TV Show review
Review basis: 3 seasons, 27 episodes · through June 14, 2026
July 7, 2023 · 23 min · TV-PG · Returning Series
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
The show follows young Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as they work as reporters at the Daily Planet while Clark learns to use his powers. Clark falls in love with Lois and the three friends face villains and adventures together. Lois is Korean-American and Jimmy is Black, which changes the classic versions of the characters. The series shows several LGBTQ+ couples and moments about accepting differences.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for My Adventures with Superman.
Woke representation / casting
Prominent casting of Korean-American Lois Lane and Black Jimmy Olsen as core Daily Planet team members with Clark. Changes from traditional portrayals are audience-visible and emphasized in some coverage and marketing.
Woke political dialogue
Occasional moments like an accept everyone speech appear but stay background. Stories focus on adventure and personal relationships with no sustained political lectures.
Identity-driven story themes
Multiple LGBTQ+ elements include the gay couple Monsieur Mallah and the Brain who counsel Jimmy, plus Livewire as lesbian with Heat Wave. Diverse main cast adds to the emphasis on acceptance.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Villains include government groups like Task Force X but these follow standard comic plots. No dominant modern critiques of institutions or cultural norms.
Woke character or canon changes
Production
Lois Lane is reimagined as Korean-American and Jimmy Olsen as Black. These are explicit departures from classic source material that viewers notice.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
YouTube rants, Reddit posts, and sites call out race swaps, brown-washing, the gay gorilla reveal, and diversity focus. Complaints remain scattered and niche.
Creator track record context
Classic creators have low scores. Modern showrunners and producers including Josie Campbell have discussed diversity and making the world reflect real backgrounds in interviews.
