Smallville

2001 • TV-PG

The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — Smallville includes notable LGBTQ+ characters and relationships among secondary and recurring characters during later seasons, contributing meaningful representation. _Feels like: Representation is integrated in supporting storylines primarily in later seasons._

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, with occasional use of words like 'damn' or 'crap,' but no strong or explicit profanity. _Feels like: Language is mild and unlikely to be objectionable to most parents._

Mature Themes

moderate — The series explores death, grief, identity struggles, bullying, and moral dilemmas typical of coming-of-age and superhero stories, providing moderate mature thematic content. _Feels like: Themes are handled in a manner appropriate for teens with some emotional depth._

Scary/Intense Content

mild — Some mild scary elements are present, including moments of suspense, threats from villains, and occasional supernatural phenomena, but not intense horror or jump scares. _Feels like: May be mildly unsettling but generally suitable for older kids and teens._

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Romantic relationships are a recurring element, with kissing and some implied dating situations, but there is no explicit sexual content or nudity. _Feels like: Appropriate for teens and preteens as romance is handled delicately._

Substance Use

none — The show does not depict drug or alcohol use as part of the storyline or by main characters. _Feels like: No substance use content is present._

Violence & Gore

moderate — The series contains frequent scenes of physical fights, some use of superpowers causing injuries and destruction, and occasional threats to characters' safety, though graphic details are limited. Violence is typical of superhero dramas with mild blood and injury visuals. _Feels like: May be intense for younger children due to fight scenes and some peril._