"Lom-Ell: Hero of Smallville" is a character-driven, serialized superhero drama set in the DC Universe. The show introduces Lom-Ell, an original Black Kryptonian, who arrives on Earth years after Superman and Supergirl have become global icons. Discovered by Superman and brought to the Kent family for guidance, Lom-Ell—despite being a young adult—quickly adapts to Earth, learns to control his powers, and becomes the new protector of Smallville. He takes a job at the local newspaper, forging new friendships, romances, and rivalries, all while facing the unique challenges of being a hero in a town with a complicated relationship to superpowered beings.
The series blends the coming-of-age warmth of "Smallville," the workplace drama of "The Flash," and the social resonance of "Black Lightning," offering a fresh perspective on legacy, identity, and community in the DC Universe.
