The premiere of Smallville Season 2, titled "," aired on September 24, 2002. It serves as a direct resolution to the massive tornado cliffhanger that ended Season 1. Plot Overview
: Lex saves his father, Lionel, from the collapsed Luthor mansion. However, a critical medical decision by Lex regarding Lionel's optic nerve surgery results in Lionel being left permanently blind , a development that shapes their relationship for the rest of the season. Key Character Developments Watch Smallville S02 (1)
: Clark rescues Lana from the center of the tornado. While safe, Lana becomes deeply suspicious of how she survived, as her memories of Clark protecting her don't match his "lucky break" explanation. The premiere of Smallville Season 2, titled ","
Episode Discussion: Smallville - S02E01 "Vortex" : r/superman However, a critical medical decision by Lex regarding
Following the storm, the episode follows three primary survival and secrets-based storylines:
: Jonathan remains missing after chasing reporter Roger Nixon into the storm. They are trapped in an underground crypt beneath a destroyed church, which is unfortunately filled with meteor rocks (Kryptonite) that weaken Clark when he arrives.