I have to agree with Labrat, especially about the farewell to Superman at the Planet and no one figuring it out. I mean, c'mon... why would Superman need a private moment with Lois and *Clark's* parents before he left??
But aside from the little plot holes and inconsistencies... I think the biggest stigma comes from the fans that were watching as it first aired.
Clark leaves, indefinitely, for another Planet and we get a TO BE CONTINUED. As the season finale. For four and a half months. Four and half months we had to sit and wonder if and when Clark would make it back. Which, come to think about it, was just about as evil as the "Will you marry me?" cliffhanger. We won't even talk about the mysterious baby...
I'm not bitter. Promise.
Sara
