The saga continues
The second show is Smallville. It's the tale of Clark Kent, AKA Superman, before he moved to Metropolis and doned those spiffy blue tights lol. Just like Battlestar, people want to put this show into a cookie-cutter mold and call it a "superhero show". Well it is, but that description doesnt quite do it justice. Anyone who immediately dismisses it by saying "sorry i don't really like Superman" needs to sit down and watch at least one episode so they know how wrong they are. This ISN'T the story of Superman, it's the tale of Clark Kent, a young man who is learning about himself, the world, and his destiny. And so much more.
Smallville is heading through its fifth season, and let me tell you, the show has grown up. The first 3-4 seasons were your typical Buffy-esque "monster of the week" style shows. But now they're dealing with all the darker, more mature issues that having been brewing below the surface for the past few years. The last episode, in particular, was amazing; the tension they built was so thick you could hardly breathe, and I didnt want to get up for fear of missing something important. Clark and Lana are finally living free with each other, no secrets since Clark was stripped of his powers. They were starting an amazing relationship, when BAM! Clark is shot trying to help his friend Chloe. normally, the bullet would have hardly left a scratch, but now he goes to the ER with a punctured lung. And is pronounced dead almost on arrival. And to tell you the truth, the reactions from Lana and Mrs. Kent when they find out are chilling, they are THAT good. The acting on most "teen" shows is usually mediocre at best, but this show's actors really have skill. And when Lana goes to the Kent's house later to talk to them, and sees Clark standing there basking in sunlight, it's an amazing scene and an incredibly moving sight. YOU MUST WATCH THIS SHOW! One of the biggest problems in society right now is our need to put everything inside a box, then judge it based on what we believe about the box rather then the its individual merits. This show is spectacular, and even if you don't think you like "that kind" of show, do yourself a facor and tune in, cause it may not be what you expect, but it could be just what you've been looking for.
Smallville is heading through its fifth season, and let me tell you, the show has grown up. The first 3-4 seasons were your typical Buffy-esque "monster of the week" style shows. But now they're dealing with all the darker, more mature issues that having been brewing below the surface for the past few years. The last episode, in particular, was amazing; the tension they built was so thick you could hardly breathe, and I didnt want to get up for fear of missing something important. Clark and Lana are finally living free with each other, no secrets since Clark was stripped of his powers. They were starting an amazing relationship, when BAM! Clark is shot trying to help his friend Chloe. normally, the bullet would have hardly left a scratch, but now he goes to the ER with a punctured lung. And is pronounced dead almost on arrival. And to tell you the truth, the reactions from Lana and Mrs. Kent when they find out are chilling, they are THAT good. The acting on most "teen" shows is usually mediocre at best, but this show's actors really have skill. And when Lana goes to the Kent's house later to talk to them, and sees Clark standing there basking in sunlight, it's an amazing scene and an incredibly moving sight. YOU MUST WATCH THIS SHOW! One of the biggest problems in society right now is our need to put everything inside a box, then judge it based on what we believe about the box rather then the its individual merits. This show is spectacular, and even if you don't think you like "that kind" of show, do yourself a facor and tune in, cause it may not be what you expect, but it could be just what you've been looking for.
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