rfduncan

Synopsis:


A new episode?!?! Who knew! Of course it is the last new episode until 1/31/2008.

GuessWho

Synopsis from CW's web site:

Michael Corvin

So in two and a half months (November 15th - January 31st) we get one episode?

Wow. That sucks.

Patman

I was hoping to see Chloe do some crying, but I guess that's not quite how her power works.

This was a strange episode (hated Lois carrying most of the episode, though).

Does Biz have all of Clark's memories? I guess so.

SuperBatMan

God dammit, my CW was out for the entire episode, but came back in time for Supernatural. First episode I've missed in awhile, so I'm a little pissed.

Giantrobo

A bit of a snoozefest tonight. Shit, I forgot Kara was blasted away to another place.

sinister

I knew it was bizarro from the start. the dead give away was clark telling lana "let's take down lex together". like this clark has the balls to say that. boring episode. the difference between this season and last is that oliver queen ain't around to give life to this season. He was the sole reason last season was the best and he isn't in an episode until february. but yet we get more clark and lana relationship crap. I hope oliver is in at least 6 episodes to salvage this bad season.

Giantrobo

Black Canary is coming to give Ollie some "trouble" in Jan or Feb.

Red Dog

Yeah - this new one came out of nowhere plus I missed the last episode (DVR didn't record it for some unknown reason) so I was a little bit lost.

starseed1981

That was quite possibly one of the worst episodes in series history.

Superman07

Weird. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I felt the acting was the most consistent throughout all of the actors and actresses - especially Lana and Lois. In fact, I think this may have been KK's most convincing performance as Lana to date. I didn't get that feeling of dread every time she came on the screen.

I knew something was different/off, but I couldn't tell what. Then about half way through I felt like I was seeing a semi-reboot. I felt that each of the characters was acting a lot more adult like and moving the series forward.

I was very surprised by the ending in fact! Hopefully that runs for a few more storylines until somebody else figures something out and does something about it, rather than Clark "escaping". Or is this possibly tied to his "training/lesson"? Or are we to assume it's been Bizzaro since the opener?!

Side note: This is the type of Lex that Smallville has nailed and TAS captured so well. A ruthless, power hungry genius who is willing to manipulate the people and system to get what he wants. He is always one step ahead and keeping his hands clean. Unfortunately, the movies have always played him one-on-one with Superman, and it just doesn't work since it limits Lex to one dimension.

Michael Corvin

You obviously never saw the Fast and the Furious episode.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The acting was top notch, and Lex being at the top of his ruthless game is always welcome. I liked the clone plot as well.

Timber

It wasn't bad but I'm just having a hard time caring. Clark and Lana getting back together again for the hundreth time, regardless of whether it was Bizzaro was just stupid. Now Julian is a clone? Come on, why even waste time on the guy if they're just going to clone him out?

Superman07

Vampire college chicks trump F&F!!

GuessWho

No, I don't think so.

Remember, the last thing we saw on the episode prior to this was Jor-el saying that there would be consequences for Clark's recent disobedience.

Giantrobo

I agree. I think the movies need to go with "Rich Corporate Bastard" Lex and ditch the movie version we've been stuck with since '78.

starseed1981

I still think that was one of the worst episodes ever. Alright, you need a reporter to write a story for you...so you threaten to blow up her best friend.....even though you can walk over to a computer and type it out yourself. Even in the Smallville world that is idioteque. And I'm all for more Erica Durance, but that doesn't mean she can act. Also, the actor who plays Julian / Clone / Editor is still a total douchebag.
The whole idea of a clone is just about as lame as the whole Peter amensia thing from Heroes....of wait, they did that for Kara. I will say though that Lex has been plenty badass as of late.

Maybe I'm just being overly harsh, but it just feels like the last two seasons were particularly strong and this one is kind've straggling out the gate.

And damn you who mock Vampire Sorority college chicks! That could've been a great late night Cinemax spin-off.

Superman07

Yeah, but why would he purposefully lock Clark up and allow Bizzaro to run around? Besides, I thougth MM took care of him? I know MM was working with Jor-El, but that's just weird.

rfduncan

I wonder if this isn't intentional build up to script Michael Rosenbaum's departure. Enjoyed the episode well enough, but it certainly wasn't good enough to keep me sated for a month waiting for the next new episode!

Looks like they have three more in the can... and the guest stars look AWESOME!





Talk about pulling out the stops!!!

starseed1981

That is a pretty bad ass guest list. Anybody know if Supergirl is returning anytime soon?

XavierMike

I didn't know Michael Rosenbaum was leaving. Is this his last season? Har to do Smallville w/o him.

riley_dude

I think they could do Smallville without him. He is making a big mistake, I think, if he leaves. Many stars have left for greener pastures and been sorry they did later.

Timber

Of course Smallville could go on without him. It would be at an even lower standard then it's been the past several years (save for the first half of last season) I doubt he'd be a big star if he left after next season as opposed to this season but if he's bored with the role and routine he should walk away.

rfduncan

I thought the showrunners essentially said there was only one season more after this one.

starseed1981

There has been no definitive decision. James Marsters and Kristin Kreuk both said they think this is the last. Personally, I wouldn't mind one more.