Start over.

What do you mean it would “conflict with the main television series?” What is the main television series?

Dan, go read the line again. It says “main film series,” not tv.

Though the case could be made; what film series?

Isn’t Clark 30 years old by now?

Despite the current season has been pretty good, eighth seasons is enough. End on a good note. Besides, with my local CW station in NYC, reverting to their station call ID letters, I doubt the CW network’s going to last long either.

why not tie the tv series in the rebooted film series?

I can’t believe how man of you want to “let it go”. Other than HEROES there isn’t any other live action stuff on tv like this. PFFFFT…. this is fanboy site isn’t it? Wait, where am I?….

Warner’s keeps shooting itself in the foot by “protecting” their brands. These comic book characters have been around for decades and have survived hundreds of interpretations, frequently simultaneously. No one would be confused to see a Superman on TV that isn’t the same Superman in a movie that may or may not come out in a few years.

Since the show isn’t in continuity with the film series (presumably the first two Christopher Reeve films and “Superman Returns”), I fail to see why ending “Smallville” with a scene of Welling in the costume would be a problem.

Attention: those in charge of the show, when the show ends its run, whether this season or next, end it in the best possible way: with Welling becoming Superman. Trust me, it’s not going to hurt any future films.

Since they are rebooting the film series anyway, wouldn’t the entire Smallville series conflict with that? Really that shouldn’t be a problem at all.

If it’s time to end the series, then end it. Better to end on a high note than to get canceled due to shoddy writing and low ratings.

Let’s see a GOOD Teen Titans live action series to take its place.

This “conflict with the films” was the reason given for Smallville’s creation in the first place, putting aside a young Bruce Wayne series because of the plans budding for what became “Batman Begins.” And I think, if I recall correctly, that this conflict with the film franchise was also part of the reason for dropping the proposed Dick Grayson series the CW was recently considering.

But yes, Warner or their lawyers are idiots to think that any appearance of Superman in the television series would do anything but build interest in a completely dissociated film franchise. It’s too bad the way the major production companies keep reacting in such fear and caving to their subdivisions’ turf wars, instead of finding someone with enough vision and guts to just let the different versions flourish.

Let’s all be thankful the lawyers haven’t yet thought of destroying the comics to protect the films.

Oh and go ahead and kill Smallville, please.

@ Jason: I read this article earlier today, and the line that Dan quoted did indeed say “… conflict with the main television series.” David must’ve come back in and edited it. No big deal… I make far too many typos myself! David probably should’ve acknowledged it, but like I said it’s not a big deal.

@ Jordan: I’ve never watched a lot of Smallville, and not in several years, but it never flipped my switch. Nor has Heroes. I can live without them. Sounds like few here will miss it. The show to be watching right now, or at least in January when it returns, is LOST. BSG isn’t too shabby either!

I always thought would be cool would be that, after the cast graduated, they change the name to “Metropolis” and focus on Clark becoming Superman rather than trying to keep a foot in Smallville. I think it’s kind of ridiculous that the entire cast commutes from Smallville to Metropolis every day. Ma and Pa Kent are no longer in the picture and Lana is pretty much gone. What else in Smallville is there? That said, I have been enjoying this season and hope that we eventually do get to see Clark don the costume.

As much as I avoided the two (3? don´t remeber…) previous seasons, This last one has been pretty good and fresh. As someone else said, If it has to end, let it at least be a planned ending. Clark’s Red and blue has been around forever, and I think everyone would like to see him wering at leat some BIG S and maybe a red cape. Oh, and I can’t wait to see Geoff Johns episose

Could Welling not be in the suit because they want to save seeing him in the suit for the movie?

I disagree heavily with idea of having Smallville tie-in with a Superman feature film. Smallville is it’s own story, love it or hate it, and after nearly eight years, let it end.

I think Warners should focus on rebooting the Superman film franchise cold turkey ala Batman. No Smallville, no Lois & Clark, no Chris Reeve Superman films. Give us something FRESH, goddammit.

If tptb end “Smallville” (after season 8 or 9) I would love to see the cast (especially TOM WELLING, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack & Annette O’Toole) in a -rebooted- new SUPERMAN movie!

WB could use the complete SMALLVILLE-series like some kind of giant “pilot” for such a motion picture; use the characters and base the story of such a film loosely on the show.
It worked great a few years ago (in the 80s) for the “Star Trek” (Classic)series, which made succesful the jump from the tube on the big screen.

…and I would LOVE to see TOM (Clark) wearing the “S”-uniform on the show, at least in the final scene of the final episode!!

Please WB & CW make it happen!

I really love the Christopher Reeve-SUPERMAN movies, and TOM WELLING is the only actor I want to see in (possible) upcoming new Superman-movies.
(Remember the “passing of the torch” in episode # 2.17 “Rosetta”?
Chris Reeve’ character giving lessons to Tom’s Clark/Kal-El.
After these scenes I was so sure, that TOM would be our generations next “big-screen-Superman”!!)

luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv this season.luvvv Smallville, would love to see Conner come into it soon, that would be deadly!! Conner I mean Superboy now Clark is basically Superman. Stroylines sticking more to the DC universe are showing how cool this show an be, Would love a scene with Bruce wayne leaving Tess’s office as Clark comes out of the elevator, they pass, nod a hello as in being mannerly and go on their way. Would be soooo cool knowing their future etc

I hope they can convince Tom Welling to stick around for a 9th and final season, and from the opening episode work towards a spectacular, satisfying series finale.

And I agree with those who are liking Erica Durance – excellent casting.

You know honestly, I could live with Welling not coming back. I really think he’s one of the biggest drags on that show. Besides it’s called “Smallville” not “superman” or “Superboy” so if Welling decides to opt out for a film career (I’m sure THAT’LL take off) It sort of reminds me of the Shelly Long/Cheers thing.

She made a name for herself on an ensemble TV show, thought her star power was bigger than it was, left the show to try her hand at movies, and best she could do was Troop Beverly Hills. Meanwhile Kirstie Alley replaced her and became a hot commodity in the 80s and 90s.

The show could survive without Welling. Focus on Green Arrow for awhile Tom will come back don the red suit and give everyone a nice series finale. Hell, you could “kill him” at the end of this season, have the death and return of superman thing. Let season 9 be all about the JLA (Aquaman, Impulse, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Cyborg) and then when Welling decides to limp back he can make a grand return.

I agree with sebzero11. A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have minded seeing the series end.

But this season has been the best season of the series. As long as they can keep the quality as high as it’s been this season, I want the series to keep going. It’s better than any of the other other, similar shows (Heroes, Fringe, Sarah Connor) and basically the only TV show that I look forward to seeing.

With Millar and Gough gone, let’s lose the no-tights/no-flights rule and get this party started.

I Love this show, I wish it never ends! Bring in Hawkman and the show will live forever!

What?!Close it now that the show is good again,the seasons six and seven were nice but this year it’s really good, the changed creators give the show really fresh ideas.I hope it will go for a ninth season.
If all this people is not interested in Smallville why bother to write this blog or ask for seeing Tom in a Superman suit, (that i hope it will never happen)?
Leave the show to their fan.

Hey where is krypto i miss him?

The whole series is full of conflicts with the movies and the comics, and that’s fine, so I don’t see what the problem is with Clark being in the blue and red at the end of the series. Heck, if the powers that be can stomach having 2 different actors playing Batman and Superman in the main movies and the Justice League movie, which is what the plan was before the writer’s strike, I don’t see what the problem is in Clark donning the big red “S” at the end of the show.

But I think it is time for the show to end, else Clark won’t become Supes til he’s 40. Hopefully, if I’m guessing right, the show will end this season with a throw down between the JL and Luthor’s Injustice League/Gang. Don’t see how this series can end with Chloe still alive though.

ratings rebound??? I think it sucks just like the season before, time for this crap to die.

don’t worry about no tights no flights the producers have stuffed the show, its going to be a non event