Smallville (TV series)

Overview

Smallville was based on the very popular DC Comics Superman character. It tells the story of Clark Kent as a young man living in the town of Smallville, Kansas, coping with adolescence while he is developing superhuman powers, exploring his extraterrestrial origins, and struggling to find his destiny.

Related Topics:
Superman - Clark Kent - Kansas

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The series often deals with the people in Clark Kent's life: his adoptive human parents, Jonathan Kent and Martha Kent; his peers, Chloe Sullivan, Pete Ross; his love interest, Lana Lang; and especially his friendship with a young Lex Luthor.

Related Topics:
Jonathan Kent - Martha Kent - Chloe Sullivan - Pete Ross - Lana Lang - Lex Luthor

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The element of Kryptonite is used as a recurring plot device in throughout the series. Kryptonite is shown to have bizarre and lingering effects on human physiology and the young superhero often has to fight meteor-rock mutated villains who have developed weird powers, such as psychic abilities, shape-shifting abilities, and other paranormal abilities.

Related Topics:
Kryptonite - Superhero - Psychic - Shape-shifting - Paranormal

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Viewers will often observe allusions in the form of dialogue, character wardrobe, and scenic design used throughout the series to the Superman comic books and films .

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