S1E2
For the Man Who Has Everything
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Batman and Wonder Woman find Superman held captive by Mongul in the Fortress of Solitude and dreaming of an idyllic life on Krypton, courtesy of a wish fulfilling parasitic plant known as the Black Mercy.
Our Take
A solid adaptation of the Moore/Gibbons story that mostly plays as an extended fight scene once the dream premise is established. Superman’s fantasy life on Krypton is the strongest material, quietly sad in a way the show rarely attempts, while the actual brawling with Mongul drags a bit in the middle. Worth watching for the character stuff, even if the action feels padded.