But I do like your idea about at least hinting that he will travel the world.

You know…I think my biggest thing with the series finale is that I just want to see Clark happy and see a promise for Clark to have a joyful life spreading hope to humanity. I know that sounds corny. But I just feel like Clark has been through so much and come so far. So I would LOVE to hear a hint at the end of the series that Clark and Lois will get a chance to travel the world as journalists from time to time because I think that Clark would really enjoy that. You know?

Honestly, I just don’t think that Smallville’s version of Clark Kent NEEDS to travel the world at this point to be ready to be Superman. For the other versions of the character, that experience was a representation of their maturity and served as an “eye opening” experience. Smallville’s Clark Kent has been through SO MUCH over the last 10 years. He’s faced so many difficulties already and faced so many tough choices and sacrifices. I think he’s more than proven that he’s ready to be Superman. I think that any kind of cut to the future at the end of the show would be a cheat. Because it would imply that Clark Kent as we know him at the end of Season 10 isn’t quite ready to serve the world as Superman. And, in my opinion, that just isn’t true. He’s going to be ready all on his own by the end of Season 10. And I want to see him accept his identity as Superman and walk out into the light and show people his face in our present timeline. I don’t want to miss one moment of that development or maturity happening in offscreenville.

However, I wouldn’t mind some kind of conversation or hint towards the end of the series that Clark and Lois plan to travel the world and experience different cultures from time to time through their jobs at the Daily Planet. I think that would fit just as well with comics canon as I seem to recall that they both travel as reporters and they take on new adventures together. (Or ast least they did before the Superman comics decided to practically eliminate Clark Kent from his own books. Sorry for that rant. I’m still not over it and I won’t be until the freaking Superman comics fixes it. )

As far as the series finale goes and I have said this on another post. I don’t want a JLA mega battle that should be like 10×20 and or 10×21. 10×22 should be like Clark packing up the farm and or Martha returning to the farm and Clark beginning his journey of traveling maybe with Lois around the world and learning different cultures (because that has happened in many Superman canons like Superman The Animated Series and Lois & Clark) and we cut to two years later or something and that is when “The Man of Steel” is revealed to Metropolis. Thoughts? Fellow Android, Zune, and iPod SHoEligans?

As far as writers for the finale it really needs to be Kelly and Brian or Jeph Loeb for me to be totally on board with no skepticism.

As far as Geoff Johns goes I don’t want him in the tenth season (if he does decide to write another ep.) to establish a new DC character or group since we are going towards Clark’s destiny in the tenth season. I want the Legion of Superheroes to return. And have it be because something involving Darkseid. I don’t know how I just feel we don’t need to establish something new (unless it is for a backdoor pilot) I want either a JLA or Legion ep. from Johns.

Lastly, these things I listed above are things that I would be totally on board with if some things didn’t happen, I’d still be on board with the series’ final season. Opinions? Fellow Android, Zune, and iPod SHoEligans?

Kelly and Brian should porbably be the finalie writers since they were able to keep the show going after the changing that came following season 7. They also helped to move Smallville to a direction that has made the past two seasons some of the favorites of the entire series. Hopefully they’ll be able to keep up the good work for the 10th and final season.

//They knew how to write for Clark Kent: Captain of the Smallville Crows and angst confused Clark Kent. But not The Red Blue Blur and or The Blur.//

Totally agree :)
You know, I liked the early Smallville created by Al & Miles – they had some really brilliant ideas and a fresh vision of a show about a young Clark Kent in his teenage years…To tell the truth, seasons 1-5 were really good, imo. However, seasons 6 and 7 were the weakest seasons in the history of Smallville (soap-operish eps such as Promise just killed me, and left me wanting to punch sb in the face).

From what I remember, Al & Miles had plans for only 5 or 4 seasons of Smallville – they had no idea that their show would last longer than that. Also, they had no intention of bringing Clark to Metropolis or creating for him a double identity – they weren’t interested in exploring that part of Clark’s journey…

It is Brian and Kelly (and Todd Slavkin + Darren Swimmer – the new show runners) who decided to introduce the idea of the Red-Blue-Blur in s8 (which was a brilliant move, imo). What is more, Clark started working at the Daily Planet with Lois (the dynamic between the iconic duo became an integral part of this “new, fresh Smallville”) – it was a HUGE change, and it was exciting!
Let’s think for a moment about season 7 Clark who spent a huge amount of his time with Lana on the farm (doing nothing constructive) – ugh! – so much wasted time and potential… :(
Ok. maybe Season 8 wasn’t perfect, it had its high and low moments – but (in my opinion) it was far better than season 6 and 7 combined.
As for s9 – it was simply amazing! No words can even describe how much I loved that season…

So, I guess what I’m trying to say is – I agree that Kelly and Brain should “pen” the series finale, but I don’t support the idea of Al & Miles making their comeback as a writing team in the final episode of Smallville. But that’s just me.

@Anthony Pa I really don’t think Miles and Al should return just because the series in just two seasons is miles away from the series that they created I don’t believe they know how to write for this Kal-El. They knew how to write for Clark Kent: Captain of the Smallville Crows and angst confused Clark Kent. But not The Red Blue Blur and or The Blur. Do my fellow Zune, iPod, and Android SHoEligans concur with my thoughts or disagree?

I completely agree with you on not having Geoff Johns writing the finalie. The ones that should do it are the show runners for the last few seasons: Kelly Sounders and Brian Peterson or the original two who brought Smallville to television: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Maybe a combine effort from the four of them.

That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t mind seeing Geoff writing an episode since I enjoyed the previous ones that he did so I’m sure that he could do it again for the 10th season.

Director: Greg Beeman or Glen Winter or Jeannot Szwarc.
Writer: Al Septien and Turi Meyer or Jeph Loeb (it would be fantastic! – but I highly doubt it).

I’m sorry, but I don’t want see Geoff Johns writing the final ep of Smallville – I’d be really annoyed if he was appointed to write that episode.

Alright, I’m going back to drawing.

Here’s something to think about as far as Clark is concerned when Jonathan passed on, the Clark we knew from the first four years on the series that ended totally with Jonathan’s passing. And if one were to look at Clark’s actions throughout the fifth through seventh seasons it was very much and Clark even said as much in 08×01 that he had spent those years trying to recreate or keep the happy home he had with Lana and his mother and father and he realize how much a waste of time and energy that was.

Now, I don’t know if that had anything to do with his relationship with Lois, I do believe that was a part of it. But I think coming close to death made Clark see what a waste that was. And then later on it was Lois I totally agree on that.

I still remember my husband getting emotional watching the end of “Rage” a few years ago. My husband’s father died when he was 19 and he said that the ending of that episode sitting around the dinner table really hit him. He could feel Clark’s sadness over losing his father.

Maybe that’s part of why I like Clark and Lois together so much on Smallville. When Clark started spending more time with Lois in Season 8 it was the first time I had truly seen Clark happy since his father died. His depression was so tangible. But he seemed to finally find some joy again with Lois. I don’t care what anyone says. That reason ALONE would be enough for me to know without a shadow of a doubt that they belong together.

So yes, I do believe things would have been different if Jonathan had lived. Clark probably would have been much happier. Instead he had to face several years in pain and mourning grieving for his father. I do believe that he has FINALLY found some acceptance over what happened and I HOPE he has found some peace. It would make a reunion between them all the more moving at this point.

I also think he will turn up 10/22 as a final push for Clark to wear the cape

I wouldn’t want Jor-El to bring Jonathan back to life because it would suck major b*lls for Clark to lose Jonathan all over again, even if it is to tell Clark how proud he is of him. Plus I don’t think it would improve relations between Clark and Big Daddy J since Jonathan’s heart and then the whole “balancing act” of taking the life of someone he loves to counteract Clark being brought back to life in the first place. And Martha really REALLY doesn’t need to have Jonathan standing in front of her only to be snatched away yet again. She was barely holding on in Hostage to begin with.

That would be a good way to have Jonathan to somewhat reappear but you got to remember that the dagger of Blue K is still stabbed in Clark’s gut. Unless it’s removed beforehand then the whole hover thing wouldn’t work.

Another way they could bring Jonathan “back” is by Jor-El bringing him back to life just long enough to tell Clark how proud he is of his son. If they wanted to add to the emotion have Martha there as well.

I am going to hold off on my Darkseid thoughts until after San Diego Comic Con. Reason being too tough to call what they were going to do with him (if we Smallville/SHoEligans get Darkseid). Reason being it just like @Natasha pointed out. Going into the ninth season we all that Sam Witwer was going to be Zod, but oh did they go a different route that.

Speaking of which… New Topic: How different would it have been if Witwer did play Zod instead of Callum Blue? Could the ninth season remain more or less as it turned out? Fellow Zune, iPod, and Android SHoEligans opinions please?

If they do bring him back I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t see a few certain “things” happen to Clark because of Lex.

Now that Tess Mercer is most likely going to join the Female Furries somebody will have to come back to headup Luthorcorp even though Queen Industries and Luthorcorp are combined for the time being.

Also since we have mentioned Lex I wouldn’t be surprised if we do see Clark endup in the Kawatche Caves since the Good VS. Evil is in that cave and the symbol is meant for Clark VS. Lex. At least I hope he ends up there again at somepoint.

One thing I would be surprised about but at the same time happy if it were to happen is that Darksheid somehow brings Lex back to life. Then he could have Lex help him conquer the Earth and threaten to take away his new life if he doesn’t cooperate.

It’s an idea that’s likely won’t be happening. However, it would be an interesting way to bring back Lex and the show couldn’t hold it off for the last few episodes or maybe even having it be set up for a mid season cliffhanger.

Whatever happens I just hope that Lex, played by Michael, at least returns in some type of cameo at the end of the series. Wouldn’t feel right if he wasn’t seen in some fashion before Smallville ends.

Well Zod wouldn’t necessarily have to help Clark. He could side with Darkseid against Clark.But then the two would probably turn against each other in the end.

And if he does come back i hope its just till the mid season finale. And I could see that happening.

It would be nice to see Zod return as Callum made the character enjoyable to watch. Maybe the main villian for the 10th season will enlist Zod’s help to take on Clark and his group.

Another possibility is that if the villian is indeed Darkseid then Clark will have no choice than to bring Zod back to Earth to help fight against him. That’s unlikely to happen though.

Time will tell if Zod returns but I wouldn’t be surprise if the character is only mentioned next season but doesn’t return.

I’ve been trying to figure this out since Callum Blue has been signed for a two year contract.

Any suggestions?

If they do try to do Darkseid I hope that they dont try to bring on as many new gods as possible.

What were the things that were coming after Oliver if they weren’t Kandorians. So this leaves only two possibilities:
1. Female Furies
2. Parademons (Darkseid’s green/gold soilders).
Or is it something else?

well that and make every Superman fan on the planet get giddy like school kids for 4 mins.
Thankyou Natasha for you help and information.
It works a lot better here

But here’s another thing that I wanted to point out with the dream: Because in the dream/vision, we hear Dr. Fate’s voice repeating what he said in Absolute Justice, I was thinking that this vision was the complete one that Dr. Fate saw when he told Clark that he would lead this generation’s heroes and that Lois was the key. The reason I think this is because in Hourglass, Clark was able to see Cassandra’s vision with the endless graveyard and then with the people that he’s supposed to help, so it wouldn’t be the first time Clark was able to see what other psychics have seen of his future. And I think he was only just now seeing it because Dr. Fate’s powers is based on magic, so maybe it was just latent that Clark was only just then seeing it. Thoughts?

I’m really really not trying to be a suckup but I really want to commend you for what a great job you did. As I read the review/recap I could literally picture what was going on in my head. I mean it has been a month since I have seen the episode but I can just read this and watch it all over again. By the way I love the little side notes that you put in.

Some Smallville News: Congrats to The Notorious B.A.G. who got married recently: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b188110_megan_fox_brian_austin_green_are_married.html

I’d love to see him return as Metallo because there is so still so much Brian and Kelly can do with his character. Maybe have his character be the introduction for the beginning of intergang. Opinions Zune, iPod, and Android SHoEligans?

Martha being somewhat of a recurring character would be a nice and I would like to see ‘mama Kent’ having “women talk” with Lois.

Lana is a character I’m not sure about. The group of episodes that she was involved in during the 8th season was a good way to send the character off and I feel that she wouldn’t fit in that well with how the show has progressed since her departure. A brief glimpse of her in the final episode would be all right.

Now Lex on the other hand, that’s someone I would like to see come back but it’s unlikely since Michael has stated that he’ll likely not be returning. I’m currently up in the air whether I would like to have some explanation on how he’s alive but if we’re given Michael actually playing Lex, wearing a bald cap is fine, will be fine with me.

* Also just as a side note couldn’t you consider Lionel Luthor for a seven seasoner too. He wasnt apart of the original cast in season 1 but he might as well have been.

Thank you for pointing it out though. I just feel as though the characters who were the MOST important to Clark’s development in the early seasons (Martha, Jonathan, Lex, Lana and even Pete) are often forgotten now. Chloe really didn’t become Clark’s “best friend” until Season 4. The show got rid of Pete and retconned it that Clark and Chloe were “best friends.” That was NOT the case in the first 3 seasons. People also convienantly forget that Lana was the true female lead of the show for 7 years straight and that Clark repeatedly stated that Lana was the most important woman in this life—not Chloe.

I also feel like people are always talking about the “original cast” including Lex and completely forgetting exactly what you said above: that by the time this show is over Erica Durance will have given just as much time to this show as Michael Rosenbaum. There first 3 seasons the “Big 3″ was Clark, Lex and Lana. And now the finale 3 seasons have featured Lois in a larger role in Clark’s life. The middle seasons showed Chloe in a larger role. Every female has had her turn now at sharing that closeness with Clark. Chloe was a supporting players in the first 3 seasons, had an increased role in the middle seasons, and her role went back to supporting in the last season as we near the end of Clark’s journey. And by the time the show is over Lois will occupy the same amt. of seasons as Lex Luthor. (And Lana Lang minus Kristin’s 5 episodes in Season 8.)

Just interesting to consider when people complain about losing the original cast. Erica Durance tends to get slighted since she joined the cast in Season 4. But at this rate, she’ll have logged as many years as Michael Rosenbaum with the show.

Just something to think about.

And also that the Red/Blue Jacket/Shirt combo was the bane of my existence for 3 full seasons (5-7) because that’s all they would allow Clark to wear. In season 8 I was fine with it because it was finally just a “costume” and not his entire wardrobe (and I’m betting Tom was happy as well). So while I don’t mind the return of the Red/Blue combo, short of the actual Supersuit, I would really like for the wardrobe department to come up with something a little more creative in that, but not an eyesore.

On a side note, did anyone read Superman/Batman #73? Because “Red-Blue Blur”, at least in the S/B title, is now officially canon.

“Lex Luthor and Clark Kent (and Chloe Sullivan) ARE Smallville.”

Wrong Mike. Smallville is the story of Clark Kent. Clark Kent is Smallville. Now, Lex….I will give you was a huge part of the story in the first 7 seasons. As viewers, we watched him struggle against his destiny and we witnessed his slow descent into the villiant that we all knew he would become.

However, throughout the course of the series, the only true constant in terms of star status has been Clark Kent. As the seasons have progressed people have come in and out of Clark’s life. All of these people had important roles to play.

In the early seasons, Clark’s closest confidants were his parents, Jonathan and Martha. They played a HUGE role in his growth from boy to man. He also shared a close friendship with Pete and of course, Lana was the girl in his heart. And yes, Clark shared a close friendship with Lex during this time period as well. Chloe was at best, a supporting player. But I would argue that in the early seasons she was not as important as Lex, Lana or even Martha and Jonathan in terms of Clark’s development.

In the middle seasons, Clark’s closest confidant was Chloe. At this point, Clark became more and more isolated. His friendship with Lex started to break down and major trust issues developed between them. His father passed away. His mother left town. Pete moved away at the end of Season 3. Chloe was really the only person that Clark had left. When I think of this time period, I think of a rather sad and lonely time in Clark’s life. And of course, Clark remained madly in love with Lana Lang. He also developed a rivalry and friendship with Lois during this time period.

In the later seasons, Lex has left town. Clark’s friendship with Chloe begins to become strained. Clark becomes friends with Oliver and he falls in love with Lois. At this point, Lois is probably Clark’s closest confidant and partner.

But there is a cycle to all of this. HOpefullly things will come full circle this season with Lex returning at the end of the season. But THIS is Smallville. A show centered around CLARK KENT with many players who have risen and decreased in importance over the years to support Clark’s journey. Lex was an extremely important part of that journey and his descent into evil was a VERY importnat part of the story. But to say that Smallville is “Lex Luthor, Clark Kent AND Chloe Sullivan” is, in my opinion, a completely false representation of what this show is about. You are forgetting the early seasons where Chloe was nothing more than a bit players. You are negating how important Lana, Martha and Jonathan were to the story. ANd you are negating the fact that Lois will have been on the show for 7 full seasons by the time Season 10 is complete. Ironically, by the time this show wraps, (and unless Michael R. comes back for Season 10) Erica will have been on this show for only 1 year less than Michael Rosenbaum and 1 year less than Lana.

Smallville is the story of Clark Kent and the MANY incredible supporting characters who have shaped his journey. Clark is more important than Lex or Chloe and CHloe, while an important supporting character, is no more important than Lana, Martha, Jonathan and now Lois in terms of importance on this show.

1.Glasses – Clark’s secret identity is not complete without his glasses. As Superman (currently in Smallville called: “The Blur”), Clark doesn’t wear a mask to hide his identity; he simply wears glasses in his “human persona”. Now, we have seen Clark wear glasses (in Whisper, Noir, Apocalypse, Idol, and briefly in Salvation), but never as a full-time thing. I want to constantly see Clark wearing glasses (unless he’s in costume) this season.

2.Superheroes – Smallville started as a High-School drama with no intent of becoming a super hero TV show. When season five aired, all of that changed, because Clark was out of high school. We have seen DC Comic Super-Heroes Impulse/Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, Acrata (as the Angel of Vengeance), Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Zatanna, The Wonder Twins, Speedy, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Brainiac 5, Justice League, JSA, Hawkman, Stargirl, Dr. Fate, Sandman, Star-Spangled Kid, etc. I want the Justice League to be big in this season, maybe a JSA episode, and definitely a Legion of Super-Heroes return episode. I also want Clark to step up (like in Salvation) as the leader of the JL and finally name them the Justice League of America. I also really want Kara to come back.

3.Red-Blue Blur – When Clark finally came out as Metropolis’ hero, he was the Red-Blue Blur. I want to see Clark as himself again, and honestly, I don’t care what he wears, as long as it’s red and blue. The Superman uniform is red and blue, Clark’s colors are red and blue, and everyone loves the red and blue shirt/jacket Clark wears. We need some Red-Blue Blur action!

4.Lex Luthor – Lex Luthor and Clark Kent (and Chloe Sullivan) ARE Smallville. We need (and Tom Welling has said) some Clark and Lex action. Lex is almost as old as Superman himself. Lex is a MAJOR part of Smallville (even as Michael Rosenbaum left) and he always will be a MAJOR part of Superman. I mean, he’s Sageeth for goodness sakes! He is Clark’s ultimate nemesis! Now, for Lex to return we need a few things. We need Michael Rosenbaum (either bald or with a cap or whig). We need a good return story, and we need some good Clark/Lex interaction. In season sevens Arctic (and even before in Descent), we saw Lex’s fall into evil. When he returned in season eight’s Requiem, we saw a vengeful Lex who only cared about doing evil to Clark and Lana. In season nine’s Absolute Justice, Dr. Fate tells Clark that he [Clark] will triumph over Lex, and in Salvation’s future sequence, we saw him running of President of the United States of America. Lex is, was, and always will be a part of Smallville! Therefore, all that to say this: Lex Luthor belongs on Smallville, especially for the final season! He is a must have!

5.Martha Kent, Perry White, and Jimmy Olsen – Martha Kent is also a big part of Smallville. She has been in our hearts ever since season one’s first episode, Pilot. She created the Superman uniform and is always there for Clark. She is also the Red Queen, dedicated to protecting and saving Clark from the evils of Checkmate. Perry White was last herd going to Kenya, Africa. In the comics (and in Salvation’s future sequence), is the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet. We need him as a regular this season. For him to be here in Metropolis influencing Lois and Clark and being their boss, that is a must have for the final season, and if he can’t do a whole season, well at least the final few episodes. Jimmy. Olsen. THE James Bartholomew Olsen. What else can I say? We need Jimmy for, at least, the final one or two episodes. We first saw Jimmy in season eight’s finale, Doomsday at Henry Olsen’s funeral, and we herd his name in Salvation’s future sequence yelled by Lois in the Planet. So, yes, we need Jimmy for the finale!

6.Lois and Clark:The New Adventures of Superman – Now, I don’t mean Dean Cain’s Lois and Clark series, but I do mean Lois and Clark aka Clois! We need Lois and Clark to be full-on comic book Lois and Clark, and to tell you the truth, I wouldn’t mind a marriage on Smallville (not as the finale ender, but you get the point). Lois knows Clark’s secret now, so what’s stopping them? I think that Clark should tell her everything, she accepts it, they date some more, and they get married! I love it! Why the hell not!?!?!

7.Amazing Continuity – This season had great continuity don’t get me wrong (except for in Kandor where Jor-El looks very old 5 years after he was on Earth), but if we could get references every episode from every season, that would be awesome! Like for example, if Clark gave Lois Kyla’s bracelet from Skinwalker (which Clark/Naman will give to his lover/wife one day). More Naman and Sageeth references would be great too! That would be a great continuity example on the show!!!! Another cool one would be a Bizarro or Brainiac reference. Also mentions of people like Whitney, Pete, Jason, Kara, Lionel, Lex, Martha, Jonathan, Lana, Chloe, Jimmy, Davis, Zod, etc.

8.Supervillains – Super villains are also becoming a big part of
Smallville, from the freak’s of the week or the occasional Kryptonian, psycho, or witch. I would like to see Parasite and Plastique again. I really want the return of Brainiac, because we know that he’s not dead. I want there to be the return of Bizarro; if he returns, it might explain why he’s backwards (like in the comics) since he was blown up. If he comes back together, he could be de-formed, just a theory. I wouldn’t mind seeing the real General Zod or seeing the clone General Zod again. I already said I want Lex Luthor! I would also like to see John Corben/Metallo return, but this time as a villain and not a hero.

9.Super-suit and Flight – We saw that Clark was given (by his mom, Martha Kent) the Superman uniform in Salvation, and we have seen it in action 3 times (Hereafter, Absolute Justice, Salvation) so far, but we have never seen Tom Welling as Clark wear it. We’ve seen a Red-Blue Blur in the suit in Salvation and the cape in Hereafter and Absolute Justice. So, I want to see Clark wear it. Also in this category, FLIGHT. We saw Clark fly in season four’s Crusade and in the future sequence we saw a red/blue blur fly past the Daily Planet in Salvation as well as a flying Superman cape in Hereafter and Absolute Justice. He also flew in his sleep in the earlier seasons (Metamorphosis and Rosetta for example). I really want him to be able to fly in the 200th episode so he can do it in the finale, but if we wait for the finale and he flies in the Superman uniform, I’ll be happy!

10.A Smallville/Superman Related Last Few Episodes – Okay, so whatever they have planned for the season long arc, that’s fine, but the final 3-10 episodes need to be Smallville and they need to be Superman. I need the show to end with some closer for Smallville. I need a good send off for Chloe Sullivan. I need a Lana Lang (as much as I hate Lana) reference. Either she calls or is mentioned. I need Lex Luthor. I want Whitney Fordman, Pete Ross, Major/General Zod (clone), Davis Bloome/Doomsday, Henry James “Jimmy” Olsen, and Jason Teague references or appearances in flashbacks. I need a Martha Kent appearance. I need Lionel Luthor and Jonathan Kent references and maybe flashback appearances. I also need to see Shelby and the Kent Farm, Talon, Smallville High, Kawatche Caves, and The Fortress of Solitude. I really want this final episode to re-cap all of Smallville and at the same time be a Superman story. Meaning, we need the Superman uniform, flight, glasses, Lex, Daily Planet, Kent Farm, Fortress. I need Clark to graduate from Smallville to Metropolis. I want Martha to move back to the Kent Farm, take it over, and have Clark and Lois move to Metropolis. I want Oliver to move to Star City and leave Metropolis. I want Tess to either leave or die. Chloe, I want her to survive, but, sadly, she will probably die. Lois and Clark need to become full reporters and be married, and I want Clark Kent to become, and be named by Lois, SUPERMAN!

So, that’s my stand. If you didn’t know, I am the owner of Smallville Unlimited (blog) and if you click on my name, you can read what I have to say on the last episode of Smallville, and other things about the show.

I want to see Lois name him Superman and I want to see her write the headline for the Daily Planet introducing Superman to the world. The fact that in Smallville’s version Lois already loves Clark deeply and knows how far he’s come only adds depth to the story. But I absolutely want Clark to get that honor before the series is over. And Lois should be the one to do it. It’s actually rather fitting. Lana made the Superman reference in the pilot back in Smallville and Lois will be the one to carry it through in the finale.

Clark will probably be uncomfortable witih the name at first because he’s so humble. However, I imagine that when he sees how hopeful and inspired the city is he will graciously accept the name.

Can’t wait to see it!

One thing I’m curious is how the whole Chloe character will be used since Alison won’t be in that many episodes for the 10th season. Maybe they could have her somewhat run Queen Industries since Oliver is likely to be MIA for a few episodes and considering what happen to Tess in the “Savior” it’s possible that she won’t be running the company. Doubtful that this is a possibility.

Another thing they could do is that in the first episode or two Chloe could get a hold of the Helmet of Nabu (not sure if that’s spelled correctly) and become the new Doctor Fate. She then could leave so she could try learn how to her new found abilities.

Remember it was mentioned in “Absolute Justice” that Chloe and Fate were similar so perhaps it’s not that far of a stretch. Whatever it is done I’m hoping that the Chloe character is not just pushed aside just because she won’t be in that many episodes. That’s something I believe that us Smallville fans can agree with.

So, this will mean that Lana would be the only person in the show ever who said “Superman” (Pilot).

That’s even better than my idea.

For some strange reason I just dont want them to ever say “Superman”. If they said that then what would be the point of calling the show Smallville, unless they did say it and instead of having the final shot say “SMALLVILLE” it could say “SUPERMAN” in the exact same style. But I prefer they just not say it.

That would be a good way to wrap up things for the series. The ending that Derek mentioned in a previous SHoE episode was something I would liked seeing more.

Whether we actually have Clark being called Superman is something that might not happen. I’m up in the air about if Clark should be seen the suit in whatever fashion. Maybe having Lois handing over the cape to him would be all right.

Perhaps the final moments is a long shot of the top of the Daily Planet then a red blur flying in the sky. The blur then heads to the camera where we get a brief, a second or two, image of the Superman shield before the screen goes to black. Only an idea so take it whatever way you want to.

As for the hopeful possibility of Clark finally flying next season, I like the suggestions that Ian gave. I would even like to see when the show goes into it mid season hiatus have Clark at least start to hover off the ground and then maybe during the second to last or at the start of the final episode have him full-fledged flying. Just my opinion.