Somebody save me.I've been watching "Smallville" since it launched many moons ago and I feel like I'm trapped on one of those flat conveyors you ride at the airports that are obviously taking you somewhere but don't go fast enough.
Try as I might to ditch this coming-of-age show about Clark Kent's transition to Superman, I just can't bring myself to banish it from the TIVO listings. And credit to the producers, there is obviously an audience out there like me who are hooked.
Comic Book Resources reports that the CW Network has confirmed a 10th season for "Smallville" and that it has enjoyed some success in its shift to the Friday night slot. Something "Dollhouse" or even my beloved "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" couldn't do.
Respect.
The long-term viewer should be aware of the format change to the show. Friday nights meant easing back, but not eliminating the relationship drama. Also, the writers shamelessly increased the super hero story lines much to the delight of some comic book fans (appearances by The Justice Society, Zatanna, Zod).
This TV series is tough to shake but don't get it twisted, please let the 10th season of "Smallville" be the last.
Above: Tom Welling as Super-Clark Kent rescues Vala, played by Crystal Lowe. Photo by Jack Rowand/The CW
Just how much longer can "Smallville" delay the final transition of Clark Kent into Superman? When "Smallville" started, the actor portraying Clark Kent/Superboy was already 23 years old. He is now 33 years old, at least as old as the adult Superman of the comics. And yet this Clark has yet to even put on the traditional Superman costume, he still can't even fly, and he is unknown to the public (except as a "red & blue blur"). Superman was not someone who hid in the shadows. He was a bigger-than-life hero, a role model the public admired. And he flew! It's time to finally get Clark into that cape, guys, then up, up and away!
I feel the same way, Robert. I managed to drop "Heroes" a season or two ago, but I just can't pull myself away from "Smallville." At least this season has been an improvement over the last two.
But being optimistic, perhaps DC Entertainment's new focus on its properties outside of comics will make next season even better.
BIG improvements from last two years, heck yes!!! I was loosing hope,but by bringing Green Arrow, JSL sort of added new juice!!! But, in the end, the transaction as to be done this 10 season! no doubt! Different writers, blah, blah! Tom wellington needs to put them tights and cape and go for it!! CHLOE? Well, she has to VANISH!