The Supergirl TV series mistreatment of Lois Lane is a topic of discussion that has been heating up lately.
I'm so glad I stopped watching this show because I would have been upset with all the insults that Cat Grant and Lucy Lane have been dishing out towards Lois Lane. For a so called show that's all about "Girl Power" and "Feminism", why is it okay to bash Lois? That's so hypocritical. Where is the respect for an iconic character?
I have a friend, who is a fan of the show but an even bigger fan of Lois Lane, show me some of the scenes. If anything those scenes show how petty, jealous and bitter both Cat and Lucy are. Yes, both characters have always seemed to dislike Lois in the comics but since she's not on the show what's the point of including insults. Before I stopped watching the show, I always noticed how Superman and Clark Kent were always spoken of in a positive way even though not appearing on the show. Which is surprising since Clark dumped Kara off to be raised by strangers and he also wasn't there to help with her training yet neither Kara or Jimmy ever said anything bad about him. So, why is it okay for Lois to get the insults?
It's no surprise that Cat resents Lois because although she may have her own news organization, she has yet to achieve half of the accolades, recognition and success that Lois has. But Cat is older now and shouldn't feel the need to lower herself to making insults about Lois just to feel good about herself. The show's creators/writers didn't have to create this Lucy who is okay with someone insulting her sister and also joining in. Wouldn't it have been more interesting if Lucy stood up for Lois?
I find it very disappointing that Lois Lane continues to be treated poorly. It also brings up a lot of stereotypes about strong and successful women and that the only way women bond is by putting down another woman.
I guess Supergirl is following the unfortunate new tradition of bashing Lois Lane. I wonder if this got the DC Comics' seal of approval?
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