While I missed most of the first two seasons, due to insanity, I suppose, I made up for it, by buying them all on DVD and watching them... I really LOVED this series. Originally, it was the only way I could cope with losing Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, but I grew to love the show for its own unique take on the story of Superman's origins, as well as its great cast of characters, Chloe being my favorite...and then Lois. I watched a small special that was recorded by the cast, and I almost cried when Erica Durrance started crying. It must be hard/exciting for all of them, as they won't be returning to work, and will have to spread their wings and do other things.The series finale was pretty good over all. Much like the Doomsday finale of Season 8, the actual final battle was pretty short. I had expected Darkside to put up a much more dramatic fight, but he sort of went out like a flashbulb. I loved how they slowly incorporated John William's classic themes into the show, eventually ending the series with the classic Superman theme. You get to see Clark fly...dawn the legendary Superman suit, and all that jazz. They used a lot of CGI, and while it isn't nearly as good as what was done for Superman: Returns, it was very servicable for the series and was one of the better looking episodes, but then again, it SHOULD be!
All in all, I will miss Smallville, but at least I have the series on DVD, so I can relive all the lovely moments again...and again... and again...
I'm sure I'm not the only packster that will miss the series either.
