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Smallville

Smallville

2002

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Obsession

Obsession

2026

Smallville vs Obsession: Which Is More Woke?

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Smallville vs Obsession: Quick Comparison

Smallville and Obsession are both films. Smallville landed in 2002; Obsession in 2026. People look up Smallville vs Obsession, or Smallville or Obsession, when they want a straight compare of the two.

Below is a side-by-side of the facts we have, then how their political messaging, cultural themes, and IsItWoke scores differ. This is not a review of which is better to watch.

Side-by-side comparison of Smallville and Obsession
FieldSmallvilleObsession
Release year20022026
TypeMovieMovie
GenresDrama, Action, Science FictionHorror
Woke Score13/10013/100
Community Score50/10033/100
VerdictAbsolute CinemaAbsolute Cinema

AI scores are within 0 points, but the community leans more woke on Smallville than Obsession (about 17 points on our vote scale).

Smallville
MovieSmallville2002
13Score
Absolute Cinema

Community (votes): ~50/100

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Obsession
MovieObsession2026
13Score
Absolute Cinema

Community (votes): ~33/100

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AI vs community

AI verdict

Smallville and Obsession tie on the AI woke score (within a few points).

Both titles sit at 13/100 and 13/100 on the AI scale.

Community verdict

Smallville reads more woke in community votes than Obsession.

Vote-weighted spread: about 17 points (50 vs 33).

Why the scores diverge

  • Both titles are within a few AI points, so the tiebreaker is the per-dimension notes in each full write-up.
  • Smallville: Characters are primarily developed through their relationships and arcs.
  • Obsession: Characters feel like they have depth beyond mere representation.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, Smallville or Obsession?
On AI scores they are within 5 points (13/100 vs 13/100), so we call it a tie for now.
What do community votes say?
Votes lean more woke on Smallville (50 vs 33 on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.