The more I watch, the more I realize...

SouLeSS · 12-26-2006, 04:41 PM

This show isn't really about Clark Kent. It's not about "Superboy" or "Superman" or anything like that. It's about the town Smallville and it's inhabitants.

I just got done with Season 5 (watched the whole thing in one day, good lord) and just a week or so ago I finished with seasons 1-4, and I've seen most of Season 6 on TV. The show in the past few seasons has been less and less about Clark Kent and more about Lana, Lex, Chloe so on and so forth.

I don't understand why people are so pissed though. I mean, the show isn't "Superman"; it's Smallville.

Sawyer · 12-26-2006, 04:56 PM

Thats why its called Smallville. But I think a good portion of the show has to do with Clark. He is the superpowers, after all.

blksuperman2 · 12-26-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUD_SILENT_MAN

Thats why its called Smallville. But I think a good portion of the show has to do with Clark. He is the superpowers, after all.

LOL. Sometimes the easy answers are hard for some people to grasp.

Prognosticator · 12-26-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SouLeSS

This show isn't really about Clark Kent. It's not about "Superboy" or "Superman" or anything like that. It's about the town Smallville and it's inhabitants.

I just got done with Season 5 (watched the whole thing in one day, good lord) and just a week or so ago I finished with seasons 1-4, and I've seen most of Season 6 on TV. The show in the past few seasons has been less and less about Clark Kent and more about Lana, Lex, Chloe so on and so forth.

I don't understand why people are so pissed though. I mean, the show isn't "Superman"; it's Smallville.

That sounds HORRIBLE!

....I couldn't do it!

Dr Lee · 12-26-2006, 05:22 PM

I've watched three seasons in one day

Prognosticator · 12-26-2006, 05:23 PM

^ That's even SCARIER!!!

Prognosticator · 12-26-2006, 05:25 PM

^^ And actually not possible. If you watch 24 episodes of a show NON-STOP on DVD, each at an hour (42 minutes) a piece, it'll average around 16 hours to watch a season. 2 seasons at 16 hours a piece is 32 hours...

Therefore you haven't actually watched 3 seasons in one day. Probably couldn't even do it in two.

Sawyer · 12-26-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Prognosticator

That sounds HORRIBLE!

....I couldn't do it!

So... you're not a fan?

Sean Adisano · 12-26-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Prognosticator

That sounds HORRIBLE!

....I couldn't do it!

hey he's not the only one who did it.

i lose so much precious sleep each time a season comes out on dvd

Abaddon · 12-26-2006, 05:37 PM

It's about Clark, his family and friends. i wouldn't consider that the town of Smallville.

avidreader · 12-26-2006, 05:43 PM

I think its about the people from Smallville, with Clark Kent being the one that its most about. The show couldnt exist without him.

Whiteflag · 12-26-2006, 06:27 PM

The show is called Smallville because that's where Clark Kent grew up. No one would care about Smallville if it were not the hometown of Superman. So the show is about Clark Kent, his family, friends... people and events related to him. Clark Kent is the main character. The relevance of the other characters depends on how much they make an impact on, or are affected by, Clark Kent's journey.

IzzyJG99 · 12-26-2006, 07:03 PM

Just now coming to that conclusion, huh SouLess?

**Cmill216** · 12-26-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Lee

I've watched three seasons in one day

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Originally Posted by Prognosticator

not possible. If you watch 24 episodes of a show NON-STOP on DVD, each at an hour (42 minutes) a piece, it'll average around 16 hours to watch a season. 2 seasons at 16 hours a piece is 32 hours...

Therefore you haven't actually watched 3 seasons in one day. Probably couldn't even do it in two.

Sean Adisano · 12-27-2006, 05:08 AM

^^^^ awwwww, that wittle putty cat is gonna push da button!

user123456789 · 12-27-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IzzyJG99

Just now coming to that conclusion, huh SouLess?

haha only took him 5 seasons

triplet · 12-27-2006, 07:09 AM

Well, of course the show is about more than just Clark...

The show would be pretty boring if the only cast member they had was Clark. Nice as having 42 minutes of Clark all the time would be, his interactions with others is important to how he progresses to wearing the cape.

If he didn't have the wonderful examples of how to do things right in his life (his parents, for example) and pointed reminders of how things can go terribly wrong when you don't do things right (Lex, Lionel, the FOTWs), then his character arc wouldn't be properly motivated.

How could his changes over time make sense if he changed in a vacuum? They wouldn't make any sense at all...

The other people around him all play important supporting parts.

user123456789 · 12-27-2006, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by triplet

How could his changes over time make sense if he changed in a vacuum? They wouldn't make any sense at all...

LOL nice.

Kaboom · 12-27-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prognosticator

^^ And actually not possible. If you watch 24 episodes of a show NON-STOP on DVD, each at an hour (42 minutes) a piece, it'll average around 16 hours to watch a season. 2 seasons at 16 hours a piece is 32 hours...

Therefore you haven't actually watched 3 seasons in one day. Probably couldn't even do it in two.

not if he flew backwards around the earth

Brainiac 8 · 12-27-2006, 09:21 AM

It's always about the flying backwards in time...will the craziness ever cease!?!

SouLeSS · 12-27-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IzzyJG99

Just now coming to that conclusion, huh SouLess?

Well, everyone is always *****ing about how much the shows about Lex and Lana from season 5+ and I hadn't seen season 5 until the other day, so yes.

12-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#1
SouLeSS Banned User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,205	The more I watch, the more I realize... This show isn't really about Clark Kent. It's not about "Superboy" or "Superman" or anything like that. It's about the town Smallville and it's inhabitants. I just got done with Season 5 (watched the whole thing in one day, good lord) and just a week or so ago I finished with seasons 1-4, and I've seen most of Season 6 on TV. The show in the past few seasons has been less and less about Clark Kent and more about Lana, Lex, Chloe so on and so forth. I don't understand why people are so pissed though. I mean, the show isn't "Superman"; it's Smallville.

12-26-2006, 04:56 PM	#2
Sawyer The God of Tits and Wine Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: King's Landing Posts: 48,196	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... Thats why its called Smallville. But I think a good portion of the show has to do with Clark. He is the superpowers, after all.

12-26-2006, 05:22 PM	#5
Dr Lee Feet first into hell Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11,310	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... I've watched three seasons in one day

12-26-2006, 05:23 PM	#6
Prognosticator Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star...& we're not talking 'Space Balls'! Posts: 8,251	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... ^ That's even SCARIER!!! __________________ I don't have one. :(

12-26-2006, 05:25 PM	#7
Prognosticator Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star...& we're not talking 'Space Balls'! Posts: 8,251	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... ^^ And actually not possible. If you watch 24 episodes of a show NON-STOP on DVD, each at an hour (42 minutes) a piece, it'll average around 16 hours to watch a season. 2 seasons at 16 hours a piece is 32 hours... Therefore you haven't actually watched 3 seasons in one day. Probably couldn't even do it in two. __________________ I don't have one. :(

12-26-2006, 05:37 PM	#10
Abaddon Watching Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Riding an elephant in a snake Posts: 38,941	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... It's about Clark, his family and friends. i wouldn't consider that the town of Smallville.

12-26-2006, 05:43 PM	#11
avidreader Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Barn Posts: 10,548	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... I think its about the people from Smallville, with Clark Kent being the one that its most about. The show couldnt exist without him.

12-26-2006, 06:27 PM	#12
Whiteflag Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tom's land Posts: 1,426	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... The show is called Smallville because that's where Clark Kent grew up. No one would care about Smallville if it were not the hometown of Superman. So the show is about Clark Kent, his family, friends... people and events related to him. Clark Kent is the main character. The relevance of the other characters depends on how much they make an impact on, or are affected by, Clark Kent's journey. __________________ Tom Welling is MY Superman

12-26-2006, 07:03 PM	#13
IzzyJG99 The Goddamned Batman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 816	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... Just now coming to that conclusion, huh SouLess?

12-27-2006, 05:08 AM	#15
Sean Adisano Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,547	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... ^^^^ awwwww, that wittle putty cat is gonna push da button!

12-27-2006, 07:09 AM	#17
triplet KryptonSite Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL's Phantom Zone, waiting for Spartacus to return Posts: 15,379	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... Well, of course the show is about more than just Clark... The show would be pretty boring if the only cast member they had was Clark. Nice as having 42 minutes of Clark all the time would be, his interactions with others is important to how he progresses to wearing the cape. If he didn't have the wonderful examples of how to do things right in his life (his parents, for example) and pointed reminders of how things can go terribly wrong when you don't do things right (Lex, Lionel, the FOTWs), then his character arc wouldn't be properly motivated. How could his changes over time make sense if he changed in a vacuum? They wouldn't make any sense at all... The other people around him all play important supporting parts. __________________ Rest in Peace Andy Whitfield: a true champion.

12-27-2006, 09:21 AM	#20
Brainiac 8 Clark Smash! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hurricane country AKA Florida Posts: 15,717	Re: The more I watch, the more I realize... It's always about the flying backwards in time...will the craziness ever cease!?! __________________ "You won't find the answers by looking at the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your own destiny, Kal-El." - Virgil Swann Smallville \S/

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