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Spoilery
Season 6 Write-Up!
"T.F." has sent us the spoilery CW write-up about Smallville's
sixth season. It mostly contains information we already know,
but if you're curious about how they're promoting it...
Now
beginning its sixth season, this new interpretation of the enduring
Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and
adventure into an exciting action series. This season, Clark Kent
(Tom Welling, “Cheaper By the Dozen”) and Lex Luthor
(Michael Rosenbaum, “Sorority Boys”) have become the
sworn enemies that comic book aficionados have always known and
loved.
Seventeen
years ago, a meteor shower burst from the heavens, raining destruction
on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, Kansas. Clark’s
transition from boyhood to manhood has been particularly difficult.
He has struggled to come to grips with his emerging superpowers
— and the effects of various forms of kryptonite — while
battling the strange things that have plagued this idyllic Midwest
hamlet since the meteor shower.
In last
season’s finale, Brainiac (James Marsters, “Buffy the
Vampire Slayer,” “Angel”) unleashed a deadly computer
virus upon the world while Zod, an evil Kryptonian responsible
for the destruction of that planet, took over Lex’s body.
Lex was imbued with special abilities much like Clark’s.
Lex confided in Lana (Kristin Kreuk, “Earthsea”) about
his new powers, and the two grew closer. Clark realized the only
way to stop Zod was to kill Lex with a crystalline dagger given
to him by Jor-El. Finding he couldn’t murder his former friend,
Clark instead impales Brainiac with it, inadvertently opening
the portal to Zod. This explosion ultimately sends Clark to The
Phantom Zone, leaving Lex/Zod to rule the world. Lois (Erica Durance,
“The Butterfly Effect 2”) and Martha (Annette O’Toole,
“Superman III”) were left unconscious on a LuthorCorp
jet that was about to crash, while Lionel (John Glover, “Batman
and Robin,” “Annie Hall”) and Chloe (Allison Mack,
“My Horrible Year!”) were trapped in a limo surrounded
by rioters.
This season
Clark must battle his way out of the Phantom Zone. Thrown into
this Kryptonian jail created by Jor-El, Clark finds himself without
powers and surrounded by revenge-seeking criminals sent away by
his father. Jor-El’s old assistant, a young woman named Raya
(guest star Pascale Hutton), comes to his aid in the Phantom Zone
and helps Clark escape. Unfortunately, there may have been others
who escaped with him.
The guardians
of Clark’s secret identity have always been his adoptive
parents, Jonathan (John Schneider, “The Dukes of Hazzard”)
and Martha Kent. However, last season, Jonathan died of a heart
attack after discovering Lionel knew Clark’s secret. Clark
feels responsible for his death and has a difficult time adjusting
to the loss. Martha took over Jonathan’s Senate seat and
hired Lois to be her chief-of-staff. This season, Martha continues
to adjust to life without Jonathan, but is conflicted about her
growing feelings for Lionel. Though Lionel has offered to help
Clark, Martha is unsure of his motives.
Lana felt
utterly betrayed by Clark last season and turned to Lex for comfort.
Encouraged by Lex’s openness, she vowed to stand by him.
This season, their relationship gets serious, widening the gap
between Lana and Clark. While Lex loves Lana, he is still driven
by his ambitions and continues down the path of evil. Though he
promised to always tell Lana the truth, he realizes some things
need to stay a secret in order to maintain his relationship with
her.
Clark and
Lex’s friendship has completely dissolved, and the two have
become enemies, forcing Clark to work harder to protect his secret.
On top of the fact that Lex stole Lana from him, Clark sees the
dangerous path Lex is taking and vows to stop him. This season,
best friends turn into bitter enemies battling the very forces
of good and evil.
Additionally,
there is a new billionaire in town with the arrival of DC Comics
character Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow (Justin Hartley, “Passions”).
Although he has no superpowers, Oliver is a gifted archer who
qualified for the U.S. Olympic team, but chose to put his skills
to work as the “emerald archer.” He steals ill-gotten
gains from the rich and gives to the poor. Oliver comes from Star
City to Metropolis to aid in the recovery from Brainiac’s
deadly virus. While in town, he meets and is charmed by Lois Lane,
igniting suspicion and a little jealousy in Clark. Oliver discovers
Clark’s abilities and asks Clark to join him in his new project
– forming a league of superheroes.
Chloe is
pleasantly surprised when former fling and aspiring photographer
Jimmy Olsen (guest star Aaron Ashmore, “Veronica Mars”)
joins the staff of The Daily Planet, and the two rekindle their
relationship.
Reinterpreting
the Superman mythology from its roots, “Smallville”
was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar
(“Shanghai Noon,” “Spiderman 2”), based on
the DC Comics characters. Gough and Millar serve as executive
producers, along with Ken Horton, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and
Joe Davola. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions,
Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television Production Inc. SUPERMAN
was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
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