Anyway, you all know how big of a fan I am of Superman. So it's safe to assume that I'd be a fan of Smallville on the WB. Of course I am! The problem was, it debuted while I was in basic training, and was already well into it's first season before my training ended, so I haven't discovered it yet. But in 2003 when the first season came out on DVD, while I was activated, I bought it and watched it on the weekends when I came home. I loved every bit of it. But by the time I finished watching it, the show was well into it's second season. You catching the pattern? In order for me to watch the series spoiler free, I'd have to buy the DVDs when they eventually came out, which was usually mid-season releases. (I bought the third season as well.)But with the recent release of the fourth season on DVD before season five premiered, I finally had a chance to catch up to the airings.
There's no doubt about it, I love Smallville. It just keeps getting better and better, with every season. I love the fact that the writers and producers of the show change the lore of Superman ever so slightly. For instance, having Lex Luthor in Smallville was a brilliant move. The relationship between Clark Kent and Lex is one of the best parts of the show, because you want them to be friends, but we all know they'll end up as arch-enemies. By showing the different sides to Lex, it turns him into a tragic character, not just a one-sided evil genius he's known to be, as you delve into his background and his efforts to be a good person.
I know there are people out there who think Superman is a lame character, too good to be true and a cheesy boy scout, but if those people watch Smallville they might see it differently. There are many aspects of Clark Kent that are shown in Smallville, how and why he does these amazing things, and shows that it's not always a gift to have superhuman powers. I feel that if people watch this show, they will finally start to understand Superman. Even though he's not even Superman yet. The show is that good.
The show is also filled with hot girls, my favorite being Chloe. (Allison Mack is ON FIRE!)
I should also mention that it's kicking all kinds of ass in it's new timeslot, beating out every show except Survivor (take THAT Joey!).
Update: Well, it was kicking all kinds of ass until recently, as Mike pointed out to me. It's now fifth in it's timeslot.
Yeah, I don't watch a lot of TV, but when it's a show that I can talk about for hours like the geek that I am, I'll make time for it.
See, you can post random things that are still interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got the chance to catch up to your show--it's so much more fun when you watch it each week, instead of all at once. Then you get tortured by the cliffhangers and such. :)
Glad to see you're back!