The finale kicks off with a mix of emotional milestones and looming threats. Clark and Lois are set to walk down the aisle, but things aren't exactly smooth. Lois experiences a brief moment of "superhero’s wife" cold feet, while Oliver Queen—corrupted by Darkseid’s darkness—nearly strips Clark of his powers using a wedding ring. Thanks to Chloe's quick intervention, the ring is tossed aside, and Clark is able to "talk the evil out" of Oliver, freeing him from Darkseid's control. The Return of Lex Luthor
As the planet Apokolips descends upon Earth, Clark finally accepts that his past and his trials weren't hurdles, but preparation. In a series of moving moments:
appears as a spirit to guide Clark one last time, even handing him the iconic Superman suit in the Fortress of Solitude. Smallville - Season 10Eps21
One of the most anticipated moments of the finale was the return of . Lex is resurrected through a dark pact involving Earth-2 Lionel and Darkseid, though his return is bittersweet. Before the end, Tess Mercer manages to infect him with a memory-wiping neurotoxin, protecting Clark's secret identity but leaving Lex a blank slate as he heads toward his future as President of the United States. Embracing the Destiny
The episode ends with a , showing Lois and Clark still working at the Daily Planet and Clark ripping open his shirt to reveal the "S" shield as the classic John Williams theme plays. Final Thoughts The finale kicks off with a mix of
, mastering the ability he resisted for a decade to confront Darkseid and push Apokolips back into space.
While some fans found the CGI-heavy Superman shots a bit of a letdown, the emotional weight of seeing Clark’s journey come full circle was undeniable. It was a fitting, epic conclusion to the longest-running Superman story ever told. Thanks to Chloe's quick intervention, the ring is
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