SMALLVILLE: Idol

Lois is finally onto Clark, or maybe not! But before I jump into the highlights of last night’s episode with the Wonder twins, entitled Idol, I have a bunch of news regarding Smallville you may not have heard yet!

First up, Geoff Johns, who I interviewed last year (Thanks to Kath!) has written a two episode Justice Society of American movie that will air on the CW on January 29th! The movie will center on Clark and feature the likes of superheroes Stargirl, Hawkman, and Dr. Fate!

Second, we finally heard a little bit on why are own super human hero Chloe hasn’t received much screen time this season. Executive producer Brian Peterson of the series has divulged to EW that Chloe’s storyline will be coming into focus in the second half of season 9. Although she is busy keeping Clark on track and running the watchtower, Ms. Sullivan is currently in the midst of creating what will be the “fledgling group that will eventually become the Justice League!”

And last, Tom Welling is moving forward with his new project. Welling, with producers Kevin Murphy and A.J. Marcantonio, is working on the movie adaption of Cheer: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders.

Now on to the latest episode! Finally the light switches on and Lois is starting to question if she in fact knows the real Clark Kent. After turning to a shrink for help with her dreams, she begins to examine just how much she knows about Smallville. I have to say Lois does take her euphony regarding CK’s alter ego quite well. Instead of disappearing or interrogating him like a source for her latest piece, she accepts that he has a big decision and lets him move at his own pace. Not normally how we’ve seen Lois in the past.

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SMALLVILLE: Kandor

On last night’s episode of Smallville we finally got to meet Clark’s biological father Jor-El! Appearance wise he wasn’t what I expected, or Clark’s freak out on Tess, but the story was still great. Talk about quick though. Chloe meets Jor-El first while Clark ends up reuniting with his father in the last few minutes of the episode before he dies.

And while Clark spends most of his time trying to track down symbols in the desert with Oliver, Tess has her own agenda with the Krptonians. She is using Jor-El as bait to expose Clark’s real identity and surprisingly it works! Where the writers will go from here is going to be pretty interesting. Now that Tess knows, what exactly is she going to do with all this information? Will Lex be coming back? It’s definitely a change for Smallville fans.

For years one of the main plots of the show was watching Clark try to keep who he really is from the super villains, Lex and now Tess. Usually something miraculous happened and no one knew the wiser but now with Tess in the circle I’m sure things won’t stay on the hush hush for long.

With Tess and Zod pairing up (when it’s convenient), Tess’ knowledge of the Clark/Krptonians and Zod’s mission to get Clark, the whole show seems to be shifting gears. I have a feeling Oliver and Chloe (who will have to put things aside) will be stepping up to the plate and we’ll be seeing some of CK’s superhero counterparts paying a visit to Metropolis. By the way, did anyone hear about a possible spin-off of Smallville titled Metropolis? Could be just a rumor but I would still give it a try if it did come to the small screen.

And with all this going on Clark can’t even catch a break with Lois. After kissing her last week she ends up leaving town to deal with her intimacy issues. I have a feeling when she returns the writers will back track the Lois/Clark storyline a few steps, zeroing in on the Zod/Clark plot. Just another way to yank our chains! The suspense is killing me. I’m in such a rush to see how all these conflicts hash out especially since where running out of time!

Alright Smallville fans, tell me where you think we are going from here? Are you still watching or have you given up? Next week we’ll see Zan and Jayna help Clark with a little Metropolis crime!

Sarah is from Massachusetts and currently writes for several TV and music websites. She loves Smallville, Heroes, Everwood, and of course Californication.

SMALLVILLE: Crossfire

Smallville’s Crossfire episode was one of the best 60 minutes of the series this season. Not only did we finally get to see Lois and Clark kiss, and on purpose, we also witnessed Oliver finally picking up the pieces while Chloe met her match. And did Tess do one heck of a number on Zod or what? Onto the details of last night’s Crossfire.

Lois puts the heat on Clark, making him co-host for a morning Metroplis TV show. Clark of course does it in hopes of winning a second date with Lois after standing her up. These two have really come full circle. Lois is openly interested while Clark is actually putting himself out there.

Their blind date project for the morning show really brought feelings of jealousy to the surface for both of them. Especially Clark, who was ready to give up Lois Lane to the Green Arrow out of pity and what I’m sure, was cold feet. His attempt at staying away from humans and the civilized world sure did end fast, thankfully! The fact that Chloe doesn’t seem too fond of Clark’s interest in Lois is still obvious. Although she does tell him he needs to do what makes him happy at the end of the episode.

The good news is Chloe may have met her new partner in crime who is sure to keep her mind off of things. Tess’ IT assistant really throws Chloe for a loop while she attempts to crack all of the firewalls Tess has in place. Smallville’s villain is apparently establishing her own Area 51 while she and Zod play cat and mouse. In the end Tess wins after she demolishes his bodyguard sent to her to find out who the Blur is. Trouble for Clark is definetley brewing. With all if the Kandorains on the loose and Zod joining the ranks with Tess there is sure to be quite a blow out in the episodes to come.

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SMALLVILLE: Echo

I have to say I honestly didn’t enjoy last night’s episode of Smallville’s Echo all that much. I am not a fan of the Toyman and the supposed date between Clark and Lois ended quickly. I really thought the writers would give us a little more to go on but instead they pulled the plug before the night even began. Disappointing, but the mind reading throughout the episode was pretty funny along with her desire to go to the Monster Truck rally! Hearing Lois’ thoughts (about wearing the right underwear and Clark’s handsome stature) was interesting. She comes off so tough but really has a softer side this season.

Definitely a good way to ease fans into the Clark/Lois love storyline. Otherwise I don’t think they could have pulled it off with Lois’ normal pit bull attitude. They should make her a tad more suspicious though. Lois isn’t dumb but they make her completely blind to Clark’s super lightning speed arrivals and the fact that he seems to disappear all the time. Yes, she does question some of his actions but not enough in my opinion. Instead she’s reading him all wrong and misinterpreting his true feelings by thinking he is only out to get the scoop on a story before her. The opposite of the historical Lois Lane who is not only beautiful but brainy.

One of the highlights of Echo that redeemed itself for me was the Oliver/Tess twist. Tess actually showed a caring side before quickly snapping back into her evil self. Out to collect Oliver for an appearance in front of the shareholders, Tess rescues the drunken Green Arrow in a Spanish bar after he insults someone’s wife. The guy is really down on himself lately after the death of Jimmy. He’s also feeling pretty bad for himself when it comes to the death of his parents and who he has become. The Queen name and money is the only thing he has going for himself and after one of his companies is blown u by the Toyman he doesn’t even bat an eye. Instead he takes off in an effort to drink himself into a fog before Tess comes to his rescue. I have a feeling that Clark will be saving the Green Arrow a lot this season.

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SMALLVILLE: Rabid

Is it me or is Smallville slightly more violent this season and loaded with graphic scenes? It’s strange I didn’t pick up on it until tonight when I saw Tess killing off zombies with a sword or Zod finishing off the doctor in the end of the episode. I’m not complaining or anything but the series has definitely matured and is darker than the season’s before. Lois’s daydreams even seem more risqué and vivid for Smallville! I guess this change is just proof that the characters have really left the innocent Clark Kent farm days behind.

Rabid was a great episode either way! The gang somewhat pulled it together to save the human race from the airborne virus floating through the atmosphere with Clark’s blood as an anecdote. Chloe and Dr. Hamilton seem to be the new team in Smallville as well as Lois and Clark. There was a lot of chemistry between the pair in this episode. I wasn’t really loving Erica Durance and Tom Welling on screen together in the beginning. When they would argue back and forth it seemed natural but when things began to heat up between them it just didn’t seem to click for me.

Now after a couple of seasons they seem to have a smoother interaction on screen with a believable scenario. The extra long gazes and Lois’ face when Clark picked her up tonight to bring her to safety after she was bitten by a crazy zombie really seemed to pop out and show their feelings for one another. Lois actually has a softer side and admits that she doesn’t want to be alone anymore now that she has shared so much with the Blur. And while where on the topic of confessions. The whole Oliver/Lois pining storyline I didn’t seem coming. It was surprising to hear Oliver confess his love to Lois. Luckily she was passed out on the floor becoming a full fledged zombie right in front of him while he continued to pop pills.

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SMALLVILLE: Savior

Hey GMMR SMALLVILLE fans! It feels good to be back. I loved summer but Fall TV is my favorite! Smallville has returned for what will be its last season and on a new night. Hopefully you loyal fans tuned in to last night’s premiere and what remains of the Super boy tales.

Overall I thought it was great start to a new season. There a few new faces added into the mix, the writers even gave Tess a new sidekick super villain played by Callum Blue. The actor will be playing General Zod this season. Brian Austin Green also made an appearance and is said to be returning for one more episode. The former 90210 star is portraying John Corbin, a Daily Planet reporter and closet cyborg out to kill Clark. I did like Lois and John together. There’s a bit of a spark there between the two. It was sad to see him sit in Clark’s chair at the planet though! I haven’t read anything about what the plans are for season 9. I don’t even know if Clark will be returning to the Daily Planet as a reporter or if he has officially checked out from all humanity. I’m going with the latter. But who really knows after last night’s episode. His lack of self control with Lois was evident and sweet. Not so much to Chloe’s liking though!

We also found out bit by bit where the rest of the Smallville resident’s have been since last season’s end. Lois has been missing for three weeks and didn’t even realize it until John Corbin told her. She had traveled to the future and didn’t return alone. The fight seen on the mono rail was pretty cool. While Oliver had his own as well in an underground fight club. He is still in despair over the events that happened weeks ago. Lois with her rough edges pretty much put him in check. Tess is still in the same place but with a slew of new visitors! Badly beat up, she’s already back to manipulating the soldiers with General Zod.

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SMALLVILLE Season Finale

Once again please let me take a moment to thank another member of Team GMMR that has brought so much to the site this year.  Sarah first joined the team taking on weekly reviews of CALIFORNICATION. When she offered to take on one of her personal favorites, SMALLVILLE, I was so happy.  As I’ve said before, I’m thrilled when new people join the team that can cover shows not previously talked about here on the site.  So the Sarah and to all of the members of the GMMR community who contributed to her reviews, I say thanks!

- Kath/GMMR

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Surprised anyone? I knew that we were in for a clever twist (per the Cassidy Freeman interview) but I didn’t guess we would witness the death of three characters on Smallville! The easy prediction was Davis Bloome but not Jimmy Olsen. He is such a key figure in the Superman storyline. Who would have thought the show runners would kill him off?!

Although it was sad to see him go they did send him off in style. Jimmy finally got the confirmation from Clark himself that he is in fact the red blue blur. He made amends with Chloe, finally gave her his wedding present and saved her life from Davis Bloome.

When it comes to Davis Bloome dying, well that was inevitable. We knew from the start that Doomsday wouldn’t last and neither could Davis but the death of Clark Kent as well? After shunning his kryptonian side for so long and embracing the human part of him, Clark has decided that putting the race up on a pedestal is where he went wrong. Initially I thought this was part of the twist minus Jimmy dying but I had it all wrong! On to the highlights of last night’s episode.

In the opening of this week’s episode Clark must make q choice for all of mankind. Told by Rokk that by saving Chloe he has also in turn saved Doomsday, Clark contemplates his destiny. Rokk explains that tomorrow is the day he dies. He decides with the help of Black Canary and Bart they can put Doomsday deep within the earth’s crust, splitting him into two. The plan doesn’t include Oliver since his confession of killing Lex.

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