SEASON 5 TALKIES! 🏆 S5 Awards, Best Moments & Next Season Update

[@FatimaTomsEnough]

EXCITED FOR SEASON SIX TO START ON JANUARY 22ND, 2025! THANK YOU for all the hard work and CONGRATULATIONS on completing the first five outstanding seasons! Wishing Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce, Jason & the entire TALK VILLE Team the very best for the HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! SMALLVILLE FOREVER! Best Wishes, Fatima

[@TalkVillePodcast]

will be here soon enough :)

[@DcExorianMagickaiOfficial]

BIO MORPHIC PSION MAGES NEEDS YOUR VIEW SIR TOM​@@TalkVillePodcast

[@FatimaTomsEnough]

​@@TalkVillePodcast You know that I already can't wait! Counting Down Soon!

[@CyborgvValianceDogh]

Hello Tom

[@CyborgvValianceDogh]

Typing error > Y?

[@theoryof11]

The security guard was impressed by Lois and pretending to like the car. Flirting 101 😂

[@GabePuratekuta]

It was a gamble since he had no game.

[@jeffh06]

For the 2nd time with chloe usually sneak away from guard without noticed since commencement when meteor coming down turning car around, next unauthorized trespassing Luthor plant the black ship, Lois using flirtation lust getting attention too her getting she wants would wind up into big trouble landing in jail luckily didn’t😂

[@TalkVillePodcast]

genius

[@angelofmercy8448]

@@theoryof11 I remember this being part of some plug (similar to the Stride gum) and I remember the commercial breaks for this episode included the Ford Focus. Guess they needed the added income to fund the show.

[@genuine440]

Hopefully you guys can get Justin Hartley on for Season 6!! Love you guys man. We appreciate the time and dedication you put into making this happen for the fans 💯 Merry Lexmas Smallville fam 🎄 🎁

[@TalkVillePodcast]

yep hopefully :)

[@josephphillips7524]

Keeping Kryptonite in the house makes a ton of sense. Clark has been known to lose control on red-K etc. The only way to subdue the most powerful being on the planet is Kryptonite. This is actually very smart.

[@asyouwish3636]

not to mention, it also helps him sweat out other forms of Kryptonite! so it's smart for them to keep it around cuz every year a new variety pops up and affects Clark in unexpected or dangerous ways

[@ryanminaker157]

I thought so too, they never know what they'l be dealing with. Being ready for any of the weird situations they have to deal with makes sense.

[@kristenballinger500]

Great Season 5! Looking forward to Season 6 and beyond!!

[@ace360]

HellZ Yeah!!!❤️💙🤘

[@MuthoniMaina]

Looking forward to the Green Arrow introduction and the Justice League episode! I hope they can get Justin Hartley and Alan Ritchson as guests on Talkville, that would be incredible. Really enjoyed having Erica Durance, Kyle Gallner and Peyton List. They were all amazing guests don't get me wrong but those three were such a delight for me. Happy Holidays, look forward to season 6 on Talkville.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

youre the best Kristen B!

[@Spidyfish22]

Bryce is the real MVP! Congrats to you and your fam and thanks for all you do on the show! 🙌 Great season guys! See you all for season 6. My second favorite season!

[@calebroach1977]

I have to give it to you guys, I was really shocked that you guys even decided to do this.. based on what I was reading years ago around the time the show ended that all of you guys in the show had moved on and didn't have any interest in having anything to do with it again. It's been very pleasant to see you guys revisit it and talk about moments and giving a big nod to all the people that enjoyed the show. I hope you keep doing it. Love love

[@amandasaudegilbert9507]

Season 5 is not the best season of the show, but it’s the beginning of the best era of smallville which is the second half of the show in my opinion. It goes uphill from here. Can’t wait for the next seasons. Thank you all for the podcast 🤩

[@simonr23]

I'm the opposite. The series had its "jumped the shark" moment in S05E12 - it peaked, and can't ever top that. The show is still good, and i enjoy a lot of the following seasons, but not as much. I think even Tom's rating average episode will drop for the final 5 seasons vs the first 5.

[@heatherrosetarot]

It goes uphill for me, too. ❤ If you stop the podcast before season 8 or 9, they will skip the Lois and Clark love story, which would be a terrible thing to do to a big chunk of fans, IMO.

[@annabeatriz4289]

Agreed. Exept when they kept dragging clana when it obviously didn't work anymore. The best part of the next seasons was when he started at the Daily Planet.

[@leejtam0914]

Annette O'Toole does such a great job at expressing every emotion. So powerful

[@claricesilva2700]

After season 8 we could have Tom and Erika as hosts. Hearing them talking about all the amazing clois scenes we have on the last 3 seasons would be great.

[@tinimini1898]

Let tom speak michael. Please don't cut him 😊

[@heatherrosetarot]

Oh wow....I don't know where to begin. LOL. I honestly mean that in the best possible way. ❤ First of all, great season, guys! I really enjoyed every episode of the podcast. Whether the actual Smallville episode was great or not, the podcast is always fun to watch. Like Tom has said, some of the best podcast eps. are born from the less than stellar Smallville episodes - which is so funny, but it's what makes this so special too. I love it all, and I really mean that. I have so much respect for the amount of energy and time it must take to make this podcast, and I am so appreciative to everyone involved. The awards were fun, and I always get a kick out of the end of the season montage! So much happened during season 5 - I can't believe we're already at the end. Bring on season 6! ❤ Looking forward to when it starts back up again on January 22nd (which happens to be right after my winter baby's birthday - yes, she is a human furnace everyday. Warm all the time. Blame Tom's wife for my bringing this up...she posted about the difference between winter and summer babies on Instagram. It was so funny to me because my mom always told me that, and my mom brought it up again when I had kids. Jessica Welling is the only other person I have heard mention that. The theory is so true!! LOL) Anyway (didn't intend to go off on a tangent there...) I thought everyone's reactions during the awards were funny. Michael - the tongue noises during the best kiss nominations...that's classic you. I had to laugh. I know not everyone is going to find that funny, but I did. 😅 I almost wanted to hear the sound effects Bryce asked you to do, Lex and Clark exchanging blows. Thanks to whoever edits the pod for censoring that (sound and visuals.) I don't think my delicate female sensibilities could've handled that [clutching imaginary pearls]. I'm just kidding...let's just say it's lucky my husband has the same sense of humor as I do. 😅🙄😁❤️👍 My big highlights of this Talk Ville season: becoming a Patron, the new friends I've made (which means more to me than anyone will ever know,) finding out about the Smallville Con through the podcast and later attending that, finding my creative spark again by watching Smallville and discovering Talk Ville, the guests on the podcast were fantastic (please have Erica on again, Kristin, and definitely Justin Hartley...and Al! Al is such a delight to hear from whenever Michael calls him about the show,) and I adored the 100th episode special. Oh, and I was so happy today when Tom read my name on the list of Patrons! [squealing in fan girl] You can thank my mom for making my name so easy to pronounce. LOL 😅 Lastly, I think season 5 has been the best season of Smallville you have covered thus far. I DO NOT think it goes down hill from here...stop thinking that, Tom. [Shaking head] 😂❤ There are a ton of good episodes left in the rest of the series. Trust me. I joined Patreon because I want this to go all the way to the end...plus you can't skip the excellent job Smallville did with Lois and Clark's love story, because that would be a criminal offense. ❤ 😅 As always, thank you all for making my Wednesday a bit brighter. I struggled a lot this year from trauma, and I hope things get better in time. Sending love and hugs to Michael again for your devastating loss. Hope you're hanging in there. ❤ See you guys in January! ❤❤

[@GabePuratekuta]

Funny that Lex's reaction to Clark throwing him across the room was "you're hypnotized!" and not "what are you?".

[@heikira438]

Man, I am so happy this is still going. Half way through! Feels like yesterday they announced they were doing this show

[@tinimini1898]

James definitely wins the best guest appearance. He was amazing 👏

[@joankeys1087]

Tom looks absolutely gorgeous in this episode of Talkville❤ If not for him.......?

[@johnwells5414]

I loved this season! Brainiac, the 100th episode, the start of the Clark/Lex rivalry. Things just seemed to click this season. Tom, if it makes you feel better, Clark is my favorite character on the show lol!

[@KalElDaily]

Best guest Alan rich as aquaman made everyone realize aquaman could be cool and done right he was fav episode of the season

[@MrCrazychristian86]

Finishing the last day of 2024, watching the last episode of the season 5 talkville podcast. Happy New Year, everyone!

[@nihongo-shoyo10]

Great podcast, as always. I grew up with Smallville and even after 10 season I was excited every time for the next season. Glad that both of you, Tom and Michael, are still good friends after so many years😁 After the years and so many other superhero tv shows like Arrow or Flash, I will say, Smallville is still my favourite. I watched the show the last time 2 yrs ago and I have begun to watch the show again a month ago. Great memories, great guest stars, great show. Congratulation guys. I think this show will stand the test of time as the best superhero tv show with the story of the greatest superhero.

[@chrismoore3105]

I can't believe I just found this podcast, but I am looking forward to going through the episodes from the beginning and hearing about the behind of the scenes and the various perspectives of the guests. I Superman is my favorite hero, and Smallville is one of my favorite shows of all time.

[@stratoschatzisozou7442]

Hello to both of you guys I'm Stratos from Greece! I used to watch the show as a kid (I'm 23 now) on TV and the last year I had the urge to watch it for real because I didn't remember anything. I'm on season 8 now with Doomsday! Just found out this amazing podcast of yours! So happy for both of you to still be this close WOW! Much Love 💕

[@Marion-LuiseLukas]

To be a Patreon is the best I’ve ever done! Every week the TalkVille and IOU podcast is helping me to go on. The Patreon family is the best and the discussions for each podcast is precious to me.

[@BelleyPuffy]

Great Season of Smallville and Talkville! Can't wait for season 6! One of my favorites! Thank you so much for doing this podcast! This show is an important part of so many people's lives!

[@AxoCreative]

I've been so busy with irl but now I got some time to binge watch all of these. Glad to see the show is still up and running!

[@LazyEyeNZ]

Thank you for doing this show guys. And shout out to all the patreons for supporting as well. Im really looking forward to you guys discussing Justice next season. Have a great Christmas everyone from New Zealand.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

Happy holidays guys!! Looking forward to season 6!! Just a thought as Michael continues to be shall we say not enthusiastic about Smallville seasons 8-10. Perhaps Erica could be added to the podcast for those seasons. A fan recently asked her at the Steel City con if she would be willing to join the podcast and she was very receptive to this idea (as was Tom who was also there). A great advantage would be that Erica was the unofficial co lead for those seasons and she would have amazing input and behind the scenes info to share which we all love. Another advantage would be your viewership would definitely go up. I have noticed each time Erica or Kristin are guests on the podcast that the number of viewers go way up!! Seems like a win win to me!!

[@aaliyahNZ]

Pretty awesome idea!! Hope they read it!

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

Me too!!

[@EmilyKresl]

Hope everyone in my Talkville family has a happy holiday! See y'all next year 🎉

[@Visqo1]

I'm so glad Tom does not bomb the show. He seems to enjoy and understand that the fans enjoy it too.

[@jeffh06]

He doesn’t even on the worse episode😂 or bad writing

[@nickhydier1201]

Always happy to be here with you guys. Has been quite a journey so far. Can't wait to continue the journey to season 6 on January 22nd. Love you guys always.😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@keishahill9496]

I'm super excited for S6, and hopefully, you guys can get Justin Hartley. I love to hear his take on the show. ❤❤❤❤Thank you guys so much for the podcast. I hope you guys have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎉🎉 #AlwaysHoldOnToSmallville

[@redlox2]

Congrats on finishing season 5! Halfway through the show! Here hoping for many more seasons to come!!

[@jcross008]

Bro. To have all the bois on a big zoom call for the episode in season 6 titled “justice” would be so cool. Rest in Peace to Lee

[@DCfan6767]

This season was amazing, always great to watch you guys review it. Thanks so much.

[@bonibubel]

I will became a Patreon in s8, 9 and 10 my favorites seasons. Meanwhile I’ll be here enduring the clana drama’s seasons.

[@donnilloyd1355]

To you, which is better. Clana or Clois times. LOL, just curious.

[@williamwallace2823]

It's been so great watching you guys go through the series. Pure heart and soul.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

appreciate ya bud

[@superteach232]

I just rewatched the entire season 6 and o now think its the best season. This made me a Kristin fan. Please get Kristin back on to talk about her approach to Lana during season 6.

[@lovelywaz]

Thanks for the extra episode of S05! 🥂🥂🍻🍻 Eagerly waiting for Season 6! 🥳🥳

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Rosey, Ryan, Bryce, Jason, Tom and to all the contributors and patrons! 🏆

[@flipper971]

Excited for the next seasons. The whole podcast gives me such a warm feeling inside. Thank you for making it ❤ I hope to see Erica and Kristin in more episodes. Also Justing Hartley will be awesome to see. Love you guys, have a great holiday ❤🎄

[@RayNotCharles]

Yall gotta, yall absolutely gotta have Justin Hartley, Alan Ritchson, and perhaps even Kyle Gallner back on this season. And it’d be super cool to have Glenn Jacobs AKA Kane on for Combat and Batista on for Static

[@MarvelManMike82]

I was just thinking that surely Michael can get Batista on through their mutual James Gunn connection.

[@RayNotCharles]

@@MarvelManMike82 yesss!!! I didn’t even think of that

[@romeogomez8627]

Thanks for making a looking back episode of the podcast!!!! This is amazing, it’s not downhill from here 8 is good 6 is ok 9 and 10 are amazing

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

This is the best season review you guys have done. Can't wait for more like this!

[@jonathancastro3106]

The saddest moment of the season and of the entire show wasn't even an option, everybody knows it's when Martha is watching a tape of Jonathan driving the tractor with young Clark and then Clark enters in the room and watches it too and breaks and cries out loud.

[@kenpollock1486]

That was one of the most beautiful moments of the entire show. It actually brings together the whole point of what they say is a bad episode. So many emotions rolling through Clark’s mind; anger, sadness, depression, rage, need for revenge, accepting death, and ultimately saying goodbye, all these emotions that he can’t control or handle and it all unfolds in this unbelievably beautiful scene. It makes me cry every time I see it.

[@starsyde_]

Love this podcast guys, i literally say "Damn who's that?" IRL by accident forgeting people dont know what i'm referencing lol Love catching up on the pods!

[@sherwood513]

You guys need a shirt that's the town sign that says "Smallville: Concussion Capital of Kansas

[@williamlyon5570]

John hiding Kryptonite in the house is not stupid. How many times have they needed it already with Red K Clark for example, and someone else having Clark's powers with the lightning bolt swap. plus they started dealing with other kryptonians at the start of this season. It's a precausion, and a valid one.

[@Marion-LuiseLukas]

An don’t forget, Clark kept green Kryptonit in his desk in the barn in a lead box for all cases. For among other reasons a you mentioned.

[@jeffh06]

It’s only in case, if Clark isn’t in total control himself or gets taking over by someone else under influence like last time

[@eliseth1656]

Thank you for another season of laughs, insight into the episodes, and the stories from behind the scenes. This is honestly the thing I look forward to the most each week. Even though they're only hour long-ish episodes, it's honestly the best hour of my week. It would not be possible without the whole Talkville team: Tom, Michael, the Ryantist, Bryce, Jason, etc. Merry Christmas to you and your families & Happy New Year! I can't wait for season 6! Your Patreon ShanaL 🥰

[@lindamawdsley6130]

Thanks for this great recap it was very entertaining and looking forward to Season 6. Wishing all the team a Merry Christmas🎄and a Happy New Year😊

[@TalkVillePodcast]

back soon enough. love

[@lindamawdsley6130]

@@TalkVillePodcast❤

[@JieTie]

I can't believe it's already been five seasons! :)

[@tluvsbeauty1]

How in the world did I get here so early?! If either of you see this, love the show and Smallville🫶🏼

[@josefsilvia5360]

I finally caught up to you guys! Just finished Season 5. And honestly, I always thought that the show was meant to end in the 5th Season (hence why Clark had the majority of his powers by the end of Season 2) and the show felt slowed down intentionally in Season 4, and Season 5 for the most part felt like a wrap up-until the very end when they were obviously renewed for a 6th Season. But also Season 6 and 7 were my two least favorite seasons when it was originally airing because those two felt like the show was just the same thing for a while. Maybe that’ll change as I rewatch Season 6.

[@angelofmercy8448]

10:26 can I just say the LOVED the explosion makeup they did on him?! It looks freaking great.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

amen

[@MilaAzukiSonoIo]

Just love to look Tom with his hair!

[@asyouwish3636]

James Marsters was awesome as Brainiac ❤ he could have been a series regular, he was so great 👏

[@Costas22]

Season 6 premiering on Jan.22 means the following airt dates for some key episodes: - JUSTICE: April 2nd - LABYRINTH (my personal favorite): April 9th - FREAK (Michael's directorial debut): April 30th - PROMISE (the wedding melodrama): May 7th - NEMESIS (Clex bonding!): May 28th - PHANTOM (finale): June 18th

[@asyouwish3636]

so that means they will need to air finale podcast on the cruise 😅

[@Costas22]

@@asyouwish3636 I mean, they are usually pre-taped some weeks in advance, but it would be cool if they did it live with Erica, Glover and the others around!

[@asyouwish3636]

@Costas22 right! lol. . .do you know if you're going? I promised myself I would, but didn't expect an almost $2500 price 😬 but it would be awesome, so i have to see if i can swing it!

[@Costas22]

@@asyouwish3636 This one will be in the Carribean, so highly unlikely. If they do the next one at the Mediterranean (which is close to my country), I might jump on the ship at some point, lol. Hope you work it out financially. I want to say it will be worth the trip, but I'm a bit iffy about celebrity cruises.

[@asyouwish3636]

@Costas22 right! also it's whole week. I feel like that's alot. I've been on a cruise only one other time and it was a week and I remember thinking 4 nights would have been perfect. plus that location gets pretty hot by June. a Caribbean cruise in winter time would be PERFECT temperature (im from upstate NY and currently live near DC so i truly appreciate 50° F winter haha). . .and YESSS i would fly out to do Mediterranean cruise 🤗 that would be great! would def kill myself on credit card for that haha

[@marshahaas1422]

Thanks guys ❤ this show soo much! Looking forward to season 6!

[@juliokaiser2923]

Awesome season!! Can’t wait for Season 6!!

[@dawnsnow7576]

Absolutely loved season 5 !! Very excited for season 6 ZOD!! Love you guys thank you for Talkville Poscast!! Merry Christmas!!! Have a great break

[@theresemarkham9387]

Thank you bringing us such a great podcast week after week. I am definitely looking forward to Season 6. One of my favorite episodes was the Dukes episode. Lexmas was such a great episode. The scenes between Annette and Glover were so well done. James did a great job as Brianic and Michael did a great job as Zod. So many great moments this season.

[@actiondk2279]

Great season!!

[@matthiasck]

The editing for this special episode is perfection 🫡🏆👑 Thank you for your hard work

[@misoboskovic]

Great season!❤❤❤

[@tjcarr8097]

I swear Tom and Michael have a side bet going on for Ryan’s Favorite Scene. You both are very competitive with that segment

[@stephaniemirlo4422]

Rewatching season 5 it seemed later in the season like it was a filler season getting into season 6. Season 6 is one of my favorite seasons. It brings a lot of new characters!

[@asyouwish3636]

🌹🌹🌹 best re-watch podcast 👏 half way through now! excited to be part of S6 coming up and can't wait for the in depth character assessments, BTS and hopefully many more guest appearances! we ABSOLUTELY NEED Justin Hartley, and Erica for Crimson 🤗 she and Kristin need to come on for many more eps as S6 is arguably the most consequential

[@asyouwish3636]

😂 Tom and Michael's relationship is GOLD ❤ Tom just shakes his head and chuckles 😅 cuz he knows it's gonna be impossible to get Michael to watch after S7 but I have faith! still betting its gonna happen! 😂

[@MarvelManMike82]

It better happen! Seasons 8 to 10 are my personal favourites. The show finally realised it was a comic book/Superhero show!

[@asyouwish3636]

@MarvelManMike82 it will. Michael makes good money from the podcast even if it's indirect at like cons and stuff. I think there would be backlash if he left, but nothing wrong w him stepping down from co-host to let Tom take a much needed lead! maybe get Erica to co-host w him 🤗 the podcast would blow up after that!

[@MarvelManMike82]

@@asyouwish3636 I like him as a host personally. But more of Erica would never be a bad thing.

[@marturb2581]

@@asyouwish3636 Seems that is the only reason why he is doing it, he does not seem to care what so ever about the show

[@kidd_splashh6036]

$355 per month for a Patreon membership is a cash grab if I’ve ever seen one. I love y’all but I don’t make enough to be able afford that which sucks because I would love to watch those episodes with you guys

[@mariaizvestkina5740]

Thank you for this year!! Happy Holidays Tom, Michael, Ryan and Bryce🎉🙌🏼🎄🎆

[@rebeccaoleary3318]

Michael your SO CRANKY!! You’re not really selling the Patreon with your cranky demeanour! 😂

[@HOUSEOFHIXON]

Another awesome season of talkville- you guys rule 🌹🌹🌹

[@theresemarkham9387]

I hope that Al comes on the podcast during Season 6. Justin would be nice as well.

[@GiuliaBertoni-s9y]

I follow your podcast from Italy!! Great job guys!

[@latifahraleb2137]

Best guest James 🎉

[@DJones1812]

Bryce has been the MVP the entire series.

[@TukkyHD]

ty for making this podcast

[@skatalyst00]

Sure, always hold on to Smallville is the obvious tagline of the series, but Zach Moore is the one who harnessed it, understanding that it truly represented the series as a whole, so it's really too bad you didn't show him reciting the phrase. In fact for the season ending episodes he's the only one you should show!

[@dominique9187]

Excellent recap❣ I made the right choices, James Marsters, Kristin, Al are great guests ❤ Reliving these moments with you was wonderful ❤ But my only regret is not having the required level to discuss it with the other patreons and it’s too bad 😑 !!

[@gigigmd]

22:01 It worked out, it ended up coming out at Christmas time too! Merry Christmas!🎆

[@gigigmd]

Congratulations on the edition, it was very good!

[@patrickmccauley9444]

I think it is time to seriously discuss post-season 7... Michael will absolutely trash or dismiss the episodes he isn't in. He could barely focus on this recap episode. Bring in Erica now to make it a smooth transition!

[@Costas22]

Michael will probably carry on with the show. That's what he indicated a few weeks ago. And that's how it should be. Tom and Michael until the end, I don't care how much he trashes the last 3 seasons (and a big part of them deserve it anyway).

[@jordanc8896]

Yea he should let someone else take over as a co host, him at the beginning of this episode was ridiculous, he doesn't care or respect the show.

[@Costas22]

@@jordanc8896 Yeah, he should let someone else take over the show his production company is putting together. LMAO. Don't be so precious. Smallville isn't the bible. Anyone, especially Michael, has the right to mess around or trash it.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

Okay seasons 8, 9 and 10 are my favorite seasons because of the Lois and Clark dynamic. We also get to see Erica really show her acting chops as she becomes essentially the co lead of the show with Tom. It would be incredibly satisfying to have her as a part of the podcast for those seasons. I understand this is Michael's show but he should do what is best for the podcast and the patreons and that would be to involve Erica more in those seasons. Do I hear an amen!!

[@jordanc8896]

@@MarkSmith-th1ij amen!

[@tyegrey_gamr]

It's been a great season! Thank you all and join the Patrion

[@thevoiceoftheseagull7413]

Thank you so much for another fantastic great Season of Smallville/Talk Ville🌹🌹🌹, I am so grateful for all your love, work and passion for the love of us fans❤❤❤. Thank you so much for dedicating us part of your time between work and travel and families. You are great😘. I wish each of you Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce, Jason and all the guys who work at Talk Ville and their families a peaceful and blessed Merry Christmas🎄 and a Happy New Year 2025😘 and to all the Smallville fans and families. See you in 2025, Much love ❤❤❤

[@clairemendoza8082]

So my recap of Season 5. Tuning in from So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 love the podcast gentlemen! It was a turning point for the show and the reason why the show went 5 more seasons. All the characters matured so much. Like Clark, Chloe, & Lana. Clark and Lana having the whole on again off again thing was a bit much for me. I knew it wasn’t going to end well but boy oh boy did Al and Miles milk that relationship. Clark continuing to lie to her because he had too and Lana pressuring him to “open up,” blah blah had me rolling my eyes. I’m like ah geez 🙄 here we go again. Clark and Lana’s scenes became really awkward 😬 especially after he got his powers back. On the bright side he and Lana made love and it was one of the most beautiful scenes ever. Milton Fine/Brainiac’s introduction is the main villain this season and definitely had ulterior motives. He was playing Clark and Lex all along and his intentions were revealed in the finale. Lois still in Clark’s orbit as just his friend at this point but there are still undertones of her destiny which will be with him. She always had the right advice to give to Clark and I always loved her affection for Chloe. Chloe is more like her sister than her actual sister Lucy. Lois always makes people feel like they can let their hair down in a manner of speaking. Johnathon’s death was very difficult to watch but necessary. He always knew that someday his life would have to be sacrificed for Clark. That’s what a good parent does for their child. Johnathon always had his misgivings about Jor-El but deep down he came to respect him. Johnathon’s guidance was no longer needed. It was time for Clark to embrace his birth father and his father’s teachings. Martha had to carry on without Johnathon and was always there to help Clark through the loss of his father and his final breakup with Lana. Lionel knowing Clark’s secret and being Jor-El’s vessel was kinda like taking Johnathon’s place. He could never be Johnathon but that’s how it seemed to me. Martha does have feelings for him. She might not love him the way she loved 🥰 Johnathon but there is something there. Martha left the city life behind when she married Johnathon and now that he passed on she is returning to her old roots and becomes a senator. Lex and Clark no longer friends by the end of this season was obvious. Lex begins to descend down the dark path this season more so than in previous ones. He lost Clark, his relationship with his father was never the best, everyone is always thinking he’s the “bad guy,” so he’s like “okay fine I will be the villain. I’m done trying to be nice.” Lex still secretly pined for Lana and was buying his time until she finally became his. The whole Clark and Lana breakup should have been done differently. I would have liked for Clark to have Lana’s memory erased of ever knowing him. That would have been a better storyline to go with IMO. Clark broke Lana’s heart and Lana went to the only person who could really understand her pain. Lex. They both bonded over their shared feelings about Clark “gaslighting,” them. They were both sick of Clark’s lame excuses and basically just gave up hope of him sharing with them his secret. That’s what some of the fans of the show have said anyways. I get it but IMO with as many times as Clark saved Lana and Lex they aren’t owed an explanation. They should have just been grateful to have been saved but instead they demanded the “truth.” If Lana & Lex truly cared about him they would have allowed him to open up on his terms. Lana FINALLY understood that but when she did it was too late. Lois and Chloe always understood Clark better. Chloe’s mom and her history of mental illness was brought up more this season and it showed a different side to Chloe as it does in the next season. Knowing Clark’s secret brought her closer to him. Clark feeling incredibly relieved 😌 someone knows his secret was a good angle. Chloe will always remain loyal to him even if it means putting her in a bad place with Lana. Which it does in season 6. The finale of this season hinted at a Clark/Chloe pairing as a couple but sadly it didn’t happen. Michael had commented last week that Chloe kissing Clark was uncalled for and being brought into a “love triangle,” again. That assumption IMO wasn’t true but to each their own. It made sense why she kissed him and there is no “love triangle.” We finished that in season 2. Then again Jimmy Olson’s arrival in season 6 as Chloe’s boyfriend does sorta go there for a love triangle for Clark as Jimmy can see Chloe harbors deep affection for Clark. Chloe remains as constant as the northern star. The brightest light that shines. I was so rooting for Clark and Chloe to be a couple but the “Clana,” fandom was too big at the time that if Clark and Chloe did go down that road the “Clana,” fandom would have lost their minds lol 😂 My message to Bryce, Tom, Michael, Ryan is this. Please open your minds to the fact that Clark and Chloe could have been an item and season 6 really really hints it so heavily. This season also introduced “Aquaman,” and “Cyborg,” which foreshadows the “Justice League,” being brought together in season 6 with Justin Hartley as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow. 6x11 “Justice,” is one of the best Smallville episodes ever. That episode will surely get a 2 roses 🌹 score from Michael for sure. It’s actually Oliver Queen who helps to bring Clark out of the shadows. He comes to respect him and encourages him to use his abilities and join the “team.” Bart is also part of the team as well. They all know that Clark is a valuable asset as he has the most powers but is also the most vulnerable. Also season 5 for Smallville was the last season to be aired on the WB network when it went on strike for the writers strike or something like that. It then switched to what is now the CW network. Supernatural also got its start on the “WB,” and it was at this time they had finished their 3rd season I believe and when the strike happened weren’t sure if they were going to be renewed for a new season but they did and aired the same night as Smallville an hour later. Season 5 or Smallville might have been the strongest in terms of the writing but my favorite season is by far season 6. I don’t mind the freaks of the week episodes. They do have their place. The vampire episode didn’t really fit but it was still enjoyable to watch. This is the first season where they are no longer in high school so it had to be done differently than previous seasons. Please have Justin Hartley come on the podcast oh and Jensen!

[@adrielborrero8234]

Rewatching Season 5 right now, this show means a lot to me 🥲

[@slayet2ville1]

Season 6 is the best, its dark, its grounded

[@cryticalgamyng40]

Season 5 and 6 are my favorite

[@Corgisfan]

You really need to have Kristin on more!!

[@starlighter93]

3:52 Al and Miles were in Budapest? What? When? Where? Aw, damn it, I live there. Would have been nice to see them just to personally thank them for this show. All of you guys are the best! Happy Holidays to you!

[@fernandosantos4763]

Season 5 is really the best imo too.

[@gigigmd]

James would be a good guest to be on Salute to Smallville.

[@aryanascardigan]

Thank you guys (Tom, Michael, Ryan, Jason, and Bryce ❤) again for another great season! Loved seeing some of the highlights from the season along with the Talkies 🌹🌹🌹Can't wait for what's to come in Season 6! Happy holidays 🎅

[@banthonyb23]

Great season (Michael, Tom, Ryan, Bryce) Happy Holidays to you all! See you next season, (6). Next year (2025).

[@miriamsalinas8545]

Nice recap! Everyone has a good holiday's. See you next season. Let's see how it is.

[@JeffUK]

Is it me or does Tom get cut off too much when he's talking?

[@noahkoessel]

Really enjoy the wrap ups! This season is one of my favorites, but damn does it have some shitty scenes/episodes contrasting against some of the best scenes/episodes. Thanks Michael and Tom and Ryan for all your great contributions!

[@Mariannacruz444]

I love small ville show

[@DzznuttsEniomouf]

Wow, this list is getting longer! *_Total Talk Ville Records_* *Season 1* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .9 Roses Tom: 1.36 Roses Ryan: 1.14 Roses *Season: 1.25 Roses* _Episode Rank_ _Best:_ E1 - _Pilot_ (3 Roses) _Worst:_ E13 - _Kinetic_ (.5 Bombs) _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 9 Michael: 14 __________________________________________ *Season 2* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .85 Roses Tom: 1.35 Roses Ryan: 1.07 Roses *Season: 1.09 Roses* _Episode Rank_ _Best:_ E1 - _Vortex_ & E17 - _Rosetta_ (Tied at 2.6 Roses) _Worst:_ E6 - _Redux_ (.8 Bombs) _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 12 Michael: 13 Me: 12 __________________________________________ *Season 3* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .84 Roses Tom: 1.16 Roses* Ryan: .89 Roses** *Season: .96 Roses* _*Tom's S3E3_ Extinction _rating assumed to be heater as stated by Ryan._ _**Ryan's S3E6_ Relic _rating assumed to be heater and S3E7_ Magnetic _rating assumed to be .5 Roses as given by Bryce._ _Episode Rank_ Best: E22 - _Covenant_ (2.7 Roses) Worst: E11 - _Delete_ & E15 - _Resurrection_ (Tied at .8 Bombs) _Save/Death Count_ Saves: 33 Deaths: 32 (Note: Individual season Save/Death count not tracked before this point.) _Discrepanies_ *Saves* E2: Jonathan was not part of the scene at the time of save. (-1) E22: Jor-El would have killed Jonathan if Clark did not enter the crack. Therefore Clark saved Jonathan with his decision. (+1) *Deaths* E2: Morgan Edge did not die until S3E8. (-1) E7: Officer Mason's death not mentioned. (+1) E10: A newsletter report confirms Nathan Dean survived the encounter at the junkyard. (-1) _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 16 Michael: 18 Me: 15 __________________________________________ *Season 4* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .41 Roses Tom: 1.32 Roses Ryan: .89 Roses* *Season: .87 Roses* _*Ryan's S4E1_ Crusade _rating assumed to be 2 Roses and S4E2_ Gone _rating assumed to be 1 Rose as given by Bryce._ _Episode Rank_ _Best:_ E17 - _Onyx_ (3 Roses) _Worst:_ E21 - _Forever_ (1.5 Bombs) _Save/Death Count_ Saves: 45 + a school prom Deaths: 48 _Discrepanies_ *Saves* E1: By saving Clark, Martha also saved Jonathan from his coma. (+1) E4: An unknown save was added here. (-1) E5: Another unknown save was added here. (-1) E14: Hercules (the black dog) was also saved by Einstein (later named Shelby). (+1) E22: Chloe also saved Clark from the Kryptonite trap. (+1) *Deaths* E8: The three witches deaths were ignored here. (+3) E21: Jason does not officially die until the following episode when the meteor hits the Kent house. (-1) _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 15 Michael: 17 Me: 18 __________________________________________ *Season 5* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .84 Roses Tom: 1.27 Roses Ryan: 1.11 Roses *Season: 1.07 Roses* _Episode Rank_ _Best:_ E12 - _Reckoning_ - 3 Roses _Worst:_ E5 - _Thirst_ - 1.5 Bombs _Save/Death Count_ Saves: 43 + a whole city Deaths: 40 _Discrepancies_ *Saves* E1: Jonathan saving Martha was missed. (+1) E9: Lionel did not actually _save_ Lex as his life was never in any danger to begin with. The surgery was to get him to walk again. (-1) E17: Lana did _not_ save Clark. Chloe later comments that by dying, Clark's own physiology managed to purge the Kryptonite from his system. (-1) E20: Clark saving Graham and later saving Lana while she was with Lex was missed. (+2) E21: Fine admitted he was not going to kill Clark, which cancels this save. (-1) *Deaths* E5: An unknown death was added here. (-1) _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 17 Michael: 17 Me: 10 ========================================== *Series* _Rose-N-Bomb Rating_ Michael: .77 Roses Tom: 1.29 Roses Ryan: 1.02 Roses *Series: 1.05 Roses* _Series Rank_ _Best:_ S1 (1.25 Roses) _Worst:_ S4 (.87 Roses) _Episode Rank_ _Best:_ S1E1 - _Pilot,_ S4E17 - _Onyx,_ & S5E12 - _Reckoning_ (Tied at 3 Roses) _Worst:_ S4E21 - _Forever_ & S5E5 - _Thirst_ (Tied at 1.5 Bombs) _Save/Death Count_ Saves: 184 + a school prom & whole city Deaths: 180 _Ryan's Favorite Scene Score_ Tom: 68 Michael: 77 Me: 54 _(Note: My RFS not tracked before Season 2.)_

[@likestoospooge]

7:52. Best Sad Moment: How could you not include the ending of “Vengeance” when Clark finally cries about Jonathan’s death? By far the saddest moment in the series.

[@genuine440]

@@likestoospooge Yeah, they missed that one for sure.

[@itsmrotaku]

Pumped for the next season! I hope they cast Michael Rosenbaum to play Lionel Luthor I think he would look good with long hair like the legend John Glover!