Tom Welling reflects on Smallville's 25-year legacy, the impact of its 22-episode seasons, and insights from his co-hosted rewatch podcast.
01Summary
- 01Smallville premiered on The WB on October 16, 2001, and ran for 10 seasons until 2011.
- 02Welling and co-star Michael Rosenbaum host the TalkVille Podcast, currently covering season 9.
- 03Welling noted that the 22-episode format allowed audiences to become deeply invested in the series.
- 04He praised Erica Durance's portrayal of Lois Lane, particularly in season 9.
- 05The interview occurred on the show's 25th anniversary, with Welling reuniting with Rosenbaum in New York.
02Why it matters
This matters because Smallville remains one of the longest-running sci-fi dramas and a defining origin story for Superman, influencing how superhero TV series are made today.
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