Which departure from Smallville was the saddest?

[Rhaspodel]

^Like I say in the title...

[Luthorism]

You forgot to add Lex.

If he's truly dead, today is really a sad day for me...

[smallvillesweetie]

He's not dead.

[devilicus rebel]

Reckoning was tough. That last funeral scene is one of the best scenes they have ever done in Smallville. Plus, they gave him sort of a two part goodbye with his home video in 'Vengeance'.

[costas22]

JK's goodbye is definitely the saddest.It was a pivotal moment for the series.The series became darker aftert that.And as devilicus said his goodbye in Vengeance was very heartbreaking.

[Mickey_Bickey]

Johnathan's death by a landslide.

[luthorian]

It is a bit funny even I knew exactly what would happen to Lana I actually cried because it was so sad :( It was really both well written and acted. Totally unexpected reaction from my part :lol: But I loved it that Smallville managed to suprise me like this.

And it was a great departure unlike for example Lionel's death, which I will never forgive, simply horribly written.

[MrZeppo]

Jonathan's death wins my vote. It was the only moment in Smallville history that I actually teared up. It was a profound scene that nothing can approach IMHO.

[Guidron]

Johnathan's for sure, with Pete's coming in second.

[marcella]

Jonathan's and Lana's departure

[costas22]

Not trying to be Mr dictionary here or should the titlo say "the most saddest" or simply "the saddest"?Other than that,i also think that Lionel's departure,even if it wasn't so heartbreaking as JK's,was very sad.John Glover was a compliment to this show.

[The_Promise]

Jonathan's death with Lana's coming in second.

[thehenry89]

Pa Kent getting sacrificed on the altar of lana of course.

[davidbrenton]

I thought Lana's scene was the saddest. But, it doesn't make her arc worthwhile in the least.

[Superman's_Wife]

Gee...talk about comparative and superlative overkill with the title.

[Bre723]

Lana for sure, but Jonathon was really sad as well.

[Superman's_Wife]

Okay, finally decided. I was stuck between two heartbreaking options but went with...Jonathan's departure! So sad... :(

[Minela]

Martha's goodbye, for me personally.

[Iluvgreen]

Kara's was extremely sad.

[DontcallmeClarky]

Johnathan's death by a landslide.
But...I thought he was killed by a heart attack....(Just kidding)

[Superman's_Wife]

What about the departure of all common sense and good storytelling with the return of Lana Lang? That was pretty damn sad.

[margroks]

Jonathan's death was the saddest, not to mention unnecessary, in the entire series. He didn't have to die at all, and wouldn't have if, let us remember, Clark hadn't insisted on bringing Lana back to life despite Jor-El's clear warning there would be a heavy price to pay because the universe demanded balance. Too bad Clark didn't make the right choice then.

Lana's goodbye last night was welcome relief from eight nauseating years of a relationship that was horribly dysfunctional and nauseating. It's outrageous they ignored all of Lana's misdeeds, never making her pay for all the awful things she's done and even shoved nasty Clana sex at us again. I can only hope we will never see her again unless it's for Clark to say he was an idiot to ever think he loved her.

[Tompouce]

Johnathan's death by a landslide.
Yes. I cried during an evening. I remind me some private events, it was absolutely awful

[Deana]

Pa Kent getting sacrificed on the altar of lana of course.I agree . . .

Ha Ha Clark! Your dad died in the place of your obsession Lana and now you can't even have her. I call that poetic justice. :lol:

[Eurynome]

Jonathan's death wasn't all that sad to me simply because Jonathan became patronizing in Season 4 and frankly he was starting to wear on me.

Lana's goodbye (this time) was sadder because it was something both of them wanted very much and was torn away from them. It was heartbreaking to watch Clark struggle to approach Lana just so he could say goodbye and fight every moment not to collapse.

[kal-el_Girl]

how could anyone choose any other option other than johnathan's departure, he was a well liked and loved character sadly I can't say the same thing of lana's farewell, let's just say that I pray that she stays away for good!

[Justin Murad]

I didn't like Jonathan, and I wanted him to die, so Jonathan's death was a happy moment for me. xD I voted for Lana's farewell...

[Tompouce]

I didn't like Jonathan, and I wanted him to die, so Jonathan's death was a happy moment for me. xD I voted for Lana's farewell...
No ? Really ? I know sometimes he was a little "too much" but well, it is Clark's dad.
I can't imagine better parents than The Kents, it is my secret dream. If I had to choose, they would be my parents lol

[clarkcasas]

The acting from tom allison and KK was superb, this was one of the sadest episodes ever!

Kristin and Allison whenever they are hugging and the music is playing in the backgroun was killer! and not to mention the whole clana finale WOW. Tom did a fantastic Job and so did ms Kreuk.

[lifelovedestiny]

Jonathan's departure was the saddest because his death took the place of Lana's, which is super sad.

[NinaDavis]

Johnathan's death T_T

[dcmarriott]

I voted for Jonathan's death, but I think Alicia Baker's death in Pariah deserves to be on the list.

[geminis]

What about the departure of all common sense and good storytelling with the return of Lana Lang? That was pretty damn sad.

:rotfl: But oh you are so right. That part was excruciatingly sad. Luckily it's all over.

For me, Jonathan Kent's death will always be the saddest departure. He may have been a little patronizing but the responsibilities of a parent are not easy, even more so with Clark as a son. He adopted Clark, raised him to the best of his ability, and died too soon. Even though I expected it, death is never easy and should never be easy.

June marks the tenth anniversary of my Mother's death and my personal experience may affect my response but the death of Jonathan still brings tears to my eyes.

[pizzahead2490]

johnathan one was the one that was the saddest. but pete one was also very very sad i almost picked it.

[LoveHurts38]

Jonathan's goodbye in Reckoning/Void

[Mightymouse]

How could anyone pick pete?? He was the most annoying character of the series...

[malcrew]

Lana's goodbye :(

[vyperman7]

I have to say that the saddest depature from the show would have to be Clark's dignity at the end of Requiem.. :lol: and a close second would be the overall arc from the first part of S8. The Lana arc destroyed the rest of the season.

In all seriousness though I would have to say that the saddest departure would be Johnathan's death and goodbye video.

[Marissa]

Lana's departure.. And then Jonathans death.

[SGuthrie27]

Definitely Jonathan. At least Lana's still alive.

--SGuthrie ><>' :)--

[nic25]

I gotta go with Jonathan's death.

[ClanaDestinyObsession]

Lana's leaving is the most gutwrenching thing in SVHistory.

[od25star]

Jonathan was by far the saddest!!:(

[Rival X The Great]

I'm go with Johnathan and Peter departure second.

[zanaamen]

Lana's leaving is the most gutwrenching thing in SVHistory.

I agree with u, ;)

[akaLane]

I have to say that the saddest depature from the show would have to be Clark's dignity at the end of Requiem.. :lol: and a close second would be the overall arc from the first part of S8. The Lana arc destroyed the rest of the season.

:lol: I second this opinion.

[superpal1]

Johnathan's hands down.

[Kal el of krypton]

Johnathan's death and then lionels including his funeral scene with the music lol

i loved the fact when johnathan died (was dieing lol) he didn't have a last speech before he died, he just died without saying anything to clark or martha. So many shows have a character say something before they die, like a goodbye or say what they need to say before they have to leave but not on SMALLVILLE, not for johnathan, he just died without saying bye just like in real life.

I think thats what made it more powerful. Personally one of the best deaths I've seen on TV for what i stated above lol

[zorasuperman]

jonathans death of course
though lana's death also got me choked up as well it was really sad

[myankskent]

Jonathan would get my vote. I just never felt that this series was the same after that point.

[The_Promise]

Jonathan and then Lana

[Sensei_Rebel]

Maybe you forgot.. SHELBY??

[highdro_pharmer]

When Lana mentioned the graveyard and the "talk" between Clark and her parents in Season 1, I was actually shocked by a strange bit of synchronicity. It had actual emotional resonance with me because I can remember watching that episode, probably one of the very first episodes of SV I'd ever seen. Back then, the X-Files series had just finished and Smallville sort of became the one show I've followed religiously ever since, through all the ups and downs. For me, the 8 years of history between Clark and Lana were encapsulated perfectly with that final scene.

I guess it made me realize that sometimes TV memories can be even better than things that happen in real life. Like when Homer Simpson is reading through his old TV guides when he's supposed to be cleaning out the basement and then Marge yells down: "Stop remembering TV and get back to work!" Good Times.

[skugers]

Jonathan without any doubt

[sithius]

I'm surprised Lana's got second place. I found it really funny, as I've said on this forum a couple of times already. No offense to TW, I think he plays Clark Kent really well, but he isn't the greatest when it comes to crying scenes. The scripting was awful though, so that has to be taken into account. I loved it when he stumbled towards her, I was thinking 'projectile vomit, projectile vomit!' but alas, it didn't happen. :lol:

[Dominicus]

Jonathan's death. But I'd be lieing if I say I didn't feel pity for Lionel's death as well. By far the most original, unpredictable, complex character on that show.

[Superhog]

Jonathans' death by far.That entire episode was amazing. He died protecting Clarks secret.

Lana comes in second. Both are two of SV's best scenes.

[RingzTerritory]

Clarks father obviously.

[Jaderoyale]

Jonathon.
Its been three years and that episode still makes me cry like a baby.

[Tompouce]

Jonathan's departure was the saddest because his death took the place of Lana's, which is super sad.
:rotfl:Yes, I always wonder how the writers have not made Clark more guilty about it. He feels always guilty so for once it would have been right lol

[Tigergal05]

I'd definitely say it was Johnathan's death that was the saddest. Although I have to admit the Clark/Lana good-bye in Requiem was pretty heart wrenching (for Clark, especially).

[SupaBoy]

Jonathons, Pete comes in a close second.

[Mars Investigations]

For me, it's Jonathan's goodbye (mainly when Martha watches the video at the end of "Vengeance"). But Lana's goodbye in "Requiem" is a close one because Kristin's performance was fantastic.

[Sweetie]

Johnathan's death no doubt.I still think it was unfair that he had to go this way.He didn't deserve such an end.

[Jaderoyale]

:rotfl:Yes, I always wonder how the writers have not made Clark more guilty about it. He feels always guilty so for once it would have been right lol

Clark was always feeling guilty about it. But Jor-El brought Clark back at a price, yet he had no choice in the matter. And i don't think at that point Clark thought Jonathon would die. After all Jonathon did sneak off to meet Lionel. If Clark had known about that he would have found a way to stop that happening.

[6-Super-Man -5]

Jonathan's for me. :(

[susangail]

Jonathan's death. None of the others was particularly sad for me, although I was sorry to see JG go.

[BULLITT]

C'mon. Losing a parent..nothing else is even on the radar.

[Dominicus]

Clark was always feeling guilty about it. But Jor-El brought Clark back at a price, yet he had no choice in the matter. And i don't think at that point Clark thought Jonathon would die. After all Jonathan did sneak off to meet Lionel. If Clark had known about that he would have found a way to stop that happening. But he knew it was a consequence, Jor-El warned as much of the possiblity that someone would die to balance the order. So unwittingly he is responcible, for it was his decision to interfer with fate, twice really. He changed fate as it were, and Jonathan was chosen after going down the same road that previously killed lana.

[Serynarpc]

Johnathan. He died a tragic, gruesome death.
Lana, Pete and Martha were sad for Clark being alone, but they are all a phone call away.

Lana doesn't even register as a sad departure for me. While it is painful, she could kiss Clark. She could call him. Email him. Perhaps put a webcam on her fancy laptop.

[F..l]

jonathan all the way :(:( ...
lionel's descent was also very sad ...

[wafflles87]

Jonathan's death.

No way anything in Smallville can compare to that scene. The way he looked at Martha and smiled, and then he looked at Clark, and you could see he was proud of him...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RuKNEbLSvc

Frak me, I just rewatched it on youtube, and I feel like crap...

[highdro_pharmer]

Frak me, I just rewatched it on youtube, and I feel like crap...

Powerful scene. That was a dignified and manly way to kick it. PaKent was the type of father and man to look up to... kind of makes krypto-kissing Clark look like a dithering mess by comparison.

[Rhaspodel]

I choose Jonathan because like all ya said, a powerful what I believe is one of the major turning points in Smallville history.

[pizzahead2490]

But he knew it was a consequence, Jor-El warned as much of the possiblity that someone would die to balance the order. So unwittingly he is responcible, for it was his decision to interfer with fate, twice really. He changed fate as it were, and Jonathan was chosen after going down the same road that previously killed lana.

ITA and to add. clark did that for lana he obviously was choosing lana over anyone close to him. and the people that was close to him that time that he loved was his dad, his mom and chole. so clark was was taking a gamble on their lives in order to save his precious lana. so it is clark's fault:mad:

[jjsmallvillelvr]

Lana's. it was tragic. a love torn apart. Jonathans was sad as well, but he lived his life, loved his wife, protected clark, and as a result he had a heart attack, which he was always willing to die for his son.

----- Added 2 Minutes later -----

ITA and to add. clark did that for lana he obviously was choosing lana over anyone close to him. and the people that was close to him that time that he loved was his dad, his mom and chole. so clark was was taking a gamble on their lives in order to save his precious lana. so it is clark's fault:mad:
maybe clark thought that using the crystal on lana would eliminate the need for anyone to die. jor-el didn't tell him if he did this someone else would still die. if he knew that for sure maybe he wouldn't have done it.

[Heilige]

Johnathan. He died a tragic, gruesome death.
Lana, Pete and Martha were sad for Clark being alone, but they are all a phone call away.

Lana doesn't even register as a sad departure for me. While it is painful, she could kiss Clark. She could call him. Email him. Perhaps put a webcam on her fancy laptop.



But, she isn't going to do that. She probably thinks it will be to painful to even do that so she will cut off all contact with him. :\

[mr lane]

Id have to say Johnathan's death followed by Void when Clark tried to go with him

[bor-el]

the saddest was probably jonathan kent.
the first stupidest was pete ross.
the second stupidest was lex.
the smartest was lionel.
the longest was lana.

[candor]

jonathan by far.... its no question.

[margarita_salt]

This was for me the saddest....I cried during that whole scene!

[Jawth]

Pa Kent's death. It's one of the few times where I've been both incredibly angry and depressed due to a Television show.

This is also out of left field, but Whitney's death was pretty sad too. I mean I hated that character for being such a jerk, but for Lana to break up with him when he's on foriegn land fighting for his country, and is desprately trying to get back to set things right with her...it was pretty bad.

[jjsmallvillelvr]

maybe ^^^ but she was like a sophmore in high school, what 15 year old girl should be obligated to stay in a relationship with a guy she doesnt love, just cuz hes overseas. im not saying that i dont respect everything that soldiers do for us, but she didnt love him...does she deserve to be miserable?but yea the death was sad, but it was scary too, how tina greer pretended to be him. ewe.

[SupermanRox]

I really miss dear old dad (Jonathan). John Schneider was fabulous! He was a great Daddy Kent.

[justme_007]

I just saw requiem............. oh my god....lana!!!!!!

[jjsmallvillelvr]

lol^^^

[krypto 21]

my first choice would be lana´s departure and then jonathan´s. Because with lana I couldn´t stop crying but with jonathan I was really sad but i didn´t cry.

[rebecavaldez]

Jonathan's death!

[svtwamedfan05]

Jonathan's goodbye in Reckoning/Void

OMG I cried

[supervision]

Jonathon....no contest

[jjsmallvillelvr]

Not trying to be Mr dictionary here or should the titlo say "the most saddest" or simply "the saddest"?Other than that,i also think that Lionel's departure,even if it wasn't so heartbreaking as JK's,was very sad.John Glover was a compliment to this show.
lol i thought the same thing but i figured no one rally cared enough to hear my take on that lol!:)

[USuperManC]

The acting from tom allison and KK was superb, this was one of the sadest episodes ever!

Kristin and Allison whenever they are hugging and the music is playing in the backgroun was killer! and not to mention the whole clana finale WOW. Tom did a fantastic Job and so did ms Kreuk.

You know what I am going to have to agree with you 100%, the part when Clark fell to the floor as Lana was leaving the barn gave me goosebumps! I mean "bravo" to Tom's and Kristin's acting, it was superb in the final moments of this episode. :)

[oqllcksmallville]

Johnathan's passing away , that had me crying so bad !

- & LIONEL IS DEAD ?!

[jjsmallvillelvr]

where have you been?^^^ lol. Lex pushed him out of a window and he went splat!

[thedarknight]

For me it's Jonathan then Lionel. Yes Lionel, it wasn't really sad, just a cool death. Honestly I'm glad Lana's gone, just wish she didn't have super powers ugh.

[lauraforever]

Kara's departure for sure. I couldn't (and still can't) keep it dry.

[tj_powers]

with the exception of Luther and Jonathan... the rest can always make a return at some point. I think with Smallville's lack of star power, a part time return of an old friend such as Pete, or the return or mother figure Martha Kent would really make things a tad more interesting to the storylines happening thus far.

[batgurl]

Johnathan for sure!
Then Martha, then I laughed when Lana left:rotfl:yeah she is gone for now!

[dru-zod2501]

Jonathan by a mile... A good man taken before his time

[sil3nt]

I'm not the type to cry over a show, but man, the ending to Reckoning and Vegeance was so powerful and moving that I almost did. The other characters departures are bleh...

[jjsmallvillelvr]

Lana...*tears up a a bit*

[tj_powers]

Im still on Jonathan. I mean Lana's not dead she can come back... so can Pete and Martha. Lionel and Jonathan were the ones to die and the way it ended for Jonathan was meant as a tragedy

[Lilah]

To this day, Jonathan Kent's death will still make me cry. =]

[tj_powers]

Yea... and I have been watching Smallville from the beginning and saw another death that pulls a string to my heart and that is Ryan, the mind reader. That kid was like abrother to Clark and seeing Clark's reaction to Ryan dying really forces a tear from my eye.

[Lilah]

^Oh I forgot about him... I really would have liked him to live. And Evan in the tower.... man that was sad.... And even Alicia's death was sad. Lionel's funeral was awesome though. The fact Clark showed up regardless of Lex trying to keep it private spoke volumes of how close Clark really had gotten to Lionel.

[tj_powers]

good point. Evan though it didnt really bother me as much. Alicia I kinda figured it would happen as much as it sucked.

[disciples of zod]

To this day, Jonathan Kent's death will still make me cry. =]

me too! :(

~H

[tj_powers]

Yeah Jonathan Kent's death remained a huge surprise to me. Considering in some of the other shows he was still alive... like in L&C: The new adventures of Superman

[Supsfan]

Johnathon
Martha
Lionel
Pete
Kara
Whitney
Jason
Lana

in that order

[Clark/Lois-fan]

The saddest has got to be Jonathan for me. I still get tears when I just think about it. I'm an emotional guy i know :)

Alicia- She didn't deserve the ending she got

Lionel- Good old Lionel Luthor took a fall. You're still missed

Martha- The last Kent parent to left for DC. But I'm glad Clark get's to visit his mom in offscreen-ville :) Although I prefer it to be onscreen

[chlo-el]

Jonathan's no doubt. I always cry when I watch it.

[Violet-Shadow]

Jonathan's death...so sad.

[Québec]

Jonathan Kent's departure was the saddest imo.

[traceylb]

I have to agree that Jonathan's death was the saddest moment for me.

I only caught up with Season 4 - 6 last year and I was unaware that he died so it a shock for me when I watched the episode and yes I was VERY sad and teary eyed!

As for Lana, she is not dead and buried and I was happy to just see her leave finally which was of her own choice. I think the writers have done enough damage to this character and too Clark's so RIP.

[The Krypton Knight]

How can you not go with Johnathon. I always snicker to myself about people talking about crying during SV (no offense!), but this one definitely tugged at the heartstrings.

[emc3015]

By death, Jonathan's.
For goodbye, Lana's.

[RaniaLovesClois]

Jonathan's goodbye in Reckoning/Void.:(

[WickedSusi]

For me it would have to be Lana's departure from the show. Not so much because of her having to leave, but because of how painful it was to watch Clark have his heart broken like that. It made me cry.

[Selenatripox]

^Like I say in the title...

Lana's goodbye in "Requiem" was by far the saddest to me. :(

[SleepingBeauty]

Jonathan's death was the saddest but Lanas goodbye is close behind.

[Clark/Lois-fan]

jonathan's death for sure. i've not seen lana's last scene from requiem- but i really doubt it's sadder than the death of his father

[kristintaps]

Jonathan's death, with Lana next. So sad for Clark

[WendySue]

Jonathan's death was to saddest for me..:(

[CK&LoisFan]

Jonathan's death.

[Nerf]

Jonathan's death never really bothered me. I was never a big fan of the character, as most of the time I saw him as a stubborn jerk. The saddest part for me was the effect it had on Martha, which Annette O'Toole portrayed very well. Otherwise, I was glad to see him go and I thought it actually propelled Clark's character forward.

The saddest departure for me would have to be Lionel. Such a fantastic character, wonderfully played by the amazing John Glover. There are points for most of the characters where I just can't stand them, but I can't think of ever having a moment like that with Lionel/Glover. He was always so great, especially in scenes with Lex/Rosenbaum. I was truly sad to see him go, but I could understand the reason for it.

Second would be Lana's departure in "Requiem." The episode itself is pretty lame, but that final scene between Lana and Clark is beautiful, and so well acted by Kristin and Tom. They both gave it their all in that scene and it was heart wrenching to see him try to kiss her through his pain and her tearing herself away. The scene can't redeem the episode, but luckily I can easily just watch that scene on DVD. As a side note, I still think they need to bring Lana back once more, like around the series finale. They can't just leave her as Super Lana. I would like to see her come back, having found a way to get rid of the kryptonite, but having her and Clark realize that they are no longer on the same path and can just be friends. That'd be nice.

[BigT]

Honestly I think Alicia's death was the saddest by far with Jonathan Kent @ a very close second. Though Jonathan had a better send off than Alicia. Lionel's definatley comes in 3rd. After 7 seasons it was actually sad to see him go as well.

Lana on the other hand, while it was a touching scene it really isn't anything to shed a tear over. I could go on and on with her and Clark's relationship over the years so her departure was a blessing in disguise.

[cara410]

Lex!