: Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex has had a psychotic break, eventually institutionalizing his own son and using electroshock therapy to wipe Lex’s memories.
While Clark struggles with his destiny, the Luthors engage in a Shakespearean battle for control. Smallville Season 3
Season 3 opens with a bang as we find Clark Kent living a hedonistic, crime-filled life in Metropolis under the influence of Red Kryptonite. This version of Clark, often referred to as "Kal," is a stark departure from the wholesome hero of earlier seasons. : Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex
: To bring his son home, Jonathan Kent makes a dangerous deal with the AI version of Jor-El to gain temporary Kryptonian powers for an epic showdown. This version of Clark, often referred to as
: The season's emotional peak, "Memoria," provides a tragic look at Lex’s childhood and the "particular brand of parenting" that shaped the future villain. Reviewing Smallville (Season Three) - Fandom Factory
: After surviving a plane crash and a desert island, Lex Luthor becomes obsessed with exposing his father's crimes.
: Clark returns to Smallville burdened by immense guilt, only to find his relationships fractured—especially with Lana Lang, whose fear of "Kal" leads to the pair ending their romantic relationship once again. Luthor Family War