Smallville sees streaming resurgence on Netflix 25 years after debut

The television series Smallville is experiencing a resurgence on Netflix, marking 25 years since its original premiere in October 2001. Between January and June 2026, the show accumulated 563.8 million hours watched and 36.3 million views on the streaming platform.

Data indicates that the first season is the most popular, with 137 million hours watched, followed by the second and third seasons. The series, which follows the youth of Clark Kent before he becomes Superman, ran for ten seasons until 2011.

Amidst this renewed popularity, discussions have also surfaced regarding the personal lives of the cast members. For instance, lead actor Tom Welling, who portrayed Clark Kent, was involved in a legal incident in early 2025 regarding allegations of driving under the influence, though the initial charges were later dropped. Welling currently resides in Northern California.