Erica Durance's Performance in Infamous

[Dresden]

Did anyone get blown away by Erica Durance in this episode? The scene in the barn with Clark just blew me away! Erica has this way of making Lois very vulnerable and she does it so easily. One moment you see Lois being her typical self (hard, emotionally secure, bossy, sarcastic, snarky) and then in the next moment you see her being incredibly open and vulnerable. Erica Durance is an amazing actress. :cool:

[zorasuperman]

Yes she was absolutely stunning and terrific!
Words cannot even begin to describe how I felt

[LiLViLLiaN]

She was absolutely wonderful! I am so glad she is back!!!

[kg1507]

It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. She's officially now my favorite actress. She was stupendous.

[Melekith]

It's flawless to me in that she so precisely portrays what we as people go through with our relationships. We all try to be this big, independent, take-no-crap attitude type of person...but all we really want is a little love you know? Erica Durance does this perfectly. Also, she's kinda cute.

[myankskent]

Yes, ED did a great job.

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

Anything Erica Durance // Lois Lane just gets my gears turning. I'm the typical person who grew up, and devoted to Lois Lane. I just think she, well, in my own opinion, is just the thing that gets "Smallville" going right again and again. I just love her to death! We need more Lois. We really have to see both of Lois and Clark get their chemistry more profound.

Again, anything with Lois Lane and Erica Durance, in it, always makes me smile.

[ClarkyBoy14]

Erica just keeps getting better and better.

[abbaspice1]

Excellent job!

[devilicus rebel]

Erica is great. tori spelling is awful.

[Chlollie]

She was okay

[spideyfan]

She was great...the beginning and the "time reset" were the best imo...

[-Nora-]

Erica blew my mind. I thought she killed me in the yes scene in Committed, but this? I have no words. God.

[melissan02]

Excellent! I'm beginning to think this show is sub-par for ED.

[Night_Hawk90]

she was okay, nothing special.

[davidbrenton]

ED has a total and complete grasp on Lois and it shows in every scene. She did amazing. She locked S9 and I garuntee every episode she's in for the rest of the season will prove it.

[unfocused]

She blew me away. She was better in Committed, but she was still outstanding. She has got to be the most natural, comfortable of all the cast. She plays Lois Lane to a T. And she is great at interaction with the other actors.

[nic25]

She was amazing as usual!

[puppiesnkittens]

I gotta say she has blown me away tonight. I don't cry, almost never, but the way she tears up without it feeling forced makes my tear ducts water a bit. LOL She has become one helluva good actress.

[davidbrenton]

She blew me away. She was better in Committed, but she was still outstanding. She has got to be the most natural, comfortable of all the cast. She plays Lois Lane to a T. And she is great at interaction with the other actors.

Committed had a better script. I don't think she was better. But the script was more powerful.

[individuall]

She was Fantastic! My favorite Lois line in this eppy "Oh, Hell no!"

Absolutely superb as usual! :D
Durance is amazing.

[skylar]

Erica was really good i could feel her pain when she talking to Clark in the barn.

[antx]

I thought Erica was just wonderful in this one.Her expressions were great in the DP of the reveal of the secret.But what really got me was the barn scene,she brought a really nice sense of vulnerability to Lois.I think the other time we've seen that was in Siren.Her scene in the Talon with Clark repeatedly blows me away.Another instance of an absolutely amazing Erica Durance performance that was in this season was Bloodline.That will always be on the top of her best performances and overall episodes.I can proudly say that I've never liked Lois as much as in this season.She was always an enjoyable character,with her impectable comedic timing.But something about her this season has just made Lois better in my eyes.

[AgentChaos]

She was okay at best. The only time in the series that ED has even come close to blowing me away was Siren.

[susangail]

She did a nice job but was subtly different. A gentler Lois Lane.

[saltyweeks]

Yep, I thought she was better than I've see her before. Noticed she seemed to look better too, just the acting affecting me?

[melissan02]

She did a nice job but was subtly different. A gentler Lois Lane.

A tad weaker Lois Lane at the end. And I HATE that Clark saw that! GRrrrrrrrrr:mad:

[Shadowlord367]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

[bigvillir001]

she was great and fight w/linda awsome she great can't wait for season 9

[davidbrenton]

A tad weaker Lois Lane at the end. And I HATE that Clark saw that! GRrrrrrrrrr:mad:

Clark did not see a weaker Lois Lane. He saw the strong Lois Lane. He saw her dust off her real emotions, STEP UP, and PROTECT herself. Lois Lane is not made a fool by anyone, and she's NOT going to LAY DOWN like Chloe, Lana, or Alicia to be made a fool of by Clark. If CLARK doesn't like her, SHE'S GONE. She told that to him. She's better. He saw that.

I misunderstand how anyone can percieve that as weaker.

[bychance]

I saw nothing particularly special in her performance here. I did like when she beat the **** out of Linda Lake's ugly face.

[-Nora-]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Thank you. Just....thank you.

[davidbrenton]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.


I know, I shaved off the best part of your post. But, I thank you for recognizing the care, concern, and bravo for which ED plays Lois Lane. She understands the character and fights for it in a way that's 'special'. It goes beyond page, beyond screen and into the hearts and minds of viewers.

Kudos. And, I too, can appreciate the insecure, niave, beautiful, tragedy that was Clana. I don't hate it. I enjoy it, but ED makes me LOVE clois and I think you articulated that effect very well.

[individuall]

Clark did not see a weaker Lois Lane. He saw the strong Lois Lane. He saw her dust off her real emotions, STEP UP, and PROTECT herself. Lois Lane is not made a fool by anyone, and she's NOT going to LAY DOWN like Chloe, Lana, or Alicia to be made a fool of by Clark. If CLARK doesn't like her, SHE'S GONE. She told that to him. She's better. He saw that.

I misunderstand how anyone can percieve that as weaker.

ITA. I like that Lois gave Clark a second chance..and an out..It was like hey if you like me meet me for coffee if you don't..Well that's OK..I'm good. Bridge is burned. Of course we all know it'll be built back up again ;)

[dsfjr1190]

Erica was amazing. You can tell she puts a lot of work into her character.

It is a shame she is so poorly used by the writers. In my opinion, the best episodes this season are the ones she is in.

[clois-destiny-forever]

This was the performance I've been waiting for!

[individuall]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

:) Wonderful post!

[clois-destiny-forever]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Woohoo! Welcome to our ranks!

[Lilah]

She owned it !

[latingirl]

Yes she was absolutely stunning and terrific! I never cry and I did it, She was so in love in her eyes, I love the Line: " For a some one with X-ray vision you are so Blind" Wow

[Pitbull On A Pantleg]

Erica was so amazing in this episode. I loved her performance.


Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Fantastic post.

[Lilah]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

DUDE! AWESOME! LOL! She is EPIC! I just wish he'd heard her about Davis Bloom, then that would kill the second half of the season lol:rotfl:

Your post MADE MY NIGHT!

[kg1507]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

WELCOME TO THE SHIP!!!! You should join us in the Clark and Lois relationship thread :p

[EternalTwilight]

Just when I think ED can't get any better, she totally blows me away in this episode.

[Seeya'round Smallville]

I love threads like these. :)

Episodes like this are proof positive why Erica should be on every week. She just gets better and better and continues to add amazing layers to her character, Lois Lane.

Shadowlord, that was a very nice post. Thank you!

[colibri]

Her performances have been absolutely spectacular. Bloodline, Committed and now this have been fantastic. Her range is amazing. She is very natural and organic. I knew that her comedic instincts were gold but the stuff she has been doing this season are unbelievable. She can be angry, raging, soft, loving, funny, scared, shocked and even evil with a special flair. She is so intense.

[EternalTwilight]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Welcome! Come have Clois cookies sometime at the Lois/Clark thread.

[Indy88]

I think ED's acting has improved since she joined the show. She seems more comfortable in the role of Lois Lane. I thought she showed a wider range of emotions. My favorite scene was when she was kicking that other girl's butt. :rotfl:

[Faby]

Yes she was absolutely stunning and terrific! I never cry and I did it, She was so in love in her eyes, I love the Line: " For a some one with X-ray vision you are so Blind" Wow

I know....she pointed out the obvious to him....Erica is just great as Lois...I hope they use her in every episode for S9 and finally bring to us some Clois love.
I mean she is the reason I keep watchin Smallville. ;)

[Alicia Chipy]

My favorite Lois by far,and I've seen them all!
The writers have a gold mine in ED.If they had any sense they have her in every episode.

[dreamscometrue]

OMG she was amazing in this episode, although I think she is amazing in all the episodes haha

[clois-destiny-forever]

They should definitely have her in every episode. It's ridiculous that she's only getting 12 this season. Don't they realize how awesome she is? She's putting out stellar performances. The girl deserves to be rewarded for her portrayal of such a great character.

[dotsie23]

I love the Lois n Clark interaction here! I have to give Erica props! This episode has me so psyched for more of their chemistry together. :)

[krysyuy]

Loved her. She totally blew me away.

[Iluvgreen]

She did a fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TayLaneBloom]

i thought she would never blew me away again after Bloodline and her amazing performance as Faora, but she managed to do it!

my jaw drop to the floor in her scene with Clark in the barn.
She has a way of puting all the characters emocions out there, like she was really feeling it.

she's just perfect, and keeps getting better

[Carolina87]

Just when I think ED can't get any better, she totally blows me away in this episode.

Ditto!!! She was and looked flawless tonight... maybe is because i missed her some much :\:D

[BriannaWithridge]

Erica proves episode after episode that she is a great actress. Just give her opportunity and she'll blown you away.

She was perfect tonight in every single scene.

The final scene she didn't say a word, but I could fell everything Lois was felling by her expression. She broked my heart.

Thanks Erica for make such a wonderful Lois Lane.

[LUFC]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Words alone cannot describe how epic this post really is.

[svtwamedfan05]

Yes she did. She was amazing! Totally blew me away

[ginevrakent]

Erica's performance tonight was breathtaking. She has this ability to draw you in to every scene she is in by showing a delicate balance of strength and vulnerability that makes you want to cheer for her and cry for her simultaneously. You could truly see her connection to the character and the material as she went from comedic scenes, to action scenes, to romantic scenes.

I have missed her tremendously these past few months, and I couldn't have asked for a better return for Lois in terms of the dedication to the role that Erica demonstrated this evening. I know I'm gushing, but Erica truly rates as one of the best actresses ever to portray the character of Lois Lane in any medium, in my opinion. Therefore, it would be nice if I could see more of her next year, and not have to wait months to see her grace my television screen.

[Cyclonekat]

She was AMAZING.
Seriously, I loved her performance. She knocked it out of the park.

[miks]

It was meh at best. She was trying way too hard. And when she was supposed to be sad it was really hard to watch not because it was heart wrenching but because it was just not good, IMO.

[Autumn]

It was meh at best. She was trying way too hard. And when she was supposed to be sad it was really hard to watch not because it was heart wrenching but because it was just not good, IMO.

I have to agree. No one shoot me, but I actually thought the majority of the acting performances were really off tonight, and I usually like everyone. Everything felt forced and several of the lines were just delivered poorly, almost uncaring? Except of course Sam Witwer, who was just utterly brilliant in this (AM too when she was reacting off of him).

But ED did look like she was trying too hard at times and some of her lines came off unnatural. She's definitely had better episodes. Though her performance was nothing compared to Tori Spelling's. What a horrible performance, and that first scene with Clark? I was cringing. Tom Welling also seemed a little off his game here. The whole thing was just weird. :( I mean, even the extras with small lines were bad. Could have partially been the dialogue, and directing certainly comes into play.

[Carito_2p]

She made me cry and totally broke my heart.

It was amazing and i love her eyes!

[VisionGirl]

I thought Durance was great, but I don't think her strongest moments were the really emotional scenes. Not because they were bad - they were really well-performed and gut wrenching. But Durance's strong suit is her comedy - and that scene where she locks Clark in the copy room and turns to him with a raised eyebrow was just everything Lois Lane should be.

I think Durance's vulnerable optimism is also amazing - which is why scenes like the Siren "When I can hang out with you" line or the Bride near kiss stick out for people. Chloe tends to wear her heart on her sleeve - and we see Mack deliver these moments often (and she's wonderful at it) - but it's a rare treat to get them out of Lois, and Durance always pulls them off.

[Kalista]

But Durance's strong suit is her comedy

ITA I think her talent does lie in comedy. I can think of a couple of scenes that were fun to watch like in Siren when she said the line about Ollie keeping his quiver in the closet.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

She was awesome as always.

[Kschreck]

I said it in another forum and I will say it again here, Erica Durance has really matured into an amazing actor. They couldn't have chosen anyone better to play the part.

[Imzadia]

ITA that Erica Durance was Amazing tonight! Yes, she was convincingly desperate and determined in "Committed", and she can do 'frantic' right up there with Allison, and 'scared' right up there with Kristin, but Erica can Do 'Poignant' like few others, IMO. She was Dynamic and deeply sincere as a true Lois Lane should be, and I can't appreciate her performance enough in "Infamous". I really Missed her, and I'm so glad she's back, (...but not next week - already - again!)

[-Nora-]

Erica rocked the emotional scenes and they came off completely natural.

[Krypto_marcus]

She was fantastic and stunning! She always is.

[damara531]

This episode was a true reminder of how much I've missed Erica Durance these last several months. Her portrayal of Lois is so...unique! And brilliant to boot! Thank goodness she's back. Her performance in this episode in particular was nothing short of stellar.

[Mrs. Superman]

Erica was amazing. This is the best acting I've ever seen from her, and she's been pretty great throughout the series. However tonight...tonight she took it to a whole nother level. I did not cry in bride, but today well boy did I feel her pain and could empathize with her disapointment. It was truly heart wrenching. I cried not once, but twice. Just a great performance!

[Fallen One]

Erica Durance is the best actor on this show. The only one I think that even approaches her is Sam Witwer. She has all the ranges. Sarcastic, Dramatic, emotional, comedic. She knows how to give spunk and attitude, but can just as easily give off vunerabilty. She brings energy and life to EVERY scene she's in. She's must-see TV. We'll see who wins that best actress award at the end of the season this time.

[Clark/Lois-fan]

ED was OUTSTANDING. I loved every moment she was on, and boy was she awesome when she spoke to Clark in the barn... :( I cried... What an amazing actress she is, and she can pull of the emotions without doing anything. That's how great she is :D

So I've used words like outstanding, awesome, amazing and great about ED. I LOVE her :D

[L'or]

She was amazing, she completely blew me away.

PER-FECT.

She always handles comedy and sarcasm so well, and I think we can safely say she's just as great with drama.

I totally cried like a baby >.<

[Super Maverick]

wonderful job by Erica

[Jack-El49]

There was no better performance on the SV than Erica's last night.

[FlashInSV]

*raises hand gingerly* Oh, count me in the "Blown-away" crowd! Me too! Me too!

[Yasise]

Erica's performance was just perfect! She looked beautiful and her acting was brilliant!

[mr lane]

Erica totally blew me away in this ep. I agree that she had me on the edge of my seat in Committed but this episode just took me to another level.

i dont have time to post snipets of my fave scenes but i will later

[Autumn]

There was no better performance on the SV than Erica's last night.

Really? I thought Saw Witwer blew everyone out of the water personally.

[wafflles87]

As always, Erica impressed me with her performance.

She's... there are no words. I love her :D

[Wildfire]

Brava Erica! Brava! Last night showed me why she was cast as Lois Lane.

[kelly1142]

Erica was absolutely fantastic last night.

My personal favorite moment was the sad yet understanding "Clark...I understand" when he told her he wouldn't tell her his secret again.

That and her fighting her emotions when she got the text from Clark at the coffee shop.

Though I also did love the look on her face when she turned to face him after locking the copy room door. So Lois.

[LoveHurts38]

She was Grrrrrrreat!!

[melissan02]

ED's wonderful!!:D I think she's better than this sub-par show!!

[SupermanRox]

My favorite part is when she kicked Linda Lake's butt!

[melissan02]

My favorite part is when she kicked Linda Lake's butt!

Me too! :D I totally knew she'd wipe the floor w/ Tori...errh, I mean, Linda Lake!:p;)

[bigblueplanet]

Erica was absolutely fantastic last night.

My personal favorite moment was the sad yet understanding "Clark...I understand" when he told her he wouldn't tell her his secret again.



ITA.

That, and…

“But this……..THIS was different.”

The way she delivered this line in such a decisive manner with her determined expression……… just blew me away and left me speechless. The whole conversation at barn moved me greatly but maybe I shouldn’t say ‘conversation’, because I wasn’t impressed at all by Tom’s performance here. Or maybe it was his lines which makes me want to hit him with a kryptonite stuffed frozen chicken.

But anyway, I’d like to say kudos to Erica. Boy I love her Lois. More. And. More.



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[Lnc4Ever]

Loved her performance! She was awesome last night. She had me crying like a baby! :(:D

[Isabel14]

Oh, god..She's totaly awesome, only someone with great talent could make the fans cry...I love her...

[lifelovedestiny]

Erica's performances always blow me away!

[ClumsyGRL]

of course her perfomance blow me away!!!
HEE-LOO!!!!she´s erica durance aka lois lane!!!
and to me the best one ever!!!when i first saw her i was all «give him helll lois», then i thought « awwww erica i missed you so much»....erica adds a lot to this show, she's amazing and i'm not a lesbian but i'm totally in love with her!!!!

[shase]

She was just great...

[geminis]

Erica by herself is the reason why I gave Infamous a 10. Hello?! Comic, dramatic, romantic, sexy, vulnerable, poignant, pugnacious, action; she embodies Lois Lane. Her line delivery is great and I loved her laugh and all the little exclamations she was making prior to and during Clark yet again showing off in front of Lois. The snarky dialogue with Clark and Linda and her "hell, no" had me grinning like a mad fiend at the oh so Lois Lane-ness of her and then her scenes in the barn and the cafe had me welling up just like in Committed.

Jeph Loeb called it: Erica Durance IS Lois Lane. This season is starting to make me think that despite my not really liking favoritism, I might just have to say that Erica has convinced me that she is my personal favorite Lois Lane.

[PeterKriz]

She is amazing!!! Thank God shes back...Honestly I dont think i would be watching Smallville if it wasnt for her.

[NIGHTRAVENXLR1]

i loved here in infamous cant wait four hex to xome:D

[rebecavaldez]

She always does!
"Because I'm me. Hello!"

[Jaderoyale]

Erica is just knocking all the balls out the park this season with her acting IMO.

[Weez-El]

Very well done, but I must also say Sam was also extremely excellent.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Erica was freaking amazing!


Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan

Great post! Welcome to the Clois fandom ;)

[Crouching Lurker]

Just when I think ED can't get any better, she totally blows me away in this episode.

Yep!

"But this, this was different" just had me. Her eyes were pleading with him to give them a chance. The barn scene was a highlight of the episode, for me.

I liked her acting choices in the last scene, too. Lois was in public but she had to conceal her devastation. She wouldn't allow herself even to tear up. Her walls were up and at the ready.

Erica was a delight. She rocked in all her scenes.

[workshyslacker]

ED's acting has always impressed me. She has comedic timing, pathos, sincerity and subtlety. She is underused in this show and when given the right material she proves that she's as good as any of the other SV veterans.

[RPintorO]

It was meh at best. She was trying way too hard. And when she was supposed to be sad it was really hard to watch not because it was heart wrenching but because it was just not good, IMO.

You're just too bitter to the fact because you just don't like Erica Durance. If it were Kristen you be like " she's a good actress..."

Kristen Kreuk is a terrific actress but you hate Erica Durance because she's gorgeous..

So......
Clana is GONE...Suck it up.

[MystkLp]

Her performance in this episode was fantastic, as it has been for the entire season. She really sold a lot of the scenes with her eyes, which I LOVE. Just like the ending scene, I really felt bad for her, and I felt she portrayed that beautifully. <3 Erica Durance

[BULLITT]

Best one on the team this episode. No question.

[MsCali4Eva]

Go ED!!!

[unfocused]

Her performance in this episode was fantastic, as it has been for the entire season. She really sold a lot of the scenes with her eyes, which I LOVE. Just like the ending scene, I really felt bad for her, and I felt she portrayed that beautifully. <3 Erica Durance

I like this, Erica is great with her eyes. And her voice, the way she says things can pull you in. In Committed, her "yes" alone was a great moment in this series. Given the right scenes, dialogue and screen time, she can prove to be one of the most skilled on this show, ever.

With her great acting, she could have hung up there with Rosenbaum and Glover had she ever had any great scenes with them.

[kal-el_Girl]

I loved her reaction during the scene when she got stood up by Clark, it was very emotional and she did a great job!

[Candice]

Whoa! Over 90% of fans were blown away by Erica Durance? That's spectacular!

I don't understand the small percent that voted no, but I guess no performance is perfect and can ever please ALL viewers. I'm still astounded by how many voters have said yes.

Erica is a wonderful actress and I hope that PS3 see polls like these if they ever stop by kryptonsite. :)

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Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

Whoa! :eek: :)

Now this is even more phenomenal! A performance that can turn someone toward the Clois ship! Excellent! Thanks for sharing this it really made me feel happy for Erica. She' such a talented woman and she's only gotten better in her craft over the years.

This episode blew me away and really Erica Durance has given me so many moments (from Siren to Committed) where I am left speechless and in tears! And I don't cry much, and yet...with her, I dont' know. It's her eyes and just the fact that the character she plays isn't emotional that when you finally see that emotional side and you see it played with such depth you cannot help but be amazed. :o

[-Nora-]

I think PS3 know they hit a gold mine with Erica, which is why she gets amazing material to play when she's in an episode. She has incredible range as an actress because she can do funny, action, emotional, mad, serious....everything. Give her a script and she hits it out of the ballpark. And I think a big reason she plays Lois so well is because she cares as much about her as the Lois fans do. She IS a Lois fan herself. When you hear her talk about her character and how she approaches Lois, it becomes very clear why she plays her so well.

[Candice]

^^^ Yes. That's the really cool thing about Erica Durance, like her fans she adores Lois Lane, and that's a bit rare for actors (to actually love the characters they play). She has knowledge of Lois Lane and Superman and uses that when she plays the role.

Also in an interview Erica said she loves Lois Lane because she's such a strong woman and that Lois reminds Erica of her own mother. Sigh. I really adored her after that. Mothers are such important people and in our society they tend to work so hard and get so little recognition.

I found it very sweet that Erica brought up her mother and the influence that her love for her mother brings to her performance as Lois Lane. :o

[Wildfire]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)


All I can say to that is . . . . . Welcome to the family man!!! :o

[Mickey_Bickey]

I think PS3 know they hit a gold mine with Erica, which is why she gets amazing material to play when she's in an episode. She has incredible range as an actress because she can do funny, action, emotional, mad, serious....everything. Give her a script and she hits it out of the ballpark. And I think a big reason she plays Lois so well is because she cares as much about her as the Lois fans do. She IS a Lois fan herself. When you hear her talk about her character and how she approaches Lois, it becomes very clear why she plays her so well.

Why post my own comments when I can just say a big DITTO to this!!!:D

[celita]

Erica was amazing in this episode, she is the best Lois Lane ever imo.

[-Nora-]

It's her eyes and just the fact that the character she plays isn't emotional that when you finally see that emotional side and you see it played with such depth you cannot help but be amazed. :o

That. Is so totally true. It makes Lois so interesting. She's not a wimp at all and we're used to see her strong and tough and unreachable, so when she breaks down and cries, you know it means something.

[msleggie]

Eric is always good, I think she has so much talent and I'm glad that she plays Lois

[paolinki25]

Yes, I think she has a great way to express vulnerability. I really enjoyed that "It's because you're special" scene between her and Tom.

[miks]

You're just too bitter to the fact because you just don't like Erica Durance. If it were Kristen you be like " she's a good actress..."

Kristen Kreuk is a terrific actress but you hate Erica Durance because she's gorgeous..

So......
Clana is GONE...Suck it up.

All I can do is laugh at this. First of all, it's against Ksite rules to think I hate ED because she's gorgeous. Secondly, I hate Clana. Third, I do think KK is a good actress and I don't think ED is a good actress but if she does well I'll give her props. Don't psychoanalyze; also against the rules.

[Luthorism]

she's lovely as usual. Erica Durance is so great. That's why there are a lot of cloisers around. She's a shining star in a Clark Kent-Lana Lang tv show.

[4Clana]

Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)
That's what I noticed most, Clark having an adult conversation, it comes off more meaningful. It's a totally different vibe than we using get and I liked it! :)

[marcella]

She was awesome in this episode

[smilingalways2]

After the writers practically killed the future Superman with their pens, in Power and Requiem, the only reason I couldn't stop watching was because of Erica's return as Lois Lane.

Erica Durance and Tom welling have such amazing on screen chemistry that I had to see how it could possibly work with Lois and Clark. As far as I'm concerned ED together with TW resuscitated Smallville in Infamous.

Seriously, Erica Durance needs to be in all 22 of S9 alongside Tom Welling, so we can see: 1) how he progresses towards maturity as a man while he works to become Superman and 2) how Lois becomes his one true love.

Is that really too much to ask????????

[terri7015]

I've always loved Erica Durance and her acting in this one was beyond amazing!!!

[EternalTwilight]

After the writers practically killed the future Superman with their pens, in Power and Requiem, the only reason I couldn't stop watching was because of Erica's return as Lois Lane.

Erica Durance and Tom welling have such amazing on screen chemistry that I had to see how it could possibly work with Lois and Clark. As far as I'm concerned ED together with TW resuscitated Smallville in Infamous.

Seriously, Erica Durance needs to be in all 22 of S9 alongside Tom Welling, so we can see: 1) how he progresses towards maturity as a man while he works to become Superman and 2) how Lois becomes his one true love.

Is that really too much to ask????????

Margie I couldn't agree more with your post.

And apparently for them it is too much to ask. I've been on pins and needles for some good news regarding Erica's contract for next season. Let's hope for the best but expect the worst.

[myloveahmed]

....i love Erica Durance.....she is the best Lois Lane....

[dalbajr]

Erica's performance in this episode was IMO her greatest!

There is no denying that she will go down as the best Lois Lane on the big or small screen!

TPTB better sign her for next season ASAP!
:)

[doodie8808]

Erica had the best performance in the show then davis and clark chloe got on my nerves but nothing allison mack ever did really wowed me i think she is just good at giving really long speeches and thats not good acting in my opinion!

[Chlollie]

Erica had the best performance in the show then davis and clark chloe got on my nerves but nothing allison mack ever did really wowed me i think she is just good at giving really long speeches and thats not good acting in my opinion!

She was good. Why do you have to bring Chloe/Allison into this, she has nothing to do with Erica Durance's Performance.

[stenochick]

I have to agree. No one shoot me, but I actually thought the majority of the acting performances were really off tonight, and I usually like everyone. Everything felt forced and several of the lines were just delivered poorly, almost uncaring? Except of course Sam Witwer, who was just utterly brilliant in this (AM too when she was reacting off of him).

But ED did look like she was trying too hard at times and some of her lines came off unnatural. She's definitely had better episodes. Though her performance was nothing compared to Tori Spelling's. What a horrible performance, and that first scene with Clark? I was cringing. Tom Welling also seemed a little off his game here. The whole thing was just weird. :( I mean, even the extras with small lines were bad. Could have partially been the dialogue, and directing certainly comes into play.

The extras were horrible. It made me believe that even I could be paid to be on television.

Tori Spelling was horrible. She made her character so two-dimensional and her make-up was too overdone. In that scene with Lois in the elevator with her beige lipstick, I was like, "Linda looks like she has clown make-up on."

Tom seemed off but I heard he may have been sick, and that seems really believable to me. He looked pale and acted pretty flat.

Allison was great as usual, but Chloe is constantly written as a Mary Sue. Allison works her magic despite bad writing.

Sam Witwer was just amazing. Enough said.

I thought Erica was great as usual. I got the impression that she was overdoing it in the barn scene with Clark but when I put myself in her shoes, I think the situation warranted extreme emotion and it was actually Tom that was off.

He just seemed to be totally emotion-less like, "Uh, whatever you say Lois. You're special." Hello!!??!! She just found out you are not only the RBB, but an alien, she was just shot at by the feds, and you are now under attack from all sides.

[doodie8808]

She was good. Why do you have to bring Chloe/Allison into this, she has nothing to do with Erica Durance's Performance.


sorry ranting ! ill be cool!

[9-SOSIHTWB]

She was amazing!!!!!!!!!
I loved the end scene!!!

[Amelie]

You're just too bitter to the fact because you just don't like Erica Durance. If it were Kristen you be like " she's a good actress..."


This poll lets you see who is voting and it seems that most people voting "no" are actually Chloe fans, not Lana fans.

Either way, whoever is voting "no" has a right to do that. Everyone has their opinions and their biases.

With that said, true talent cannot be missed and this poll is clear proof that people have really warmed up to Erica Durance and that she has grown immensely as an actress. I've never another poll that was quite so one-sided (on the positive side, of course) where close to 300 people were blown away by someone's acting on Smallville. That's an incredible feat by Erica Durance, not to mention that she even managed to get some rave reviews from non-Lois/Clois fans and even managed to convert some non-fans into fans of hers with this episode.

So let people vote against her performance if they want. That doesn't take away from her obvious talent and from the growing appeal that her character is garnering. :)

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Wow.

Up until this episode, I've been die-hard Clana. I find them to be epic and tragic, but after this episode, I find Clois to be completely iconic.

That's in part to the way that Erica plays Lois in contrast to Kristin's Lana.

Erica brings a maturity to Lois Lane that makes her interactions with Clark so much more adult and refreshing. She's incredibly secure, where Lana was the epitome of insecure. Lois is also vulnerable, and I thinkt that personal security and vulerability make for a much stronger character than plain insecurity.

Her one line, "I understand" was so, illuminating and she played it wit the upmost subtlety and maturity it broke my heart.

The writers always tried to make Lana this strong, female leader hero type character, but in this episode Erica had that down pat.

Consider me a Lois and Clois fan :)

I really wish that Erica Durance and the SV-producers/writers could read feedback like this! And I agree with everyone else, thank you so much for sharing. We all love hearing positive things about Erica because we adore her! :)

[Sunny8]

I thought ED did a great job as usual. I think she and AM both help TW to be a better actor because he has gotten better, at least to me.

[hero`s passion]

All I can do is laugh at this. First of all, it's against Ksite rules to think I hate ED because she's gorgeous. Secondly, I hate Clana. Third, I do think KK is a good actress and I don't think ED is a good actress but if she does well I'll give her props. Don't psychoanalyze; also against the rules.

I really can`t get you point of view, but it`s your right...I personaly don`t think KK is a great actress, not bad, but not very good...

And about Erica.....I can`t even find a good words to describe Erica`s brilliant acting in Infamous (I like all her scenes, I don`t remember she was bad)...She makes every scene she is in unforgettable and amazing...she makes air around her becomes electric and viewers can feel it and all her emotions that minute and nothing else just not existed... She is SO Lois Lane, the best ever (I saw them all)...If she will in all episodes of season 9- it certainly WON`T be bad... I just wish Tom was as great as she was in the barn scene (but if he was sick...it makes sense)
The last scene was played terrific by her and Tom (I liked him very much in this scene)...so much chemistry...WOW!!!!:p

[-Nora-]

I would pay to see bloopers of Erica. PS3 mentioned that they laugh so much when they watch her dailies and I bet she's hilarious when she messes up her lines.

[superjude]

Erica Durance plays the part of Lois to perfection, IMO. I really thought that she did an amazing job with Infamous. Great JOB, Erica!

[kg1507]

I would pay to see bloopers of Erica. PS3 mentioned that they laugh so much when they watch her dailies and I bet she's hilarious when she messes up her lines.

we really do need another blooper reel!!!! man, they would be hilarious!

[LovelyLoisLane]

Now this is even more phenomenal! A performance that can turn someone toward the Clois ship!

It did me too, though I was a Lolliepopper who was really starting to like Clark this season so it was probably not so amazing that I really got into the romantic aspect of Clois episode.

Although I really liked Tom Welling a whole freaking bunch in that last scene! So it wasn't just Erica that made me dig the Clois, but Tom as well. So if he's that 'bad' when he's sick, we should all be so lucky to be so 'bad'

Damn that last scene was good!

I won't say I'm ready to start actively shipping Clois though.

Erica did really well here, I always enjoy her kicking the crap out of people. I think she is one of the more realistic fighters on the show. It isn't a showy kind of fighting but something that is a lot more like what an average person who has become pretty talented at kick boxing could do, plus it didn’t just come out nowhere it was something that has been a part of her character since the second episode we ever saw her in.

But I agree with whoever said that because Lois is usually such a hard a** it makes it that much more of a treat to see her vulnerable. I do like how Erica never lost her "Lois" during her vulnerable moments. She got all in Clark's face "Then fight back!" despite the fact that she cares about him. Then when she read his text she started to get weepy and then angrily shook her head at herself. Lois in any medium has always been a woman that puts on a brave face even if she isn't always feeling so brave. (though she does have a lot of brass though)

"This . . . this was different!" That was really a well delivered line because she put the emphasis where it needed to be and the emotion never fell flat through that whole scene.

But what impressed me from both Tom and Erica was the scene at the end. Where they didn't have any dialogue at all to fall back on and where their faces had to tell the story and they did that phenomenally well. I was so engrossed for that whole scene. I felt their pain and that is a rare thing.

I loved Erica the most though when she was giving Clark a hard time in the first time-line, especially where she laughed in his face at his confession.

[zHeN_zHeN]

Erica was wonderful. :)

[Kschreck]

Lois Lane has went from a solid character in season 4 to being a top notch character in season 8. I want more Lois and I hope we get it soon!

[Mindylynne]

She really made this a great episode.

[loislanechick]

Erica's performance was the best, she's a great actress. I loved every scene with her.

[keddy22]

This poll lets you see who is voting and it seems that most people voting "no" are actually Chloe fans, not Lana fans.

Either way, whoever is voting "no" has a right to do that. Everyone has their opinions and their biases.

With that said, true talent cannot be missed and this poll is clear proof that people have really warmed up to Erica Durance and that she has grown immensely as an actress. I've never another poll that was quite so one-sided (on the positive side, of course) where close to 300 people were blown away by someone's acting on Smallville. That's an incredible feat by Erica Durance, not to mention that she even managed to get some rave reviews from non-Lois/Clois fans and even managed to convert some non-fans into fans of hers with this episode.

So let people vote against her performance if they want. That doesn't take away from her obvious talent and from the growing appeal that her character is garnering. :)

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I really wish that Erica Durance and the SV-producers/writers could read feedback like this! And I agree with everyone else, thank you so much for sharing. We all love hearing positive things about Erica because we adore her! :)

It's always a good feeling when someone can see things without bias and be able to say so with understanding for all.

Also, I agree with your wish for the producers to be able to see a thread like this.

I'm also moved by what Shadowlord wrote as well - that is akin to how I perceive the relationship and the appeal for it as well. :)

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I would pay to see bloopers of Erica. PS3 mentioned that they laugh so much when they watch her dailies and I bet she's hilarious when she messes up her lines.

Oh yeah! That would be great :)

[magoo]

Wouldn't say i was blown away but she did really well. She showed some of the character that a man like Superman will need by his side in the future. Someone who will be just as strong as him and tell it like it is.

[Ritza]

Yeah, I admit she did a good job. :)

[Queenrocks77]

I loved that moment when she was waiting for Clark and he texted her. reminded me of a Clana moment, but better because it wasn't Clana!!!!

[Durancelover]

She blew me away as always, this girl is just amazing , love her.

[rebecavaldez]

I loved that moment when she was waiting for Clark and he texted her. reminded me of a Clana moment, but better because it wasn't Clana!!!!
I'm afraid they might turn Lois into Lana. I DON'T WANT HER TO BE LIKE THAT!

[davidbrenton]

What did she mean when she said, "When you first told me, I thought...anybody but Clark. And not because of the whole alien thing."

--I Don't get it. She said this right after discussing how people go their whole lives to stand out and be special...so, my best guess is that Lois is saying she was surprised to see how special Clark was in that he was a hero...not special as in "alien."

I think it could've been written more clearly, but what do you guys think? Was she saying she was surprised he was a "special/hero"?

[interstellar]

lol - it was particularly impressive considering the script was working against her. Caroline Dries' incomprehensible dialogue ensured I had no idea what the hell Lois was talking about, but the scene still resonated for me emotionally because of Erica's performance.

[davidbrenton]

lol - it was particularly impressive considering the script was working against her. Caroline Dries' incomprehensible dialogue ensured I had no idea what the hell Lois was talking about, but the scene still resonated for me emotionally because of Erica's performance.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought the dialogue was bad in that particular scene.

[Supermania]

This was awesome acting from Erica.

[almighty15]

She was great :P

[Dresden]

THIS is why Erica won best actress. She's simply very talented and her talent shone through this season. The poll is a great indicator and the vast, vast majority believe that Erica is a good actress.