Kristin, Tom, and Michael initially signed a 7 year contract. I'm thinking that this was potentially Kristin Kreuk's last real episode of the series. So it seems like the last scene with Lana and Clark and the angel statue is an ode to the grave yard scene of season 1 episode 1 where they had their first real conversation with an angel statue in the background. And the line about him being too late to save her was heartbreaking because of the many times he was able to save her before.
“well that’s what i needed some depression to add to my depression that’s fucking awesome thanks smallville” i’m laughinggg that’s literally me this show really puts you through it
just to let you know since they don't say his name for the rest of the show on the season 7 dvd box set there is a 5 episode cartoon series called kara and the chronicles of krypton detailing her last few days on the planet before she flies to earth and it reveals that zor-el was in fact in league with general zod and Brainiac and helped them destroy krypton way back then that's how deep his hatred for jor-el went please let me know what you think
Keep in mind Lionel just locked up Clark to protect him, and almost got him killed by Crazy guy after that I wouldn't believe him ether. As watchers we have other info as why to trust him but even if he's begging, I understand why Clark and Chloe can't trust him at this point, and think its some sort of ploy to get into Clarks good graces, just to do something crazy to Clark again.
The ending scene with Clark and Lana is just heart wrenching ;( Seriously Clark and Lana are emotionally tied to each other...Tom and Kristin did such a great job at conveying that aspect to their relationship. Clana forever ❤
by the way Brainiac has a weakness im not going to tell you what it is because your going to find out later but you can figure it out if you really think about it
This is really the last good season man! Next seasons are so different that it seems almost another show with a lot of characters gone. Enjoy this one!