for a rich fan. Played by Pedro Pascal, this mysterious fan turns out to be more of an obsessive -- complete with an impressive collection of memorabilia from Cage's (real-life) career. But when the CIA gets involved, it looks like the new best friends are heading for, wait for it, a face-off...

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent also stars Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Lily Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris and Tiffany Haddish. It's directed by Tom Gormican from a script he co-wrote with Kevin Etten. The Cage fight hits theaters April 22.

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You Need to Watch the Most Underrated Superhero Show on HBO Max

You Need to Watch the Most Underrated Superhero Show on HBO Max

Superman has never been an easy character to relate to. He is, essentially, a perfect being. Because he's the most powerful and morally pure character in the DC universe, there's not a lot of drama or internal conflict to mine from the Man of Steel. Contrast this with Batman, whose dark and flawed character makes him a fan favorite.

Of course, in the Marvel universe you have complex characters like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki and the current run of She-Hulk, who headline their respective hit shows on Disney Plus. In comparison, Superman & Lois, which aired on The CW network and is now streaming both of its seasons on HBO Max, has flown under the radar. But it may be more impressive because it achieved a seemingly impossible goal: create a version of Superman that retains his Boy Scout personality but still makes him relatable. 

The show does so by focusing on the theme of family, breathing new life into the franchise. 

As a result, Superman & Lois may be the best iteration of Superman in TV or film. And this is coming from someone who watched Christopher Reeve's pitch-perfect performance at just the right age for it to leave a permanent impression.

The Reeve portrayal is one to be placed on a pedestal. But this new version speaks to me to an almost frighteningly personal degree. The new version of Clark Kent, played by Tyler Hoechlin, has been married to Lois for a while, and has two teenage boys. I'm also a father of two young boys. As amazing as Superman is at averting nuclear meltdowns or fending off rogue Kryptonians, he struggles to be a good father and makes bad decisions with the best of intentions. I can relate. (To the fatherhood bits anyway.) 

That's not to say you need to be a father of two to appreciate the show. While it's technically part of the CW's "Arrowverse" universe of DC comic shows like The Flash and Supergirl (sort of... you get more indications at the end of the second season), it stands apart and feels different from everything that's come before it. The budget and production values are markedly higher, and the show is structured differently. 

Where The Flash and Supergirl feature a group of do-gooders fighting off a threat of the week, Superman & Lois is a fascinating mashup of a typical comic book show and something grounded, like Friday Night Lights. There's a healthy amount of time spent on developing characters, who act like they're real people and not figures in some drama. 

Hoechlin's Superman (or Kent) isn't the only character to root for in this show. Bitsie Tulloch is a force of nature as Lois Lane, showing her strength not just as a hard-nosed investigative journalist but as a protective mother. A large chunk of season 1 sees Lois working with local reporter Chrissy Beppo (Sofia Hasmik) to investigate a story, with discussions of actual journalism work, which again hits near and dear to my heart. Hitting upon the family theme further, season 2 has Lois working to free her sister from the clutches of a cult leader who's more than she seems. 

Perhaps the most surprising elements are Lois and Clark's teenage sons, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alex Garfin). These characters could've easily been annoying or gotten wrapped up in the kind of melodrama that typical TV teenagers get into. The show airs on the CW, after all. And at first blush, Jonathan, a quarterback, and Jordan, an awkward brooder, fall into the usual cliches.

But instead, the link between these two brothers, one of whom -- light spoilers! -- develops superpowers, serves as a centerpiece of the show. Yes, they get into conflicts, and there are misunderstandings. There's jealousy and teenage gripes. But at the end of the day, the two talk like actual people and display an enduring level of support for each other.

The core family, flanked by a host of supporting characters who refuse to be typecast or go the obvious route, make for a show that's as enjoyable when they're hanging out at a local cafe as it is when Superman takes on an Iron Man-esque armored adversary. Emmanuelle Chriqui is a Lana Lang who's more world-weary than we remember, while Adam Rayner is deliciously devious as villain Morgan Edge, who gets a more complex arc in the second half that again ties into the idea of family. Wolé Parks, who plays the mysterious "Stranger" (who's definitely more than he seems) has one of the most satisfying character arcs in the show. 

That's not to say there isn't loads of action. Superman & Lois takes its time with setting up its plot points, but that expanded budget ensured there are a number of set pieces that displayed the Man of Steel's power. From the cinematography to the special effects, the show is a big step up from the standard CW show and rightfully belongs on HBO Max.

The first season starts slow, but the arcs pick up the pace near the end, with twists and epic battles between superpowered figures, and all the stakes of any major comic book franchise. Plot points and clues buried early in the season pay off with almost overwhelming speed, and you're left with a satisfied conclusion. 

It's telling that the final scene of the first season, which created a huge cliffhanger for the following season, isn't about some world-ending threat or new villain. It's about how the dynamics of the Kent family will change in interesting and even awkward ways.

Without any spoilers, the second season takes things up a notch, putting a disturbing mirror to the show and its characters that open up a ton of storytelling opportunities. 

Superman & Lois has been green-lit for a third season. So you're safe knowing that your commitment to this first season will get some payoff.

Even for die-hard Marvel fan, this is a refreshing take on the superhero genre that's worth your time.

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