Whilst still to debut its final season here in the UK, the popular America television show Smallville has now ended after ten seasons on air. Whilst the quality of the show fazed out towards the end, there's no denying that the show about a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) in the years before becoming Superman was incredibly popular and an example of how superheroes can be handled on television. With its tenth and final season over,(spoiler) Clark has finally become Superman, and audiences are left wondering with Smallville finished, what comes next for superheroes on TV?
Whilst Smallville may not have been everyone's cup of tea, it was successful able to take a character such as Superman and make a television show that was accessible to both men and women of all ages. For men it was a show about a beloved comic character that had cool characters and good action, but for women the show was also about the drama of a young superhero in the making going through high school. For me there are some great potential shows that could fill the void left by Smallville.
1) X-Men: First Class
This sci-fi show would show how the first group of mutants were trained by Professor Xavier to save the world and fight for mutant rights. Whilst having nothing to do with the movie of the same name, this show would be follow the original X-Men such as Cyclops, Jean Grey, Angel and Beast. To distinguish it from the movie, this show would depict the older years of Professor X, after Magneto and he had fallen out. It would have all the drama of teen mutants struggling to fit into society, whilst also being a show about superheroes with kick ass powers.
2) Deadpool
Now Ryan Reynolds seems all but tied up with Green lantern, I'm a true believer that a Deadpool movie simply won't happen. Luckily, the character is under Fox who have a great reputation for TV shows. I'm certain Deadpool could easily translate into one awesome TV show if given the chance. A show about a mercenary with no rules and a big mouth would provide audiences with great action, good comedy and as well as providing something fresh from a comic book character now that comic book movies are at an all time high. Whilst casting the merc with a mouth would be difficult, I'm sure a show about Deadpool would provide some great fourth wall busting action.
3) The Flash
DC seems to be unsure over what characters to now apply to TV shows. With Smallville finished and Wonder Woman cancelled, I would give the Flash character a chance to shine. Whilst I'm sure a Flash movie is on the horizon for DC, now that fans are dreaming of a Justice League movie. What better way to test the waters then by giving Barry Allen or Wally West to chance to shine on TV. Although the character has already had a stint on TV back in 1990, what better time to reintroduce the Scarlett Speedster than a time where he can be given a show with top notch special effects. Plus, being owned by Warner Bros would give the show some serious funding, and with the character being so popular this show could be a potential cult classic.
Whilst Smallville may not have been everyone's cup of tea, it was successful able to take a character such as Superman and make a television show that was accessible to both men and women of all ages. For men it was a show about a beloved comic character that had cool characters and good action, but for women the show was also about the drama of a young superhero in the making going through high school. For me there are some great potential shows that could fill the void left by Smallville.
1) X-Men: First Class
This sci-fi show would show how the first group of mutants were trained by Professor Xavier to save the world and fight for mutant rights. Whilst having nothing to do with the movie of the same name, this show would be follow the original X-Men such as Cyclops, Jean Grey, Angel and Beast. To distinguish it from the movie, this show would depict the older years of Professor X, after Magneto and he had fallen out. It would have all the drama of teen mutants struggling to fit into society, whilst also being a show about superheroes with kick ass powers.
2) Deadpool
Now Ryan Reynolds seems all but tied up with Green lantern, I'm a true believer that a Deadpool movie simply won't happen. Luckily, the character is under Fox who have a great reputation for TV shows. I'm certain Deadpool could easily translate into one awesome TV show if given the chance. A show about a mercenary with no rules and a big mouth would provide audiences with great action, good comedy and as well as providing something fresh from a comic book character now that comic book movies are at an all time high. Whilst casting the merc with a mouth would be difficult, I'm sure a show about Deadpool would provide some great fourth wall busting action.
3) The Flash
DC seems to be unsure over what characters to now apply to TV shows. With Smallville finished and Wonder Woman cancelled, I would give the Flash character a chance to shine. Whilst I'm sure a Flash movie is on the horizon for DC, now that fans are dreaming of a Justice League movie. What better way to test the waters then by giving Barry Allen or Wally West to chance to shine on TV. Although the character has already had a stint on TV back in 1990, what better time to reintroduce the Scarlett Speedster than a time where he can be given a show with top notch special effects. Plus, being owned by Warner Bros would give the show some serious funding, and with the character being so popular this show could be a potential cult classic.
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