Going Back To Smallville

We’re breaking down Smallville Season 9 Episode 2, “Metallo,” and we freaking loved this one. Clark and Lois are finally back in the same scene, Clark is stepping away from the whole “cutting off his humanity” era, and the show instantly feels more alive because of it. We talk about why John Corben works so well as Metallo, how his kryptonite heart makes him a genuinely tragic and dangerous antago...

Everyone is wrong, Supergirl absolutely rules. Tonight we’re talking about Supergirl (2026), the 4th project in James Gunn’s DCU, and why Kara’s story hits so differently from Superman’s. We loved the deeper look at Kara as a person, shaped by loss, anger, survival, and a life that never gave her the same warmth Clark had on Earth. This just-released DCU movie gave us a Supergirl who feels messy,...

We’re kicking off our Smallville Season 9 rewatch with “Savior,” and wow, what a season premiere. Lois Lane finally returns after her mysterious disappearance, Clark is rocking the all-black look while trying to embrace his Kryptonian destiny, and the show wastes no time setting up a season full of mystery, danger, and some seriously intriguing future teases. We talk about Lois being front and cen...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re looking back at The Death and Return of Superman, one of the standout films in the DC Animated Movie Universe and a surprisingly emotional adaptation of one of DC’s most iconic stories. We talk about why Superman’s death still hits so hard, how the movie balances the classic Death of Superman storyline with the larger DCAMU continuity, and why the...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re looking back at Smallville Season 8 and celebrating what might be the show’s strongest season yet. From Clark’s move to Metropolis and the rise of the Red-Blue Blur to Lois and Clark’s growing relationship, Tess Mercer’s arrival, Oliver’s darkest struggles, and the Doomsday storyline, this season finally feels like Smallville fully embraced its fu...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re breaking down “Doomsday” and talking about everything that worked for us, everything that hurt, and why this finale still leaves us excited for Season 9. From Jimmy’s heartbreaking death and the birth of Watchtower to Lois disappearing with the Legion ring and the shocking arrival of Zod, this episode throws a lot at us emotionally. We really enjo...

Going Back to Smallville returns with our Smallville season 8 rewatch of “Injustice,” an episode that pushes the show into some surprisingly dark territory while introducing Tess Mercer’s version of the Injustice League with Plastique, Parasite, Livewire, and Neutron. We talk about Clark struggling with what to do about Davis/Doomsday, Oliver becoming more ruthless, and Chloe getting pulled deeper...

Chloe really looked Clark in the eyes and went, “Nope… I’m choosing Davis.” 😬 In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re talking Smallville 8x20 “Beast” rewatch podcast + series retrospective style, and honestly? We liked it. It’s definitely getting kind of eye-rolly watching Davis act the way he does and Chloe keep doubling down on bad choices, but the episode itself is still really good...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re breaking down Season 8 Episode 19, “Stiletto,” This one is such a wild mix of chaos, heart, and character growth. We spend a lot of time digging into Lois creating Stiletto. Not just the costume (which we have thoughts on), but what it says about where she’s at as a reporter who’s tired of being overlooked and just wants her shot. It’s messy, it’s...

Our Smallville Season 8 rewatch covers S8xE18: Eternal, where Davis Bloome’s origin finally comes into focus and it completely reframes him as both tragic and terrifying. We’re looking at how he arrived the same night as Clark, what his childhood with Lionel and Lex did to him, and how that lack of love shaped the monster he’s becoming. At the same time, the episode doesn’t let him off the hook. H...

This week on our Smallville rewatch podcast, we’re breaking down Season 8 Episode 17, “Hex,” where Zatanna drops into the story and turns everything upside down. Including giving Chloe the life she thinks she wants by swapping her into Lois’ shoes. What starts as a fun Freaky Friday-ish situation quickly hits deeper, as Chloe’s jealousy, purpose, and relationships all get put under a microscope, w...

This Smallville Season 8 rewatch dives into “Turbulence,” where Clark starts pushing his luck as the Red-Blue Blur, Tess gets way too close to the truth, and everything around Davis, Chloe, and Jimmy spirals into something messy and honestly heartbreaking. We talk about Clark wanting to be seen, that intense plane rescue, and how Tess might already know more than she’s saying, while the Davis stor...

Clark tells Lois EVERYTHING… and somehow that’s only the beginning of the chaos! This episode really feels like a “what if?” timeline, and we get into all of it: Clark choosing to reveal himself to the world, Lois being the one he trusts with his biggest secret, and how surprisingly fast everything spirals once the truth is out there. We’ve got a lot to unpack about identity, trust, and whether th...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re unpacking the incident at LuthorCorp, Oliver crossing a line he can’t come back from, and the twisted Toyman plot that pulls everyone into Lex’s final game. But let’s be real… this is about Clark and Lana. Their relationship finally feels real, grounded, and hopeful for a second… and then the show rips it away in one of the most emotional exits Sm...

Lana Lang comes back to Smallville with powers of her own, and suddenly Clark’s world gets a lot more complicated. In this episode of our Smallville rewatch podcast, we’re breaking down Season 8, Episode 13, “Power,” as Lana returns after months away with a dangerous plan involving Lex’s Prometheus technology. After brutal training and a long mission to stop Lex, Lana makes a shocking choice that...

This week on our Smallville rewatch podcast, we’re talking Smallville Season 8 Episode 12, “Bulletproof,” and this one really puts Clark in the middle of a messy, very human kind of hero story. With John Jones shot by one of Metropolis’s own, Clark goes undercover as a cop and gets a front-row seat to loyalty, corruption, and the kind of brotherhood that can either save you or pull you under. “Bul...

In this episode of our Smallville rewatch podcast, we’re breaking down Season 8, Episode 11, “Legion”. The one where Clark finally comes face to face with his future. When Rokk, Imra, and Garth arrive from the 31st century to stop the Persuader, everything shifts. Suddenly this isn’t just about stopping Brainiac or saving Chloe, it’s about legacy. It’s about the symbol. It’s about the man Clark is...

Join us as we embark on a journey through the iconic episode of Smallville, where Doomsday finally emerges, marking a pivotal moment in the series. In this rewatch podcast, we’ll delve into the intense Doomsday fight and its profound significance in the Superman lore. As Clark Kent and Lois Lane face off against the formidable villainous Doomsday, a creature hailing from the DC Comics universe, th...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we break down “Abyss” (8x09) and Chloe’s heartbreaking transformation into Brainiac. Chloe’s memories glitch, faces blur, Kryptonian code replaces loved ones, and a symbol of doom warns her escape. We discuss Chloe’s slow loss of self and Allison Mack’s portrayal of confusion and fear. GET YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL OF AMAZON PRIME HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/4...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, This week on Going Back to Smallville, we’re heading into Season 8 Episode 8, “Bloodline” — the one where a “simple” package yeets Clark and Lois into the Phantom Zone and suddenly their almost-roommate situation turns into a full-on survival pact. We’re talking about how this one trip to the Zone quietly locks in why they work so well together long bef...

In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re talking Smallville Season 8 Episode 7 “Identity,” where Jimmy snaps a “miracle rescue” photo of Clark saving Lois, only to catch a red-and-blue streak that Tess is dying to splash across the Daily Planet’s front page. Along the way we’re talking Red-Blue Blur mythology, Lois and Clark’s growing chemistry at the Planet, and how season 8’s whole “do...

In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we dive into one of the creepiest turns the series has ever taken — and it’s all centered around Davis Bloome. From Chloe’s counseling circle to shadowy alley attacks and bloody wake-ups with no memory, this episode had major horror energy. We break down Clark’s trust issues, Chloe’s growing bond with Davis, and that one scene that had us shoutin...

In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re diving into one of the most unforgettable turning points in the Clark and Lois story: the moment where feelings start slipping through the cracks, and everything changes. From a hilariously awkward hangover to a fake engagement gone way too real, we’re breaking down the love tests, surprise confessions, and that electric “Yes” that had us s...

In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re diving into the wild ride that is Instinct! Trust us, this one gets spicy. We’re talking alien queens, soulmates, and the kiss that nearly sent Clark over the edge (literally). From Chloe’s heartbreaking letter reveal to Lois walking in on Maxima mid-smooch, there’s a lot to unpack… including what this moment meant for Clois, Chlimmy, and C...

In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we dive into one of Oliver Queen’s most intense storylines yet — a poisoned billionaire, a fever dream island flashback, and the wild origin of his connection with Tess Mercer. We’re breaking down the emotional weight, the character reveals, and that brutal final twist. Plus, we talk Chloe’s growing powers, Lois and Clark’s complicated almost-som...