The TV Addict 

In our third installment of Advertising Anarchy, [theTVaddict.com’s take on how TV Networks should be promoting some of our favorite new and returning shows come Fall 2008] we offer up the only thing fans need to know about the new season of SMALLVILLE. Or as this TV Addict’s calling it, prelude to a spin-off.

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Rather than shamelessly copy and paste all of Michael Ausiello’s intern’s hard work, this TV Addict thought he’d take the classier approach and let my fellow TV Addicts know that all you have to do in order to find out when your favorite shows are returning is to click here.

In other TV news, the CW continues to fan the flames of speculation by signing Justin Hartley [SMALLVILLE'S Green Arrow] to a talent holding deal. Not surprisingly, the network refused to comment on what exactly they’re holding him for. But if they’re smart, we should expect a GREEN ARROW spin-off announcement any moment now. That said, with the recent cancellations of VERONICA MARS and EVERWOOD [Yup, still bitter], the words ’smart’ and the ‘cw’ don’t exactly go hand-in-hand.

And finally, in sadder news. After eight seasons, the CW officially cancelled its longest running sitcom GIRLFRIENDS. When asked to comment, the show’s small yet vocal group of fans had this to say, “Yes we’re still on the air!”

As much as I’m enjoying the introduction of the Green Arrow on SMALLVILLE, isn’t it just a crutch for the writers? It seems as though they’ve simply run out of stories for Clark Kent. Why not just fess up and turn SMALLVILLE into a JUSTICE LEAGUE?

That said, I’m loving what Green Arrow has added to the show. His ‘after-school-special’ drug addiction made for an excellent episode. My only complaint is that Ollie’s road to recovery seemed a bit fast. As someone who has a lot of experience with watching TV characters get hooked on drugs (see: 90210’s David Silver, OC’s Seth Cohen, etc.), we all know it generally takes a few episodes for the character to hit ‘rock bottom’ and learn the error of his or her way.

A few other random observations:

Do Lana, Chloe or Clark go to school anymore? Chloe works at the paper, Clark does the Super Hero thing, and Lana seems to be living of Lex’s money. What happened to the importance of a College education?

How many times has Lex been shot? Seriously, it’s been at least five times. Why doesn’t he wear a bullet proof vest all the time?

Does Martha Kent ever work? She is after-all a state senator.

Loved the juxtaposition between the Kent Thanksgiving and the Luthor Thanksgiving. Why do billionaires feel the need to eat meals at enormous overly pretentious dining room tables with servants watching over them. Awkward much?