04 | Every World Needs Its Heroes

Smallville creators Al Gough & Miles Millar join this episode about a period of change in Smallville's history. Hear how the creators' departure as well as cast shakeups shaped seasons six and seven. 
This episode addresses Allison Mack's involvement in the NXIVM cult. We don't cover all the specifics, but we've compiled resources where you can learn more. 

• From ‘Smallville’ to a Sex Cult: The Fall of the Actress Allison Mack - The New York Times
• Inside Nxivm, the ‘Sex Cult’ That Preached Empowerment - The New York Times
• Escaping NXIVM Podcast - CBC Radio
• The Vow - HBO
• Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult - Starz

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