10 Smallville Storylines That Have Aged Poorly

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Summary

Smallville has aged, with some episodes portraying outdated themes and uncomfortable dynamics.
The series attempted multiple spinoffs that did not pan out, contrasting with the success of later team-up series like the Arrowverse.
Episodes in Smallville like "Craving" and "Heat" showcase problematic portrayals of issues like eating disorders and teacher-student relationships.

Smallville become one of the most successful series in the DC Universe after its long 10-season run, but some details and stories have aged poorly. With 217 installments, Smallville has many rewatchable episodes, but it also has a similar number of episodes that do not hold up. Beginning in October 2001 and finishing in May 2011, the series has now aged significantly, but gives a good encapsulation of the 2000s era. Even if components of this do not hold up, the series needs to be recognized as a product of its time for the good and bad that that entails.
Superhero television has changed significantly since Smallville aired. The series attempted many spinoffs that did not come together, including a snub of Alan Ritchson's Aquaman, whereas team-up and spinoff series afterward became a focal fixture during the reign of the Arrowverse. Character and social dynamics have changed in contemporary culture too, and the pop culture products that come out of that have changed as a result. Following this, despite being an excellent and influential series, it makes sense that Smallville has some unsavory episodes and stories that do not hold up well.

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