In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re taking a detour from Kansas and heading to Metropolis for a deep dive into Superman Returns (2006). From Brandon Routh’s quiet strength to Lex’s land-grab of doom, we’re revisiting the film that tried to carry the legacy of Christopher Reeve into a new era. Did it work? Was the world ready for Superman’s return… or had it already moved on? Join us as we unpack the emotional weight, the iconic plane rescue, and that piano scene — and ask the ultimate question: Was it actually good?
In this week’s episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re taking a detour from Kansas and heading to Metropolis for a deep dive into Superman Returns (2006). From Brandon Routh’s quiet strength to Lex’s land-grab of doom, we’re revisiting the film that tried to carry the legacy of Christopher Reeve into a new era. Did it work? Was the world ready for Superman’s return… or had it already moved on? Join us as we unpack the emotional weight, the iconic plane rescue, and that piano scene — and ask the ultimate question: Was it actually good?
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📒Show Notes and Resources📒
⏱️Time Stamps⏱️
0:00 - Going Back To Smallville 7x22
2:00 - Superman Returns Review
35:30 - War! What Is It Good For?
45:15 - Continuity
1:13:30 - Welcome to the Party Pal
1:15:10 - In Memoriam
1:16:16 - Freak of the Week
1:20:30 - Traitor!
1:21:05 - Puberty But With Super Powers
1:22:00 - Drugs But With Kryptonite
1:23:30 - Pizza Time
1:25:30 - That’s Just Prime
1:28:45 - DCU References
1:31:55 - The Talon Mix
1:32:55 - Superman Returns VS Superman 2025
1:36:45 - Next Time On Smallville - 8x1: Odyssey
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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.
