Any Smallville fans? I am in the middle of the first season and am kicking myself for not watching it earlier. It's not as intense/suspenseful as Lost or Heroes, but it's a fun show to watch. Hey, Mike,
Last summer, Gwen wanted me to start watching Smallville with her. I gave in, though I was never a big fan of Superman and I honestly thought Smallville was more of a "teen"-type series. I was wrong.
If you like the first season, then subsequent seasons get even better (and darker). You do find yourself wrapped up in the story from time to time. One of the things I like about the writers is that they are not afraid to take dramatic turns at the beginning of new seasons. I won't spoil it, but the beginning of season 3 has a great storyline.
I'm not a big Lana fan, I like Chloe a little better, but to me, one of the great developing relationships is Clark and his father.
So yes, I agree, it's a fun show to watch. Wait until Lois comes it - she has some great one-liners.