Clark Kent is moving closer than ever to embracing his calling as the iconic superhero he is destined to become. Spending less time in Smallville and more time in the big city of Metropolis, he encounters new challenges and new faces – both friend and foe – as he begins his career at the Daily Planet. Superheroes soon appear in Clark's life including Plastique, the heroine-to-be with an explosive personality; Maxima, the seductive, intergalactic goddess; and Superman's most formidable adversary, Doomsday, the only character who is able to kill him.
When we last saw him, Clark and his longtime nemesis, Lex Luthor were under the frozen columns of the Fortress of Solitude. Years of secrets came to a head as Clark's former friend finally discovered the truth about his alien heritage. Clark's world soon came crashing down as the fortress crumbled in an icy avalanche, leaving both characters' fate a mystery.
Lex's moment of truth didn't come without a price. He murdered his father, Lionel for information about the legendary Traveler. Clark also had to defeat Brainiac, who had banished Clark's Supergirl cousin Kara to the Phantom Zone and attacked both Chloe and Lana, leaving them both in catatonic comas. Though Brainiac's demise ultimately lifted their trances, Chloe was soon arrested for hacking into federal databases – just as she was about to respond to a marriage proposal from Jimmy Olsen. Meanwhile, in a tearful, videotaped good-bye, Lana told Clark that she was leaving Smallville and his life forever, encouraging Clark to fulfill his destiny – something he wouldn't be able to accomplish with her in his world. While one chapter of his life seemingly came to an end, another was about to begin. With fewer commitments tethering Clark to the farm, Lois Lane asked him to apply for a job opening at the Daily Planet.
Series eight begins a few weeks after the Fortress' icy collapse, as a LuthorCorp arctic excavation team investigates Lex's whereabouts. Members of the Justice League reunite in the search for Clark, who has been rendered powerless by the fall of the Fortress. As the series unfolds, Clark's new position at the Daily Planet will mean working across the desk from Lois. The two will be forced to team up to cover Metropolis' most pressing goings on. Sometimes it's Lois herself who becomes Clark's biggest obstacle, especially when he's on a deadline. But with Clark and Lois thrust into such close proximity, sparks are bound to fly, and feelings will start to surface that come as a surprise to both of them. At the same time, Clark begins to discover the balancing act he must perform as he explores his dual identities as both reporter and superhero.
Episode 1: Odyssey
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