If someone tells you to skip seasons 1-3 please do not be a follower. Seasons 1-3 are the highest rated for a reason. It's when all 3 main characters are friends, and it build their relationships and the dangers they face. If someone tells you to skip seasons 1-3 it's either because they don't like Lana, Lex, their friendships with Clark and are trying to make you not like them as well. They also may be obsessed with Chloe, who is pining after Clark in season 1, but tries to find out Clark's secret in 2, and teams up with Lionel Luthor in 3. Or don't want you to see Lex ask Clark directly about the secret.
Or Lana who actually isn't being evil or abuse by asking Clark in 3x02 and 3x03. Oh and look she doesn't ask again for a whole season! Please don't let their biases stop you from enjoying the highest rated seasons.
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If someone tells you to skip seasons 1-3 please do not be a follower. Seasons 1-3 are the highest rated for a reason. It's when all 3 main characters are friends, and it build their relationships and the dangers they face. If someone tells you to skip seasons 1-3 it's either because they don't like Lana, Lex, their friendships with Clark and are trying to make you not like them as well. They also may be obsessed with Chloe, who is pining after Clark in season 1, but tries to find out Clark's secret in 2, and teams up with Lionel Luthor in 3. Or don't want you to see Lex ask Clark directly about the secret. Or Lana who actually isn't being evil or abuse by asking Clark in 3x02 and 3x03. Oh and look she doesn't ask again for a whole season! Please don't let their biases stop you from enjoying the highest rated seasons.