The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 5, "Head On," which debuted April 11 on The CW.

In Superman & Lois Season 3, Jordan Kent has continued his journey as Superboy. He's had tension with his father Clark Kent over how to be a responsible vigilante, but he's finding his way. It also helps that Jordan's grandfather Sam Lane is there to train him. Jordan's development has left fans wondering if Jon will end up activating his powers, too.

Oddly enough, the show focused on Jon's feud with Crystal's father, Emmitt, rather than him building armors and putting his tech expertise to use. Interestingly, Superman & Lois Season 3 has another surprising turn occur that pushes Jon even further away from his Kryptonian heritage. But it's one that works well for his character in the show, which can help add a distinct path in the Kent and House of El legacy.

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Superman & Lois' Jon Wants to Be a Grounded Hero

Jordan Jonathan Kent sit together on a porch late at night in Superman and Lois

Many viewers assume the Superman & Lois waiting to trigger Jon's powers. With villains such as Bruno Mannheim and Lex Luthor lurking, it's a distinct possibility. Given he's also stressed over Lois' cancer, some think his emotional state may well bring them to light someday as Jon pushes forth. However, Superman & Lois veers in the opposite direction, instead having Lana's ex, Kyle, offer Jon a spot to train with his firefighter and EMT team in Episode 5 "Head On."

Jon is happy for the opportunity, citing he has weekends free. Part of him was jealous in the past that Jordan got to save lives, so Jon (after his drug issue in Season 2) sees this as something that can give him purpose. What makes it even more mature is he'll have to give these weekends up, testing his long-distance relationship with Crystal, which he admits may not work out for their romance. Still, he can tell there's a higher calling at play, with Crystal noting he can't pass this chance up to make a difference and be his ambitious best self.

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Superman & Lois' New Jon is a Breath of Fresh Air

Jonathan Kent argues with Emmitt on Superman & Lois

This development for Jon Kent focuses more on the man and less on the super. It would also paint Jon in the same light as his mother Lois Kane being a journalist, saving the world differently than the Man of Steel. It's fitting as he's Lois' favorite, so it feels like a nice homage to her, giving Jon his little pocket in the show. It further nods to the grounded arc writers like J. Michael Straczynski explored, and even Superman II, where Clark focused more on the human condition and what makes people tick, hurt and evolve.

It's all about understanding people at the base level, which still provides a window for Jon to use his tech genius for the firefighting and medical field. This helps connect him to the heroes in his family more, bringing his redemption full-circle after he took X-Kryptonite to power up in the past. It's also worth noting this helps Kyle, too. Kyle is dating Chrissy now, and trying to grow after his infidelity led to his marriage crumbling. Thus, as a mentor, he gets more agency than just being a cheater -- something that the show has slowly been doing, making him more of a father-figure after Lana slapped Sarah.

Ultimately, this is Superman & Lois' way of organically bringing the Kents and Cushings closer together, helping Kyle atone while becoming a key figure to Smallville's next generation of heroes.

Superman & Lois returns April 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.