In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re looking back at Smallville Season 8 and celebrating what might be the show’s strongest season yet. From Clark’s move to Metropolis and the rise of the Red-Blue Blur to Lois and Clark’s growing relationship, Tess Mercer’s arrival, Oliver’s darkest struggles, and the Doomsday storyline, this season finally feels like Smallville fully embraced its future. For Matt, this is one of his favorite seasons of the series so far, and we talk about why Season 8 feels like the moment the show stopped holding back and became the superhero story it was always meant to be.

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Time Stamps

0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 8x23

2:57 -Season 8 Review and Special Features Review

20:42 -War! What Is It Good For?

52:38 -Continuity

59:40 -Welcome to the Party Pal!

1:13:05 -In Memoriam

1:15:59 -Freak of the Week

1:35:10 -Puberty But With Super Powers

1:41:38 -No Flights, No Tights

1:45:32 -Drugs But With Kryptonite

1:49:29 -That’s Just Prime

1:52:46 -DCU References

1:54:09 -The Talon Mix

1:56:37 -Countdown to Superman

2:03:20 -Next Time On Smallville: 8x24: The Death and Return of Superman (DCAU Movie)

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About this episode: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.

Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.