Smallville 

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.

Creators:

Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Stars:

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack

Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 31 wins & 155 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tom Welling	...	Clark Kent / ... 217 episodes, 2001-2011
Allison Mack	...	Chloe Sullivan / ... 206 episodes, 2001-2011
Kristin Kreuk	...	Lana Lang / ... 161 episodes, 2001-2011
Michael Rosenbaum	...	Lex Luthor / ... 156 episodes, 2001-2011
John Glover	...	Lionel Luthor / ... 147 episodes, 2001-2011
Erica Durance	...	Lois Lane / ... 141 episodes, 2004-2011
Annette O'Toole	...	Martha Kent / ... 139 episodes, 2001-2011
John Schneider	...	Jonathan Kent / ... 117 episodes, 2001-2011

Storyline

The numerous miraculous rescues by the local wonder boy Clark have aroused suspicions amongst colonials of Smallville. Interestingly, the boy has managed to downplay his acts of various heroic egresses in the past. They say he's either too fast or has a penchant for finding trouble. He was found by Martha and Jonathan Kent on the day of the Meteor Shower, and subsequently adopted. Clark's friend Lex Luthor, the only heir of Luthorcorp, has been secretly investigating grounds for Clark's outlandish valor. However, on the face of it, Clark just seems a normal boy who's slightly more secretive than usual.

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Plot Keywords:

adoption | adopted son | meteor shower | best friend | alien | 

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Taglines:

One town's tragedy becomes one man's journey. (Season 1)

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Smallville Beginnings

Filming Locations:

Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tollin, Robbins Productions, Millar Gough Ink

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 45 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Margot Kidder's character, Bridgette Crosby, was meant to become the primary villain of Season 4. After Christopher Reeve's untimely death in 2004, the show's producers decided to incorporate the death of the legendary actor into the plot as his character Virgil Swann was killed off screen. Kidder was not happy with this decision, feeling the producers were capitalizing on the actor's passing. Thus, she backed out of her commitments. As a result, the character of Genevieve Teague, as played by Jane Seymour, was created to fill in as the central big bad for the remainder of the season. Ironically, Christopher Reeve played a romantic love interest opposite both Margot Kidder and Jane Seymour; Kidder in Superman (1978) and Seymour in Somewhere in Time (1980).

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Goofs

In several episodes, an establishment shot is shown in scenes in the Kent's barn at night. A crescent moon is shown with its limbs pointing down toward the horizon. This can happen, but not at night.

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Quotes

Tess Mercer: [Reading Chole's letter to Oliver] Oliver, I never thought I'd have to tell you how I feel about us because the smile on my lips when I looked at you pretty much said it all. But now that you won't be seeing it anymore I'll have to use words to tell you. I've never loved anyone the way I've loved you and I never will again. You are my brightest star, my knight in shining leather, my hero.

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Crazy Credits

The credits style changes in the season 5 premiere.

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Connections

Referenced in Hoodwinked! (2005)

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Soundtracks

Superman (It's Not Easy)
Performed by Five for Fighting

User Reviews

Super.

When I first heard of the idea behind Smallville, I rolled my eyes and thought that is the dumbest idea ever. I mean, who wants to see Superman as a teen? Well after seeing it, I can say I sure as hell do. It has been a long time since I have been glued to the TV screen, waiting anxiously to see what will happen next. The reason this show is so good is because you already know the characters. Unless you were born yesterday, you know the story of Superman, you know who Lex Luther is. Superman is a permanent pop culture icon, like Batman. When I watched this show, I already knew these characters, it was so simple to get into this show. The WB must have dished out the big bucks for this show because for TV, the special FX were amazing. Everything about this show is pure gold, I know I will tune in every week, and watch one of the best shows on TV.