Michael Rosenbaum, known for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in the hit series Smallville, recently shared his thoughts on the show’s finale and the fate of his character. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Rosenbaum discussed his feelings about how Lex’s storyline concluded almost a decade and a half after the series finale aired.
When asked about his sentiments regarding Lex losing his memories in the series finale, Rosenbaum admitted that he hadn’t watched the show, even while he was on it. However, he did watch the series finale with friends and found the energy of the ending to be positive. He particularly enjoyed his scene with Clark and Lex, considering it a fitting conclusion. Rosenbaum expressed pride in his character’s final moments, including the unexpected twist of Lex killing his half-sister Tess.
In the Smallville series finale, Lex’s resurrection and memory loss were significant plot points. Revived by Darkseid through a deal with Earth-2 Lionel Luthor, Lex ultimately loses his memories after Tess exposes him to Summerholt’s neurotoxin. This decision allowed the show to align with Superman mythology by having Lex unaware of Clark’s identity as Superman. However, the choice to erase Lex’s memories was met with mixed reactions from the audience.
FAQ
Did Michael Rosenbaum watch Smallville?
Rosenbaum admitted that he hadn’t watched the show, not even while he was on it. However, he did watch the series finale with friends, which gave him some perspective on the show’s conclusion.
What did Michael Rosenbaum think of Lex Luthor’s conclusion in the series finale?
Rosenbaum found the energy of the series finale to be positive and enjoyed his scene with Clark and Lex. He expressed pride in his character’s final moments, including Lex’s unexpected actions.
How did Lex Luthor lose his memories in the Smallville series finale?
Lex’s memories were erased after Tess exposed him to Summerholt’s neurotoxin. This plot point allowed the show to align with Superman mythology by having Lex unaware of Clark’s identity as Superman.
Was the decision to erase Lex’s memories well-received by the audience?
The decision to erase Lex’s memories received mixed reactions from the audience. While some viewers appreciated the alignment with Superman mythology, others were disappointed with the outcome for the character.
Is there potential for further storyline development regarding Lex Luthor in Smallville?
While the Smallville season 11 tie-in comic explored Lex’s attempts to regain his memories, the possibility of further storyline development remains open if the show were to make a comeback.