I wouldn't say I, personally, loathe this arc--certainly not as much as the clone one. It did provide us with some really touching scenes. Also, where would fandom be today without ALL those stories based on Kal-El from New Krypton (for example, Pam's "Hearts Un/Divided").
There are definitely some aspects of it that I hate, but it is redeemable by such lines as: Family friend?...Very friendly!
