Smallville: Why we like Lex Luthor

Superman has had many enemies, but none that we like better then Lex Luthor (played by Michael Rosenbaum). Smallville has take the meglomaniac villian and transformed him into someone we understand. In fact, sometimes you just plain like the guy.

“I’ve always been fighting my destiny, trying to avoid becoming my father. But we all have certain genes that, no matter how much we want to change, dominate us.” -Lex Luthor

Lex’s obsession with the meteor freaks is really about trying to protect the world from their powers. More recently, Lex has learned of the super-powered Kryptonians from the phantom zone and he seeks to get their powers or use them in some fashion. He really sees them as the largest threat mankind has and he has no qualms about striking first.

“There’s so much of my own life I can’t explain. I’ve survived countless brushes with death, and it all started with this car crash. If I’m guilty of anything, it’s that I’ve inherited my father’s eccentric curiosity for the unexplained.” - Lex Luthor

Sure he’s lied, cheated, stolen, and killed in the name of his obssession. He’s also helped, paid for medical attention and used his clout to help people when he didn’t really need to. To quote a famous line: “He’s not bad, just misunderstood.”

We all know eventually he becomes Superman’s greatest foe, but it’s been one heck of a ride learning his motivations.

Interesting Note: Lex has had over 27 (and counting) brushes with death and has been knocked unconscious more then any other character on Smallville.

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