So this basically means that season 9 is happening!

[One-Winged-Angel]

Well, for me this episode was going to be very important beacause it would state the intention of the writers and producers about the future of the show. And i can't possibly read this as anything else than a huge hint that season 9 is happening.

First of all the return of Lana is a big question mark. And the way this episode ended, with the two talking about the future.

And second, The introduction of the Legion. This could mean that sometime later this season, (probably CK or someone goes to the future to call for backup against doomsday or something.) Or in season 9, they play a bigger part in teaching CK the way of the future and how to become Superman.

Third, if they where wrapping things up, why add new elements and new plot twists? If season 8 is the last than the show has to shift in to MAAAAAJOR mega-high-speed!!! Beacause CK has to learn to FLY! Lois must forget CK and meet him at the DP for the first time?? Lana's story has to wrap up!, chloe's story has to wrap up! Lex's story has to wrap up! ETC ETC ETC and EVERYTHING in between!!! And noooooone of these stories are even close to being wrapped up!

So in my mind there will most definitely be a season 9!!

[ekoo]

God, I hope they don't use the Legion as a way for Clark "to learn how to become Superman", no way. Everyone said Chloe needed to be out of the picture for Clark to do things on his own, and now Chloe's out of the picture. Let Clark become Superman on his own terms. Let him define what it means to be a hero by himself- for once.

I don't think this means there's a season 9. I think it means that they're hoping for one but if they don't get it then now we have even more "plot twists" left unanswered.

[Anu]

I don't understand how the Legion sees Clark as the guy with the glasses and so on. Because in Daily planet, everyone knows how Clark look like. I mean how could he change his ways, and no one would have noticed ?

[WickedJenn]

Let Clark become Superman on his own terms. Let him define what it means to be a hero by himself- for once.

I don't think this means there's a season 9. I think it means that they're hoping for one but if they don't get it then now we have even more "plot twists" left unanswered.

ITA--Clark needs to do it on his own, through his own trials and tribulations, etc. I'm with you, I think they're hoping to get one but there's nothing confirmed yet.

[biggkoz]

Who cares about season 9,its season 8 right now.

[kal-el_Girl]

Who cares about season 9,its season 8 right now.

I care because just to think that smallville might actually end in may it gives me a headache and palpitations. :(

[shase]

I think Legion didin't change anything this could still be the last season or season 9 may happen.who knows.

[Iluvgreen]

We need to see these ratings to be sure.

[Tompouce]

Season 9 will happen

[Estro-gen X]

God, I hope they don't use the Legion as a way for Clark "to learn how to become Superman", no way.

But thats how its been shown in the comics and this is a series inspired by that. Imra as a telepath shows him the value of absolute truth for example.(We know for a fact Clark has lied unrepentantly in this show before).
http://i43.tinypic.com/27ymyc0.jpg

I think we all want it to be true to the comics:)

[ekoo]

I think we all want it to be true to the comics:)

Really? Really? I don't. I enjoy the comics well enough but I don't want a rehash of what's already been done. I want SV to stay true to the show they've been making and it's clear that no amount of guidance from other people is going to fully steer Clark on his happy-go-lucky way. The guy has learned enough from others, and even now got a little tidbit of information from LoSH. Time for a little DIY.

[Effect]

Thanks for the image Estro. The Legion of Super-heroes is key in Clark becoming Superman. In the comics she spends lot of time with them and it's with them that he pretty much learns the finer control of his powers I believe. Clark going off and learning in the Fotress is a Superman movie thing that Donner introduced. For decades he spent time with the Legion. They did away with that for a while in the comics but now that's back as a foundation of Superman's history.

[Estro-gen X]

Really? Really? I don't. I enjoy the comics well enough but I don't want a rehash of what's already been done. I want SV to stay true to the show they've been making and it's clear that no amount of guidance from other people is going to fully steer Clark on his happy-go-lucky way. The guy has learned enough from others, and even now got a little tidbit of information from LoSH. Time for a little DIY.

Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with Clark doing things his own way and I'm not saying some of the crazy silver age stuff should be adapted. I just think in some places the mythos isn't broken so it doesn't need 'fixing'. Smallville does a great job with a continuity fix its when required though.:)

[jimmyolsenblues]

i think so long as tom is signed we will get another episode

[9-SOSIHTWB]

Really want there to be a season 9 more than anything because I have a feeling Clark will die at the end of season 8 if the isn't a season 9!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

Personally Smallville needs to tie up their many loose ends and it's gonna take another season to do this. So I'm all for S9...don't see why a lot of people think season nine will be a failure because personally I think they have actually opened up some doors of opportunity this season for for S9 to be a potential success.

If not, then we will either see Smallville end with a lot left to be told OR we'll all die due the break neck speed of season 8.

[geminis]

i think so long as tom is signed we will get another episode

I think you mean another season, yes? :lol:

I love that your avi is Matter Eater Lad. Just typing his name makes me laugh and smile.

I am also of the opinion that season 9 must happen; I will look for signs and interpret them that way because I refuse to go back to my real world life when the K-site one has been so addictively good and we have had such fabulous episodes as those in the first part of season 8. Can't imagine life without Smallville and at this juncture, don't want to, either.

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Personally Smallville needs to tie up their many loose ends and it's gonna take another season to do this. So I'm all for S9...don't see why a lot of people think season nine will be a failure because personally I think they have actually opened up some doors of opportunity this season for for S9 to be a potential success.

If not, then we will either see Smallville end with a lot left to be told OR we'll all die due the break neck speed of season 8.

Yup.

[vyperman7]

As great as S8 has been, I don't want a S9. It is just prolonging the inevitable. I mean, there is only so much you can say about Clark before he becomes Superman. In all honesty, 8 seasons is too many. If the show was done correctly, it should have ended after S5. If they do make a S9, its only real purpose will be to pimp the Clois relationship. They already did a Lois and Clark TV show. I would rather have a heroic send off and preview of future events as a series finale this season.

[crumbula1]

Uhm no.

[Mickey_Bickey]

I think there definitely can be another season. I'm going to wait for final confirmation. With all the conflicting information out there especially the one that states to write a season and series end in the same arc, I just don't know!

I hope that it's correct about TW, because I don't see how the network would cancel, but they say she's not the brightest bulb (Dawn).

[pizzahead2490]

they are just torturing us by telling us one day there is a s9 and the next day that there isnt :(

[melissan02]

they are just torturing us by telling us one day there is a s9 and the next day that there isnt :(

It is torture, that's why I got off that roller coaster ride a few days ago...couldn't stomach it any longer!

I'll just wait for confirmation. I hope for a season 9 and think we need one to tie things together and wrap things up, but....we'll see.

I just feel like we're being strung along, and then we're gonna get sucker punched!!
probably by Dawn Ostroff!!!:(

[Loisdragon]

I have sung this song so many times and again right now

*We are moving on up to season 9 with Tom welling signing for Thursday nights*:D

[melissan02]

^^Quietly and cautiously cheers in the background with you!:o:D


Seriously, I went back and forth last night in regards to whether I got a vibe on S9. I know one episode can't serve as an indicator either way, but I couldn't help but have S9 in the back of my mind.:(

There were times last night when I thought, a S9 would not be a "go", then other times when I thought it would be....so....
I'm still just cautious about the whole thing.

[Black Panda]

Lana's story has to wrap up!, chloe's story has to wrap up! Lex's story has to wrap up! ETC ETC ETC and EVERYTHING in between!!! And noooooone of these stories are even close to being wrapped up!
They've had all the time in the world to tell the story, and seem mostly interested in stalling and teasing. If they don't wrap Lana by requiem, why would we trust them ever to bother.

No, I don't think if we had nine they would show us the story of redeeming the Planet. We'd just get more tedious stall. NOW is the time to show us they actually can pay off their storylines, or why should I give them longer. Smallville has been spinning it's wheels since 5.



I think we all want it to be true to the comics:)
We just don't agree on what that means... I'd like it to be true to it's own cannon first, and the thematic connects it has established.


I don't want a S9. It is just prolonging the inevitable. I mean, there is only so much you can say about Clark before he becomes Superman.
And there is only so long one can stall him before the damage to the story is so much there is just no way to believe this is the same guy.

[pizzahead2490]

rosi i love your optimism =)

[optinox]

i think 8 seasons is a great accomplishment for a t.v series, but how much longer can they put of clarks training. He was suppose to go back in season 7. I agree why bring all these twists in and try to cram everything in. I think PS3 is doing a much better job, so i would give them the benefit of the doubt that they wouldn't try to cram stuff in just for the sake of getting there ideas out there before the series ends, so i wouldn't be surprised if a season 9 does happen.

Maybe the cast agreed to do a season 9, but contracts were never finalized. The fact they could've been keeping this a secret depending on how the show was gonna do with the new writers, and if the ratings would hold up. Wrapping up Lex, bringing in the legion, what about Tess army she was gonna create, now we got DD, theres too much stuff to wrap up unless they skip it or it fits into season 9 scripts that are being written. Another season of what would be the question, clark at the DP, getting closer to lois, all this would make much more sense if clark was superman, but then it would remind me of the 'lois and clark' series. Fans say they wanna see clark become superman, but that won't happen on the show since its not about that. Another season would just be more stories, but eventually he has to go and train and become superman. In season 8, the legion make it sound clark doesn't become superman for a really long time, but he's in his 20's, in the movie he was around 30 when he completed his training in the fortress. I just think he's getting too old to not be on his way in becoming superman, clarks in his 20's and becomes superman when he's around 30. If clark had done his training by now, most of the problems wouldn't be happening, he'd a also be more like the hero and team player helping out JLA, or Legion, clark can't become superman until Jor-El teaches him all the knowledge. They could have another season of crime fighting or bringing in more DC villains/characters but then it seems like there cramming too much comic book superman related material into clarks life before he becomes superman.

[davidbrenton]

I'm all for season 9 and hope it happens. I'll be glad when Lana's gone and have an ENTIRE season to enjoy fully.

[xrayvision]

Third, if they where wrapping things up, why add new elements and new plot twists? If season 8 is the last than the show has to shift in to MAAAAAJOR mega-high-speed!!! Beacause CK has to learn to FLY! Lois must forget CK and meet him at the DP for the first time?? Lana's story has to wrap up!, chloe's story has to wrap up! Lex's story has to wrap up! ETC ETC ETC and EVERYTHING in between!!! And noooooone of these stories are even close to being wrapped up!

So in my mind there will most definitely be a season 9!!

I'm not sure. I think by having the Legion show up and drop all these clues about Clark's future, they actually accelerated the show's run so that it ends sooner. I really don't expect them to spend too much time or money showing Clark how he learns to fly. Lois will certainly not forget Clark in this timeline. They already met back in season 4. They won't have a mindwipe with that because it would piss too many people off and make the last several years irrelevant with Lois-Clark development. Lana's story will wrap up this season since Kristin will be wrapping up her appearances this season. Chloe's story definitely seems like it will end this season too (I really don't see them doing anything more with her in a season 9). Also, Michael Rosenbaum said he's done and will never return, so I don't think we will see him again. Though I really don't know what they're planning with him after that scene in Bride.

I still wonder what a season 9 would have if there would be one. If Doomsday kills Clark at the end of this season, then there has to be a season 9. Other than that, I don't know the plot would be. I'm still waiting for the Eradicator, but doubt they will introduce it/him.

[Tompouce]

Rosi, you make me laugh a lot, thanks:DWe are still singing ....

[ColdPlay3r]

i dnt wanna get my hopes up toooo much but there is a cell in my body that has a flag that says "hope 4 season 9"

[Demien]

No doubt in my mind!

[devilicus rebel]

I would be ok with only eight seasons if they were taking steps to bring the series to a close throughout the year. Idk, but I just don't feel that season 8 has done that enough. I guess a lot will depend on the the last few episodes after "Hex", but I would like to see them go another round and tie up the series (hopefully with more CLois)

[FlashInSV]

I didn't get that kind of message from Legion... I dunno. Can't we just enjoy S8 as if it were the last one and if there is a S9, we can always throw a HUGE beach party. LOL

[ClarkyBoy14]

I think there is a good possibility of a S9, but "Legion" didn't really have any signs pointing either way for me.

[6-Super-Man -5]

Hopefully if Season Nine happens, they'll bring Geoff Johns back to write an episode or two.

[One-Winged-Angel]

I'm not sure. I think by having the Legion show up and drop all these clues about Clark's future, they actually accelerated the show's run so that it ends sooner. I really don't expect them to spend too much time or money showing Clark how he learns to fly. Lois will certainly not forget Clark in this timeline. They already met back in season 4. They won't have a mindwipe with that because it would piss too many people off and make the last several years irrelevant with Lois-Clark development. Lana's story will wrap up this season since Kristin will be wrapping up her appearances this season. Chloe's story definitely seems like it will end this season too (I really don't see them doing anything more with her in a season 9). Also, Michael Rosenbaum said he's done and will never return, so I don't think we will see him again. Though I really don't know what they're planning with him after that scene in Bride.

I still wonder what a season 9 would have if there would be one. If Doomsday kills Clark at the end of this season, then there has to be a season 9. Other than that, I don't know the plot would be. I'm still waiting for the Eradicator, but doubt they will introduce it/him.

You have some valid points there, but still i feel like the writers/producers have the green light for a season 9, but still keeping it a secret from us. If this is to be the final season wouldn't we have gotten some sort of indication from the last episodes that this is wrapping up?

[Kal el of krypton]

umm no, theres still speculation on a season 9, oh and there is a high chance we will NOT see clark travel into the future with the legion ring, especially with the smallville budget LOL.

The writers have made the script so they can end it this season or carry it on if there is a season 9. They are prepared for what ever is yet to come :)

[ZODisGOD]

Hopefully if Season Nine happens, they'll bring Geoff Johns back to write an episode or two.

don't you mean "Hopefully when Season Nine happens...?

[Clois4eva89]

Does anyone think a Legion Spin-off will happen?

[doomvskal86]

This Epsode made me believe that there might me a season 9 chance hopefully they will