9.584 minSeason 10 • Episode 21
LatestThe story of Clark Kent culminates in this epic two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel.
The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.
Acting
Michael Rosenbaum's Lex—villain origin done RIGHT.
Production
That Metropolis set got WORKED for 10 years.
Writing
Monster-of-the-week formula that actually stuck the landing.
Creators
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tom Welling refused to wear the Superman suit until the literal final shot of the series—he wanted Clark's journey, not the icon's.
Smallville invented the 'no tights, no flights' rule that shaped a decade of grounded superhero TV, influencing Arrow and The Flash.
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