The absence of promotional support for Smallville from its mother network is obviously sensed by the fandom and tv community. They've complained and typed their fingers off Twittering about it, hopelessly expecting to be heard.
With this final season of Smallville approaching there is nothing we wish more than for the show to go out with a bang! We are sure the writers and crew are doing their part, and we are sure the actors are doing their part.
What isn't obvious is will the CW finally do their part. We know it the last season. We know they need to focus on their surviving shows. We know they are a smaller network.
But hear is my reasoning. Superman has millions of fans. Last time Clark flew on Smallville the ratings were beyond anything the CW generates now. With this being the last season, they could promote this like the season the man becomes the Superman, or have awesome photoshoots of Tom in his flying pose. This is guaranteed ratings. People are impatient, they waited and waited for him to become Superman. Unfortunately some grew tired, and the show was left with just the hardcore loyal fans and shippers.
It's time for Smallville, on it's final season, to reach beyond it current following. All the Joe-bloes and Harries want to see him fly, or suit-up and they will tune in for this. When will the CW learn they can take advantage of this easy money franchise?
In the case of Smallville, I believe if you finally give the fans what they want, everyone else will follow.
Subject: Lack of Promotion for Smallville Rant 
Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:36 am
