15 Reasons To Check Out ‘Smallville’ When It Hits Hulu

14: Original Characters Such As Chloe Sullivan & Lionel Luthor

This show was never afraid of adding its own mythology and layers to the Superman lore, and two of those original additions were the characters of Chloe Sullivan and Lionel Luthor. Allison Mack portrayed Clark’s best friend who was all about exploring the weird and unexplained that was happening in Smallville. Chloe was in many ways the eyes of the audience as she were asking the questions that viewers were asking whenever something freaky like a Kryptonite infected person would cause problem. Chloe’s evolution throughout the whole series became of the greatest aspects of it, from the many roles that she played throughout the show. The best part though was that she, like Lois, was her own character that wasn’t purely there just to assist in Clark’s journey.

John Glover, a legend in many ways, portrayed Lex Luthor’s complex father because you would never know for sure if he was a good or bad guy throughout the seven seasons he was on the show. Even when you start see him shift towards the side of the allies, Clark would always have to keep a close eye on him. His role on the show was also a key factor to leading Lex down the villainous path that he was destined for.