Thus far the series is a huge disappointment. With all the fanfare backing Marvel, not to mention financing, they can write better material. Pilot episodes should drag you in, and this didn't do much for me other than feel like a typical episode. Glad I don't have to pay to view this. The bad acting should be balanced with phenomenal plot development and some type of mutant/super power each episode. Ditch Agent Phil's car for a better character! Special effects are costly, so introduce more cameo's that show the human face of major heroes/heroines. Computer hacking is an invisible plot device, maybe go virtual a bit more to engage the audience? Interview the writers of Smallville to find out why nearly every episode was awesome.