Does this make you want a Season 9? [Archive] - KSiteTV Television & Movie Forums

One-Winged-Angel

10-25-2008, 06:20 PM

davidbrenton

10-25-2008, 06:42 PM

I definitely am championing a season 9 more than any other season simply because we are finally getting into the stuff we've known was coming all this time. Also, there was an extremely sharp increase in the quality of writing, acting, etc.

BULLITT

10-25-2008, 07:11 PM

Have to wait to see how this season unfolds. We're not even halfway through it.
It could turn turkey, or golden.
The previous writing team mapped out story lines that would cover two years.
Are they continuing this method (this season was decided last year?) ?
Did the writers strike throw everything out of whack?
Is 'Doomsday' the new 'Brainiac' - story chain wise?
I figure by episode 15, we'll all see if there is any spring left in the show's step.

6-Super-Man -5

10-25-2008, 07:20 PM

Yeah, and I'm very sure a Season Nine will happen.
I have never ever wanted a Season so bad, but I think we'll get S9.

lillie_poo_pod

10-25-2008, 07:22 PM

No no no no no no no.

This show should have ended in season 5. It does not need to drag on any longer.

6-Super-Man -5

10-25-2008, 07:22 PM

It will happen!

BULLITT

10-25-2008, 07:40 PM

No no no no no no no.

This show should have ended in season 5. It does not need to drag on any longer.

Yet you still watch it, and post on a board dedicated to it?

lillie_poo_pod

10-25-2008, 07:45 PM

Yet you still watch it, and post on a board dedicated to it?
Uh... yeah.:|

Just because I thought it should have ended years ago doesn't mean I should stop watching. And even when the show is done, I'll still be part of the fandom.

carrieszczepanski

10-25-2008, 07:52 PM

Uh... yeah.:|

Just because I thought it should have ended years ago doesn't mean I should stop watching. And even when the show is done, I'll still be part of the fandom.

That's true.

I think there should be a season 9, if all things go well, and the episodes keep getting better "like Prey", that episode was just awesome.

If we get more episodes like that then I say go for it !!! And try for season 9. :)

6-Super-Man -5

10-25-2008, 08:27 PM

Lets keep hoping guys!

ClarkyBoy14

10-25-2008, 09:52 PM

I had to vote for "Yes" since the other optiom wasn't a simple "No"... :\

I wouldn't hate a S9, and if PS3 can make the rest of S8 and S9 as good as 8.01 - 8.06 have been, then I would be happy with another season.

kavalier

10-25-2008, 09:55 PM

I honestly thought the show was going to end in Season 7. I was shocked that we got Season 8. I dont even think I wanted a Season 9, but now the show seems like its doing so well again that I really do want to see Season 9 now. I mean, Im just shocked by how good the show is again. It seems like they always find a way to kick new life into the show just when you think its about to die. Anybody remember how bad Season 4 started to get toward the end? We thought it had jumped the shark. And then BAM! we got Season 5 which hit the ground running with Arrival. Thats how this Season has felt to me. It has really breathed new life into the show.

ClarkyBoy14

10-25-2008, 10:02 PM

ITA with you. That's how I feel.

smallvillerocks45

10-25-2008, 10:04 PM

I would love to see a season nine. I recently had a chance to ask Jennifer Breslow (the Vice President of Drama Development at the CW) about a possible season 9 (it was kind of strange, because her talk was mostly about 90210), but she was nice and told me that she doesn't yet know the fate of Smallville...

... but if PS3 want it, if the Tom Welling wants it, and if the CW allows it, I would so happily watch season 9.

alejandrita439

10-25-2008, 11:52 PM

YEEEEEEES
i want a season 9, :):):)

Mars Investigations

10-26-2008, 03:47 AM

With the fantastic strides made already this season, the show's momentum could easily take it through to Season Nine. I definitely want it to.

Yasise

10-26-2008, 04:49 AM

Voted "No", because of "Prey". This episode totally dissapointed me and reminded me of season 7, which is my least favourite season of Smallville!

I hope very much, that they'll end the show after this season - for "Smallville" 's sake!

SueB

10-26-2008, 05:00 AM

Dustmite

10-26-2008, 05:02 AM

No!

Fallen One

10-26-2008, 05:18 AM

I've wanted a season 9 ever since Plastique.

jon-el87

10-26-2008, 05:56 AM

It will happen!

Indeed. There's also impossible for the writers to tie up all the loose ends, that has come up so far (and will probably be more) with the ten episodes left (I'm not counting the episodes between Identity and Bulletproof). Davis Bloome's full origin and his final transformation into Doomsday, Tess Mercer's origin, What happened to Lex Luthor, the team Tess is putting together, who sent the crystal to Clark, the Justice League reforms, more public knowledge of super heroes and metahumans, Martian Manhunter getting his powers back (assuming it won't happen offscreenville, by Jor-El), introduction of the Green Lantern (I've read something about potential plans about introducing him into Smallville, unless that was just some AlMiles said), Clark taking on his glasses and the creation of the Superman suit. Then we also have unresolved stuff from episodes during earlier seasons.

ClarkyBoy14

10-26-2008, 07:13 AM

^They could wrap it all up, but they would be able to tell a better story if they extended it.

Yasise

10-26-2008, 07:33 AM

Indeed. There's also impossible for the writers to tie up all the loose ends, that has come up so far (and will probably be more) with the ten episodes left (I'm not counting the episodes between Identity and Bulletproof). Davis Bloome's full origin and his final transformation into Doomsday, Tess Mercer's origin, What happened to Lex Luthor, the team Tess is putting together, who sent the crystal to Clark, the Justice League reforms, more public knowledge of super heroes and metahumans, Martian Manhunter getting his powers back (assuming it won't happen offscreenville, by Jor-El), introduction of the Green Lantern (I've read something about potential plans about introducing him into Smallville, unless that was just some AlMiles said), Clark taking on his glasses and the creation of the Superman suit. Then we also have unresolved stuff from episodes during earlier seasons.

^They could wrap it all up, but they would be able to tell a better story if they extended it.

Of course they can wrap it all up - think only about "Odyssey". How much stuff they packed into only one single episode,....... and then wasted actually so much screentime in "Toxic".

I lost hope, that they will ever be able to have better balanced episodes.

One time they put in so much, that it's almost ridiculous and your head is spinning because of the amount of answered questions, and the other time, they put in so-called filler episodes, that one wonders why they've wasted time and so many opportunities to finally tie up those loose ends, you've been talking about in your post.

I don't believe that there has to be season 9 to let them do, what you're dreaming about. They lost track during season 5 and I don't think, they will ever get it right, even if there would be more seasons than 9.

I was so optimistic since this season began, but after "Prey" my concerns are back!

It'll be better IMO, they'll let it end after season 8.

wolverine316

10-26-2008, 07:45 AM

Not to be cynical but I wish you had another option of wait and see. So far so good with PS3. But the season is still young.

Smallville6

10-26-2008, 09:38 AM

Yes yes yes! I want a season 9 and am really hoping we get one! :D

malft

10-26-2008, 09:53 AM

I don't think the show needed to end after 5 seasons, I think the producers left three years too late. The new PTB are breathing new life into the show. Onward True Believers!!!

Sweetie

10-26-2008, 10:40 AM

I want another season that's for sure :)

Yasise

10-26-2008, 10:43 AM

Not to be cynical but I wish you had another option of wait and see. So far so good with PS3. But the season is still young.

yeah well, season 7 was IMO just awful, and I was pleasently surprised about how this season has started out.

I'm not saying, that season 8 is going to be an other season 7, but "Prey" just brought back my concerns I had after season 7 ended.

Of course I'm thinking, let's wait and see, how it'll go on, but nevertheless I do hope that Smallville will end after this season.

jon-el87

10-26-2008, 12:52 PM

yeah well, season 7 was IMO just awful.

I agree, they could have gotten out a much better season. They could have made Bizarro into more of a recurring villan, that posses a greater threat to Clark, then Brainiac, Zod or Lex, since he actually looks like Clark and possesses the same powers, while also being a murderer. It could have been like this; Bizarro moves around and commits murders, which causes much problems for Clark, since Bizarro's appearance and prints are identical to his. But, instead, they just had him come back, fall inlove with Lana and then get killed by her.
Sleeper was probably the worst episode of the season: Jimmy becoming a spy for 15 minutes, I mean, come on an entire episode about how Jimmy lives out some stupid, childish fantasy about the life of a spy. Also, if the DDS suspected Chloe being a terrorist and having discovered her hacking into goverment computors, why not just arrest her? Why try and recruit her boyfriend (who, for all they know, could also be a terrorist).

President_Luthor

10-26-2008, 01:04 PM

In a perfect world, Smallville would end with Clark claiming his destiny just as Lex turns against him and the series ending in a cataclysmic showdown where the lines are drawn in the sand and we as viewers 'know' that both Clark and Lex have become the mortal enemies of Superman legend.

By S7, it was Lex who had gone further along that path than Clark. I hope the show has enough steam for a S9 - notice that Clark had to hyperspeed his way onto the DP payroll :confused: - so that Clark can also be on the verge of earning the right to bear that S-shield on his chest. It's still early, so the fingers are crossed. "Prey" gives me some hope.

Yasise

10-26-2008, 01:05 PM

I agree, they could have gotten out a much better season....

exactly! They wasted so many good ideas, like you said, with Bizzarro or with Kara and his other kryptonian family members - it was actually only painful to watch, IMO.

The whole Traveler arc was sooo totally out of nowhere and IMO not well executed at all.

They turned out initially good ideas into worthless stories, and that just hurts a fan like me, who's been watching this show from day one. :(

Again, as I said before, I hope very much, this won't happen to season 8 and that they'll end it with this season.

kryptonian13

10-26-2008, 01:19 PM

ok, like i said before in other threads, i respect everyones opinion, but i would really, really want a season 9. i think that the show has become a lot better than last season. i can't help but wonder if that has anything to do with the new PTB. so if they want to venture to season 9 i will definetely be watching.:)

ClarkyBoy14

10-26-2008, 02:38 PM

Of course they can wrap it all up - think only about "Odyssey". How much stuff they packed into only one single episode,....... and then wasted actually so much screentime in "Toxic".

That's what I said. :\

They could wrap it all up in the rest of the season, but it could easily feel rushed and/or messy.

I'm definitely not as oppossed to a S9 as I was before the season began, and I'm even less oppessed after seeing "Prey."

jon-el87

10-26-2008, 03:04 PM

Yeah, When I first saw the end of Jinx, I had some big hopes up. I was sure we were going to see a band of super villans soon and here we are four seasons later (we've been screwed) and we still haven't seen any villan team.

6-Super-Man -5

10-26-2008, 03:16 PM

That is awesome!
SEASON NINE WILL HAPPEN!

One-Winged-Angel

10-26-2008, 06:01 PM

That is awesome!
SEASON NINE WILL HAPPEN!

Although 6-Super-Man -5 is sure Season 9 will happen, the facts point towards a cancelation/mutual ending agreement after this season.

Surely MR will not return as a series regular again and he is essential to the storyline, and it also looks like CK is gonna strap on his tights very soon and fly around like MM hinted in Prey

And quoting TW and the producers "the moment CK becomes Superman there will no longer be a show"

So the question is, how long can the writers postpone CK becoming Superman? Well this is where i can agree with the ones who voted yes (including myself), beacause the writers should be able to postpone it quite extensively if they wanted! That is essentialy a writers job, to work around things and create quirks/twists-turns etc.

So the REAL question is, how good are the writers on smallville? Well after the recent episodes i would say the quality is indeed quite high. And im sure they could cough up some interesting stuff in the future or the worst-case scenarios would be to linger the show on to obscurity.

So the REAL REAL question is, if we could have a season 9, would we even want one??

The answer is simple, make as many season as you wish because we have something called freedom of choice, and common logic.

Easy math says

If:
Season 9= Crap
answer: don't watch

If:
Season 9= good
answer:watch

Either way, you'r not gambling anything because its a win-win situation for us viewers.

Anyway, im sure everyone here would watch Smallville even if we ended up on season 27 and way way into obscurity.

it's part of being a fan:)

alejandrita439

10-26-2008, 07:09 PM

That is awesome!
SEASON NINE WILL HAPPEN!

i hope youre right

i really really really want a season 9 :D:D:D:D

old guy

10-26-2008, 07:24 PM

I will admit that this season has me more optimistic of a season nine.

But to be honest, I'd rather see a Justice League series (with Clark), provided they had a decent budget to work with.

Firebunny

10-26-2008, 07:40 PM

I only want a Season 9 if Tom Welling is going to be in it. I'm distressed at the thought that they might continue the show without Clark.

Carolina87

10-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Yes! but only if the entire cast of this season is back on for season 9 XD

zHeN_zHeN

10-26-2008, 08:04 PM

I never really thought SV would even have a Season 8. With the departure of some important and popular cast members, I thought that meant the end to the series. When shows lose their key players it usually spells out disaster for the show. But, with the way things are going and how great everyone on the show has been, I want a Season 9 more than EVER!

Well, as long as everyone stays...

Clark/Lois-fan

10-27-2008, 04:52 AM

As long as TW stays- I want a season 9, but only if they move him closer to being superman, & not moving back. I LOVE S8 so far, & the spoilers that have been released get's me even more excited for this season. :D

Mummbles

10-27-2008, 05:44 AM

Sure Season 8 is a step up from Season 6 and 7 but...that isn't saying much considering most of Season 6 and 7 was either 'good ideas done badly' (Chloe's mum anyone?) or 'bad ideas that should never have existed ever' (Lexana Pregnancy and Wedding springs to mind). Not to mention wasted potential (Kara) and stalling. I did enjoy Season 7 more than 6 I have to say, but they weren't on par with 3 or 5 (I wasn't too big on 4 though).

But I only want a Season 9 if we can get a good amount of the cast back and the writing is well...well written. Tom, Alison and Erica at least. I'm not a fan of Jimmy, so I could personally live without Aaron and it depends whether or not they can get Michael back on board, but I never want Kristen back...ever...she should have left at S3.

So right now I don't really want it, unless there is enough steam left for a decent season and they can get the key members of the cast back for sure. No more of this losing half of the cast by the end of the season stuff. I still can't believe how they axed Kara right after they lost John and two of the main three actors, it just doesn't make any sense in my opinion. But oh well I guess that bridge has already been crossed.

Lazy Boy

10-27-2008, 10:58 AM

I'm going to take a wait and see approach to this.
At the moment I'm thinking if they want to keep going another season, they should rename the show to Metropolis as it no longer base in Smallville.

Eurynome

10-27-2008, 12:20 PM

This season is off to a great start, unlike Season 7 with it's hit and miss episodes. If the producers can keep up the great work, then I'm all for a ninth season.

Animation

10-27-2008, 12:55 PM

I have liked all the episodes this season, so I'm wanting a season 9.

Then again, unlike others, I actually thought season 7 was decent, and I think seasons 5 and 6 were the best Smallville seasons ever. So to me, the show is getting BETTER with time.

Lewis

Einhauen

10-28-2008, 12:15 PM

At first I thought yes Smallville should be ending given the weakness and uneven approach to the show from Season 4 to Season 7 (Season 7 had great potential but due to the writer's strike, it became very rushed afterwards.) Also with the departure of Michael Rosenbaum, personally I thought it would be tough to pull it off.

And yet I am very happy that I am wrong!

At the present moment, Season 8 is nothing but amazing and has brought back that wonderful feeling I had when I discovered the show around Season 2. First I thought it would be like some overkill with the introduction of Tess, Oli and Doomsday. From watching the recent episodes, these fulltime characters blend in very well with the direction Smallville is heading for Season 8. Hopefully it stays strong and even more so as the season progresses.

On a personal level this show has great meaning to me since during these years Smallville is on, I had some of the best experiences and moments of my life with friends, family, etc. Also Smallville is one of the great shows of the once amazing WB and keeping this show alive keeps the WB legacy going.

So yes please allow a Season 9.

The only gripe I have with Season 8 is that it lacked good music. If it wasn't for this show I would of never discovered amazing bands like Greenwheel and Vonray.

dcmarriott

10-28-2008, 12:52 PM

If they continue down this same road, then a season 9 would be good, although I think they need to change the name of the show to "Metropolis."

Seasons 4 and 5 were the best. The show lost its way in Season 6 with the wedding/fake pregnancy story line. Also, it seemed that TPTB abandoned the idea of turning Clark into Superman during those seasons.

Finally, this season, Clark's working at the Planet, getting over Lana, getting into Lois, thinking about a secret identity, and most importantly, SAVING PEOPLE instead of stacking bales of hay and shovelling horse manure.

The series should end when Clark puts on the tights, and flies off into the sunset. Whether that will happen this season or next depends upon how quickly TPTB can correct the missteps they took in seasons 6 and 7.

stenochick

10-28-2008, 02:24 PM

I still can't believe how they axed Kara right after they lost John and two of the main three actors, it just doesn't make any sense in my opinion. But oh well I guess that bridge has already been crossed.

I found that shocking as well. But in retrospect, she should have been a recurring character like Martian Manhunter or Brainiac. Having her in the main cast caused her to outshine Clark and then we had one more character whose development came at the expense of Clark's development. He looked like a loser compared to her. He was pw'd by Lana, dependent on Chloe, and not as Kryptonian or heroic as his cousin. I did not like watching Clark in that condition and that's why I was turned off by season 7.

I think PS3 knew where they wanted Clark to be in season 8 and in order to do that, they had to remove Kara and Lana from his life and give Chloe her own life and distance from Clark. PS3 would never have the cajones to fire KK, but luckily, KK did not renew her contract.

President_Luthor

10-28-2008, 08:40 PM

Finally, this season, Clark's working at the Planet, getting over Lana, getting into Lois, thinking about a secret identity, and most importantly, SAVING PEOPLE instead of stacking bales of hay and shovelling horse manure.

That is good news. I'd also prefer that he had an apartment in the city, but at least he can catch the #39 Metropolis Transit express bus from Smallville every morning to work. It seems to be a 15-minute trip for him at this point. :lol:

jon-el87

10-29-2008, 02:16 AM

That is good news. I'd also prefer that he had an apartment in the city, but at least he can catch the #39 Metropolis Transit express bus from Smallville every morning to work. It seems to be a 15-minute trip for him at this point. :lol:

Perheps, they'll do an episode (partially) involving that. Clark runs into another future super hero or someone else from the comics, that is currently living at 344 Clinton. After a series of event, during one or two episodes, the character decides to leave Metropolis and gives Clark the keys to the appartment, just in case, he'll ever get tired of Smallville.

KalEltheBoyscout

10-29-2008, 01:46 PM

Bring it on. Season Eight is simply incredible and I think that deserves to be continued for another season. (Crosses fingers for Green Lantern.)

susangail

10-29-2008, 10:08 PM

I voted No -- I'm another one who wasn't blown away by "Prey." But overall, I love where Season 8 is going...

zorasuperman

10-30-2008, 12:14 PM

yes season 9
i know some ppl might disagree with me but id totally want smallville to last 10 seasons, and then if it was over id be fine with it but for it to make that 10 season mark would be great lol then we could say smalllville went on for a decade lol

Kevin24

10-30-2008, 12:25 PM

I do want a Season 9 and it looks like we might get one. Who knows though?

ur_moms_kryptonite

11-02-2008, 05:44 PM

Oh god I hope so

jasmin28

12-01-2008, 01:06 AM

culstuff123786

12-03-2008, 10:57 PM

The success of season 8, especially the latter episodes like prey made me think about a season 9 of the show. I no longer hate the idea of a possible season 9.

I can't say im ashamed of the series like i had to before, and im really loving the episodes like i did in the old days.
Season 8 has been a fresh breath of air from the CW, and i can say i honestly hope there will be a season 9!

Although i know this is most unlikely, it's more of a "nice work guys, if you made a season 9 i would watch it" kinda thing.

Season 9 sounds like an awesome idea, clark hasn't even flown yet uptil season 7 and the justice league have been hiding in the shadows, season 9 can be an opportunity to reveal other characters like the batman and also put the flash in action. It can also be an opportunity to see the Martian Manhunter in a little more action. They should extend it upto season 10 and pull the wires then, so it can be an even number and also alot can happen in two seasons, you never know! Maybe the green lantern could also be introduced to the smallville fans.

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I hope the show goes on for a few more seasons, we deserve to see a little more of the justice league like the batman and the green lantern. If the show ended after ten seasons it would still be fine at least we would have an even 10 seasons you could also say the show lasted a dacade.