Smallville Season 1

[23]. Their bond begins when Clark saves Lex from a near-fatal car accident in the Pilot episode

Perhaps the show’s most daring deviation is the relationship between Clark and Lex. Traditionally mortal enemies, Season 1 establishes them as close friends. This adds a layer of tragedy to every interaction. We watch Lex struggle against his father’s corruption (the formidable Lionel Luthor, played by John Glover) while trying to be a good man. The audience knows that Lex is destined to become a villain, turning his scenes with Clark into a slow-motion car crash. Lex is the only character who intellectually challenges Clark, creating a bond that is arguably the season's strongest asset. smallville season 1