Smallville 2017 Direct

This is the elephant in the room. In 2017, the Smallville revival conversation was complicated by the real-life legal issues surrounding Allison Mack (which came to a head in 2018). A 2017 revival would have likely either written Chloe out respectfully (moving her to a Watchtower in another dimension) or recast her. Alternatively, the character would have simply been retired, focusing instead on a grown-up "Justice League" consisting of Green Arrow (Justin Hartley) and Black Canary.

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, an issue titled "Return to Smallville" as part of the DC Rebirth line. While not directly part of the TV show's continuity, it provided a significant feature story set in the iconic hometown during that year. Ray Fisher's Cyborg Debut This is the elephant in the room

The action sequences would finally do justice to Superman. In the original run, Clark’s fights were often shaky-cam and sped-up film. By 2017, with shows like Daredevil setting the bar for choreography, a Smallville revival would likely feature a Superman who actually throws down—using his freeze breath and super-speed in ways the budget never allowed before. Alternatively, the character would have simply been retired,

2017 was a watershed year for superhero content. Logan had just proven that R-rated superhero swansongs could be works of art. Wonder Woman shattered box office ceilings. On the small screen, the Arrowverse—heavily indebted to Smallville’s "no tights, no flights" rule—was dominating The CW with Supergirl , The Flash , and Legends of Tomorrow .