Smallville Season 1 • Must Watch

is currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime. Whether you are revisiting for nostalgia or discovering Clark Kent for the first time, start here. It is the "Year One" of television, and it flies high without ever leaving the ground. Final Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Best Character: Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) Best Quote: "The only thing missing is the cornfield." – Lex Luthor

The season ended with Clark surviving a tornado to save Lana, but losing his father’s trust, and Lex officially beginning his descent into darkness. It was the end of innocence for everyone. Yes. Absolutely. smallville season 1

If you are a fan of Superman & Lois (which owes its entire aesthetic to this show), Stranger Things , or Wednesday , you will appreciate the pacing of . Yes, the CGI is dated. Yes, the fashion is peak 2001 (think cargo pants and leather jackets). But the core themes—fear of being different, the weight of destiny, and the choice to be good—are timeless. is currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime