In this emotional episode of Going Back to Smallville, we unpack the mid-season premiere “Persona” (S7E10), where Lana believes she’s closer to Clark than ever — only to discover she’s been living with Bizarro the whole time. With Clark frozen in the Fortress and Brainiac making a dangerous return, the real Clark must rescue Dax-Ur and reclaim his life… and maybe Lana’s heart. This one’s got deception, identity crises, and a gut-punch ending that changes everything.
We dive into character arcs, DCU references, behind-the-scenes trivia, and why this moment still hits all these years later.
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📒Show Notes and Resources📒
⏱️Time Stamps⏱️
0:00 - Going Back To Smallville 7x10: Persona
2:00 - Persona Review
32:10 - War! What Is It Good For?
36:00 - Continuity
56:30 - Welcome To the Party Pal
58:10 - In Memoriam
1:01:30 - Freak of the Week
1:07:15 - Traitor
1:08:35 - Puberty But With Super Powers
1:09:50 - No Flights, No Tights
1:10:45 - Drugs But It’s Kryptonite
1:12:20 - That’s Just Prime
1:14:40 - DCU References
1:23:40 - The Talon Mix
1:25:00 - Countdown to Superman
1:32:25 - Next Time On Smallville - S7xE11: Siren
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About this episode:
It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.