I’m glad they addressed that newspaper is a dying industry instead of pretending it’s still the 50s. There was actually a point in the comics where Clark became a news anchor so this was a cool reference. Also glad that they closed the book on Oliver and Lois so Clark and Lois could really succeed. Fantastic end to the episode
I think they should have kept Raya around for a few episodes. It would have been a great opportunity to give some backstory about Krypton and Clark's biological parents. Clark could have gotten some lovin' too and instead of killing her off, they could have had Jor-El give her some sort of mission of her own and have her be torn between staying with Clark and leaving, but she chooses to leave and fulfill her own destiny, which gives Clark inspiration to start moving more towards his own. But nah, let's just kill off characters just because...
It’s bad enough that Oliver has dated Clark’s future wife, but Oliver and Lois also have to be close friends with clear romantic tension? And Chloe is psycho. I also really enjoyed the final scene with Clark and Oliver on the rooftop. Looked really cool
As you watch the series, you realize how selfish Lana actually is. It's always about her, what she wants, or what she believes she deserves, like knowing about Clark. Both she and Lex act like Clark owes them personal and private information, his secrets, whatever they might be. It's never really considered the other person's boundaries or how they feel about it.
This episode is very important because it's all about slavery in America. We had an episode in season 2 Skinwalkers which is about Native Americans and the lore of shapeshifters. Another important episode to note. Smallville do a lot of these episodes too. Especially when there's other families or relatives involved.
I didn’t totally understand that scene with Clark and Lois where she confessesed she’s in love with the red blue blur. There was a lot of tension between them but she was talking about another man as far as she knew
I love that Lois falls in love with both sides of Clark. Unlike the classic version where Lois falls for Superman only. And it’s also better than newer versions where she falls for Clark and not Superman. This version shows how perfect Clark and Lois are for each other. And the Metallo fight was great
I actually don’t have a problem with Davis turning full evil. Obviously very sad about Jimmy, but Davis’s turn wasn’t completely out of no where. At first, Davis was willing to make the noble sacrifice, but when Clark tried sending him to the Phantom Zone he was being selfish and wanted to stay with Chloe. They showed his obsession with Chloe grow, so it makes sense he would go crazy when she chooses Jimmy. Chloe had her own problems this season though. She is infuriating when she always thinks she’s right and being a hero. The fight with Doomsday was short, but I didn’t need it to match the comic book fight because that isn’t supposed to happen until Clark is Superman.
I actually think they should have had Clark tell her at the end, but she still decides to go to Paris for the experience and for some time to let the truth sink in. In a rewrite of the show, I would have it go that way to open more options for Lana's character.
The Phantom Zone was a great solution. Superman uses it all the time in the comics to get rid of criminals too dangerous to keep on earth. Chloe is right that it’s basically a living hell, but that’s why only the worst are sent there. And sometimes even good people have to be sent there if it’s the only way to keep them alive, like Mon El. Chloe let her feelings get in the way. And Davis is turning more evil. Before he was willing to take the noble path by ending himself, but now he’s being selfish by staying with Chloe instead of going to the Phantom Zone
This was the very first episode I ever watched. I happened to be going through the channels and came across this and I had no idea what it was. Then I saw the bald guy and when he called him Clark, I was like "Wait, is like a Superman when he's younger?" I had no idea the show even existed. After watching again the next week, I started going back and watching the other episodes to catch up. The rest is history and I didn't miss an episode from then on. It was quite the journey.
Why didn't Clark just grab Lex instead of pushing him and then stopping the car? It doesn't really make sense. I mean, I know it's because the script says so, but logically speaking, he should have just grabbed him like he did Pete when he saved him from the bus.
Clark should have told Lana about the dream. Plant the seeds and get her thinking about it... In real life, pretending that you're not thinking about sex or that you don't want her in that way is a weak move. They see right through it. They know, so there's no sense in hiding it. Don't be afraid to tell the truth. You don't have to be crude or graphic, just honest so that they can see that you're not afraid of them or to say what you feel and think.
Honestly, Mrs Small is a grade A cunt. Like, that's his daughter and she's all jealous that her husband, Lana's father, is excited about having her in his life and wants to share that with her. Henry should have just divorced her. Sorry bitch, but my daughter comes before you, even if you are my wife.
It's funny when someone uses a weapon like a metal pole against Clark because the physics is all wrong. It wouldn't send him across the room flying, it would just break. It doesn't matter if the person using it is super powered because the tensile strength of the object still wouldn't change. It's not just the invulnerability, but also the muscle resistance he would be exerting against the object.
I like Lana's and Choe's look of disappointment after Clark tells both of them to their face that he wants to be friends. You can tell that they did not want to hear that.
Brainiac is my second favorite role by James Marsters after Spike. People mostly talks about Michael Rosenbaum's and Callum Blue's performance among the villains in the show but I think James potrayal of Brainiac deserves a recognition in the show.
Hey man I loved your reactions, I’m sad you abandoned the channel😢. I think you could have really made it, you are funny and a awesome person. I hope you are doing great in life
3 years later, but aight: Fun fact: The suit that was presented at Fortress of Solitude is the same suit that Brandon James Routh wore in Superman Returns.
I knew you didn't know Lex but the fact that you couldn't believe he did that is next level. You really think this guy is good cause he’s nice to the Kents 😂
Not a Chloe fan. She seems to regret even saving Lois because it almost killed her. I don’t even understand why she hates her power so much. It doesn’t hinder her everyday life. She clearly doesn’t have a heroic streak in her because she is completely against the idea of giving her life to save someone else’s. Clark’s heroics of constantly putting himself at risk have not rubbed off on her at all.
And Clark chooses the wrong time to wanting to be normal like everybody else. He could get hurt easily just like that. Martha was right in the beginning of the last episode.
