We absolutely loved how big, emotional, and downright epic this one felt. For the first time, Clark’s flesh-and-blood father Jor-El is actually in Smallville, giving Clark the chance to come painfully close to knowing the man behind the voice that has guided him for years. We’re talking about Jor-El and Zod’s friendship before everything fell apart, the tragedy that shaped Zod after losing his wife and child, and just how heartbreaking it is watching so many relationships on Krypton end in loss. We definitely missed having Lois around this week, but getting to see more of Krypton before its destruction gave Season 9 a scale we weren’t expecting. And when Clark finally meets Jor-El? This one got us. “Kandor” is a sad episode, but it’s also one of those Smallville stories that makes Clark’s Kryptonian history feel bigger than ever while still bringing everything back home to the Kent Farm.
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0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x7
1:36 -Kandor Review
16:48 -War! What Is It Good For?
21:07 -Continuity
44:05 -Freak of the Week
50:35 -Traitor
52:13 -Puberty But With Super Powers
54:07 -No Flights, No Tights
54:07 -Drugs But With Kryptonite
55:07 -That’s Just Prime
59:01 -DCU References
1:13:40 -Countdown to Superman
1:15:13 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x8: Idol
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About this video: 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.
