I would really like for people to tell me why they like the TV show Smallville.

I'm watching it for the first time and I have to be honest that I'm really struggling with it. I'm at the end of season 7 and am having to almost force myself to watch the next episode, even with the cliffhangers. So I decided I need a different perspective on it. I'm not looking to flame or argue or even go into why I'm not into it, I'd just really love for fans to tell me what it is they love about it!