EPISODESShattered2003

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Shattered

From Smallville

20031hsuperheroes • SF • action/adventure • spin-off

A 60-minute superheroes episode from Smallville, Season 3, Episode 8.

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Series Progress: Episode 87 of 20942% Completed

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Apparently killed a few episodes back, criminal mastermind Morgan Edge returns -- and through the miracle of plastic surgery, he is the exact double of actor Patrick Bergin (Rutger Hauer, who originated the role of Morgan Edge, was unavailable to appear in this episode). Approaching Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), Edge provides him with enough evidence to put his dad, Lionel Luthor (John Glover), behind bars for good. But before he can make this evidence public, Lex is nearly murdered. Desperately, Lex turns to Clark (Tom Welling) for help -- but Clark is convinced that the delusional Lex has only imagined Edge's return from the dead and the subsequent assassination attempt. The entire situation is aptly (and presciently) described by one of the characters as "bizarro.", Lex's claims of an attack at the mansion are dismissed through lack of evidence, leading Lionel to announce he is psychotic and must be institutionalised.

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Runtime1h

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 12m

Movie Facts

Release DateNovember 19, 2003

Runtime1h

LanguageEnglish

Genressuperheroes, SF, action/adventure, spin-off

DirectorKen Biller

Series Snapshot

Seasons10

Episodes209

Avg Episode1h 1m

You Are OnEpisode 87 of 209

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FAQ

How long is Shattered?

Shattered runs for 1h for this episode.

What language is it available in?

The primary language listed for this title is English.

What kind of episode is this?

It is tagged under superheroes, SF, action/adventure, spin-off.

How big is the series commitment?

This series currently shows 209 episodes across 10 seasons.

Series Binge Profile

Total Content Density: 211 hours 30 minutes (209 episodes)

Intensity Rating: Epic Binge A massive saga. Set aside dedicated weekends for this run.

Binge Milestones

1 episode/day: 209 days

3 episodes/day: 70 days

5 episodes/day: 42 days

Episodes (209)

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Shattered

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About This Guide

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Episodes (209)

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superheroes

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Ken Biller

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