Initially, they were pushing for 5 seasons. Then they extended it to 7. Most of the cast and the creators exited, but they promised us Season 8 would be the last.
And now...
SMALLVILLE goes for Season Nine
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 05:05 AM STARLOG.com STARLOG - Television
After rumors and speculation pointed to a possible end for SMALLVILLE this season, The CW was able to secure a new deal for star Tom Welling, enabling the series to receive a season nine pickup. The network announced today via The Hollywood Reporter that SMALLVILLE would return, along with another fan fave, SUPERNATURAL.
THR also stated that "Two of the show's co-showrunners, Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin, are off to shepherd the CW's "MELROSE PLACE" pilot. If "MELROSE" is picked up to series, "SMALLVILLE" would be steered next year by the two remaining co-showrunners, Kelly Sounders and Brian Peterson."
Look for more news on SMALLVILLE right here on STARLOG as it rolls in.