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Smallville (2001)

Smallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers.

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Smallville
TV-PG
Romance
Adventure
Drama

Cast
Sam Jones III, Annette O'Toole, Jensen Ackles, Eric Johnson, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Michael Rosenbaum, Laura Vandervoort, John Schneider, Kristin Kreuk, Sam Witwer, Aaron Ashmore, Allison Mack, John Glover, Justin Hartley, Tom Welling, Callum Blue
Release Date
October 16, 2001
Seasons
10
Characters By
Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Cinematographer
Glen Winter, Barry Donlevy
Creator
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Distributor
Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Filming Locations
Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Main Characters
Chloe Sullivan, Clark Kent / Superman, Martha Kent, Oliver Queen, Lionel Luthor, Lois Lane, Jonathan Kent, Lex Luthor, Lana Lang
Production Company
Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Millar Gough Ink, DC Comics
Sfx Supervisor
Michael Walls
Number of Episodes
217

Summary

After a meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, years pass, and the healing process leaves the town's inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular yet awkward teen attempts to decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past.

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