Hankel, a Smallville outcast, turns to Clark for help after being bullied by a group of jocks. Clark helps Hankel gain confidence, but things take a turn when Hankel starts to use his newfound powers for revenge.
Premise and tone
: Season 3 marked the departure of Sam Jones III as a series regular. Tone Shift smallville season 3
Explores the physical and emotional toll on Jonathan Kent for bringing Clark back from Metropolis. For a deeper dive, fans often turn to: Hankel, a Smallville outcast, turns to Clark for
Jonathan stood up, the chair scraping violently against the floor. "He is still our son. Regardless of what that rock does to him. I made a deal with Jor-El to bring him home, Martha. I gave up my life for his. I’m not going to sit here and watch him self-destruct because he’s too stubborn to ask for help." Tone Shift Explores the physical and emotional toll
The season explores the fallout of Clark running from his destiny at the end of the previous year. Clark’s Exile and Return