Bye Bye Lex!

May 1, 2008 at 8:09 PM
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It has happened! Michael Rosenbaum has decided not to stay on Smallville as a Series Regular. While neither Rosenbaum or the show runners have written Lex Luthor out of Season Eight, Rosenbaum has kept true to his words, that Season Seven would be his last season on Smallville. Source: The Futon Critic

My Opinion: It's about time! Michael is a talented actor who needs to spread his wings. While I have no doubt SV has been a great launching ground and has taken him from a small-time actor to a full blown star, he needs to broaden his horizon. I can't wait to see Michael tackle other roles, possible tougher and even more complex and dramatic roles. I just hope he won't be cursed like many who make a name for themselves through one show and becomes cast-typed. (Think Mark-Paul Gosselaar transitioning from Zack Morris and beyond). I really hope to see more of Michael in other roles, other shows, and on the big screen.

Picture Credit: www.kryptonsite.com (thanks Craig!)

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I heard that he might come back for a few episodes next season but that was a few weeks ago so things might have changed. (And even though I'm still watching it, they really should have ended "Smallville" a few years ago.)

The official word is that they're not ruling out the possibility of Michael Rosenbaum/Lex Luthor returning for a few episodes but it's unknown if/when. I'm sure Smallville would love for him to return. In fact, they had tried very hard to get him to stay. In any case, I hope Michael will return for the series finale.

As I recall, the original idea was for Smallville to go a maximum of seven seasons, hence, the contracts ending at the end of this season. I felt that it probably would've been good to end after about five seasons as they've really dragged this out. But I'm excited with this season (finally after having not watched it for years regularly - still not this year) with the revelations that are happening, including the episode from tonigt.

I think if the writer's strike hadn't happened they probably would have finished it with this season. The thing that's bugging me the most is that they haven't really pushed Clark towards getting a job at the Daily Planet or accepting his "Superman" identity. I know "Smallville" is supposed to be about Superman's beginnings/childhood but I think they've dragged it out just a little too long. Hopefully an 8th season will give them a chance to do that.

I hope so because I really want to see CK become Superman and sort of bring this chapter of his life to a close. I also realize yes this is where he and Lex learn to hate each and we got there in a sense. Just reveal his identity already! I'm really hoping the writers will pull out all the stops for S8 and go out with a bang instead of trying to keep the show alive; therefore, I really hope the key players will all be back for a good series finale.