After the climactic events of season seven, this season reboots the show's setting. Clark starts his job at the Daily Planet in Metropolis, developing a working partnership and building romantic feelings for Lois Lane. With Lex Luthor presumed dead and Lana Lang seemingly gone for good, Clark faces a new, terrifying threat: Davis Bloome, a paramedic who is secretly the physical vessel for the monstrous Doomsday (Sam Witwer). New series regulars are introduced, including Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer, the new, ruthless CEO of LuthorCorp, and the growth of the Justice League continues.

The show's 100th episode features the tragic death of Jonathan Kent, a pivotal moment that forces Clark to grow up instantly and shapes his moral compass forever. Season 6: The Phantom Zone and the Justice League

— specifically, Hulu (in the U.S.) added the complete series in November 2021 . Before that, the show was split across different services or required purchasing episodes.