We’ve been reporting for some time now that Smallville was slated to run an end game in Season 8, making it their final season. Season 8 is moving along pretty well so far and as in some rare scenarios, the success of a final season can sometimes change the minds of network execs.
Face it, cash cows are hard to let go of sometimes.
Rumors or hopes have been floating around the internet that some folks would like to see the show continued. Some fans want to see a spin-off into a Green Arrow series, others want to see Batman and Wonder Woman breeze through the 9th season or various other scenarios.
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Of course we’ve all heard the news on how The CW is panhandling the DC universe to the max, hoping to extend its cash cow potential with an origin show of Dick Grayson called The Graysons. So far, no one I know is too enthused about this weak premise. But it is what it is and they will either create such a compelling show that we’ll like it, or we’ll be sending them lots of nasty letters in robin’s-egg-blue colored envelopes. Heh… not that I’m suggesting anything.
In the meantime, an offshoot site of the well known KryptonSite, got themselves a note from Smallville’s executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders where they intimate the possibility of a Smallville Season 9.
Yep, you read right. A 9th season.
They said that they are very committed to creating an origins story of Dick Grayson and they are equally committed to continuing the success of Smallville – seasons 8 and 9.
Right after that statement, they toss out that they are working on a story for Clark that allows for seasons of further trials and adventures. Ah, folks, you just brought in Doomsday (the character who in the comics killed Superman). I halfheartedly expect the show to end with Doomsday. But that’s just me.
So they got me to wondering and away I went, scouring the web and getting all tangled up in searches. And what did I find?
First off, they’ll have to juggle schedules since Erica Durance (Lois Lane) has at least two projects coming up, and Aaron Ashmore (Jimmy Olsen) has some upcoming work as well. Justin Hartley has two projects done and coming out, so I can surmise the possibility of future employment for him. Otherwise, the majority of the staff is free… for now.
Here’s my own predicament: I’ve seen a post that says: “The President of the CW Network has stated that Season 8 might not be the last season for Smallville” but their reference link does not point to anything that substantiates that statement.
In an interview over on Collider.com with Brian Wayne Peterson and Kelly Souders (two of the executive producers), they said that they and the cast would love a season 9 but are prepared to write an end story arc for the last several episodes of a season, if given enough of a heads up to be able to do it.
For me, I feel like I’ve just been tossed a red herring.
Not once have I seen a statement saying that season 9 is approved, hinted at, a go, nothing. It’s as if I was talking about winning the lottery, as if it’s going to happen. I feel like it’s a hopeful statement by the creative team of Smallville and nothing more. I came across one of the many Smallville bulletin boards out there, and almost to a tee, the sentiment on a 9th season is… let me paraphrase: “Noooo!”
Heck while the creative team keeps dropping bread crumbs about another season, some wonder if the CW is even going to around for another season itself. It probably will with shows like 90210 and such keeping it afloat.
Am I off the mark on this one, or am I just being my usual dour, suspicious self? What are your thoughts on the matter?
Sources: IMDB.com, KryptonSite
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I think that a 9th season would be a great idea for thouse of you how don’t so what your not real fans any way so don’t think you are becouse if you were you would want more like a real fan does
@Johnny-K of Norway
Actually, Clark does still live at the farm in Smallville, as seen by last night’s episode when he invited Louis to live there with him. Of course, he could live in Australia and still make it to work on time.
@Allenohara
I think it’s a consensus that this season is much better than last season, but the problem with continuing into a 9th is 1) no Rosenbaum or Lex Luther 2) CW still has the no-fly policy 3) everybody knows what Clark looks like without glasses. If they could fix these problems, great, I’d love to see the saga continue. But they may have painted themselves in a corner with all these non-canon changes.
I’m pretty sure they’re going to break the “no flights” rule this season (FINALLY!) but yeah, with no Lex and the whole secret identity thing it’s going to be a tough nut.
I know they’re progressing towards the dual identity thing this season but they’re going to have to have a huge ace up their sleeves as far as a creative way to pull it off.
BTW, I didn’t like this week’s Maxima episode at all. Like watching soft core porn IMHO.
On the other hand I do like how they’ve transitioned the Lois and Clark relationship from dislike to affection over the last few seasons. Surprising how well they’ve handled that.
Vic
I honestly have really liked this season and would not mind if the show continues but the only I wish is the cw gives them enough time for the producers to write a proper finale whether it’s this or next season.
I would love to see season 9 of smallville where he is in metropolis forfilling his destiny and i still think that series called metropolis idea i said 2 days ago is good. Could you please take it into consideration.
Well you’r details are a bit off. First off Erica Durance has absolutely nothing planned in the near future. One film is already finished for the lifetime movie network and it’s a courtroom drama and the other will be having her scenes filmed over just a week or two during the hiatus so that will not interfere with any ninth season filming. Tom Welling knows he is typecast beyond return by now, as is Erica as the hottie. Tom’s last three big screen attempts were huge flops at the boxoffice and Erica’s last three films didn’t even make it to the big screen so once Smallville is over, so are their careers. That’s probably why Erica has been promoting Smallville to every entertainment website or show that will listen to her. When it comes to channel rankings someone has to be at the bottom and that’s usually fox or the CW. Not everyone can be ABC. Smallville is the only consistent ratings grabber (even if CW is ranked at the bottom of the networks) that the CW has right now. 90210 has yet to prove itself as a lasting contender. If they want this channel to stay afloat they had better throw some major cash at Tom Welling for a ninth season, with an option for them to make it an even ten seasons.
I think LAST Season jumped the frigg’n Shark!
THIS Season has been a lot more fun to watch and actually things are progressing at a good pace!
Go for Ten Seasons, build up a few spinoffs, (God, NOT ‘The Graysons’…) and close Smallville out gracefully.
Gotta Jet outta here! -Stark
OMG!!!
That would be so fantastic!!!!! Thay can go on to make it an even 10 seasons! I dont care I love every season every episode! I will never get tired of this show EVER!!!!
BRING IT ON!!!
Michael Ausiello fomerly of TV Guide.com now with Entertainment weekly.com says while there are no plans for Michael Rosenbaum to return this season
“you may hear him long before you see him.”
Did Lex put Clarks secret down on tape?
Hi i was wondering and i have done a lot of thinkin about this and this would be the best game in the world and personally i would love to play the game. I was wondering if you ever thought of making a game called smallville, i think it would be a greatb idea and speaking for all the fans of smallville i think it wouldbe great idea SO PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION.
I know michael has a problem returning but why doesn’t he just wear a bald cap even if it doesn’t look real the fans won’t care. IF his voice is what we get for now it’s better than nothing just as long as he comes back for the series finale.
It’s cool seeing people happy with this season because I have been a fan from the beginning and I get tired of people commenting on how the show sucks when an episode airs that they don’t like which is pointless because if a show disapoints you that much don’t watch it and complain about.
Yeah Scott You will never ever hear a complaint out of me I own every season to date of Smallville.
when I seen the news about a season 9 oh man I was jumping for joy.
I know how you feel I get sick of people putting down the show myself that’s why sometimes I just put my comment on and don’t even read the others cause of how they talk bad about the show.
You know Jessica I think I am going to take your advice. Thanks.
Great show, 8 yrs under the name of Smallville, but really todays show isnt anymore about a young Clark Kent growing up with the guidence of his parents in his farm, its evovled into a young Superman show, so rename the show “METROPOLIS” and then give us a 9 season or a first Metropolis season. Tom must be willing to sign up for X-amount of years to do this , if not then rap the show with a 2 hr finalle this season and bing back in some capacity the original cast for it, tying up all loose ends.(including Jor-el encryptic behavior)
I personally like the ideal of lana’s whole disappearing act, I think it sets the stage for new comers like cat women lana is diffently cat women material she kicks butt with the whole martial art thing but it should be like a one time thing and some thing that everyone would say yeah that make’s since, like the buffy vampire what if she wasn’t the only one in that cave? and say for instance this other person was now living in gothm city and knew oliver queen who knows just about all there is to know about being a superhero.
Hey everyone,
I started this series only this past summer and Im already caught up. Now I loved everything that has gone on up until the 6th season. I felt like season 6 and 7 were pretty badd, however, season 8 is doing amazing so far. I hope they do continue with a season 9 because this whole series is amazing as a whole and learned a lot about the whole superman saga so I totally would watch season 9!! This season hopefully will convince the execs to produce another season since I’ve notice a lot of positive insight about season 8
@Clark
I think a number of posters have it right; continue the saga but as a new series called Metropolis, showing that Clark has left his Smallville countryboy behind and is ready for the big times.
Dittos Kahless
You know I am a die hard fan and will watch it whether they call it smallville or metroplis but I like the idea of metroplis because it would invite new ideas as well as a way to get lois and clark together. On a new subject I thought the messege at the end of instinct was brainaic some how but I listend to smallvillepodcast and they mentioned lana. I hope it is lana because it would give her a reason to come back and I hope that when she does come back they don’t really pine for each other but are good friends to show that smallville has moved on and so has out characters.
Someone on here said, he felt there should be a new series called Metropolis to chart Clark’s journey into his full superman role. I totally agree with this. But I would like to see Clark fly, but not take on the whole tights and suit thing. I think the whole series works because that sort of garish plot structure is limited. They’ve created a whole new mythology, and frankly I prefer to a lot of DC Comics style storylines. There is definitely scope for a Metropolis series, and another actor to take on the role of Lex Luthor. My only concern is that Lois Lane played by Erica Durance is not up to the acting calibre of Alison Mack or Kristin Kreuk. She’s OK, but there’s definitely scope for a new incarntation of Lois Lane – however they wish to introduce her. There’s too much trash TV on the box anyway. This is one of my most favourite series. Please keep it going any TV execs out there who might be looking at this …..
Anna you are so right about the tights and suit things because I got my sister and friends into the show and I know most girls would turn the channel if they saw someone run out in a superman costume. I don’t ever really want them to replace Michael Rosenbaum and I don’t think they will but as for the series continuing that is up in the air. I know the ratings are the best the CW gets but then again Reba was their top rated sitcom and they canceled it. There is such a loyal fanbase to this show and that is without any support from the network who seems to care nothing except these ditzy show like gossip girl or 90210 whose ratings are far below Smallville. I will watch the show next year and here’s hoping the CW has some brains.
I’ve been a fan since season one, but I have to admit my interest has been slipping lately. I’m glad that the small town aspect is gone, I’m glad that Lana is gone, I’m glad they aren’t dwelling on the past and how to keep Clark out of trouble, but this was suposed to be the last season so if it can start a new spark why not take it to the next chapter, and not Clark in the city, but Superman. There never was a Clark in metropolis in any of the other versions of superman, not to say they can’t create one, but I think it’s time for him to put on the tights. Imagine the freedom they could have with the stories, plus the action!
I’ve just been reading kryptonsite and have decided the producers/writers have taken leave of their senses. I wasn’t aware that Michael Rosenbaum or Kristin Kreuk were more or less going to be out of the picture. As far as I’m concerned, they were two of the central cast members and made the show, the excellent show it has been. Erica Durance and the Green Arrow actor, is it Justin Hartley, or OK, but just not in their league. What are they thinking. I don’t think I’m going to be watching much after this. They’ve killed off John Schneider, Annette O Toole and then John Glover and the guy that played Julian – all top actors. What’s wrong with them. Bring Kristin and Michael back. You’re totally mad if you don’t …!!
The producers were not the reason that Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk left but that they both chose not to be in the show. Kristin will be back for five episodes and I’m sure we’ll see lex in the finale. I would like to see Annette O Toole back for a couple epidodes since she wasn’t killed off. I know a lot of people complained about lana but I always liked her and I’m sure the producers will give her some great stuff during the five episodes she’s in.
If people are complaining about this season and still are after watching Prey then you probably need to find another show because that episode was great. I have not been so pumped after an episode since last season when Lex kills Lional. If they keep this up it’s going to be a great season.
ditto scott
Kristin & Michael: I take your point that it seems on the face of it that Kristin and Michael didn’t want to be in the show. But they haven’t left it for anything concrete for it – or a better offer immediately. It makes me believe that it’s just clever PR. Maybe they were getting too expensive or something. But I’ve heard of other cases, we’re actors have said long after the event, they were actually fired, but were allowed to say they chose to leave – because it makes it seem less of a blow to the public etc. So I’m suspicious, if they haven’t gone anything else lined up, that they really did leave the show because they wanted to!! Anyway, I’m based in the UK, so Season 8 isn’t showing here yet. But I hope it does up to the rest. But it won’t be the same for me without Lex and Lana in it in a major way.
PS – sorry about the typos and missing words. Can’t seem to re-edit the post after you’ve posted it. But I hope you get my drift.
Hey Anna that’s cool that you live in the UK, I have never been outside of the US and the UK is probably the first place I’ll go. I always like to think about other places and wonder what they are like. I didn’t know you guys don’t get season 8 yet and have you tried cwtv.com or amazon to watch it online. Also I don’t know if you listen to any podcast but you should try smallvillepodcast.com because they are fun to listen to and they keep you up to date on news. You know with Kristin I know she did the new street fighter movie over the summer and some other projects and I also know people had problems with lana which I alway hated but maybe it got to Kristin a litte bit. Now with Michael that is a mystery because I don’t think he’s done anything yet and I agree with you about actors leaving shows and not doing anything for a while and your thinking why the hell did you leave. Anyway hope you comment some more.
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