Did anyone miss Lois?

[Alexander III]

Why did this episode make me feel so empty, so lonely, so bored, why? Now I know, because Lois is not in it !!! :eek::( Hurry up on that whatever truck case and come back and bug Clark already !!

[Smallville6]

I loved the episode, but IA. She was sorley missed :(

[Deana]

I loved the episode but I really missed Lois. They could have explained where she was, or did I miss that scene?

Davis made this episode for me. It is entertaining watching his fall into madness.

[individuall]

I thought the eppy was great...And I know why she wasn't in it...But I did miss her...

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I loved the episode but I really missed Lois. They could have explained where she was, or did I miss that scene?

Davis made this episode for me. It is entertaining watching his fall into madness.

They did explain where she was in the DP scene with Clark/MM and MM asks where Lois is and Clark says she's on assignment AKA Monster Truck Rally :rotfl:

[lillie_poo_pod]

Nope.

[davidbrenton]

There was a whole in the episode in that regard. It was strikingly apparent after last weeks amazing performance. She will be sorely missed in every episode she's not in by me. That sentiment has only been the case for me this season. I've never looked at spoilers specifically to see who's in them. But I am doing that every day now to see if she's there.

[Arwenstar]

I wish there was a hell no option on the poll. :lol:

I enjoyed the episode THAT much more without her in it.

[luvinChlark]

^^ :lol: agreed

She wouldn't really be needed in this episode.

[SalvadorianGirl]

It made the episode oh so much much better. It was just fabulous.

[nzs]

What? No "Hell no!"?

[theotherJane]

:rolleyes:

[Guidron]

I don't think she would have added much to the episode story wise. But I still missed seeing her anyway.

At least there was SOME mention as to where she was.

[marikology]

Five in a row as a little much for me. I didn't miss her.

[Carolina87]

OMG u guise ^^ Lois was absolutely missed!! even though i do agree that she really had no place in this episode :(

[myankskent]

I missed her, but this particular episode did well without her. She got her mention and that's all that matters.

[Deana]

I thought the eppy was great...And I know why she wasn't in it...But I did miss her...

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They did explain where she was in the DP scene with Clark/MM and MM asks where Lois is and Clark says she's on assignment AKA Monster Truck Rally :rotfl: Oh, because I did step away from the living room for a bit, I missed that scene. Monster truck rally. :rotfl:

[Arwenstar]

She wouldn't really be needed in this episode.

Is she needed in any episode? :lol:


What? No "Hell no!"?

My sentiments exactly.

[roccanater]

A little.

[dru-zod2501]

no shrill, irritating ms. know-it-all second guessing every little damn thing? put me down for no!

[Inkpen23]

Hell, NO!

In fact, that's the only reason why I watched this episode BECAUSE of the fact they didn't have her in the episode. She's too annoying! Excuse my french but its the truth. I am so glad she wasn't in this episode. I really hope for the rest of the season she's in fewer and fewer episodes.

[origin]

I missed Lois but in no way did it stop me from enjoying the episode.

[WickedJenn]

We could do without the cursing.

Let's keep things civil in here too please.

Yes, I missed her. I always do when she's not on, but I still very much enjoyed the epi.

[Arwenstar]

I really hope for the rest of the season she's in fewer and fewer episodes.

She's not signed up for more episodes, so probably. *Does a jig*

[WickedJenn]

Actually Yes she is signed up for more than her usual episode number, per the K-Site spoilers page

[individuall]

She's not signed up for more episodes, so probably. *Does a jig*

Sorry to burst your bubble (oh, who am I kidding ;)) But ED already confirmed in an interview she will be in more than 13 eppys this season :D

[Inkpen23]

Well, its a really sad day if she's signed up for more than her usual episode schedules this season. I also corrected my post. Sorry, for the bad language but this LL, makes my blood boil. I really enjoyed tonight's episode without her in it. I'm looking forward to future episodes without Lois Lane in them.

[Arwenstar]

Well, its a really sad day if she's signed up for more than her usual episode schedules this season.

I wouldn't worry too much, since she doesn't add too much to a storyline on SV. And she misses out on juicy episodes as well.

I don't particularly notice when she's not in an episode because it's all the same to me if she is in it or not. I think my feelings are partially due to the fact that I don't care much for her acting skills, at all.

[DestinyAw8s]

Clark and MM talking about Lois was the best part of the episode for me. I rewatched that scene a couple of times already. hehe But Clark/MM, Clark/Jimmy, Clark/Davis scenes were all exceptional, as well.

[STFanatic]

[Mod Note] If this thread becomes a "Shipper bashing" thread it will be closed and because of the vast amount of bashing going on it will not be tolerated.

[rosalba]

I miss Lois!

[AgentChaos]

No, I didn't. What value would she have added to this episode?

[abbaspice1]

Well, to be honest, I went to a party instead of watching the episode live.

I know that I WILL miss her. Erica, aka Lois, is one of the main reasons why I watch the show (Seeing Clark's development [FINALLY] is the other.

[AndiGirl]

I love Lois...but I dont know where she would have fit in this episode. Clark needed to do his own thing....as well as Davis...then of course the Clark/Chloe/Davis dynamic. So yes, I do enjoy her screen time...but I didnt really miss her. :\

[Karafan1]

I missed Lois. I love the Loois and Clark scenes so far this year..

[Atomic girl]

Sounds like she was missed, not forgotten.....

[Meteror Freak]

I love Lois, but it was a needed break from her character.

[SpiritedDiva]

Um, no. I have to admit, Lois can be good comedy relief, but I didn't really
miss her. I can take her or leave her, basically.

[Alexander III]

[Mod Note] If this thread becomes a "Shipper bashing" thread it will be closed and because of the vast amount of bashing going on it will not be tolerated.

Yea I know, I dun want any bashing going on IN MY THREAD! Don't pollute my thread ppl!

[SteveS]

Not me, didn't miss her a bit.

Did they say she was in Lubbock for a pep rally? If so, that probably means that Tech will lose their next football game.

[ClarkyBoy14]

I certainly missed Lois/ED, but I don't think she was really needed for this episode. But I'm looking forward to her return next week! :D

[lrog127]

I agree that she is a major comedic relief. I missed her..:\ But I really enjoyed the seriousness in the episode. It made it dramatic and suspenseful. That can be fun once in a while.. she probebly wouldn't have fit into the plot.
DOn't get me wrong, though. I kept waiting for her to appear cause I thought in the spoilers it said that she was going to be there. Oh, well... I'll get plenty of her next week!! can't wait!

[WickedJenn]

Not me, didn't miss her a bit.

Did they say she was in Lubbock for a pep rally? If so, that probably means that Tech will lose their next football game.

That was a monster truck rally, which as colibri said is a nod to the comics.

[eas]

I missed her, but this particular episode did well without her. She got her mention and that's all that matters.

I agree... in fact, as I stated elsewhere, the episode wouldn't have worked with her there. Clark would never have gotten so obsessed if she was around.

But, did I miss her? Yes, HELL YEAH, I did!

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That was a monster truck rally, which as colibri said is a nod to the comics.

Is it? I didn't know that ComicsLois was a monster truck rally fan.

YAY for Iconicness... even when Lois isn't there, they're true to her Iconic spirit! LOL

[galatians221]

Big time. I did not like ED for a long time, basically because I thought she was too sexy to be LL. Now I really admire her acting and the interplay between Lois and Clark is wonderful to see. She has totally replaced Lana who I was hoping would die for about the last three years and now I'm locked into Lois and Clark. I hope she and Clark are the focus more and more. I think Chloe has just about run her course. If there is a S9 I hope Chloe is not in it and it's focused more on Clark and Lois.

[eas]

I love Lois...but I dont know where she would have fit in this episode. Clark needed to do his own thing....as well as Davis...then of course the Clark/Chloe/Davis dynamic. So yes, I do enjoy her screen time...but I didnt really miss her. :\

Yes, that's a good way to put it. But, I have to say, I wouldn't have minded seeing her for a 2-second scene where she was on her way out the door to the monster truck rally.

But I fully understand why PS3/CW didn't want to pay Durance for an extra episode just to give me that. LOL

[Carolina87]

LOL at the bashing :D omg guise why so serious?? just a simple question.... in conclusion yes a lot of us missed Lois but as it has been said her character had better things to do tonight like attend a monster truck show :D n really had no part in tonites episode

[AndiGirl]

I certainly missed Lois/ED, but I don't think she was really needed for this episode. But I'm looking forward to her return next week! :D

Thats how I felt as well. Of course it's nice to have Lois around...there just wasnt really a story line where she fit this episode. But she wasnt forgotten...I loved when MM brought her up! :rotfl:

[DontCha]

Clark misses his Lois..thats why he was such a jerk throughout..how much you wanna bet that when lois isnt there he'll be more of a jerk?

lois withdrawl symptoms

and BTW..sooo much hate..why all the hate?

[AndiGirl]

Yes, that's a good way to put it. But, I have to say, I wouldn't have minded seeing her for a 2-second scene where she was on her way out the door to the monster truck rally.

But I fully understand why PS3/CW didn't want to pay Durance for an extra episode just to give me that. LOL

I wouldnt have minded that either! I have a feeling Lois would have been pretty psyched! :lol:

[WickedJenn]

Thats how I felt as well. Of course it's nice to have Lois around...there just wasnt really a story line where she fit this episode. But she wasnt forgotten...I loved when MM brought her up! :rotfl:

Oh I loved that MM line, that is so Lois Lane, "mouthy" :rotfl:

[xrayvision]

I really like Lois this season, but I think this episode was great the way it was. If they can find a way to work her in and keep interaction between Clark & Jimmy and Clark & MM, I would love it.

[eas]

Big time. I did not like ED for a long time, basically because I thought she was too sexy to be LL. Now I really admire her acting and the interplay between Lois and Clark is wonderful to see.

She has totally replaced Lana who I was [...] If there is a S9 I hope Chloe is not in it and it's focused more on Clark and Lois.

Mack is contracted for S9, I believe, so if there's one - Chloe will be there.

I also agree that Lois has replaced Lana on this show.

[bigvillir001]

YES lois was missed she on a case work another story but she probably working through her feelings about clark she cares for him but she just does want their friendship to change so quick because they have both been though alot with past loves and still mite have hartache

[wildcherry]

Yes shes my fav character!:D and plus this is the first episode with no clois!:rolleyes:

[xrayvision]

Clark misses his Lois..thats why he was such a jerk throughout..how much you wanna bet that when lois isnt there he'll be more of a jerk?

lois withdrawl symptoms

and BTW..sooo much hate..why all the hate?

Clark wasn't a jerk. Clark was more like Superman than he ever was. He was being very protective of Chloe. He understood something that Chloe didn't---that there was an incredibly dangerous serial killer in town who could easily kill Chloe, Jimmy, and many more.

[eas]

I wouldnt have minded that either! I have a feeling Lois would have been pretty psyched! :lol:

And, then, at the very end, they could have had her pop back in and say, "Did I miss anything?" & Jimmy/Clark could have handed her the newspaper with the front page article on the "Jack the Ripper" story she'd been following... she was out of town when it broke!! LOL... I would have loved to see THAT scene play out. LOL

[DontCha]

I was only joking BTW^^

[WickedJenn]

I agree... in fact, as I stated elsewhere, the episode wouldn't have worked with her there. Clark would never have gotten so obsessed if she was around.

But, did I miss her? Yes, HELL YEAH, I did!

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Is it? I didn't know that ComicsLois was a monster truck rally fan.

YAY for Iconicness... even when Lois isn't there, they're true to her Iconic spirit! LOL

Yes, there is a comics scan I've seen of her (and she took Clark there) at a truck rally.

[eas]

Clark wasn't a jerk. Clark was more like Superman than he ever was. He was being very protective of Chloe. He understood something that Chloe didn't---that there was an incredibly dangerous serial killer in town who could easily kill Chloe, Jimmy, and many more.

He was a bit of a jerk... but in a totally Superman kind of way. He ignored Chloe when she came by to have dinner with him... he completely broke their line of trust... he was short/snarky with her, as well as MM. Yeah, he was kind of a jerk. But, as I stated in another thread, he had good reason to be & that was the whole POINT of the episode.

[chlarkdeanlovee]

This episode was the best of this season so far. One of the reasons why is because Lois wasn't in it, and we didn't have any of the badly-written, sub-par, vomit-inducing "Clois" scenes. JMO, don't shoot me.

[Cyn]

Without Lois, this episode kind of felt like cake without icing. It is delicious by itself, but it lacks ZING. I do agree that having her in the episode would have drawn the focus from everything else so it was probably better she wasn't in it.

[eas]

I like one thing about this season when it comes to Durance's contract: When she's in an episode, she's really IN the episode. They only bring her in if she's going to get decent screentime and it helps her character development.

This wasn't always the case in the past, so - for that - I'm grateful that they didn't waste one of her valuable episodes on this episode.

[dimeo782002]

Now this is a good episode ! Thank god no shippity ship ship sh!t !

This is the best episopde of season 8 IMO. It was all Clark in action being a superman ! No sappy moon faces and ship angst ! ALL Smallville episodes need to be like this one !

I even liked jimmy in this episode seeing him as a separate entity from Chloe and being at the planet working with Clark alitlle LOVED IT ! Now thats ICONIC ! Clark and Jimmy alsmost acting as friends as should be !

Clark was sesational and caring for humanity feeling he could not do enough. Th stuff with Chloe and Calrk was alittle edgey but im relieved because she did not choose Davis or anyone else over Clark she was doing what she felt anyone should do . Be faor and do not judge with out evidence and i think they played the whole disagreement maturely between two friends . I have no problem with the Chlark in this episodes ! it shows a real freindship when you can disagree and still be friends and be forgiving of eachother.

I loved the Chloe and Davis interaction . Chloe basically just admitted that she had feelings for someone other than Jimmy before . Not now ... i said before and i think davis Knows who ! Chloe's love for jimmy is different and she just admitted it !

Davis was awsome , i actually feel sorry for the guy he is a good person but has evil within him that he will not be able to stop .

MM was awsome loved seeing him and i loved his Lois comment it was funny and so true IMHO. The conversations between MM and Clark were great . The directing was great this episode was great . everyone was on the mark adn misssed nothing !

Im so relieved there were no more love and destiny love crap again * barfing * so tired of being beat in the head with iconic love and soulmates n( especially in a two week period and lie detector tests telling us stuff and horny alien women telling me who belongs togteher and 4 million people believeing it ) So glad there was none of that and add this all together and you have the best season 8 episode thus far .


This was a serious episode ... not about relationships ( except for a little Chlavis )

PS3 keep up episodes like this ! This one is the best and the only episode i have given a 10 to since apocolypse !!! I love Lois in apocolypse ( please write her like that in apociolypse ) or maybe it was Toms directing but Apocolypse is my favorite Lois episode .

anyway back on topic this episode is the best in season 8 ! i could keep odessy and prey and skip the episodes in between to be honest ! That should say something !

Wow i cannot stress how much i loved this episode ! This is the only one i have given a 10 to this season ! I LOVED EVERYTHING IM SO HAPPY ! FINALLY A GREAT EPISODE !

Sorry to say but i did not miss Lois in this episode i admit it would have been nice to see her at the desk or something but honestly it was a relief to not have the put downs on clark and the romance anvils . they have done nothing but push clois with every epsiode Lois is in . Giving Lois's only purpose to hook up with Calrk and there should be more to lois than that . Lois lane does have a story of her own to tell .... not just falling for Clark but thats all i have had shoved down my throat this season . i miss the regular banter between Lois and clark without the LOVE tension !

Anyway i did not miss her . should she have been in the episode ? yes i think she could have had a small role in it , but i didn't miss her either and i feel bad about it vause i really want to feel the happiness everyone else does but i just don't . If she is in an episode and they write her normal instead of sappy gushy lovey dovey than i'll be happy. Lois is supposed to be a fire cracker and rarely show her heart on her sleeve but im seeing all these kixed signals and Too Much pushing


So no i did not miss her. the epsiode being great had nothing to do with Lois not being there. I loved it cause it was not sappy and shippy which this season = ****** IMHO

There could be just as equally good episodes with Lois without shipping anvils and or angst !

[superpeon1]

I missed Shelby. She hasn't gotten a lot of screen time lately.

[Chlarkislove]

No not really.

[lane06]

i missed her!! she adds life to the show ( meaning she makes me smile from time to time ) in contrast to all the seriousness of all the characters which is also awesome storywise.

[Blue Orange NY]

I missed her this week, I was expecting her to be in it especially last week.....now don't get me wrong, I'm not asking for the love bird scene and all but to see her around would've been ok.....better then having her be in "Bloodline" episode coming up....I don't buy her in the phantom zone, that's just me

[Poyntz]

Nope i enjoyed it without Lois. Don't get me wrong i dont always not like lois.. but lately its just been pushed down our throats. I agree with Dimeo on almost everything he said.

Keep up the good work writers i loved this episode!!!

[damara531]

I absolutely missed her! And I'm a little confused by her absence too since I thought it was stated that she'd appear in the episode in the official description for 'Prey'.

[WickedJenn]

I absolutely missed her! And I'm a little confused by her absence too since I thought it was stated that she'd appear in the episode in the official description for 'Prey'.

Well, they usually always put regular character stars in the official description but yes it can get confusing.

[kiariclois]

I missed Lois so much -- but the episode was great, nevertheless ;) I think at this point -- PS3 could make every episode great ;)

[Iluvgreen]

I really did miss her. i cant wait to see her again.

[Clarkgirl8]

Nope. Fresh air finally.

We needed an episode like this one. Action, no ship stuff and of course Doomy. :D

[borednow]

I don't think she would have added much to the episode story wise. But I still missed seeing her anyway.

At least there was SOME mention as to where she was.

Agreed. There really once a place for her in the episode other then possibly to be sitting across from Clark for a minute... that might have been fun but a waste of an episode. I missed her snark... but it was okay having Jimmy be the fun one for an episode...

[minerva73]

I missed her, but this particular episode did well without her. She got her mention and that's all that matters.

I agree. As long as she wasn't left out of the episode at all like Kara has been (perhaps that was on purpose), then I'm fine.

As great as she's been this season, she wouldn't have added that much more to the plot compared to other episodes. So I can't really vote on the poll...

[WickedJenn]

Since this was mentioned before, I couldn't find the scan but there's a part in Action Comics #838 where Lois takes Clark to a truck rally, and I found this:

"Clark, meanwhile, watches a monster truck rally with Lois. Seeing how bored Clark is, Lois lets him leave, offering to meet up with him later for dinner. Clark leaves to find DVD box sets of old TV shows he's missed watching."

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2006-post-crisis-reviews/c-review-2006.php?topic=action838

[svtwamedfan05]

Yes I missed her so much

[geminis]

Yes. No mouthy cohort makes me sad. If Lois were around she would have stolen the show, like she usually does. She wouldn't let Clark sit around morosely ignoring her while listening to a police scanner like Chloe. I'm hoping that we get some sort of reference to her visit to Lubbock in the future; it would be cool to have a glimpse of a DP article with an expose by Lois Lane of the heartwrenching drama of Monster Truck rallies. This season they are paying attention to details from the previous episodes; it is noticed and greatly appreciated.

And hurray for next week with the return of Lois Lane; Thursday can't come fast enough.

[minerva73]

I like one thing about this season when it comes to Durance's contract: When she's in an episode, she's really IN the episode. They only bring her in if she's going to get decent screentime and it helps her character development.

This wasn't always the case in the past, so - for that - I'm grateful that they didn't waste one of her valuable episodes on this episode.

I agree too.
Even though a character's presence may be missed, that character may not bring much to the episode in terms of it moving forward and that character moving forward. Lois wouldn't have done it in this episode and if not seeing her in this episode means that she'll be running around Metropolis with Clark and Jimmy next episode, then I'm glad that I had to sacrifice one Lois appearance. :o

She's not like Jimmy (who is starting to grow on me) who's only in an episode for one scene and then disappears. :(

BTW, your icon is awesome.

[Kalista]

No, it was nice not seeing Clark being berated for once this season.

[laces]

Not at all.

[borednow]

No, it was nice not seeing Clark being berated for once this season.

... I think I was watching a different episode then you cause it seemed like Chloe, MM and Clark himself spent a lot of time berating Clark. At lest when Lois does it it's funny! :lol:

[Kalista]

... I think I was watching a different episode then you cause it seemed like Chloe, MM and Clark himself spent a lot of time berating Clark. At lest when Lois does it it's funny! :lol:


They were having disagreements over a serious matter and some things were said in the heat of frustration. There is a difference, IMO. I didn't think calling Clark a lady was funny and it was unnecessary.

So, no I didn't miss her at all.

[Jade4813]

As I believe she's one of the two best things about this series (the other being Clark), I definitely missed her this episode. I always miss her when she's not around.

That said, this episode was so focused on Clark's powers that - as others have said - it would have been hard for them to work her in since she doesn't know his secret. And I enjoyed this episode all the same, though my excitement for this episode is nothing compared to what I'm feeling for next week! :D The trailer has me all kinds of excited, and I'm sure Lois is going to rock it again!

I found myself once more drawn in by Davis, so they're doing a good job with his character. MM is actually growing on me quite a bit - not that I didn't like him before, but I didn't see what the big hulaballoo was since we didn't see him very much in the past. But I liked him quite a bit in this episode. I even enjoyed Jimmy more than usual in this episode, from what I remember of him. I appreciated his determination to get the story even though he was apparently being told by everyone that there was nothing behind it.

So the episode worked without Lois in it, but I did miss her! Happily it won't be for long, and next week's episode looks AWESOME!

[Monica_O]

Of course, not!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy she wasn't in this episode, finally something like good old Smallville!! I miss Lex, but never Lois!!!!

[claudiss]

not in this episode. But I`ll miss her when the show ends, she`s fun .

[BOUROUX]

I didn't miss her at all.

[ginnyfan]

Always.

:)

[number8]

I missed Lois. Stupid monster truck rally or something. :p

[smallvillerocks45]

Actually, I think it was a nice breath of fresh air without her in this episode. Don't get me wrong, I have liked the other episodes with her in them, but Clark's life does not revolve around her - it's okay if he doesn't see her everyday. Besides, this is the most proactive I think I've ever seen him. I liked it.

[amalie]

I loved the episode and Lois wasn't really needed but I still missed her anyway.

[IloveClark]

I love Lois so yes I did.

[zHeN_zHeN]

I really missed Lois, but I don't think she would have added anything substantial to the story.

Anyway, I think we need to have a change every now and then to keep things interesting.

So, I have to say that I actually enjoyed this episode. I thought everyone was great. Davis and Chloe were awesome together -- they were my two favorite characters of the episode. SuperClark, on the other hand, was a little too grumpy for my taste. Yet, I liked everything else about the episode especially because the entire show was set in Metropolis, which made the show feel more like a real Superman series.

All in all, I thought it was a good episode, but I really look forward to next week's "Identity" and the return of Ms. Lane.

[amberdawn]

Yes I did, but I still liked the episode.

[Tiggers]

Yup, sure did!

[Kal-ed]

I missed Shelby. She hasn't gotten a lot of screen time lately.


Shelby is a he.

[borednow]

They were having disagreements over a serious matter and some things were said in the heat of frustration. There is a difference, IMO. I didn't think calling Clark a lady was funny and it was unnecessary.

So, no I didn't miss her at all.

I love that Lois snark, like in the Doomsday movie she called Jimmy a girl because he wouldn't jump into a jeep and drive into the middle of Super powered combat! :lol: I love that! But you have the right you your opinion of course. You can find Lois funny or not...

Anyway on to your actual point... they said things in the heat of frustration but hey still berating thus nullifying your "No, it was nice not seeing Clark being berated for once this season.," line. Plus... Clark's self berating... that wasn't in the heat of anything, he was just berating himself. :\

You can not miss Lois all you want, please feel free to miss or not miss any of the characters (except Shelby, I'd raise hell if you didn't miss Shelby)... but ummm it's a fact Clark was berated a lot in this episode, and might I add a lot more seriously and harshly.

[Kal-ed]

I voted no, cause she wasnt missed, at all, the episode worked wonders without her and it would have been hard for Clark to do his Good Samaritan thing, so good choice by the producers to leave her out of this episode.

Im glad she got mentioned, they never used to do that, mentioning why she wasnt around, Im glad they did and I hope they do something similar with Martha.

[hiruko]

I didn't miss her at all in this episode. I don't mind Lois, but I think I would have found her distracting in what what I considered a dark intense episode. I have always considered Lois as a comedic foil to Clark, and I couldn't see her really fitting into this dark episode. In fact, I didn't even notice she wasn't in the episode because I was so engrossed in Davis's storyline.

[TheAmazingApe]

You can not miss Lois all you want, please feel free to miss or not miss any of the characters (except Shelby, I'd raise hell if you didn't miss Shelby)... but ummm it's a fact Clark was berated a lot in this episode, and might I add a lot more seriously and harshly.

Believe you me, I always miss Shelby (especially now that Shelby is a different dog). But I have to say that Clark being berated for being too careless about the heroics (by JJ and all) and berated for being insensitive while also being heroic (by Chloe) goes over so much better with me than Lois' belittling statements. He was berated for something real and it was a lesson he needed to learn. This episode was a learning experience. Some of what he learned was that even those metahumans need saving (sometimes from themselves) and some of it was about being more careful about concealing his deeds (something that will come to fruition in the next ep).

So if the berating seems harsh it was because it caries weight and is necessary. Superman is, someday, going to believe that no one is beyond saving. And he will also be a little more in touch with his sensitive side than say... Batman. Clark needed to be chewed out on a few things in this so he can grow. This ep has shown more growth than the last five, IMO.

And it wasn't weighted down with anvils (something Lois' presence seems to deem necessary), but with organic growth.

So I didn't miss Lois. The anvils that woudl have rained down with her (as well as the wacky hijinks music) would have added nothing of weight to this and would have distracted from the depth.

IMO. YMMV. All that...

[Jaderoyale]

*rolls eyes*

Gosh, its a question. Doesnt need the majority of people to go on bashing the character.
Ridiculous.

[iamcloisfan]

yes......any epi without lois is so boring!

[rogueslayer1985]

Hell, NO!

[/SIZE]

i second that. and i raise you a Damn Hell No!!

[Chloe>All]

There should be a 'Hell Yes' option. To me, any episode without Lois seems like someone decided to take several pages of the script and swallow them whole.

[ColdPlay3r]

yep :)

[DGirlLois4Clark]

yes. I missed Lois:)

[Super Maverick]

YES

[lexs&os]

No, didn't miss her - there really was no need for her in the episode - this was about Davis....

[skylar]

"YES" I missed Lois

[eas]

Since this was mentioned before, I couldn't find the scan but there's a part in Action Comics #838 where Lois takes Clark to a truck rally, and I found this:

"Clark, meanwhile, watches a monster truck rally with Lois. Seeing how bored Clark is, Lois lets him leave, offering to meet up with him later for dinner. Clark leaves to find DVD box sets of old TV shows he's missed watching."

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2006-post-crisis-reviews/c-review-2006.php?topic=action838

Oh wow, thanks for that... I wonder if we can hunt down a scan somewhere....

I also thought this was interesting.... reminds me of SVLois.

"Lois, not a "bich?" I must be dreaming. Clark goes out with Lois, Lois sees that he hates monster trucks and she...she...she lets him go do something else without protest? Holy cow. Austen would have her stab Clark in the eye. I very much like this Lois. Supportive, not submissive, but nonetheless a great yang for Clark."

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BTW, your icon is awesome.

Thanks!! Someone made it over at DI... I've changed avis so frequently, I can't remember who, but I'll give proper credit once I figure it out.

[Isabel14]

Yes, I missed her, but makes me wanna watch more. I can't wait for next episode.

[RedKRules]

not really, Davis was totally distracting me the whole time anyway ....

[SVrnFAN]

No, I didn't miss her - it took me a while to figure out that she wasn't even in it - I enjoyed the show very much.

[pizzahead2490]

ofcourse i missed lois, i love her but......... the show really wouldnt really have a place for her last night.

[SVsleuth]

Hell, NO!

In fact, that's the only reason why I watched this episode BECAUSE of the fact they didn't have her in the episode. She's too annoying! Excuse my french but its the truth. I am so glad she wasn't in this episode. I really hope for the rest of the season she's in fewer and fewer episodes.


Ditto!!

[miks]

not one iota. I was really excited to see this episode for 2 reasons, Dooms and no Lois which leads to my real reason which was Chlark investigating by themselves. This episode was so unlike Smallville, but in a very good way. There was development and a solid plot. The ship stuff was plot C or D instead of the main plot. There was purpose to tearing Clark a new one because of his carelessness and his (and Chloe's) selfishness. It was perfect without her, looking forward to more without her.

[TheLastKryptonian]

Seems like the poll speaks for itself. More people missed Lois but the ones who didn't miss her certainly are more vocal about their opinions. :)

I missed Lois but the episode was still pretty darn good. Not the best of the season however. All the episodes have been excellent thoguh to be honest none have been a personal favorite, yet. I look forward to the upcoming episodes. :D

[dimeo782002]

No, it was nice not seeing Clark being berated for once this season.

ITA ^^^

They lay that on way too thick .thats why i did not miss her . some of it cute but some of it is down right putdowns.

i liked the olsen not so wholesome in commited that was cute. calling clark smallville is cute but some of the other stuff is well low IMO.not her fault just the lines she is given.

[Clana4Life]

No, I didn't miss Lois. I am a Clana fan but I don't miss Lana either. Heck, I don't even miss Lex. I guess it's "out of sight, out of mind" for me. The only person that I would have missed is Clark. I don't see how Lois could have added anything to this episode. But I think SV would be good without her on this season anyway, but it's fine that she's on. I think this was the best episode of the season. That actor that plays Davis Bloom is fabulous, so how can you miss anyone when he's on screen. :) But oh I'm digressing. No, I didn't miss Lois, but I don't think I will ever miss Lois.

[Mars Investigations]

I don't think she would have added much to the episode story wise. But I still missed seeing her anyway.

At least there was SOME mention as to where she was.

Agreed. As much as I love her character and as fantastic as ED is, she would have only cluttered up the story.

[Paty26]

I always miss lois so much when she's not in an episode, It doesn't have that spark... :(

[redRound]

I didn't miss her. For me, they need to tone down the "humour" when writing her. Yes she's sarcastic and sassy, but the dialogue sometimes feels so forced. Looking at how Jimmy was written in this episode, I have hopes that they'll eventually get it right with Lois. Jimmy use to suffer from the same type of overbearing "comedy" writing. But in Prey they got it right.

[SteveS]

redRound, I like your thinking. The writers for Smallville are not adept at comedy, nor is their version of a lois. On the other hand, they have made this lois almost incapable of conducting and intelligent and mature conversation. That just leaves T&A with snark.

[AChloeChick]

Sorry, I didn't miss her in the least bit. I'm pretty neutral when it comes to her. I can take her or leave her.

[lana 9]

no

[MetropolisGirl4SV]

Yes...I did miss Lois,but it was refreshing getting a break from her and all the sexual tension, though I loved committed for the Classic Dialogue...I wanted a break from all the ships especially the Chimmy. I'm glad that Lo will be back next week!;)

[darkone]

Boy, I hope they skip her out of Lana's Episodes. I also found Clark's disinterest in her disappearance funny and very telling. The show doesnt need her. It never did.

[morrigan01]

Boy, this topic was just asking for all the bashing comments, wasn't it? :rolleyes:

Next up, has anyone missed Lana for the past six episodes? How long will that thread go for?

[biggkoz]

I didnt even notice she was gone until manhunter said something. And actually it was a blabbering idiot free episode without her in it. This episode went so much more smoothly without her skatterbraining it up. Her character adds to much stress.

[Clana4Life]

I just hope this thread doesn't get deleted. I think it's a good thread and so far there has been no shipping-bashing-wars on the thread, so I hope the Mods don't delete this one. As far as I know it's okay not to like a character, right? And K-site does allow you to state why you don't like a character. So hopefully no harm, no foul.
And Morrigan01, no, I don't miss Lana and I love the character of Lana. I didn't miss Lois. I would just miss Clark and now Davis Bloom. All I have to say is WOW - that guy is one great actor. He's intense. Run Chloe before you succumb! ;) I probably would.
Anyway, this episode didn't need humor in it, it was kind of dark, so Lois might have stuck out like sore thumb. What is it that people miss about her in this episode? Just her presence? Because she would have distracted Clark from helping all of those people and catching the killer. She kind of gets in the way and he couldn't superspeed with her around. I wish they would find her a new love interest.

[umm]

I wish there was a hell no option on the poll. :lol:

I enjoyed the episode THAT much more without her in it.


I know she is an important character, but I really can't say I missed her, or will in other episodes where she is absent!

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[redRound]

Anyway, this episode didn't need humor in it, it was kind of dark, so Lois might have stuck out like sore thumb.
I wouldn't say she could never fit into such a dark episode. Jimmy fitted in after all, and this is after him almost always being the bumbling, "comedy" type character. They need to write Lois more seriously imo. Everything she says doesn't have to be snarky and "humours".

I hope they tone it down, because I do like this version of Lois. She's mostly based on the S:TAS Lois. And she's my favourite.

[Mackdaddy]

not at all

[Clana4Life]

I wouldn't say she could never fit into such a dark episode. Jimmy fitted in after all, and this is after him almost always being the bumbling, "comedy" type character. They need to write Lois more seriously imo. Everything she says doesn't have to be snarky and "humours".

I hope they tone it down, because I do like this version of Lois. She's mostly based on the S:TAS Lois. And she's my favourite.


Yeah, I think you are right RedRound. She probably does just need to be written more serious. I think most of the time we do get just the humor and only small bits of her serious side. By the way, what is S:TAS - Superman: The Animated Series?

[umm]

I didn't miss Lois. I would just miss Clark and now Davis Bloom. All I have to say is WOW - that guy is one great actor. He's intense. Run Chloe before you succumb! ;) I probably would. Anyway, this episode didn't need humor in it, it was kind of dark, so Lois might have stuck out like sore thumb..

:rotfl::rotfl:No Chloe don't run, succumb to his dark and brooding good looks and charm! This is like a Jane Austin novel, only with more angst! Or is it one of the Brontë sisters I am thinking of! Doesn't matter, it is similar genré, so you get the drift!:)

[Clana4Life]

:rotfl::rotfl:No Chloe don't run, succumb to his dark and brooding good looks and charm! This is like a Jane Austin novel, only with more angst! Or is it one of the Brontë sisters I am thinking of! Doesn't matter, it is similar genré, so you get the drift!:)

Ohh, so love Jane Austen novels and Charlotte Bronte. You're right - it is like that! :) I'm telling her to run, because she is engaged, but I think she's engaged to the wrong guy. I should probably PM you or we should move this convo to the "Chlavis Scenes" thread, but to not get off topic -- did you miss Lois in this episode? There was so much going on that one didn't really have time to miss anyone who wasn't in the episode. Sam's superb acting kinda made you forget everyone and everything else. (Continues sipping the Davis kool-aid). :)

[umm]

Ohh, so love Jane Austen novels and Charlotte Bronte. You're right - it is like that! :) I'm telling her to run, because she is engaged, but I think she's engaged to the wrong guy. I should probably PM you or we should move this convo to the "Chlavis Scenes" thread, but to not get off topic -- did you miss Lois in this episode? There was so much going on that one didn't really have time to miss anyone who wasn't in the episode. Sam's superb acting kinda made you forget everyone and everything else. (Continues sipping the Davis kool-aid). :)


Let's move this to Chlavis Scenes!:)

[RJLCyberPunk]

Common people is just one episode and is not like they have written her off, in fact they cannot write her off. She will be back bugging Clark as ussual in no time, no worries, I'm worried about how the Doomsday angle is going to turn out though, scratch that, terrified is the correct term. I truly, truly fear that they simply will not be able to give the character the justice it deserves....:(

[redRound]

Yeah, I think you are right RedRound. She probably does just need to be written more serious. I think most of the time we do get just the humor and only small bits of her serious side. By the way, what is S:TAS - Superman: The Animated Series?
Yeah, The Animated Series.

[umm]

Common people is just one episode and is not like they have written her off, in fact they cannot write her off. She will be back bugging Clark as ussual in no time, no worries, I'm worried about how the Doomsday angle is going to turn out though, scratch that, terrified is the correct term. I truly, truly fear that they simply will not be able to give the character the justice it deserves....:(

You mean Davis, right? Well he deserves a magic wand, which can make him good, so he can marry Chloe and they can live happy ever after! And no, I am not being sarcastic! They are a perfect fit! Dark vs. light, broody vs. bright, upbeat & optimistic, paramedic - groupcouncler = wish to help others! Perfect fit! Writers wake up and smell the roses, and make Davis good and thus a good hubbymaterial!

[RJLCyberPunk]

You man Davis, right? Well he deserves a magic wand, which can make him good, so he can marry Chloe and they can live happy ever after! And now I am not being sarcastic! They are a perfect fit! Dark vs. light, broody vs. bright, upbeat & optimistic, paramedic - groupcouncler = wish to help others! Perfect fit! Writers wake up and smell the roses, and make Davis good and thus a good hubbymaterial!

Davis and Chloe together? The guy that is supposed to be (groan) Doomsaday? No thanks...

[umm]

Davis and Chloe together? The guy that is supposed to be (groan) Doomsaday? No thanks...

Which is why I mentioned a magic wand, which would make him good!
But alas, this debate has to come to and end, because after a long day at work it is now bedtime for me, during which I will hopefully dream of Davis if the sandman will work his ways in may favour, that is!
Good night to all and see you soon!:)

[lanalang1018]

Lois has taken center stage this season since Lex and Lana have left, and her absence was very noticeable and I didn't like it. I missed my weekly clois fix!

[Kal-ed]

redRound, I like your thinking. The writers for Smallville are not adept at comedy, nor is their version of a lois. On the other hand, they have made this lois almost incapable of conducting and intelligent and mature conversation. That just leaves T&A with snark.

I kind of agree a little, Lois has always been a humorous character, take STAS and LnC Lois as examples but I do think they abuse the comedic angle on her character, there never seems to be a serious moment with her unless its an angsty and/or shippy moment.

I dont agree on the T&A with snark though.

[Minela]

I didn't miss Lois. I know I know, but there was just a lot of awesome Clark and I didn't have time to miss her. I was so glad Clark was doing his investigating all by his lonesome and I was just to ecstatic about his take-charge attitude. I love Lois, but I can live without her for one episode. As long as she is in all of the other 16 episodes.

[redeem147]

I missed her presence, but she wasn't really necessary for the story.

[oqllcksmallville]

HELL YES .

ohman , i missed the snark .
if you look at the quotes thread ;
THERE AINT NOTHING .
cause Lois lines , are the besttt .
there was no humor , snark , entertainment .

[RedKRules]

Well there was SERIAL KILLER around ..... humor wouldn´t fit .... I don´t know ....

[Mary Sullivan]

Not at all.

[Violet-Shadow]

I always miss her. Still loved the episode though...

But I couldn't help picture her at the monster truck rally, enjoying herself.:)

[oqllcksmallville]

i get what your saying .
.. but like ,
you know the script could have been more interesting .
you know what i mean ?
but yeah , i missed my favourite character <3

[superman07]

I think if she was in the episode she may have been a little misplaced. 'Prey' was mostly a solo operation for him. Plus then we might not have had our MM and Clark moments because she is right across from him.

[individuall]

David love your avi :lol:

[rosasc]

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I love Lois!!!!
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YES!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!
I missed Lois

[Kevin24]

She was missed by me.

[ShelbyKent]

YES! I MISSED Lois.

I appreciate that PS3 made an effort to explain her whereabouts during the eppie. Good nod to contunuity, and great improvement as compared to that season wherein everyone was hanging out in Lois' Talon apartment an no one even mentioned where she was (I think that eppie was Cyborg).

[AndrewVDk]

No, I didn't missed her!
This was the best episode this season!
I like serious dramatic episodes, like this one! I don't like comedy stuff!
I want more episodes like this, can't wait for ''Abyss''!
Lois free episodes are always the best ones!!

[alejandrita439]

YES... i missed her :(

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but i liked this episode :)

[borednow]

Well there was SERIAL KILLER around ..... humor wouldn´t fit .... I don´t know ....

actually that's why I liked Jimmy best in this episode, I know it was about a serial killer but there needs to be some light to offset darkness. If it's all just dark you get use to it and it doesn't seem scary or intriguing at all. The brightest lights cast the darkest shadows.;)

[biggkoz]

Why are the mods getting mad? People are free to not like a character arent they? I dont think anyone is bashing the actress herself? But then again I havent read every single post.

[dlreinke]

I didn't miss her in this episode! I usually like her character but lately with all the lightswitches it's hard to watch Smallville!

[Feldmm1]

I did not miss her. There was too much action to fit her in.

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