In Which She Cheerfully Eats Dirt...

Y'all remember that bout of Smallville bashing I indulged in a while ago, wherein I proclaimed that all shows turn into a soap after the fourth season? Well, I have a confession to make. I hadn't actually watched the fifth season then, only read the episode transcripts. I went out and bought the complete Season 5, the other day and had another binge-watching session. 

Conclusion: Season Five is the best Smallville Season to date.

( Explanation for the dramatic about-face... )