The finale is a masterclass in pacing, balancing domestic resolution with high-octane action:
The highlight of the episode, and arguably the season, has been the tragic trajectory of Bruno Mannheim. Usually, in superhero media, the villain is defeated by a punch or a blast of heat vision. Here, Bruno is "defeated" by truth. The revelation that his wife, Peia, was the unintended victim of his attempts to save her adds a layer of Shakespearean tragedy to the character. superman & lois s03e13 webdl