Perhaps the strongest element of the season is the friendship between Clark and Lex. Saved by Clark in a car accident in the pilot, Lex begins as a tragic figure—a man trying to escape his father’s shadow. Watching their brotherhood knowing they are destined to be enemies adds a layer of Shakespearean irony.
No discussion of Season 1 is complete without addressing the elephant in the Torch newsroom: Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk). She is the girl next door, the angelic cheerleader with a dead parent and a penchant for wearing chokers. The show spends an inordinate amount of time having Clark stare longingly at her from behind tractors. smallville season 1
Have you re-watched Smallville recently? Does the 'Freak of the Week' formula hold up for you? Let us know in the comments! Perhaps the strongest element of the season is
The showrunners had a strict rule: "No flights, no tights." By stripping away the cape and the ability to fly, Season 1 had to focus on Clark Kent the person, not Superman the icon. No discussion of Season 1 is complete without
Smallville Season 1 begins with a literal bang. A massive meteor shower hits the quiet town of Smallville, Kansas, bringing with it a young Kal-El. Found by Martha and Jonathan Kent, the boy is raised as Clark.