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Superman and Lois: Every character ranked from worst to best

By Michael Patterson

Superman & Lois -- "A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events" -- Image Number: SML111a_0251r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jordan Elsass as Jonathan Kent, Alexander Garfin as Jordan Kent, Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane -- Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved
Superman & Lois -- "A Brief Reminiscence In-Between Cataclysmic Events" -- Image Number: SML111a_0251r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jordan Elsass as Jonathan Kent, Alexander Garfin as Jordan Kent, Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane -- Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved /
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Bruno Mannheim, Superman and Lois
Superman & Lois — “Too Close To Home” — Image Number: SML304a_0266r — Pictured: Chad Coleman as Bruno Mannheim — Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW — © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /

13. Bruno Mannheim

When DC fans heard the name “Bruno Mannheim”, they knew to expect big things from Superman and Lois‘ adaptation of the infamous Intergang crime boss. The irony is that the character in DC Comics wasn’t all that interesting. Sure, he was a threat to be taken seriously but he wasn’t exactly a well-rounded character.

But Superman and Lois loves well-rounded characters, so fans had faith that the series would give us a memorable adaptation of the villain, especially when Chad L. Coleman was cast in the role. And that’s exactly what happened, as Coleman was a force-to-be-reckoned with as soon as he appeared on screen in the third season.

The show captures the aura of Mannheim extremely well. His reputation precedes him and you understand why he instils terror in the hearts of his enemies. However, it also adds layers to him that the comic book version just didn’t have, with his love and affection towards his wife Peia and son Matteo driving him. Seeing that side of the villain, and why he did some of the things that he did, it makes him a much stronger character.

This was a better version of Bruno Mannheim than the one we see in the comics, and it’s all down to the strength of the writing and Coleman’s captivating performance.

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