Furthermore, the raw nature of the workprint accentuates the family dynamics that define the show’s second season. Season 2 dealt heavily with the dissolution of the Kent family unit, particularly the strain between Lois Lane and a Bizarro-infected Superman, as well as the romantic tension between Jordan and Sarah. Without the gloss of finalized color grading and a soaring orchestral score to manipulate the audience's emotions, the dialogue and acting must carry the weight of the scene. In this rough format, the tension in the Kent household feels more visceral and immediate. The workprint format lays bare the "stage play" aspect of the production, allowing the viewer to appreciate the writing of showrunners Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher on a fundamental level. It becomes evident that the scenes would function just as well as a radio drama or a stage production; the emotional beats land because they are earned through narrative and character interaction, not just because of a swelling violin section.
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