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Season 2 – Smallville

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An interpretation of the Superman story features young Clark Kent coming to grips with his emerging superpowers. In the 10th and final season Clark continues his romance with Lois and faces his destiny as he overcomes his final trials, forging the iconic identity by which he will be known for all time.
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Noel Holston Newsday Intelligent plumbing of these fundamental questions of identity and purpose has given Smallville a deeper dramatic resonance than the DC comics or the several Superman movies. Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Cory Barker AV Club Season two smartly expands the show's storytelling capabilities while staying grounded in coming-of-age high-school plots. Nov 22, 2017 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine Consistently good, the series finds its high point in Rosetta, an episode which showcases a cameo from Christopher Reeve. Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2017 Full Review Jeremy Conrad IGN Movies The show really starts hitting its stride and starts doing some cool things with Superman. Rated: 8/10 Nov 22, 2017 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Lex gets his own supervillain: his icy industrialist father Lionel (John Glover), who makes Machiavelli look like a pushover. One last highlight: Christopher Reeve guest stars as a scientist privy to Clark's secret in "Rosetta." Nov 18, 2016 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It's an hour of poignant moments, surprise twists and still more references to the Superman mythology. Sep 23, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Clover G Smallville Season 2 Review: Expanding the Mythology Rating: 88% Season 2 of Smallville takes everything great about the first season and elevates it, diving deeper into Clark’s journey of self-discovery while expanding the show’s mythology. This season strikes a beautiful balance between emotional storytelling and thrilling revelations. The growing complexity of Clark and Lana’s relationship is one of its highlights. Their connection feels more real, with moments of vulnerability and chemistry that make you root for them, even as Clark’s secrets create inevitable barriers. Kristin Kreuk and Tom Welling shine in these moments, and watching Lana grow into a more independent character adds even more depth to their dynamic. What sets Season 2 apart is its focus on Clark’s Kryptonian origins, with the introduction of the caves and symbols hinting at his larger destiny. Episodes like “Rosetta,” featuring Christopher Reeve, are nothing short of iconic, tying the past and present of Superman’s legacy beautifully. The Lex and Lionel dynamic also gets darker and more gripping, showing Lex’s slow descent into the man he’s destined to become. While there are still a few “freak of the week” episodes, they feel less formulaic, and the overarching story threads tie everything together more cohesively. Season 2 captures the excitement of Clark stepping closer to his destiny while keeping its heart firmly grounded in the relationships that make this series so special. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Ed R It just keeps getting better! Great villains. Great story! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Wyatt C a good season to watch kinda my fav tho Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Person 1 Season 1 was okay and 2 was even better. Not the best show ever but it's decent. Not as good as Buffy or Supernatural but still alright. Enjoyable even if it's not perfect. You can tell the writers were trying to do a good job. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Andrius Y SI si es una temporada entretenida y dinámica pero meramente repetitiva vamos cada capitulo se basa en clark peleando con alguien que obtiene poderes de la kryptonita , se debilita , los vence ya es muy predecible y es la misma formula de la temporada 1 no es la mas bella para mi gusto aun asi eterno respeto y amor para esta temporada en general para esta serie . Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review Michael P Better than season 1 but the whole will they won't they between Clark and Lana got very tiresome Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tom Welling

Clark Kent

Michael Rosenbaum

Lex Luthor

Kristin Kreuk

Lana Lang

Sam Jones III

Pete Ross

Allison Mack

Chloe Sullivan

John Schneider

Jonathan Kent

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2002 Vortex A wild storm buries alive Clark's father and a reporter (Tom O'Brien) who has uncovered Clark's secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2002 Heat A sexy new teacher (Krista Allen) uses the power of pheromones to convince Lex to marry her; Clark loses control over an alarming new power. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2002 Duplicity When one of Clark's friends discovers the spaceship in a cornfield, Clark reveals his secret and is shocked by the friend's reaction. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2002 Red Clark discovers red kryptonite's evil power over him when the school unknowingly uses it in the class rings. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2002 Nocturne Despite Clark's warning, Lana investigates a stranger who leaves notes for her at her parents' graves. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2002 Redux Clark forces a reunion between his grandfather and Jonathan; an old photograph suggests that Lana's father might still be alive. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2002 Lineage A woman (Blair Brown) claims to be Clark's mother, and the Kents reveal what happened the day they found their adopted son in a cornfield. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 2002 Ryan Clark must save his friend (guest star Ryan Kelley) from a doctor who wants to control the boy's telepathic abilities. Sarah-Jane Redmond also guest stars. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 2002 Dichotic Clark warns Lana and Chloe about a boy who is secretly dating both girls; Lex must take an anger-management class after attacking a parking attendant. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 26, 2002 Skinwalkers Clark falls headlong into a cave, where he finds a beautiful girl and a wall inscription with the key to his origins. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 2003 Visage Whitney returns from the Marines hoping to rekindle a romance with Lana, but Clark is suspicious of his motives. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 2003 Insurgence When Lex's thugs hold Lionel and Martha hostage, Clark must execute a rescue without revealing his powers. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 28, 2003 Suspect Jonathan is accused of shooting Lionel Luthor, and Lana's father declines to take his case. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 4, 2003 Rush A parasitic worm turns Pete and Chloe into daredevils, and Clark joins them on a dangerous adventure. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 11, 2003 Prodigal Lex finds the son Lionel gave up for adoption and brings him home to Smallville; Clark decides to take a job at the Talon. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 18, 2003 Fever Jonathan races to find a cure when his wife and son fall ill; a doctor demands an explanation from Jonathan when he refuses to let her treat Clark. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 25, 2003 Rosetta Clark travels to New York to meet a scientist (Christopher Reeve) who has a message for him from his home planet. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 15, 2003 Visitor Clark begins to investigate a schoolmate who claims to be an alien; Lex comes clean about his research on Clark when Helen finds a locked room in the mansion. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 22, 2003 Precipice Clark loses control and injures a college student who almost assaulted Lana; Helen's ex-boyfriend returns to try and win her back. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 2003 Witness Thugs pummel Clark, who becomes powerless when he tries to stop the robbery of a LutherCorp truck carrying kryptonite. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 2003 Accelerate Lana is visited by the ghost of a child friend and turns to Clark for help; Lex learns his father is funding krypto-cloning research. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 2003 Calling Dr. Walden wakes up from his coma and tells Lex and Lionel that Clark is an alien; Chloe finds out Clark and Lana are together. Details Episode 23 Aired May 20, 2003 Exodus Clark must choose between remaining with Lana and his parents or fulfilling his destiny; Lex and Helen's upcoming wedding is put in jeopardy; Chloe considers Lionel's offer to investigate Clark. Details

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Season Info

Director
Greg Beeman, James Marshall, Rick Rosenthal, Terrence O'Hara, Rick Wallace, Chris Long, Thomas J. Wright, Steve Miner
Executive Producer
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Screenwriter
Brian Wayne Peterson, Alfred Gough, Mark Verheiden, Todd Slavkin, Ken Biller, Jeph Loeb, Kelly Souders, Miles Millar, Darren Swimmer, Philip Levens
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2002