Smallville Season Finale

[Earth 2 Chris]

I hope this thread doesn't degenerate into "Smallville Sucks". If you feel that way, as the author of this thread I ask you to please move on. I don't crap in other folks threads about things I don't like or care about. I'd ask you to do the same.

Overall, I felt this was a pretty strong finale. Honestly I feel this season has lost quite a bit of steam since Green Arrow departed with the Justice League. The soap opera emphasis on Lana has increased, although they did take it to some interesting places. This episode seemed to pick up the "umph" of the earlier part of the season and run with it. It was a little too fast-paced, I felt they should have sacrificed some of the filler episodes to expand elements of this one, but the break-neck pace did hammer home the urgency of things.

Now SPOILERS:



1. Lana SO got into that truck that went past right before her car went boom.

2. Martian Manhunter worked with Jor-El...WHAT? They got some 'splainin' to do.

3. Bizarro Clark YEAH!

4. Clark finally tells Lana. Glad that's finally over with

5. Martha leaving. That sucks. Although they haven't done a thing with her all year basically.

6. Chloe had better not be dead. They teased us with Lana's death once before, and we lost Jonathan Kent. If we lose Chloe instead of Lana...

I hope they wrap up all the danglers in the season opener (or at least the first few episodes). They sometimes have a habit of wrapping up things too quickly in the openers and not answering all the questions from the previous finale. I'm betting Lana will presume dead for a good chunk of the first part of Season 7 while Lex stews in prison. Just a guess.

Chris

[joshvox]

so is this the final season coming up? I keep saying I'm going to pick back up on this show, but I haven't yet.

[Earth 2 Chris]

This is apparently Michael Rosenbaum's last season coming up. Tom Welling signed up for an eighth, but it sounds like to me 8 isn't a given by any means. I hope they just end it next season. I think without Roesnbaum's Lex the show would lose a lot of it's strengths. Maybe if they brough back James Marsters as Brainiac as the primary villain. That may work...

Chris

[ScottA]

I really enjoyed the episode last night. I've managed to miss a few including Linda Carter but wasn't going to miss last night. I agree with Chris. The season went up and down.

A. It's a given Lana is in the truck.
B. Manhunter has to go back into space to heal himself? What?
C. Did NOT see the Bizarro Clark angle coming!!
D. Agree with Chris
E. Apparently I missed whatever has happened to Chloe since I didn't get the tear thing. I hope she isn't dead either. I really like her "oracle" role in Smallville. Knowing Clarks secret, being able to dig up information, being able to get a hold of Ollie and his crew. She's one of my favorite characters.

I'm actually tired of the Clark/Lana thing and wish they would concentrate on Clark/Lois.

[Earth 2 Chris]

E. Apparently I missed whatever has happened to Chloe since I didn't get the tear thing. I hope she isn't dead either. I really like her "oracle" role in Smallville. Knowing Clarks secret, being able to dig up information, being able to get a hold of Ollie and his crew. She's one of my favorite characters.

It was revealed mid-season that Chloe was meteor-infected. Until this episode, her power was unknown. Chloe is one of my favorites as well. I hope her power includes regeneration, or something like it!!!

Chris

[txteach]

I also really like the show. I kinda though Whiney Lana wasn't dead. Chloe would be a big loss if she were gone. I am still wondering who planted the bomb. I'm pretty sure it wasn't Lex. I guess I'll have to wait for all my answers.

[Earth 2 Chris]

My wife Cindy thinks Lana set the whole explosion up to fake her death and pin it on Lex so he'd be behind bars and unable to come after her, and also for revenge. Considering the dark path Lana's taken, it makes sense.

Chris

[ScottA]

Thanks for the info Chris. Looks like I'll be catching reruns this summer. I like Cindy's idea about Lana.

[Hulk]

Bizarro Clark is a great idea, once you get over the hokey circumstances around the origin. He has done a great job with the Red Kryptonite Clark/Kal-El, and with the withdrawn Kal-El characters, this should be an interesting twist to that if done right.

Definitely made some of those goofier things worthwhile this season. He needed more powerful foes than the average Meteor freaks, and with this and Lex' potential SuperArmy, Clark should be pushed to his limit more often next season. I am confident Chloe will back, as well as Lana.

This show has defined itself with fantastic season finales, and this was no exception. This one probably ranks in the middle of that pack, especially in how it is leaving me excited about next season, opposed to just the premiere where they neatly wrap things up. The ending simply rocked!

[The Bat]

I LOVE Smallville...it's one...of the two Shows I watch on Tv(24 is the other)! I thought it was great Episode...with an awesome ending! Finally...Clark has a worthy Nemesis(besides Lex of course):clap:!

[The Toyroom]

I haven't watched regularly since Season 3...but it all sounds intriguing. Maybe I should pick up the seasons I'm missing on DVD over the summer and catch up.

[ShadowAvenger]

I greatly enjoyed this season finale and the appearance of Bizarro Clark was a nice surprise.

[Customslab]

well lana is alive that was a trick by lana and lexs father so clark can tend to the matters at hand

chole is dead i think this is where lois will take over being the true reporter because of chole death imo

[Hulk]

Spoiler ahead from KryptonSite.com




The CW has officially announced their Fall 2007 schedule, and another season of Smallville. is in the plans.
They have also released a write-up promoting the new season; if you read closely you may get a hint as to who is leaving the show. Also on the cast list for Season 7 is a new addition.

Fans should be happy that certain people ARE on the cast list, as well.

Here's that write-up:
Returning for its seventh season, this new interpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and adventure into an exciting action series. Fourteen years ago, a meteor shower burst from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, Kansas. From the ashes of tragedy, emerged Clark Kent. Struggling to come to grips with his emerging superpowers, while battling the strange events that have plagued this idyllic Midwest hamlet since the meteor shower, Clark slowly learns to embrace his destiny. SMALLVILLE chronicles Clark's journey toward becoming the Man of Steel and his relationships with girl-next-door Lana Lang, future love Lois Lane and soon-to-be arch-nemesis Lex Luthor.


The series stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent, Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang, Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, Erica Durance as Lois Lane, Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan, John Glover as Lionel Luther and Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen. Reinterpreting the Superman mythology from its roots, SMALLVILLE was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar ("Shanghai Noon," "Spiderman 2"), based on the DC Comics characters. Gough and Millar serve as executive producers, along with Ken Horton, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola, Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson and Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.



The missing cast member next season will be Annette O'Toole, not Alison Mack. I wouldn't be surprised by some guest appearances, but her character pretty much made it clear she would be busy in Washington. After Jonathan died, she had little to do. My guess, Chloe is back by the end of Episode 1 or 2 next season, Lana either will be see behind the scenes or will be back by Episode 3 or 4 at the latest.

[Customslab]

well wait and see

[batgirl]

I love smallville, but over here we are only up to season 5 ...
I was so tempted to read the other posts to find out what happens:no:
Although i have heard that Tom is signed for season 8. Micheal Rosenbaum absolutely makes the show, i love the sense of humour and the way he plays Lex, it would really suck to lose him. Plus he is very appealing.... :grin:

[Daremo]

Kristin Kreuk has it in her contract that she must appear in every episode. I fully expect to see her in the first episode of the next season.

The ratings for the season finale were bad, so I'd expect season 7 to be the end of it. They need to stop writing "filler" episodes, and stop with the corny 1940's flashback type shows. There's not much left to do with Clark, except get him in the suit. I know it most likely won't happen, but I think it could draw in a lot more fans to see "Superman" again.

[Wee67]

As much as I like what killing Lana would do to the show (allow Clark to move on to Metropolis, bring Lois to the forefront, push Lex completely over to the dark side, etc), I absolutely think she's in that truck. If she were dead, you could really launch Clark into the Superman part of his life.

I rather like this version of Bizarro Clark. I've always thought of Bizarro as a bit silly. He's almost like mentally challenged Supes.

[filmation batman fan]

Except for the Justice League episode and the one with Lynda Carter as Chloe's mom, I really haven't watched Smallville since Jonathan Kent died. I just read that Annette O Toole would not return as Martha Kent. I was about to ask if she was also getting killed off, but one of the posters answered my question.

Did they really introduce Bizarro? Wow!! They've introduced Mr. Mxyztpltk, and Brainiac in human forms. Whose next disguised in human form? Darkseid?!
All joking aside, I could actually see that happening. I still can't get over Bizarro Clark from what I've heard "Me Kent Clark. "Me hate Lang Lana.":smiley1:

Cheers.

[Hulk]

One of the reasons I like this show is how much they draw from the DC Universe and also honor those involved with the Superman heritage.

From the Superman movies, we have seen the actors who played Superman, Lois Lane, Lana Lang, and Zod all playing mostly significant characters in the show. Heck, they even gave Wonder Woman Lynda Carter a guest appearance this season.

And as far as DCU characters, besides the regulars, we've seen the Justice League (Aquaman, Flash, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter) and 5 of Superman's biggest villians (Lex, Zod, Braniac, Bizarro and Myx), we've seen Supergirl/Kara-El (sorta), Dr. Hamilton, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, Morgan Edge, Andrea Rojas, Sam and Lucy Lane, Krypto (I'm still waiting for Beppo, although with all of Lex's labs, I might have missed him), Maggie Sawyer, and I'm sure the list goes on. They even named a character after Geoff Johns, which I thought was a cool thing to do.

Some might bring up the same old complaint about how so many of these post-Clark becomes Superman characters can be in the show, but I think that misses the point. It draws from and honors the heritage of the comics and other incarnations to enrich this particular incarnation. So what if it doesn't fit with our perception of Superman history, DC does this every time a new writer picks up a pen in the comics. I've said it before, despite not always being specifically directed at our particular demographic, it is by far the most intelligent and well developed treatment of any major comic book character on TV, and probably the movies as well (considering most movies only have to tell a limited story for a couple of hours at a time). Nothing would please me more than letting Millar and Gough turn this show into a full blown version of Superman on TV.

[batgirl]

Amen brother:yeah:

[Mego Maverick]

I agree. Even though Smallville is aimed more at a Teen like audience, it is their attention to the DC Univerese and Superman Movie/TV lore, that keeps us Comic Geeks interested.

I too would love to see it go past next season but I really don't think that is possible without changing the dynamics of the show. There is really only so much more than can be done before he suits up. If they try to stretch it out too far, it could completely undermine the integrity of the series. IMO they have not had a "jump the shark" moment yet. But if the story doesn't progress to the next level soon, they very well could. Who Knows maybe Ted McGinley could guest star.

[ozcollector1992]

I think that was a great ending
now all they have to do next season is get lois to replace chloe at the daily planet and get clark to work there to. Lex is in jail and bizzaro is already made. also they have to kill of lionel and bring lana back up alive.
as for the finnaly, i felt it was a perfect way to end it: chloe dead, clarks doupleganger, Lex in jail, and lana's fake "death"

Best show Ever
Sean

[ozcollector1992]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVSVyuQDvVg

Here is the final 6 minutes of the season finale
Shows how bizzaro is formed

[Brue]

Just kidding. I watch it weekly. I love the way they have reinvented the character while still staying within reasonab;e bounds of past tellings of his origin. I love the way they have taken his costumed world and given it plasuability.

I loved Lana in season one - so sweet. Subsequent seasons have demonstrated the lack of understanding of an 18 year old and highlighted kreuk's limited acting ability. We could only hope she was dead. I am sure this is in vain.

I can live with or without Cloe - I think it is irresonsible of the writers to never mention Pete or at least give Clark a friend that is a guy.

I'd love to see a 2 hour finale where the final shot is similar to the first shot of Reeve in the costume. Then end it before it goes astray.

[johnmiic]

Hey folks!

I am not a regular viewer of Smallville, and I'll leave it at that, ( I am not here to pooh on an enjoyable thread, in stark contrast to what is going on over in the Doctor Who threads, lol ). So could someone tell me how was Johnathan Kent killed off in the show? Was Martha written out or did they sort'a leave it up to the viewer because it would be obvious anyway?

[The Sentry]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVSVyuQDvVg

Here is the final 6 minutes of the season finale
Shows how bizzaro is formed

Now Bizarro's my man! I love me some sdrawkcab namrepuS

(backwards Superman):grin: