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Clark did get his father's watch back. The crook said that he pawned it off, and Lana searched all around until she found it. It was a small step on his way to recovery, but it was an important step. He's finally accepted that his father is not coming back, and although there are parts of him that knows he will have to go through this alone, he also knows that he has friends that are there for him when he needs it. More importantly, he knows that he has to be strong for his mother. In a very touching final scene, Martha is reviewing some old home videos she took of Clark and Jonathan. He was so proud of his son; said he would grow up to be a man of steel. Martha turns around to see Clark, sees that he has his father's watch, and give each other an embrace, realizing that they do have each other.

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So, this was an average episode. The whole Andrea/Vigilante thing was a sideshow, but we had been wondering why Clark had started a career in journalism, and we finally have an idea. When Clark was there with Chloe, he realized that while the police get a lot of information, there is no story big or small that doesn't pass through the Daily Planet. Although Clark said he didn't want to hide his identity, he saw the power of being able to live his life as one person, and assume a completely separate appearance when helping other people.

We also got the answer to what would happen to Jonathan's open Senate seat. Martha was offered to server for Jonathan, and the first person to congratulate her was Lionel, even though she hadn't told anybody. Lionel took the opportunity to tell Martha that he wasn't going to allow money and politics to get in between them like it got in between Lionel and Jonathan. He told Martha he wasn't going to take the land that had been in the Kent family for so many generations. Under the circumstances it was an offer Martha couldn't refuse, and I think it will be very interesting how it plays out.

What did you think of this episode? Will Clark take a job at the Daily Planet now that he is out of school? Will Martha find out what happened between Lionel and Jonathan?


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Posted by J-Unit on February 6, 2006 11:44 PM

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I agree, an "average" episode with too much foreshadowing of the future (as we know it). Great recap though!

Lionel MUST die. Again, he's a throw-away character (I guess you can say that about Chloe as well). I hate to sound like a broken record but his death (at least now) would have been more interesting and plot-provoking (especially if it would have happened during his and Jonathon's fight) then Jonathon's death. I really think the writers cheated us (a little) with just killing off a character that we knew was destined to leave before Clark becomes Superman.

Also, Lana can't die, even if they want to rewrite the "story". This is like them killing Lois just to rewrite the "story" as well. I personally don't like the way her character has been written either but she should just leave (n a year or two) to help Clark move into adulthood.

Also, I don't think that the actor who played Aquaman was THAT bad. It was a cool character and a nice representation of what a "young" Aquaman would be like. I think he had the look down and with some good (better) supporting characters & actors, I think he'd do alright.

Posted by: ToddHzlqst [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 5:28 AM(#1 of 7)

Chloes looking hotter now that she’s at the daily planet. Must be all the work related push up bra’s.

And why does everything have to be caused by those stupid meteor rocks? Couldn’t she just be a superhero?

Posted by: EdHill [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 6:19 AM(#2 of 7)

Yeah, pretty much an average episode. I can't decide if I like the campy references to Clarks future. They kind of crack me up. I am hating the obvious product placement. The Acuvue pulled me out of the show completly. Chloe even said the tag line from the commercial. The WB/UPN are planning an Aquaman series but they cast a different guy to play the role http://www.aquamantv.com/

Posted by: OD-TV [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 6:30 AM(#3 of 7)

yea, the Acuvue thing was totally laughable, i think i actually rolled my eyes.

Posted by: Jeebo [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 11:46 AM(#4 of 7)

J-unit-What's up with the unfinished sentence?

This episode had a very Batman feel to it to me. I think the girl did a good job as the vigilante. I don't know if we'll ever see her again; it seems like we never see any of the chracters they introduce again-even if they are giving Aquaman his own show.

Lana is still as irritating as ever. Okay, Todd, so maybe she doesn't have to die-I would be just as happy if she went away and never came back. I find the little foreshadowings they throw in to be amusing-like the girl changing in a phone booth, etc.

Posted by: Victoria [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 12:44 PM(#5 of 7)

Victoria, I'm glad I got you off the "Lana must die" wagon. LOL! Some of the foreshadowing is cute but the fact that Clark is (almost) always wearing blue & red and the tear-jerking moment where Jonathon calls young Clark the "man of steel" are just tooooo much.

Posted by: ToddHzlqst [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 7, 2006 4:33 PM(#6 of 7)

Denise is awesome. Yay Denise!

Posted by: lguser [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 8, 2006 12:14 PM(#7 of 7)