10 Uncomfortable Truths Of Rewatching Smallville 13 Years After It Ended
Argue about it all you want, but 2001's "Smallville" is still one of the best superhero shows to ever air on American television, as its rewarding mix of small-town drama and the supernatural adventures of young Superman still feels as relevant as it did more than two decades ago.
That said, some aspects of this great show have dated quite a bit since it ended 12 years ago, making the experience of watching it a bit harsh, especially for newer viewers.
Here are 10 harsh realities of re-watching "Smallville" in 2024:
As you may have noticed, some of the things that ruin the legacy of "Smallville" have nothing to do with the show itself - who would have thought that Allison Mack would join a destructive cult back then, right?
However, the writers are totally to blame for a number of bad decisions, including the complete waste of time on some romances, the overlong duration of the show and the whole meteor shower nonsense.
Still, "Smallville" influenced all other comic book TV adaptations that came after it, and even the flaws mentioned on this list can't ruin its appeal, which remains strong after all these decades since its pilot premiered back in 2001.