Did you enjoy the writing for Lana this episode?

[ForzaItalia]

Did you find Lana annoying in this episode?

I didn't. With truly good writing, even Kristen Kruek can make a great character.

[Liquid-Prince]

No, and Kristin was always a good actor.

[Krypto~Luan]

Ima say no, but people WILL say yes.

[pizzahead2490]

i hated that lana keeps on telling clark he need to do the right thing bla bla bla. but other than that it wasnt all that bad. imra got me wondering what lana's secret may be. i dont think its as bad as i orginally thought. i kinda look forward to her in the next three eppys. ALITTLE

[Krypto~Luan]

is there a way to edit thread titles you make?

[davidbrenton]

I have to watch it again. I think I can enjoy it more if I knew how her ark was going to end first.

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is there a way to edit thread titles you make?

Go to edit in the first post and then hit advanced.

[Krypto~Luan]

I have to watch it again. I think I can enjoy it more if I knew how her ark was going to end first.

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Go to edit in the first post and then hit advanced.

ohhhhhh well i fweel siwy!:o

[cksidekick]

i thought it was great..Clana was an actual team in this episode...

[outsyder]

I don't necessarily find her (Kruek) annoying or unpleasant, but the character evolution from episode one as a cheerleader/girl next door to...Jackpot Superheroine-by-night (spider-man reference, I'm a nerd) is just ridiculous- THOUGH-

THOUGH!!!

For this episode the character was far more reserved and less Mary-Suish than in the passed couple of seasons and although I was initially like "Ah crap..." When they actually worked her in, the way Geoff Johns worked the angle was enough to where it didn't seem forced or contrived.

[vyperman7]

I didn't find Lana herself to be annoying.

However, in regards to the writing of her character - Hated it.. My only real gripe with the episode. I hate how the writers continue to make her have such a vital importance to the mythos. Now it is going to be even worse because it is Kristin's final five episodes on the show. Lana was never supposed to be this important. She was Clark's high school love interest, and eventual friend/confidant. That is it. It was already bad enough when they created Isobel, but now she is being billed as one of the main reasons why Clark becomes the hero. Shouldn't be all because of Clark?

[davidbrenton]

I kind of liked how Clark was all bragging to Lana on the porch, "Hey, did you here they told me I have this amazing impact on the WHOLE UNIVERSE. Gosh, little ol' me? Could you imagine?"

:Still think you're better off without me now? Huh, LaLa?

[ginnyfan]

I didn't like the writing. Lana looked beautiful. I wish the writers would just let me enjoy WATCHING her dedication to saving Chloe and how much she's changed while she was away rather than have a worshipful Legionnaire tell me how amazing Lana's destiny is. *shrug*

[Sunny8]

My only real gripe with the episode. I hate how the writers continue to make her have such a vital importance to the mythos. Now it is going to be even worse because it is Kristin's final five episodes on the show. Lana was never supposed to be this important. She was Clark's high school love interest, and eventual friend/confidant. That is it. It was already bad enough when they created Isobel, but now she is being billed as one of the main reasons why Clark becomes the hero. Shouldn't be all because of Clark?

Well, they did say that she was just a part of the reason he becomes a hero, not the main reason. She is just like anyone else up to this point who has been in his life. Everyone that has really been around him is a part of why he becomes a hero. Lana just happens to be the only person in Clarks life at the moment that the Legion actually met besides Chloe (but she was not herself during that time so they really did not meet her). If they had met Lois they probably would have been in awe of her because she really plays a big part in Superman's life.

[devilneedsaride]

I always find Lana annoying, but I found her significantly less annoying in this episode than usual.

[joemamma]

I can't wait until lana's gone FOR GOOD!

[amberdawn]

No, I can't say I did.

[lordroy]

I think if they are writing Lana out of the pic (as they should) they need to put a whole lot less emphasis on her being in love with Clark still. It is obvious that he still looks at her with the "love" they had, and isnt over her yet.

She needs to leave and not come back. Like Gollum (LoTR) "Leave and NEVER come BACK".

-=R=-

[Super Maverick]

she was okay

[myankskent]

I didn't mind Lana in this episode. I thought that it was going to be a lot worse. Yes she gave Clark a pep talk, but anyone who has watched this show from the beginning knows that this is something that happens all of the time on Smallville. I can't count the number of times his parents and Chloe have given him advice. As for TPTB making Lana important to the mythologies, I just can't complain about that because Lana has been important to this show. If I had a problem with a canon character having this much importance, then I would first need to go after Chloe, who continues to have a major importance in Clark's life even though she is not a canon character, and Lionel.

[shase]

I must say that i wasn't expecting Lana Lang to be so not annoying...

[Kid Collins]

Lana rocked! She supported and advised Clark but didn't take away from Clark's role as the hero in the ep.

Even with her wig, she was still gorgeous. Bad hair can't take way from her face.

[quietone]

vyperman7, I totally agree with your post. The writing for Lana was the only real low point of the episode for me.

[Mickey_Bickey]

Absolutely not. The writing was terrible.

Once again, her character served to drag Clark's character down and regress him and impune the bigger storylines like the Legion, Chloiac and Doomsday.

I read that KK had a lot of input on how Lana's character was written in these 5 episodes, and unfortunately it looks like her influence was more or less to make Lana look like the Superhero rather than Clark. It's too bad that the writers let her have that much input. The episode would have much better if her screen time was limited to maybe a scene.

Another thing, am I the only one that found it odd that she was in the barn in the first scene dressed in her party dress? Last we saw in Bride she was in a johnny at the hospital. That didn't make sense to me at all, and why was she picking up the bouquet again?:confused: Perhaps, always a bridesmaid, never a bride?

[smallvillefreak24]

^^ i found that weird too like oh u got out of the hospital then...

but about her character i liked it im glad she's not as psycho anymore but it does kinda bug me she's so important but i think everyone is smallville should be! (chloe! sigh)

o ya question- did something happen before she wrote the video and such to her to make her all clark=destiny or was it just a random jump

[Mickey_Bickey]

^^ i found that weird too like oh u got out of the hospital then...

but about her character i liked it im glad she's not as psycho anymore but it does kinda bug me she's so important but i think everyone is smallville should be! (chloe! sigh)

o ya question- did something happen before she wrote the video and such to her to make her all clark=destiny or was it just a random jump

I think her just knowing his secret gives her the idea that he has a great destiny. Whatever she's hiding, no doubt has something to do with her making the video IMO.

[Jaderoyale]

It was my only annoyance for the eppy.
I personally think, PS3 are trying to emend the mistakes ALMiles have made. But i feel its too late.

[cma_454]

I have to watch it again. I think I can enjoy it more if I knew how her ark was going to end first.


+1

I'm going to hold off rewatching until the entire Lana arc is over.

Dreading where they take this in the three more episodes of Lana makes it hard to enjoy this episode.

Once the arc is done, I'll likely enjoy it more (at least I hope so).

[SnowBird]

I like the Lana character as I like all the current characters. She has changed to be stronger and more self confident. She supports Clark and his destiny. She has a secret that I'm currious about. In Bride, when Clark was thrown into the loft. she was concerned about his well being. She wants to let Clark go but still asked about their future so she still has feelings for him. I think in the end she will give him up for the greater cause. I refuse to dislike her just because she has made some mistakes. Who hasn't. I know she won't end up with Clark so I am okay with her being in the next 3 episodes. Give her a nice send off she deserves as one of the leading characters for 7 years. To answer the question: I did enjoy how she was written.

[Tompouce]

I like the Lana character as I like all the current characters. She has changed to be stronger and more self confident. She supports Clark and his destiny. She has a secret that I'm currious about. In Bride, when Clark was thrown into the loft. she was concerned about his well being. She wants to let Clark go but still asked about their future so she still has feelings for him. I think in the end she will give him up for the greater cause. I refuse to dislike her just because she has made some mistakes. Who hasn't. I know she won't end up with Clark so I am okay with her being in the next 3 episodes. Give her a nice send off she deserves as one of the leading characters for 7 years. To answer the question: I did enjoy how she was written.
Oups, I have answered "no" meaning "yes", sorry:oI agree with Snowbird, there are huge mistakes in Lana's character but in this epi, it was just good. Not too much, just what it suits:)

[Iluvgreen]

I don't even know what to think of her writting in this episode.

[Superman&Clana]

People what was wrong with lana in this episode? She stood there for clark, helped him, talked with legion... There was nothing that was not ok with her in this episode ...

[ClumsyGRL]

well, i didn't hated Lana!!!!!that was surprising....!!! but, lines like: " The clark i known, would never doubt of himself..."Arghhhh that scene just..... Arghhhhhhhhhhh

[loislanefan15]

Seriously...why in the world would ANYONE be remotely interested in Lana Lang... she's the most self-absorbed girl EVER! Having Clark still sweating her is just retarded now, especially when he has Lois around. And is making the future Superman retarded really the way ya wanna go? I don't think so...

[Mickey_Bickey]

well, i didn't hated Lana!!!!!that was surprising....!!! but, lines like: " The clark i known, would never doubt of himself..."Arghhhh that scene just..... Arghhhhhhhhhhh

That was the most laughable line in the entire episode. I was like "what"? The Clark she knew was exactly the opposite around her then what she was saying. It was as if they entirely forgot the past 7 seasons!:lol:

[Clana Kent]

I didn't think Lana was annoying, I've never found her annoying anyway! Almost everybody wants Clark to hang out with Lois and then they hate Lana, because Clark still has the hots for her (who can blame him ;))

I really liked Lana in this episode. She had very nice scenes and she helped Clark to realize that killing Chloe was not an option! She also found Chloiac by using her ISIS computer! Lana saved the day here!

Honestly, I don't know why people hate her or find her annoying... And it's my opinion that if you're not going to watch the next 3 episodes because Lana's in it, you're not truly a fan of Smallville.

[Kreukie]

Almost everybody wants Clark to hang out with Lois and then they hate Lana

Just look at the icons, that's all I'm saying. :rotfl:

[Timester]

Almost everybody wants Clark to hang out with Lois and then they hate Lana

Nope. I always hated Lana, for example. For what she represented and how was written. Tonight, she was simply there.

[LuthorKent90]

She seemed smarter than Clark.

[ClumsyGRL]

That was the most laughable line in the entire episode. I was like "what"? The Clark she knew was exactly the opposite around her then what she was saying. It was as if they entirely forgot the past 7 seasons!:lol:

Exactly!!!"the CLARK i know" was always moping and whining around her!!!season 7? oh gosh...don't get me started!

[SandyV]

I think they wrote her as best they could from what she has been through seasons 1-7. I actually liked that she got to see Clark doubt himself and the Legion did not. Although I think the writers have inverted Chloe and Lana for season 8. Lana seems to channaling Chloe and Chloe seems to be in the center of the drama without all the facts...

[Kevin24]

I liked Lana last episode and I'm glad that she becoming her own person and that she believes in Clark so much. She was there to reassure him in what he already knew.

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

Yeah I guess i did. I thought her character really matured and she really seems to care more about the world and less about Lana's world.

Overall I can't wait till she is gone...but I want her to have a good send off because she has been important to Clark...and because that heartless goodbye did not cut it.

[Minamostaza]

She wasn't annoying at all, actually she was great in this episode. Saying all those things to Clark and to Imra, she won me over with those lines hehe.

[Primal Slayer]

Ya I enjoyed her. Im not her biggest fan from the earlier seasons but I enjoyed her in Legion and wouldnt mind if she stuck around longer if she were like this more often.

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

Ya I enjoyed her. Im not her biggest fan from the earlier seasons but I enjoyed her in Legion and wouldnt mind if she stuck around longer if she were like this more often.

ummm, no....not too keen on that one! She needs to go! but yes she was very tolerable in this epi.

[sarcami]

My views on The Lang is summed up in this poem

Twas brilliant when The Lang went away
Clark progressed and became a man
Now she's back for a short stay
He's been de-balled by The Lang

Isn't he at the DP reporting?
Wasn't he overzealous in Prey?
But since The Lang came a-courting
There's no fire, he's cold as clay

She's back and with a light switch or two
The Lang's a hero, he's a stud
She'll teach him heroism ala Lana-fu
Now a proactive Clark is just a dud

To sum it up in short
It's always been Lanaville
Superman is now kaput
Instead we have a hick from Smallville

Was The Lang annoying in this episode?No she wasn't but wait till Requiem, I know she will do something that will make me pull my hair out.

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

^^:lol::rotfl:

Awesome post!

[dru-zod2501]

Lana worked well, for the first time since... maybe EVER

[ledzepfan23]

the writing for lana wasnt terrible this episode i didnt find her unbearable

[alejandrita439]

i dont think she was annoying as other episodes

[tibbit78]

Yes, I liked Lana Lang's lines tonight. I liked her in this episode.

[davidbrenton]

Ummm...I didn't write for her. I certainly enjoyed her in the first 30 minutes though.

[ColdPlay3r]

she was a tad annoyying yep

she comes back and there already talkin bout her destiny and her involvement with clarks progress
I D N T C A R E

:)

[Clana4Life]

I thought the writing was good for Lana. She was strong, mature and had the courage of her convictions. I wish he could write for Lana more often. I liked it. The conversation and dynamic on the porch was some of the best writing I've seen in a long time - in terms of dialogue and the execution of the written dialogue. It all seemed so real.

[Dee]

There seems to be a strong correlation, the majority of people who had a problem with Lana being on the season's highest ratest episode, also have a picture of Lois in their avtar.

[WickedJenn]

On the writing for Lana:


I thought the writing was good for Lana. She was strong, mature and had the courage of her convictions. I wish he could write for Lana more often. I liked it. The conversation and dynamic on the porch was some of the best writing I've seen in a long time - in terms of dialogue and the execution of the written dialogue. It all seemed so real.

I think what helped too was that Geoff is a comics writer, and I myself could see a little more comics!Lana, the way she was helping Clark investigate in regards to finding Chloe. If he were to write another episode with Lana, I'm sure there'd be more.

[lana 9]

this is the best writing for lana in a long time i wish for more lana helping clark

[JFalcon]

Lana is far more assertive than in the past. The writers have decided to change her character to how she is in the comics. I suspect that KK appreciates the scripts more now than those in the past.

[melissan02]

Tolerable....until the end.

Lana left SV via video (for whatever secret reason), then stated in "Bride" that....maybe Lana and Clark weren't meant to end up together"..., then has the audacity to inquire from Saturn Girl (in her thoughts) about her future w/ Clark!:eek:
It's ping pong if you ask me! Back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth etc.

Nothing at all against KK, I just thought the ending with Lana was ....eh, unnecessary. But, since Chloe went to see her hubby in Star City, and Lois is there as well, Lana was the only female (lead) actress around.:\

[Clana4Life]

Tolerable....until the end.

Lana left SV via video (for whatever secret reason), then stated in "Bride" that....maybe Lana and Clark weren't meant to end up together"..., then has the audacity to inquire from Saturn Girl (in her thoughts) about her future w/ Clark!:eek:
It's ping pong if you ask me! Back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth etc.

Nothing at all against KK, I just thought the ending with Lana was ....eh, unnecessary. But, since Chloe went to see her hubby in Star City, and Lois is there as well, Lana was the only female (lead) actress around.:\

I think the key word is that she said "maybe". I don't think she's sure herself and wanted to find out from someone in the future whom she thought would know for sure. Gotta say, I would have asked the same thing.

[Hopefulsuicide]

there was so much unneccesary 'Big up Lana' speeches... but the thing it, it's not Lana's lines that made Lana annoying in this episode so i kind of feel sorry for the character

i mean i found imra's lines to lana annoying, and i found Clark's behaviour towards her and need to be told by her, irritating to say the leasr

[BULLITT]

She wasn't a sap. She wasn't wonder woman. She wasn't a scene sucker. Good episode for her.

[kkjdt]

I think kristin is a very good actress and did a good job but I answered the question did you enjoy the writing .. than I notice that wasn't the question in the poll... ops.

[paolinki25]

I have mixed feelings about this. I thought she looks more grown up now, and the Clark pep talk didn't annoy me that much, especially because she didn't say anything about them or the past relationship; however, I still have a problem when they try to paint her at this savior of the world or when they try to make it seem as though she has this huge influence in Clark's decision to become who he's destined to become. I'm not saying she shouldn't have any influence, but it should be minimal, imo. Lana Lang was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart. That's it. She wasn't "the woman" in his life or anything of the sort, as far as a I know.

[SacredK]

Yes, I always liked Lana. Think I always will.

[Kid Collins]

I'm not saying she shouldn't have any influence, but it should be minimal, imo. Lana Lang was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart. That's it. She wasn't "the woman" in his life or anything of the sort, as far as a I know.

In SV's rendition of the mythos, Lana is the most important woman in Clark's life. And according to Imra, Lana will make a huge difference in the world apart from her relationship with Clark. Written in the history books according the Legion. That's a fact.

[bychance]

I agree. Lana herself no I don't find annoying, but I did not care for them making her seem so important, it was just overkill. Lois is important, not Lana.

[skylar]

She was ok i guess i can deal with her unitl her final episodes.

[hero`s passion]

I agree. Lana herself no I don't find annoying, but I did not care for them making her seem so important, it was just overkill. Lois is important, not Lana.
I`m fully agree)))))))))))) But I still find her VERY VERY VERY annoying...really can`t stand her, from the 1st season untill now!!!!!:D

[petitemimi]

Lana herself no I don't find annoying, but I did not care for them making her seem so important, it was just overkill. Lois is important, not Lana.

I did find her less annoying than usual, but still boring as hell. The over the top super duper Lana worship was more annoying than her. And I absolutely don't care about her "secret" whasoever. I can't wait for the show to shift back to Clark.

[RedKRules]

No, I think KK did a great job, I really like Lana when she is well creativily written :)

[SuperheroFan87]

now she is being billed as one of the main reasons why Clark becomes the hero. Shouldn't be all because of Clark?

I know, why the heck does he need her to become Superman?:mad: That should be his choice, I don't remember her being his inspiration to become Superman in the comics (probably because in the comics he actually has b@lls (b@lls) and doesn't need other people to make life-altering choices for him). Other than that, Legion was a FANTASTIC episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truly the highlight of an already well done eighth season!!!!!:)

[Cogito17]

I didn't find Lana annoying. But I know many people are simply so fed up with the character that her mere presence is an annoyance, regardless of how they write her at this point.

[obsessedwithsv]

That was the most laughable line in the entire episode. I was like "what"? The Clark she knew was exactly the opposite around her then what she was saying. It was as if they entirely forgot the past 7 seasons!:lol:

Haha, I had to laugh at that as well. And when Imra showed up and she tried to be all "it's okay, I can get you help", thinking she was a crazy. Some of the stuff she said was BS. And she was annoying. It's weird how I'm intrigued by her arc and what's gonna happen to her but I don't want to have to watch her to find out. And I can't stand all the Lana-worshipping going on. WTH? Why is she Clark's inspiration? When are the writers gonna learn? But she was just a blemish in an otherwise awesome episode of the best season ever!

[Kal26]

I accidentally voted the wrong way. For a split second I thought the question was if I liked Lana in this episode or not, and I voted NO. I meant to vote YES, I found her annoying. I would like this season a whole lot better if she wasn't in it. I'd much rather they kept Laura as a regular, than brought back KK for a few episodes of annoyance. Just my opinion.;)

[Mickey_Bickey]

Haha, I had to laugh at that as well. And when Imra showed up and she tried to be all "it's okay, I can get you help", thinking she was a crazy. Some of the stuff she said was BS. And she was annoying. It's weird how I'm intrigued by her arc and what's gonna happen to her but I don't want to have to watch her to find out. And I can't stand all the Lana-worshipping going on. WTH? Why is she Clark's inspiration? When are the writers gonna learn? But she was just a blemish in an otherwise awesome episode of the best season ever!

Yes, and shouldn't they have at least hinted at Lete (Lana + Pete)? I was so disappointed!:lol:

[petitemimi]

I'd much rather they kept Laura as a regular, than brought back KK for a few episodes of annoyance.

I so agree with this. If they wanted one more woman, I would have preferred Kara.

[Lazy Boy]

I thought that Lana was pretty good in this episode and I find her character even more intriguing that now she has some secret which I look forward to finding out in the next few episodes. Maybe it was just me but I enjoy a mystery.

[Yoshua]

I voted wrong. I voted for the question in the subject and then read the actual question in the poll after.


Nice re wording. No she wasn't annoying. Yes I enjoyed the writing.

[hero`s passion]

As for me I become sick just when see her ANNOYING face!!!!! And it`s really disgustingly that she thinks that she is very cool and clever hero...it is looks stupid...

[sarcami]

Lana was written as comics Lana and that was a refreshing change. I still dislike Clana though.

[margarita_salt]

Lana was great in this episode...I was so proud that they gave her a good angle in the story and some of her comments to Clark were really great. I hope we see alot more of that in the few eppy's that she is in.;)

[kal-el_Girl]

annoyed is not enough of a word to describe how I feel about lana returning and staying in smallville. get her out already!!

[TJPW]

KK has played Lana to purrfection. From the doe eyed innocent that lured Clark into a need to rescue, to the "you'll never know what I'm up to because I have to be mysterious...am I a gold digger who's afraid to be alone, or a thief that wants to play games & kick butt....?"

[Minela]

Lana Lang is a hero now. Give me a break! Bleh!

[Mr. Clark Kent27]

I think she was okay. I don't care for Lana that much at all, but atleast it didn't kill me that much for her to be in this episode.

[rebecavaldez]

She should go away!

[Selenatripox]

I wasn't much of a Lana fan before... but Lana in Season 8 REEEALLY grew on me.

As of Season 8, i am officialy a Lana Fan (Well, a Fan of the Lana in Season 8 at least :))