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Old 02-11-11 | 05:07 AM
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Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

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Clark (Tom Welling) is surprised to see Martha (Annette O'Toole) on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois (Erica Durance) watch as Martha is injured in an attack on national television. Meanwhile, Lionel (John Glover) reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess (Cassidy Freeman) and Oliver (Justin Hartley). Lois and Chloe (Allison Mack) decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur. Videos were created and submitted by actual "Smallville" fans.


Episode 13 of 22

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<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UwZ838VtIQM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Old 02-11-11 | 07:10 AM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

The only thing that sounds iffy is the videos 'created and submitted by actual "Smallville" fans' bit. But more Lionel is a good thing so I'm cool with that. If the rumour in the casting thread is true, perhaps Lionel is Clark's/Superman's arch nemesis in this continuity.
Old 02-11-11 | 11:30 AM
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"Reclaim"? He's from an alternate something or another. He never owned anything over here.
Old 02-11-11 | 01:52 PM
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I believe that's why he's refered to - or was - as Magnificent Bastard.
Old 02-11-11 | 03:06 PM
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"Reclaim"? He's from an alternate something or another. He never owned anything over here.

You know that and I know that, but how would you prove it otherwise?
Old 02-11-11 | 08:44 PM
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Excellent episode. Great to see Martha again, and Lionel was excellent, as well. Glad the VRA stuff is.finally behind us...
Old 02-11-11 | 10:30 PM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

If your not reading the other thread, a development occured tonight about an old character who is returning:

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Michael Rosenbaum (Lex) has agreed to return to the series finale.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/mich...series-finale/

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Old 02-11-11 | 11:38 PM
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So are they using Superboy's (Kon El's) origin for Alexander?

Originally Posted by DJariya
If your not reading the other thread, a development occured tonight about an old character who is returning:

Spoiler:
Michael Rosenbaum (Lex) has agreed to return to the series finale.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/mich...series-finale/
Old 02-12-11 | 01:58 AM
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The rare, elusive great episode.


And Rosenbaum coming back? Best night for Smallville in years
Old 02-12-11 | 02:04 AM
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I thought the video's were cringe inducing, but otherwise a solid episode.
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Ugh, those Beacon video's were horrible. Left a bad taste in a mouth after a decent episode.
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

Originally Posted by DJariya
If your not reading the other thread, a development occured tonight about an old character who is returning:

Spoiler:
Michael Rosenbaum (Lex) has agreed to return to the series finale.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/mich...series-finale/
HAPPY F@#$kING DANCE!!!!!
Old 02-12-11 | 03:52 PM
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The Beacon of Hope Youtube videos were awful and I couldn't believe they played so many of them.

But, other than that, it was a great episode. It was good to see Martha again. Plus, thank God this VRA arc appears to be over with.

John Glover was awesome in this episode. It was really good to see Evil Lionel back in business. at Clark throwing him to the ground after rescuing him from the fire. Goodbye Luthor mansion!!
Old 02-12-11 | 04:35 PM
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great episode
so it looks like clone Lex must have had some kryptonian DNA inserted into his genome or something
Old 02-12-11 | 06:05 PM
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Great. Screwed again. I'm not sure if the idiots a the local affiliate fucked up AGAIN or zap2it stepped in it... but one or both of them did, and the show didn't record.
Old 02-12-11 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

Crazy awesome episode. While evil Lex and evil Lionel grew tiresome years ago, super evil Lex and super evil Lionel are firing on all cylinders.

I was a bit miffed early when they copped out on the "Truth, justice and the American way" just like Superman Returns but they sorta made up for it in the end with Lois calling him an American Hero.

Not sure why there is so much hate for the YouTube vids. It was supposed to be regular folks supporting the Blur and that's what they got. It worked for me.
Old 02-12-11 | 09:13 PM
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Allison is in the opening credits instead of "guest star". Yay!
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

since he mentioned the suit he better start wearing it in the next episode or two
Old 02-13-11 | 01:25 AM
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i thought he was talking about the red leather jacket
Old 02-13-11 | 09:56 AM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

I didn't mind the youtube videos except they went on way too long.
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This series, for me anyway, has never been spectacular, but there are moments that are great, and that is why I continue to watch.

Overall, I didn’t think this episode was great, but something happened in this episode that I absolutely loved. When Clark talked with his mom about how it felt weird to hide Clark behind a bad haircut and glasses, because she had raised him to be proud of who he was…I don’t remember the actual words, but I was something that I had never thought about with superman before. I mean, I have heard the critique that the bumbling reporter was Kal-el’s assessment of humans, but really, this take on that dynamic stuck a chord with me for some reason.

I don’t know, no one else probably cared, but that was a bright spot in a dim episode for me.
Old 02-14-11 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ivelostr2
something happened in this episode that I absolutely loved. When Clark talked with his mom about how it felt weird to hide Clark behind a bad haircut and glasses, because she had raised him to be proud of who he was….
I forgot about that. It was brilliant and totally blew my mind. I had never even considered that point of view either.
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

If Alexander was fused with Kryptonian DNA, how is he not susceptible to Kryptonite?

This episode was kind of a mixed bag for me. Lionel and Martha were great, but Clark and Martha talking about he and other vigilantes being in hiding in front of an open door in a hospital seemed awfully lame.

With so few episodes left, they better start getting back to Darkseid. I'd hate it if they rush it out in 1 or 2 episodes.
Old 02-14-11 | 11:30 PM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

Originally Posted by mikehunt
since he mentioned the suit he better start wearing it in the next episode or two
Originally Posted by Axeramm
i thought he was talking about the red leather jacket
No, Martha left him the proper Superman suit, which is currently at the Fortress of Solitude.
Old 02-14-11 | 11:55 PM
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Re: Smallville -- "Beacon" -- 2/11/11

Here's the quote you guys were looking for:

Well, when I saw those people willing to defend me, it was inspiring. It got me to thinking that, in order for The Blur to be a true beacon of hope, maybe people need to see my face, too. I've been to the future, and I saw the hero that I will become to save the city. But I also saw me - I mean...Clark Kent - disguised behind glasses and a bad haircut.


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