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Hi guys/girls.
This thread is here to discusss Smallville from season 1 to season 8. Like many of you, I started watching Smallville when it first premiered in 2001 and I remember all the hopes and promise that came with it. It was Superman the early years done in modern times! This was the opportunity to finally see a good Superman TV series since The New Adventures Of Superman which I grew up on (It was called Lois and Clark in the U.S.A!)
The first season was amazing and although they had one too many kryptonite bad guys, I was more than content with it. I felt as though they were building up a strong and rich back story for Superman (I always secretly hoped that they were going to use Smallville as a launch platform for a fully fledged Superman TV series).
Season 2 seemed to follow the trend of the kryptonite bad guy, but the developing relationship and foreshadowing between him and Lex was absloultely amazing and kept the quality of the show high! And the revelations regarding his origins not to mention his relationships with his friends (Chloe and Pete) and love interest (Lana) made the show even better!
This level of quality was continued with Season 3, and the finale is where it climaxed! I mean wow, talk about an amazing finale.
This continued with Seaons 4 premier which did justice to the finale before it (Not to mention we finally get to see Clark fly! Something that everyone had been waiting for since Season 1, Episode 1!)
However as Season 4 trudged on, the departure of Pete could be felt. The quality of the show dipped a bit. But there were still quite a few gems (The introduction of Flash being one).
To be honest, after Season 3. Smallville felt different and had taken a new direction. It felt as though that they were trying to stretch the story!
There were quite a few good episodes in those seasons, but it became increasingly frustrating that everyone except Clark could fly. It was if he was being held back because the writers were not ready to make him into Superman but yet they kept throwing iconic Superman villains at him! Not to mention that the Season 7 Veritas plot didn't seem to align with the rest of the series canon. Although Season 7 finale was quite impressive.
They also messed up the return of Pete. An episode with so much expectation but so little deliverance.
With Season 8 I think Smallville has taken a turn for the better, but the absence of his mother, father and Lex can be felt. Although there a very few *filler* episodes now. I feel as though the show is taking a positive step forward.
However if I were to say one thing. It would be that I don't see why the creators keep trying to push Lois and Clark together. Its clear that they are far from the cannon of Superman and Smallville is a show unto itself. So why not let the whole Lana and Clark thing happen (Although admittedly, Lana is a vastly different character than she was from Season 1. She's a less likeable character, unfortunately!)
However I do have to admit that the last episode of Smallville has the whole Lois and Clark thing growing on me.
I just hope they go ahead and make him Superman already.
Although I do admit the show no longer holds the promise and excitement that Season 1 to 3 had. Those truly felt like the wonder years of Superman.
So thats my impression. After 8 years of sticking with Smallville.
A show with great sentimental value for me, personally.
This thread is here to discusss Smallville from season 1 to season 8. Like many of you, I started watching Smallville when it first premiered in 2001 and I remember all the hopes and promise that came with it. It was Superman the early years done in modern times! This was the opportunity to finally see a good Superman TV series since The New Adventures Of Superman which I grew up on (It was called Lois and Clark in the U.S.A!)
The first season was amazing and although they had one too many kryptonite bad guys, I was more than content with it. I felt as though they were building up a strong and rich back story for Superman (I always secretly hoped that they were going to use Smallville as a launch platform for a fully fledged Superman TV series).
Season 2 seemed to follow the trend of the kryptonite bad guy, but the developing relationship and foreshadowing between him and Lex was absloultely amazing and kept the quality of the show high! And the revelations regarding his origins not to mention his relationships with his friends (Chloe and Pete) and love interest (Lana) made the show even better!
This level of quality was continued with Season 3, and the finale is where it climaxed! I mean wow, talk about an amazing finale.
This continued with Seaons 4 premier which did justice to the finale before it (Not to mention we finally get to see Clark fly! Something that everyone had been waiting for since Season 1, Episode 1!)
However as Season 4 trudged on, the departure of Pete could be felt. The quality of the show dipped a bit. But there were still quite a few gems (The introduction of Flash being one).
To be honest, after Season 3. Smallville felt different and had taken a new direction. It felt as though that they were trying to stretch the story!
There were quite a few good episodes in those seasons, but it became increasingly frustrating that everyone except Clark could fly. It was if he was being held back because the writers were not ready to make him into Superman but yet they kept throwing iconic Superman villains at him! Not to mention that the Season 7 Veritas plot didn't seem to align with the rest of the series canon. Although Season 7 finale was quite impressive.
They also messed up the return of Pete. An episode with so much expectation but so little deliverance.
With Season 8 I think Smallville has taken a turn for the better, but the absence of his mother, father and Lex can be felt. Although there a very few *filler* episodes now. I feel as though the show is taking a positive step forward.
However if I were to say one thing. It would be that I don't see why the creators keep trying to push Lois and Clark together. Its clear that they are far from the cannon of Superman and Smallville is a show unto itself. So why not let the whole Lana and Clark thing happen (Although admittedly, Lana is a vastly different character than she was from Season 1. She's a less likeable character, unfortunately!)
However I do have to admit that the last episode of Smallville has the whole Lois and Clark thing growing on me.
I just hope they go ahead and make him Superman already.
Although I do admit the show no longer holds the promise and excitement that Season 1 to 3 had. Those truly felt like the wonder years of Superman.
So thats my impression. After 8 years of sticking with Smallville.
A show with great sentimental value for me, personally.