TV and movie veteran (not to mention romantic rival), Brian Austin Green, is giving up his 90210 address and moving to Smallville. But he can't seem to shake that Terminator; Green will portray cyborg criminal, Metallo. Though reported to be a recurring role, Green won't be long for the CW flagship, as this is Smallville's final season.
A latecomer to the series, I have been watching Smallville faithfully for the last 3-4 seasons and absolutely love it! I managed to catch about the first half of the debut season in reruns on the ABC/Disney Family Channel (back when I could afford a TV) and was shocked by the breadth of the vision from the very beginning of the show. However, producers Millar and Gough painted themselves into a corner with a lot of "nevers" and pointless, hipster "updates" to Superman's history.
While some viewers insist Smallville is a show about Clark Kent and should remain that way, Millar and Gough's exit allowed the writers to explore the Superman character. They also did away with some supporting cast members, tying-up storylines that have been dragging for years. The result was one of the best seasons the show has ever had!
Here's to hoping Smallville ends with a bang and not a whimper. (And seeing a certain farmboy take to the sky in blue underwear would be kinda awesome. Just sayin'.)
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
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