Smallville
The Best Superhero TV Show Ever
Having a TV show explain a complicated origin story,
especially in this case, is a better format than trying to describe all the
little nuances that come with growing up into a 2-hour movie. Sure, Superman
with Christopher Reeve is still probably the best interpretation, but it can’t
compare to Smallville. We dove into all the details here that make Clark who he
is. Not only that, we learn why the other characters are who they are. You can’t
get that in a movie. I’m really not a fan of Zack Snyder’s interpretation of
Superman. In fact, it might be the worst I have seen. In the movies we see
Clark’s transformation briefly, but we do not see everyone else and their
transformations. This development isn’t limited to their superpowers, or
criminal activities. It is steeped with relationship issues, school, money, and
time; things all of us can relate to. This places it above everything that has
come before or after it to this day.
Season 3
Clark starts this season in Metropolis after Jor El’s
warning. With the red Kryptonite he becomes involved in living the life through
stealing to get what he needs. When Morgan Edge gives him an offer he can’t
refuse – to steal from Lionel Luthor – he gets in a little too deep. This is
brilliant in the way that Clark gets to see the other side of life, the darker
side. Jonathan is able to free him with the help of Jor El, but at a cost. That
cost, as we know won’t be realized until season 5.
When he returns from the big city, Clark is forever changed.
Meanwhile Lex, having survived an assassination attempt by his wife, also
returns to Smallville. In the coolest move he could ever do, he buys the Kent
farm and puts it in Jonathan’s name. I liked that. While Clark Explores his
dark side (no pun intended), Lex is embracing his light side. Will it be his
last embrace?
Lana is now pining for Clark, but, of course, Clark thinks
of her well being before his own happiness and shuts her down until she finally
gives up, and although she is still interested, she begins seeing other people.
Adam, played by 1st runner up to play Clark on this series, Ian Somerhalder,
doesn’t exactly sweep her off her feet, but manages to form a relationship with
her. Little does she know about his backstory, or that he was assigned by
Lionel Luthor to track Clark. I love this storyline and it’s continuity through
the season.
Adam isn’t the only one Lionel coerces for information on
the Kent boy, Chloe gets so wrapped in her jealousy of the Clana romance that
she agrees to report back as well. When Chloe uses her only chip to break free
of Lionel’s grip, she requires Lex’s protection. Lex has his own preoccupation
is with Clark and his investigating goes too far by the end of the season, and
Clark ends their friendship. This was kind of a heartbreaking moment. I always
like it when people get along, and on this show to see their friendship
deteriorate was sad. Thankfully, it takes a couple of seasons to completely
wither.
Overall, Clark not being so squeaky clean anymore, Lex’s
dive into his own psychosis, Lana growing up and leaving to find herself, Chloe
struggling with being the 3rd wheel, Jonathan sacrificing himself
for his son, and Pete leaving town as well to protect Clark’s secret, this ranks
as one of my favorite seasons. Oh, and I totally forgot to mention Lex begins
to drive a wedge between Clark and Lana! It’s exciting watching it back to see
the subtle beginnings of what is to come and just how subtle the beginnings
were!
I'd love to hear any other Smallville lover's opinions, please comment below if you wish.
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