Loved it? Hated it? What did you think of "Hex?"

[stenochick]

I think, after all is said and done, this was a Chloe episode as ironic as that sounds since most of the screen time was devoted to Erica Durance and Tom Welling.

People get very protective of Chloe and very upset over her story arc and what they see as her character being trashed to make room for Lois Lane. Maybe it is because I am so old and have received the memo that Smallville is part of the 70-year-old Superman myth, but when I think Clark Kent at the Daily Planet, I think Lois Lane.

I love and respect Chloe and thought she showed a lot of character and maturity in Hex. I love that she not only gets the opportunity to be Watchtower but that she believes wholeheartedly in that being her purpose and was just having a temporary bout of jealousy and insecurity in wanting to work with Clark at the Planet.

[Tompouce]

Annie is right, by the way.

Oh and if you're looking for objectivity, fansites are the last places you wanna be. I love my bias and I am proud of it. I'd marry my bias if I ever got it pregnant. And no one will ever take it away from me.

:)
LOOOL, if there is something true it is that !!:lol::rotfl:

[stenochick]

I loved this episode. A lot. It's been awhile since I could say that, which is sad because Smallville is now the only show I watch religiously and when it's good, it's really good.

I absolutely loved SV's take on Zatanna. I've been excited for her appearance since Craig hinted that she might be showing up sometime this season. So, I am a fan of Zatanna in other incarnations and I think the SV version did her character justice. The costume was perfect-very true to the comics with a little bit of SV touch. The actress was a perfect fit for Zatanna too. I liked that her acting wasn't over the top, but conveyed just the right amount of emotion for each scene. I love that she actually said her spells backwards. That was impressive. It was interesting to see her search for her father's book and her desire to bring her father back to life. That was well played.

Moving away from Zatanna, let's move on to Chloe.

Now, I haven't been a huge fan of the way the show's written Chloe this year. I love Allison and she's done a great job with the material she's been given all season. I feel like this is the episode where they finally remembered who Chloe is supposed to be and got her character right. I felt really sad for her in the beginning and I think that, regardless of whether the divorce was 'her fault' or not, she does have a lot of reason to be down on her birthday. I hated watching everyone blow her off too. Poor Chloe :(

I thought ED did a really good job of playing Chloe, especially since it's extremely difficult to copy another actor's mannerisms and method. Unfortunately, this is the case where there's no way to perfectly mimic someone else and still ACT and react as you should in scenes. So kudos to Erica. Most of the episode, I nearly forgot it was Erica playing Chloe in a manner of speaking. And by the end, when Chloe realized that Watchtower was her true calling, I LOVED it. Now, I can relate to Chloe's journey in a way. Because I think it's poignant that many people believe they're going to grow up to be one thing. They spend their whole life working towards that one thing and then when they actually get there, they realize it's not what they wanted at all.

I've been there. I've thought I was going to do one thing with my life and then lost the passion for it and drifted along, not sure of my direction.

I think being Watchtower is something Chloe has shown a lot of talent for. I was excited to see her stepping into that role. It's a strange moment when you grow up and realize your old dream isn't the best thing for you and that you're meant for so much more than it and I think they played that last scene well.

On to Clark. I loved Tom's portrayal of oblivious!Clark. This was hilarious and well-played. To me, it was very mild-mannered reporter alter-ego and I loved it. I'm sad they ditched the glasses that were spoiled though. But I'm not entirely surprised. *sigh* I also loved that they made it clear that Zatanna's wishes were something the person wanted it the moment. I liked that the episode showed Clark embracing his powers for the most part, with a tiny moment of weakness at the wrong time. I loved that at the end, he remembered and realized he wanted the powers and the spell was broken. I think this shows that Clark has grown as a person and as a hero. In fact, the past two (arguably three) episodes we've seen a Clark that truly is the man who will become Superman to me.

Lois' story arc was very brief, but I loved what they did for it. I liked seeing her go off on assignment with a lot of excitement. I wasn't a huge fan of her letting that spill over onto Chloe, who was already having a rotten night though. But I loved that we actually get to see more in-your-face evidence that Lois IS a good reporter. Yes, there has been a lot of evidence in the past, but it's been subtle until now. So I liked this. I liked the scene at the end with Lois and Clark too. I loved the mirroring of the squeaky chair from Odyssey. I loved that Lois mentioned she had a date. She has every right to accept a date and mention it, I think. Let's look at this-she admitted she loved Clark and he didn't address it right away. So she took it back. She put herself out there and tried to kiss Clark. He pulled away and basically went awol for a month-no calls, no attempts to address it. While she KNEW his ex was back in town. Then Lois tried to talk to him about the almost kiss, and he ditched out at the last second. So, here is a woman that believes that he has no interest in her from the signs and she's moving on. That's the strong Lois I know and love and I was happy to see her. I also like that she addressed the missed date and basically attempted yet again to put things back into a co-worker/friend feel for them. It's better than avoiding the subject altogether like a coward.

So, kudos to Lois for that.

Of course, I love that Clark framed her rules of journalism. I love that he does seem to have an attraction to her, and I love that he's realizing he missed the boat. I think this is a nice way to play it after the whole Clana thing. Nice and easy and slow does it. We have hints here and there of attraction on both their parts, but he's not going from that krypto-kiss and star-crossed love straight into kissing Lois or even saying he loves Lois. BUT, he's showing a willingness and desire to move forward with his life. Well played.

Oh, and I loved Oliver in this episode too. Which is good, because he felt OOC towards the end of Requiem, to the point where my husband theorized that he was secretly Lex in Oliver's body and I started to think that might be true. But this episode shot that theory down in my mind. I think we saw Oliver regretting what he'd done, we saw Oliver being a friend to Chloe (and the wicked chemistry between the two, I'll admit!) we saw Oliver doing Green Arrow stuff which I ALWAYS love. Loved Zatanna's comment about him needing to work on his secret identity and how sheepish Oliver looked there. That was well-played.

Oh, and we saw Oliver's heroic side again when he tried to talk Zatanna out of using the book. I missed that side of him. I hope it's here to stay.

And I must say the visual look of this episode was perfect. I loved the colors used in the wardrobe, I loved the use of lighting. The effects were great too.

All in all, I loved the episode. It was well-written, consistent with the characters and canon, handled a new DC character very well, and the pacing was great. If Smallville was like this all the time, I'd be a happy camper.

I gave it a 9/10 on the poll, though I wish I could change my vote to a 10/10.

Great post. You pretty much articulated my feelings about the episode.
I still feel a review bubbling inside of me, but so far I do not have the time to formulate one. This one pretty much does it.

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I have to say she hasn't necessarily become the world's best reporter, either; she's still down in the basement across from Clark. She's getting more exciting assignments and has a fanboy lackey bringing her coffee and clean clothes but she hasn't earned the Pulitzer yet. That was just Chloe's rose colored view of Lois in her old childhood dream; her own life is imploding at the moment so she's biased.

Very insightful comment, geminis!

I've worked in big corporations and it's as if once somebody has been dubbed the "It-Girl" or "It-Guy" everybody else starts kissing their butts. Lots of hype and politics, like "The Emporer's New Clothes."

Lois is having fun with it and I think she likes Clark so much because he is so humble and oblvious to that stuff. His ego is very tiny, even to people who are unaware of his power and greatness. He never kisses Lois' butt, but secretly keeps her handwritten, misspelled rules framed in his desk. How adorable is that?

[Promise]

I cannot believe what I am reading. I sought out this site just to see how many people thought that the episode HEX was absolute garbage. I couldn't believe what I was watching last night. I mean the writers are so desperate for a story line that they go to the oldest trick in the book, a magic wish that makes you live someone else's life. GARBAGE. On top of that they followed it up with " what happens if Clark loses his powers or forgets he has them". What is this the millionth time that clark has, lost his powers, transferred his powers, forgotten his powers, denied his powers. Please for the love of god get back on track and stop re hashing the same plot over and over again. People actually wrote that this episode was excellent. On which planet was it excellent?

First off Chloe being whom she is would never of stayed in Lois's frame for that long. She is entirely too sensible to be that envious and jealous of her cousin. Over night her character just changes to this person who cannot get over the envy of her own cousin?

Secondly Lois seemingly has become the worlds greatest reporter in the last 2 wks. When did this happen?

There were so many holes in this episode I literally turned to my GF at one point and said "I wonder if the writers allowed their children to write this episode".

Where the hell was doomsday? The writing this season is all over the place. This guy was sent to Kill Clark. He cannot control the overwhelming desire to hunt him and take him out, yet he was nowhere to be seen in this entire episode nor was he ever mentioned?

Please WRITERS/PRODUCERS get your act together. Stop letting the cast produce and write episodes it is clear when they do......

Worst EPISODE of SMALLVILLE EVER :(


THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!:D I been looking for others that feel unsatisfied about this episode as well. There was another poster named Nighthawk90 that feels he is in the rare majority, well your not my friend, but 1stbluss, thank you. It was hard to find a post I could relate to. Looking for Nighthawks.

I'm looking for the story of Clark Kent, not Clark Kent and friends. It had some nice moments, but nothing was creative about this story. OK, I'm off back to finding my other rare posters that didn't like this episode, like you I thought the majority would think this episode was garbage, but when it comes to anything Clois, the story doesn't matter, just IMHO when it comes to this board, but next week, there is no Lois so Smallville can get back to Clark Kents story. Hex was a straight filler.

[saltyweeks]

I don't think a story about Clark Kent, but not Clark Kent and friends, provides a reason to HAVE a story about Clark Kent. The irony of Superman is that he is an anti-narcissist, despite having the traits that would lead most to total narcissism. There needs to be an interesting world around him to save, and he needs to be personally involved, or it's a freak show.

[MsCali4Eva]

I thought I would be able to watch this episode again today before I came in here, but nnnooo.... freakin' computer recording problems. Anywho..... I loved this episode. This is my highest score for season 8 to date. I gave "Hex" a high 9 because it was a fantastic episode. I didn't give it a "10" because there's always room for improvement. ;) Yeah, I know I'm a hard grader.

What I liked (in no particular order of preference)
1. Zatanna - hope she comes back
2. ED's performance as Chloe
3. Cameo of the Justice League
4. CK's leap - that took my breath away :eek: I WANT MORE "LEAPS"!
5. Chloe role and acceptance as the Justice League's "Oracle" - I'm digging it; it's what she's good at. Now she will be using her skills to help more heroes other than just CK.
6. CK during his bout of confusion and being "normal" - TW was hilarous :rotfl:
7. CK around Chloe as Lois - that was hilarous too
8. Actually, I just liked TW in all his scenes. He was looking scrumptious :rolleyes:
9. Less of the blue & red get up. I like the business attire. :D
10. Lois & Clark interaction (even if Lois wasn't herself). CK really does like Lois - I see it now.

What I didn't like
1. Brushing around the Chloe & Jimmie issue
2. Those important to Chloe kinda flaked out on Chloe's birthday
3. The only thing Zatanna did during the episode is grant one wish? Uuumm. The episode downplayed the fact that she is a powerful magician and didn't need "the book".
4. I didn't particularly care for the slightly evil spin that they had on Zatanna with the whole "I gotta resurrect my dead father by any means necessary", and Green Arrows view of her (like a Black Magic Socrerer). This was corrected toward the end of the episode.
5. I know that Davis & Tess were not needed in this episode, but still... I wanted to see some aftermath between Tess & Clark regarding that plane flight.
6. As I mentioned in the "Like" section, I enjoyed the cameo, but where the hell is Cyborg, Flash, Canary, and AquaMan? I was just wandering.

Did I all ready say that I wanted to see more super "leaping"???? Can't wait till next week!! :p Now I must find Cedric's review.

[dreamsofnever]

Great post. You pretty much articulated my feelings about the episode.
I still feel a review bubbling inside of me, but so far I do not have the time to formulate one. This one pretty much does it.


Thanks stenochick! Glad you enjoyed my review :D

[LovelyLoisLane]

This episode was GREAT, just for being so wonderfully entertaining. I've snickered and smiled in humor in some episodes before, but this one I was laughing OUT Loud! When Clark pulled out the phone to dial 911, I had tears running down my face from my laughter. Usually this level of a good time occurs more with Supernatural, but this was great!

It had wonderful humor as well as an entertaining, well cast ;) guest star. The writing was very decent, I wasn’t bored even once. Comedy that isn't cheesy and still manages to insert some of the iconic nature of Superman and the DC itself? "Hex' for the win.

Acting = 10
Special Effects = 9 (there could always be more, right? But the Zatanna stuff? 10.)
Writing = 10
Direction = 10
Music = 10
Costumes= 10
Hot Cast = 10
Rewatchability Factor = 10

It also had excellent forward motion with Clark and Chloe giving a toast to embracing the future and with Chloe fully taking up the mantle of Watchtower, and it set up Clark's attraction to Lois very nicely while not delving too deeply into angst.

This episode is proof that you can go somewhere with your plot and have meaningful scenes while also being entertaining and the romance doesn't have to be all heavy handed, but it can be sexy, light and fun as well.

Bryan Miller did a great job. I'll totally vote for him for Best Writer when Craig puts the Summer K-Site Annual Awards up.

I also wanted to say that Clark's wish wasn't to 'be normal' because you'll note he never lost his powers, he wasn't made 'normal. What Clark was wishing is the 'world' was more normal, no crazy things like magic, meteor freaks or superbeings and aliens. The backfire was that thinking that in the moment Zatanna was granting him a wish made him forget he had powers and also made it almost impossible for him to believe he did have them, looking instead for reasonable/normal explantions for things. I loved that as well.

[cma_454]

Annie is right, by the way.

Oh and if you're looking for objectivity, fansites are the last places you wanna be. I love my bias and I am proud of it. I'd marry my bias if I ever got it pregnant. And no one will ever take it away from me.

:)

+1

How much can you write about an episode that's really objective? The amount of screen time each actor had, plot holes, inconsistencies. Maybe a few other things I can’t think of.

All that could be done in one post. Everything else boils down to personal tastes and opinions, and those are, by definition, subjective.

Complaining about subjectivity in a thread asking for opinions makes about as much sense to me as going to the Sahara in the summer, at noon, and then complaining that it’s hot.

[Mickey_Bickey]

1, it sucked.

How come, Kelly?

[drjk4lf]

I thought it was freshz, to me it seems that joining the group might mean dat she aint one of the charac. dat dies as they are letting us know

[NoSupeForYou]

Not to turn this into a philosphical argument, but isn't saying that you are searching for an objective opinion really saying you are searching for a subjective opinion that matches yours? Inanimate objects like cameras are objective; people aren't and anyone who tells you they are is being subjective.

I personally don't come here looking for people who think like me as that would be a waste of time. If that were true it would be easier to stand in front of a mirror and give my opinion of what I thought. I read opposing points of view here and many times things are brought to my attention that I did not see when I watched. I appreciate the fact that I can come here and learn something new.

[MsCali4Eva]

USUAL LONG POST WARNING… Skip at will… ;) And I’m really not kidding this time, but MAN was this episode worth the word count!

Ah, what a difference a writer makes. I’d just like to start this week by saying I DO NOT BELIEVE that Commitment was Bryan Q Millar’s first scriptwriting gig. I don’t care what IMDB says – this guy? IS NOT A ROOKIE. How do I know that? I know he’s not a rookie, not just because he’s making some of the long standing Smallville writer’s look very, very bad for some of the episodes they’ve thrown at us over the years (Yes Power and Requiem I’m STILL looking at you), but he has also - *GASP* - researched what he’s writing and - *GossipGirlOMG!* - knows his subject matter. Research is usually part of a writer’s job, as are several other things like… ooohhh… lets say continuity… and characterization… and arcs that make sense… and… Well let’s just say Smallville can be hit and miss in many of these departments. But Bryan Q Millar has done too good a job on the three episodes he’s brought us this year for me to believe he’s a complete newbie. Is he infallible? Well from experience I can say any writer who thinks they are is usually not that good at their job. Not to mention difficult to work with when it comes to things like script changes or working with a team or answering to the needs of TPTB. In my opinion he’s as infallible as a Smallville writer gets. And I can say that, not just because I’m a writer, but because I’m a Smallville fan. I think the reason some of us get so angry about this show is because we really do love it – warts and all. And when you love someone (or something) you want the best for them, right? So when it gives us glimpses of greatness we cheer and when it gets things horribly wrong… we’re… well we’re pretty vocal about it :o

There was a lot to cheer about in Hex.

NO RECAP. That’s usually a sign of an episode that can stand alone. Smallville used to have a lot of those back in the day with the freak of the week storylines. Some people would say the lack of a recap automatically means ‘filler’. Personally, unless we’re coming back from a long hiatus or it’s a pivotal story in a long running arc, I like the episodes that get straight to it and leave more screen time for the story. But I understand when a recap is necessary. Some people don’t watch the show week in, week out. I know, shocking but true. Some probably weren’t encouraged to continue watching after years and years of the Clana rollercoaster. So sometimes a recap is necessary. Considering I know Hex will deal, at least in part, with the Chlois theory, I’m gonna say any recap for that ‘arc’ would have been longer than Smallville and Supernatural back to back screen-time wise – so good call on the lack of one!

Ace of Clubs. The music in that place always has that kind of tinny echo-y sound to it. You’d think the only nightclub in Metropolis would have a better sound system. Chloe is looking reflective as she studies the skyline, which is understandable after the horrors of last week and her break-up with Jimmy. We see her looking at her wedding ring. Nice follow on. Score one to Bryan Q Millar. Into shot comes a present from Clark and we see the switch from a smiling response to an expression of disappointment when she realizes it’s Oliver delivering it. Clark is off with Bart doing superhero things? Wow. Go Offscreenville Clark! And straight away this demonstrates how much his priorities have changed this season – how many of these kinds of parties for his nearest and dearest would he have missed before? Chloe understands, but we still know she’s disappointed. When Oliver encourages her to open the present we discover a copy of the book Clark got for Chloe when they were kids – nice continuity from Abyss. Another great thing about the use of the book was the fact it made Chloe look back at an earlier time in her life, which led us nicely into the next scene… In the words of EDChloe to Clark about the book later on – ‘nice call back’. Another point for BQM.

Inside the club and Chloe sees a laughing and happy Lois. After all she’s been through it has to feel like salt being rubbed into an open wound. So the ensuing woeful tirade is understandable, if a little hard to hear. Lets just recap shall we? This season alone Chloe has:

1/ Been held captive by Lex’s people in a faux secret government facility where she was tested and then injected with a mind control serum based on her own mother’s spinal fluid.

2/ Tried to help the meteor infected and ended up almost being fried by a murdering teenager.

3/ Been kidnapped with her fiance and attached to electric chairs by a lunatic.

4/ Been gradually taken over by a Krytonian supercomputer and murdered someone along the way.

5/ Had her emotions tested by her attraction to a tall, dark and dimpled paramedic she met after getting engaged to Jimmy.

6/ Had her memories gradually stripped away by Brainiac and then had Clark tamper with her memories when they were restored (not that she apparently remembers the latter)

7/ Been kidnapped from her own wedding after a monster attacked her guests and mauled her brand new husband.

8/ Been taken over by Brainiac and tried to kill… well… everyone on the planet basically…

9/ Had to continue lying to her fiancé/husband in order to protect other people’s secrets.

10/ And lost her husband because she didn’t believe him when he said tall, dark and dimpled was also dangerous and a murderer…

Going by Smallville time she’s had a rough few months. So looking at a happy, smiling Lois who seems to have everything Chloe once dreamed of really can’t be easy for her. Oliver being Oliver, he calls her on it in his own inimitable way and suggests she might be jealous. Chloe’s reaction to that is again understandable. Of course she’s gonna want a simpler life – even if it’s only to take a break from her problems - who hasn’t had moments like that in their life I ask you? Lois of course chooses that moment to announce she’s being flown first class to a breaking story in Mexico – ouch! She gives Chloe a birthday ‘cake’ with a lit candle and then in typical Lois fashion ruins it with a foot in mouth line of: ‘One year closer to the sweet release of death’, before planting a princess tiara on her head and disappearing after a kiss on the cheek and a ‘love you’! (BTW is it just me or are the ‘death anvils’ just an ikkle bit too much around Chloe this season? I’m beginning to feel like I’m being gradually brain washed.) To make matters worse, Oliver gets a call and has to leave too. Poor Chloe. Might not have stung as much if you’d BROUGHT HER A PRESENT Oliver! Not like you can’t afford it. Even if you did lose your jet, and therefore your home, last week. Instead he deflects a roving female magician named Zatanna in Chloe’s direction. Chloe happens to look at Lois as she makes a wish, she blows her candle out and…

Drunk Chloe at the Talon was wonderful. Oh Chloe. I’ve been there. For future reference it helps if you DRINK several glasses of that water before you collapse on the bed… The next morning and we have BUNNY SLIPPERS!!! (I so want a pair of those.) She shuffles to the mirror and… ‘Oh my God I’m Lois!’ I already know this episode is gonna be fun, and a lot lighter than the angst we’ve been given the last couple of weeks. And the way Erica Durance captured the tuck of the hair behind her ear, the lip bite and the tone of voice is already completely different from Lois and instantly recognizable as Chloe.

Cue opening credits.

When we come back EDChloe has done the sensible thing and phoned Lois to see what’s happened to her while she tries to force Chloe clothes onto a Lois body. But its not a Freaky Friday the way Chloe, or the CW Official Write Up monkeys thought it would be. Lois is still Lois. Lois says Chloe sounds funny. Just as well Lois was in a noisy army truck at the time really, or the ‘I’ve just got a frog in my throat’ excuse wouldn’t have worked as well. It’s small details like this that can often be overlooked on Smallville but make ALL THE DIFFERENCE to the levels of ‘believability’. And a brief glimpse of Lois ON ASSIGNMENT?! Well wonders never cease! Another point to BQM. And while we’re talking about this not-a-rookie-writer let me point out another subtle touch to this short scene. Let’s rewind:

LOIS: “…you don’t sound like yourself…”

EDCHLOE: “No… uh, me? Just got a frog in my throat.”

Anyone remember the last time an imitation Lois Lane was running loose around Metropolis on a TV show? For those that might not know, it was one of the most hated plotlines from the last season of Lois and Clark The New Adventures of Superman. Like I said – this writer knows his subject matter. This is another subtle touch that makes a difference to geeks like me. And again the EDChloe mannerisms in this scene are spot on – from facial expressions, to eye movements, to hand gestures. If there’s not a behind the scenes commentary from Allison Mack and Erica Durance for this episode on the DVD box set I’ll be bitterly disappointed.

EDChloe heads off to the Daily Planet and is greeted by lots of people she doesn’t know. Again the way people greet ‘Lois’, the congratulations from a co-worker on a recent article, even the way her gofer seems happy with the fact she doesn’t know his name, all go a LONG WAY towards giving us a picture of Lois Lane’s world. Add a backstage pass to a rock concert and a VIP pass clipped to a picture of the Dalai Lama (which was HILARIOUS) and I can’t help but wonder how BQM has managed to create that world for Lois in a matter of seconds when Smallville has had such a problem giving us even a small percentage of it in… oh, I dunno… FIVE SEASONS. See how easy it is when someone knows what they’re doing? Like I said. This guy’s no rookie.

A very Chloe computer search for Zatanna the magician later, and enter Clark. Loved the little dig he made about how Lois couldn’t have been deported from Mexico already, then his reaction to how tight her shirt was and Chloe’s answering ‘Really? You too?’ that told us she knew how guys tend to react to her cousin and how surprised she was Clark had even noticed. I also have to say the wardrobe department did a great job with EDChloe. The little barrette in her hair, the way her hair was straighter a-la-Chloe rather than ponytailed or curled a-la-Lois, the choice of clothes that are more Chloe than Lois and even the earrings. All of it subtle on first viewing, but on closer examination really adding to the perception of her being ‘different’. I’m a big fan of attention to detail. So kudos for that. Then BQM steps in again and gives us tightly written, snappy dialogue that again adds so much to the Offscreenville where so much of the good stuff seems to happen. Clark knows Lois’ daily routine off by heart, he can read her moods, Lois still talks to Clark on the phone even though things were left so strained between them at the end of Turbulence. We even learn they’ve been talking about Chloe and Jimmy’s break-up, with Lois obviously taking her cousins side of things whereas Clark sees it from both points of view. There’s also room in there for EDChloe to be upset he made time to talk to Lois when he couldn’t find time to call Chloe on her birthday - she’s upset when Clark sees Jimmy’s side of things – and she rises to the bait when he challenges her to chase a story the way Lois normally does.

And again we get all this in – wait for it – ONE MINUTE of screen time. He even has EDChloe remember to call Clark by the Smallville nickname – something Chloe never does, but that has always been associated with Lois Lane, even before Smallville the show. I learned more about Lois and the Clois relationship from Clark’s POV, from the moment EDChloe walked down the steps into the basement of the Daily Planet until she left to chase the story with Clark, than I have pretty much all season long. It makes me love BQM even more… but it makes me mad as hell that it takes a NEW Smallville writer to show me all this.

Luthorcorp. You know, I can’t remember the last time I saw the outside of that building in daylight. And Ollie has a new place to live! That’s a relief after the jet incident. Not only has he settled in to Lex/Lionel’s office, he’s also had the Queen family shield installed in supersize. Now I’m wondering if he has all his Green Arrow kit hidden behind it the way he did behind the clock face thingie at his other apartment. Wasn’t that where the safe was in Lionel’s office? That would work. Enter Zatanna and I really have to take a moment here to say the casting of Serinda Swan in this part was PERFECT. She’s gorgeous, sexy, sassy, confident, smart, able to hold her own in a conversation with Oliver in billionaire businessman mode – looks great in both the recognized Zatanna top hat, tails and fishnets and in ‘normal’ clothes. And she fit in with the cast as if she’d always been there. The show really has been incredibly good at casting DC characters this year. I also loved how Oliver - Smallville’s version of Bruce Wayne – recognized the reference to Shadowcrest, and therefore Zatanna’s father, the way Bruce Wayne would have. A nice shout out to the comics that worked here. And ANOTHER point towards BQM and his attention to detail.

We discover Zatanna is looking for her father’s book of magic spells and that Lex bought it at auction. We also discover that Queen Industries merger with Luthorcorp hasn’t allowed Oliver access to Lex’s ‘private collection’ - which opens the door to dozens of later plot opportunities. When Zatanna tries to bargain with Oliver and says she can grant him a wish, the fact she mentions he must have someone he lost or something he’s done that he wishes he could take back, made me think of his parents on first viewing. But on closer examination, the use of the newspaper with a picture of Lex on the front gave me another option, and made me wonder if he regretted ‘killing’ Lex. I’m happier with that idea. It steps him towards a redemption arc. I’m a tired of Ollie skipping back and forth over the line between right and wrong from one episode to the next.

Back to Clark and EDChloe and she’s having difficulties with Lois’ high heels. :) Clark has noticed something isn’t right – YAY to smart Clark and the fact he knows Lois so well – but EDChloe still seems reluctant to tell him the truth. At first this bothered me, but the line about ‘seeing things through fresh eyes’ excused it some. Plus how else is she supposed to find out what parts of the life she once wanted, she still wants? So fair enough. EDChloe trips and – wait just a darn minute – is that Clark looking at Lois more intensely? As if he has… FEELINGS for Lois?! Tom Welling completely sold me on this, and not just with the intensity in his eyes either. There was an almost breathless edge to his voice and he lowered the tone slightly when he looked her over and asked her why she was looking at him the way she was. Differently from the way Lois normally looks at you Clark? Or afraid that Lois might have gotten the same hint about how you feel that we just have? I think it was because Chloe knew him so well she was able to see something she hadn’t noticed from the outside looking in, but – more importantly – the VIEWER was given some insight into how Clark is feeling. Again it’s ABOUT DAMN TIME. Personally I still feel it’s too soon for a full blown romantic relationship between Lois and Clark after the recent Lana fiasco (*scowls at Power and Requiem*) so I’m all for a slow build. But I don’t think I could have taken much more of the apparent ambivalence from Clark, especially after the end of last weeks episode opened things up. When EDChloe calls him on the fact he’s never looked at her that way before – which of course he hasn’t because she wasn’t LOIS before - even his reaction to that is perfect. To me he’s at the early stage of denial Lois was way back at the start of the season. And I’ll have this confirmed later on because yes, BQM is THAT good.

There’s a news story calling and EDChloe and Clark head off to the police line to see what’s going on. Here we get yet more insight into the world of Lois Lane when a cop immediately pays her what he owes her from the Friday night poker game. I LOVED this. It’s SO Lois Lane. She can not only hold her own and win when playing poker with the boys, she’s also making contacts within the Metropolis Police Department who can help her with her stories. It shows how savvy she’s gotten since she tried – unsuccessfully – to get information from a cop in Plastique. EDChloe’s reaction to the cop warning her he’s been working on his bluffing skills for the next game was out of character enough to get a curious look from him, but he fed her the information in a way that confirmed the relationship Lois had formed over poker. Exposition the way it SHOULD be done here, folks. EDChloe then translates the Latin the crazy guy on the fire escape is yelling, again making Clark notice something’s up. The mention of Zatanna let’s her piece things together. Time to let the cat out of the bag. At first Clark plays it safe, why would he believe she’s Chloe even if he has noticed something isn’t right with ‘Lois’? It takes just a few carefully chosen words and a whole heap of lovely long term continuity to convince him; with everything from Clark standing her up at the formal to Chloe laying one on him as Zod took over the world, to crystals, Jor-El, the fortress and Brainiac. Yup, Clark’s convinced. I would have been too. A nice little dig from EDChloe about Clark paying more attention to Lois’ phone calls than her voicemail messages too. Ending with a very Chloe statement about not dwelling. Another tightly written scene without a single word of wasted dialogue. And Tom and Erica’s comedic timing shines with the material BQM has given them to work with.

One of my biggest fears with this episode was that Clark would once again regress with the whole not wanting to be a hero thing. It’s one of the tired and over-used plot devices Smallville is so fond of to slow things down. But I should have had more faith in BQM. Because the short scene outside the theatre where Zatanna is appearing tells me everything I need to know, and allays my fears at the same time. In 70 seconds of screen time he not only gives us the kind of two way conversation I LOVE between Clark and Chloe, he also deals with the birthday book and neatly segues into Clark’s realization that his life is all too often filled with tales of the weird and unexplained. EDChloe senses a similar nostalgia in Clark for the time when their lives were less ‘complicated’ – the kind of reminiscing that got her into this mess in the first place - but Clark, while saying that weird is so normal it’s not even weird anymore, doesn’t regress. Instead he says he honestly likes what he’s doing at the Daily Planet, even if he wishes there were DAYS when he could forget about saving the world and just be a normal reporter. That’s not regression, that’s a completely understandable reaction and it’s a nice, subtle foreshadowing of the life he will have one day when the guise of a normal reporter will allow him to have the kind of days where his entire raison d’être isn’t saving the world. Not a clunky anvil, not a tongue-in-cheek shout out to the fans – again great writing. The physical movement that went with this scene made it all seem very natural, while the conversation helped reconnect Chloe and Clark after they’d seemed to be growing further apart in the last episode. Great stuff.

Confronting Zatanna proved a revealing scene too. Clark assumed the hex was a curse. Zatanna pointed out it was something Chloe had wanted, if only for a moment. And the fact Chloe couldn’t break the spell until she knew for certain it wasn’t the life she wanted was another nice touch. There was no fortune cookie to be found, or simple reverse spell, memory wipe, resetting of time or magical bolt of lightning that could put things back the way they were. The spell wasn’t a curse at all. It was a gift. One that could allow Chloe – and later Clark – the time to look at what they really wanted. Again the hand gestures, facial expressions and even the difference in the intonation of her voice went a long way towards a convincing Chloe-in-Lois. I think Erica Durance did a great job with what was a tall order, but what she also did was highlight the differences in the two girls. The fact that Chloe is Chloe and Lois is Lois had been obvious to a lot of people for a long time, this episode really solidified that fact in my opinion (not that I needed convinced). Even though her mannerisms, attitude, appearance and use of words were different, I could still see Lois Lane – the same problem the characters in the show had. But at the same time there was enough Chloe there for me to recognize the difference. I don’t by any means see Erica’s performance as a mere parody of Chloe, in fact quite the opposite – I saw it as a way of paying tribute to the inner person Chloe is and the bond she has with Clark because of their long history together . Chloe has a role in Clark’s life that in recent episodes seemed to have been left by the wayside for the sake of exposition and drama and the kind of dumbing down of Clark to stall his progress that makes me crazy. In Hex we had progression for both Clark and Chloe and even Lois by default. This was by no means a ‘filler’ IMO. Far from it.

The weakness Clark has to magic, as established back in Season Four's now, not-completely-useless witches-arc, meant that Zatanna was able to tap into the throwaway wish he’d expressed about wanting days where he didn’t have to worry about saving the world. And here’s where the episode took on an even more hilarious angle than before. From the second EDChloe asked him if he was alright, Clark’s expression said it all. It was so adorably dorky and boyish, as if years of worry had literally been lifted off his shoulders. Everything from the 911 call to the wonderful scene on the roof of the Daily Planet was GREAT with a capital LOL! :lol: With his worries removed, Clark was a very different man around the woman he believed to be Lois. He was warmer, more flirtatious, he smiled more and the reveal of the Lois Lane rules of journalism framed and kept in his office drawer was PURE Smallville GOLD. I can’t stress enough how great Tom Welling is with comedy. It’s that subtlety of his again. Like I said last week there are times when it doesn’t help us to get inside Clark’s head, but it’s times like this where it’s exactly what’s needed. He could have played the comedy in this episode in a way that became slapstick and would have made Clark look more ridiculous than adorable. But instead he found a place somewhere between Christopher Reeve’s Clark Kent and Dean Cain’s Clark Kent and made the Smallville mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent completely his own. He was EXACTLY how I would have expected this Clark to be if he was just an ordinary Kansas raised farm-boy. The glasses would have been a fangirl squee-worthy addition, and I can’t help but think there was a wasted opportunity here from that POV – but in every other way I saw a version of Clark Kent that could be completely believable as a facet of his later disguises. Honestly can’t gush enough about how much I loved the way ED and TW played that rooftop scene. Great writing, great comedic timing, great detail with things like the magical quality of Clark having an opportunity for the first time to listen to the sounds of the city the way everyone else does - and it all made sense from beginning to end. There wasn’t a wasted moment. Heck there was even time to squeeze in a self-inflicted dig at the show about the lack of flying!

Now the obvious thing for EDChloe to do might have been to push him off the edge of the building and force him into a situation where he had no choice but to realize what he could do and therefore break the spell. But I’m glad BQM didn’t go that route. For one, the whole thing about the spell is supposed to be that the people come to their own realization of what they want and who they are, otherwise what’s the point? And this Clark was completely convinced he was a normal guy. Maybe someone can remind me what film or book or TV show it is that’s currently eluding me, but I remember a storyline where if the person involved was completely absorbed in the illusion of who they thought they were and the world they were inhabiting, just the BELIEF that they were about to die could be enough to cause their heart to give out because of fear. Anyone? I want to say it was the Matrix films, but I’m not 100% sure. As it is it would have been nice to know how they DID get down from the roof in the end, but if all I have to do as a viewer is fill in an Offscreenville person who opened the door from the other side when they yelled for a while, then I’m okay with that. It’s a hell of a lot less of a gap than I’ve had to fill in before with this show. So I can work with BQM on this one, especially considering what he’s given me so far. Having said that, it was the first question my nephew asked when I watched the episode with him. And he’s TEN. If a ten year old notices a detail like that then a line to fix it shouldn’t be hard for a writer like BQM to throw in. Like I said, small detail when compared to the bigger picture. But a niggle nevertheless. Especially since I then had to take the time to explain my Offscreenville theory to my nephew. Anyone who ever got dragged into that kind of a conversation with a ten year old knows it opens the floodgates for more questions. It’s a chain reaction. And it’s why I always watch Smallville ON MY OWN the first time.

Is it wrong that I still get a tingle every time one of those little arrows appear on screen? Okay, okay so the Green Arrow kinda does it for me. But then I do love me some superhero action. Also love when a purely Oliver comment is made in that altered Green Arrow voice the way it was when he mentioned paying the guards he’d knocked out a good Christmas bonus to make up for it. Who else wants to know what was on that list of Lex’s stuff he had? Just me? We could play guess the plot that goes with the item…? No? You guys are no fun.:(

Having retrieved the magic book Zatanna was looking for, we then see Oliver reading it in a way that suggests he’s not too happy with the contents. Really gotta hand it to Justin Hartley for having such an expressive jaw-line. Enter Zatanna and a brief moment where Ollie tries to make like he hasn’t met her. She knows better and calls him on it. He drops the subterfuge pdq but considering the kind of things he’s experienced since he came to Metropolis and all he has seen in the Smallville universe in the way of meteor abilities and aliens, I can roll with it. He warns Zatanna of the dangers of the book, but in another nice example of making coherent sense of a plot, she explains that she can grant wishes for everyone but herself, so she needs the book to bring her father back from the dead. Ollie tries to destroy the book, but nope, the book flies into Zatanna’s hands. Ollie’s brief hesitation and the following understatement of ‘Not good’ was great, but nowhere near as great as the following spell read backwards that led to the chains flying past Zatanna’s head and Ollie being bound to a pole. Did anyone have a go at playing the spell in reverse to see what she said? Enquiring minds need to know. Ollie says she can’t just bring someone back and change fate, but there’s no changing Zatanna’s mind. Again not a wasted moment in this scene. Though the ‘I’m coming Father’ line was unnecessary I felt – it had already been established what she was going to do once she got the book. And a tied up Ollie in his Green Arrow leathers? Female minds go straight to the gutter all over the world…

Next we have Clark and EDChloe investigating the man who was yelling Latin in the earlier scene – Clark stepping up and taking the lead, preparing himself with a tug of his jacket, only to deliver a wonderfully dorky ‘Do. You. Speak. English?’ line. This was basically another opportunity for exposition, but it worked better than the usual Smallville pitfall in this area. One: It was EDChloe and Clark getting the information as Lane and Kent, investigative journalists from the Daily Planet – it wasn’t information provided in a long diatribe from Chloe that made Clark look dumber than my nephew. Two: EDChloe gave the man an opening with her line about the spell, making it even more understandable that the man would open up - an opening I would have liked to see Chloe give Jimmy when it came to Davis last week. And three: The life for a life/soul for a soul reveal upped the ante in a way that allowed both Chloe and Clark to understand the stakes without anyone needing to TELL them in the same language used in The Idiot’s Guide To Being A Superhero. (Copyrighted by Smallville Showrunners 2001 – 2009)

Zatanna on the roof of the Daily Planet. Is that place a magnet for this kind of thing or what?! It’s like the roof of Dana’s apartment building in Ghostbusters. Even the effect of clouds and lightning above the Daily Planet globe as Clark and EDChloe arrive reminded me of Ghostbusters (though the way the globe lit up was pretty). If the Stay Puft Marshmallow man had appeared Clark would have been in trouble, because Clark still won’t believe he’s the only one who can stop Zatanna. EDChloe knows he is, she believes in him even when he doesn’t believe in himself. And despite the appearance of the goddamn ‘The World Needs You’ line, I completely bought into this scene being the moment where Chloe let go of the things she thought she wanted and realized where her heart truly lies. This wasn’t Chloe being patronizing or lecturing Clark at Clark’s expense, this was Chloe in true heroine mode. She was passionate in her belief and faith in Clark and knew in that moment she was needed to help him save the day. It worked in this scenario, with the added bonus that it didn’t take anything away from Clark. I LOVED her change from EDChloe back into newly empowered Chloe. I LOVED that it was her belief in him rather than a lecture that made Clark take that leap of faith. It was almost as if, by breaking the spell, the fact she was free (in more ways than one) allowed Clark to stand on his own two feet again and be the man he was inside – thus breaking his own spell. Chloe was right, he doesn’t want to be a normal guy sitting behind a desk, reporting disasters when he could be out there stopping them. Not any more. In this scene I saw the last of Season One’s Clark and Chloe taking a huge leap forwards and I was incredibly proud of both of them. It felt like one of the most pivotal moments of this season to me.

Clark super-jumped to the rooftop – I won’t do the long rant about flying I did last week, we all know it’s long overdue – and faced Zatanna with the kind of stance and voice that yelled Superman at me again. Words can’t express how much I love moments like this with mature Clark. And the continuity from Season Five’s Reckoning was a thing of beauty in this scene. Without Clark’s experience of a ‘life for a life/soul for a soul’ the scene would have been flat, because we’re not emotionally invested in Zatanna. Clark is a different story. And I don’t think any long term Smallville fan will ever forget what it felt like when we saw Jonathan torn from Clark’s life. Clark understood that sense of loss and he completely understood the sense of responsibility Zatanna felt because her father had died for her. It was the same thing for Clark. He pleaded for Lana’s life and was told he would lose someone because of it (though personally I think the foreshadowing of Jonathan’s death had been there for a long time, so at most all that happened was he lost his life a little sooner). The scene not only showed long term continuity again, it also showed character growth for Clark again, because now we know he has come to terms with the loss of Jonathan and he can tap into that experience to empathize with someone else and help them. Again BQM had looked at the subject material, he looked at continuity, he formed a logical arc for the characters that MADE SENSE and he sold it in a scene that didn’t waste a word of dialogue. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – this guy IS NOT A ROOKIE.

When Chloe ran into the magic golden swirl and it was obvious she was in danger of becoming the life sacrificed to bring back another life, I have to admit I thought why? A big part of me thinks that with Clark’s help Zatanna would have stopped what she was doing – Clark tends to have that effect on people who, at their core, are good. Another part of me said it was Chloe backing Clark up because of his susceptibility to magic. But that makes three episodes in a row where she’s been stood at deaths door, though granted, this time it wasn’t because of Doomsday. On this occasion I think it was simply to up the ante again and reinforce the whole ‘life for a life’ mistake that had been made before in Clark’s life, while demonstrating to Zatanna the danger in what she was doing. That makes sense to me, especially from a BQM script. But then I think back to the line in Legion where Chloe told Clark if it came to a choice between her and the world again, he should let her die. A life for a life foreshadowing a life for millions of lives? I really hope not. Especially after this episode. To cap off this scene we had Clark using the lesson he’d just learned from Zatanna’s spell to tell her when it came to when people live or die: 'We don’t get to choose. But we do get to choose how to live the life we’ve been given. I’m finally the man that my father wanted me to be.' Jonathan Kent would be very proud of mature Clark in moments like these. But then he probably didn’t see Power and Requiem, did he? The part about choosing how to live the life we’ve been given is so important in this episode. And not just for Clark. Probably even more for Chloe. Clark was already finding his way by the start of this episode, Chloe still seemed pretty lost. And just like no-one should shoe-horn Clark into his 'destiny' - it should be CLARK'S CHOICE - I don’t believe anyone should shoe-horn Chloe into something she hasn't chosen for herself either. I have to look at the screen and go by what I’m shown. I want to SEE them make those choices and understand WHY. This episode went a long, long way towards doing that for me.

Back to the Talon and bunny slippers with the right size feet in them. We’ve come full circle. This time we have a renewed Chloe who seems much happier than she was at the start of the episode. I again LOVED this scene with Clark and Chloe. It was an adult, two-sided conversation where once again their friendship was solidified. I have to say after last weeks Chlark scenes and the flip-flopping of Chloe when it came to superhero disguise decisions, the continuity from beginning to end in this episode was REFRESHING AS HELL. To see both of them discussing each others problems and their recent experiences from both POV’s is something I’d missed more than I’d realized. Even the way Chloe let Clark know she was aware of his changed feelings for Lois was wonderful. She didn’t tell him what to do or lecture him or present him with a magical solution – she didn’t pimp her cousin - she just let him know she knew, said what she thought, and accepted it gracefully when he turned the tables on her and asked if they were just talking about him. The line ‘You can never be who you wanna be if you keep looking over your shoulder’ felt distinctly like a page being turned and a chapter being closed. It was bittersweet. But a lovely, lovely scene. More Chlark like this please show! No more co-dependence!

The Zatanna and Oliver wrap up was good too. There was a nice sub-text here. Oliver is another person who understand what it feels like to carry a burden from the past, and the fact he could respect Zatanna for making the right choice when he’d made the wrong one with his vendetta against Lex – as I’ve already said - is something I’d like to see picked up on. There’s a redemption arc needed for Oliver and seeing him taking on the tone of leader of the Justice League with someone who will one day be a member of that team felt like another step on the road to that redemption. I’m just hoping we don’t get another 180 next time he’s around. It was left wide open for Zatanna to come back and I’m really pleased about that. I think she’d be a great addition to the team. And a LOVELY flirtatious touch from her with the phone number comment and the wink.

Daily Planet and LOIS IS BACK! Complete with Mexico tan. Anyone else notice the similarity between this scene and the end scene in Odyssey? And again this goes back to what I said earlier about Clark being at the same point emotionally that Lois was earlier in the season. This time it’s Lois with the creaky chair and it’s Clark trying to work across from her. This time it’s Lois who has the upper hand because she knows something he doesn’t. At first Clark is snappy – worried about how obvious those puppy dog eyes have been Clark? Then he tries to play it cool when Lois asks how long it took for him to realise she wasn’t her usual charming self, but has another wonderful moment of dorkiness when he comments that Chloe let him drive :) I grinned when Lois bent across the desk and demanded he let her see it. I knew it was the framed journalism rules she was talking about, even if Clark seemed unsure. The poker face comment tied in with the earlier continuity of the episode and Lois’ Friday nights, while at the same time letting us know she can read him in the same way he knew there was something different about Chloe-as-Lois. LOVED the gimme, gimme. LOVED Clark’s sigh, similar little knock on the desk he did in the Odyssey scene, and the way he looked around him before bringing the framed rules out of the drawer - WONDERFULLY subtle again and cute as hell. Lois’ reaction was a big change from the level of gloating she’d had shown in seasons past and I LOVED the way she teased him about hanging it up somewhere where everyone could see it. Also LOVED the way Clark tried to dismiss the sentimental value of it by saying it was a momento of his first day at the Daily Planet, but then felt the need to soften it by saying it was also a reminder that there was only ONE Lois Lane. A much appreciated confirmation of the fact there is no Chlois outcome for this Lois Lane fan, and an equally lovely way of showing Clark knows the difference between Chloe and Lois. Each have a different role in his life, but are no less important, they add to his journey - the way it should be with the characters that surround Clark IMO. And with a better idea of how Clark is feeling, it was much easier to read his reaction when he found out Lois was going on a date. He made the same little ‘meh’ he did when Lois mentioned her feminine charms in Odyssey and then – LORD BLESS TRANSPARANCY – he asked should he call her if anything came through on the wire. I think Lois slipped up when she asked if it was so he could stand her up again, but I don’t think it was a mistake by BQM. Because it then opened up an opportunity to show that Lois wasn’t taking a chance on Clark romantically again. There’s a wonderful irony to the fact she’s putting him back at arms length in that department just as Clark is realizing how he feels, and the fact she walked away and left him standing there smiling down at the framed rules was again a mirror of the end of Odyssey when she was left holding his name plate and smiling the same way. We’ve seen Lois’ emotional journey with Clark and now that she thinks she can get past it, the tables are turned and Clark – ever the slower one on the uptake romance wise – is about the take the same journey. With his experience from Infamous and his decision not to put her in danger, it opens up the exploration of the triangle of two relationship if Lois continues to pursue the RBB. And it also answers the age old question of who Lois Lane falls in love with; Clark Kent or Superman. In Smallville, she falls for Clark Kent FIRST. She’s in love with the man, not the superhero. Whether or not he knows to what extent I don’t know, but I like that I don’t know – frankly I’d rather he didn’t. I think it has more emotional impact that way. With any luck we’ll get to see how Lois reacts to the RBB without knowing who he is, and at the same time we’ll have an opening for Clark to discover more about how he feels. The prospect of that gets this Superman Clois fan very excited for season nine. They lost me as a Smallville Clois fan with the glorification of Lana Lang and what it did to Clark. I can’t ‘ship’ a couple unless I love them both equally and want to see them together. Right now, I think Clark still has a way to go before he’s ready for a romantic relationship with Lois. But after Hex, I think he’s taken the first real steps towards it. If he keeps growing as a hero and a man the way he has for a lot of this season I’ll be cheering the romance part of his journey until I’m hoarse. Go on show – MAKE ME. I DARE YOU.

Final scene brings us to Isis and Chloe. And this is the Chloe I’ve been hoping for all season long. THIS Chloe has a direction. THIS Chloe knows what she wants and who she wants to be. THIS Chloe has finally put the past behind her and is ready to take the next step. THIS Chloe has taken all her experiences as a reporter, an investigator, a fountain of meteor freak knowledge, a mine of valuable information in all things alien, her side-kick experiences, her hacking skills, her empathy for the needs of others – ALL the things that can be tracked back to the beginning of Smallville history without the need to bend her into the shape to fit whatever story the Smallville gods want to tell on any given Thursday. And she’s finally listened to her heart without looking over her shoulder at what could have been. As she tells Oliver, the life she wanted as a reporter is someone else’s life now – another confirmation that Chloe is a character in her own right and not a mere placeholder for Lois Lane. It’s the life she wanted for a long time, but it’s not the life she wants now. She has a higher calling. She has the same opportunity as Clark in a sense. Not to be the person who sits behind a desk reporting disasters - instead doing something to stop them from happening. To me, her journey is now more parallel to Clark’s than reliant on it. I love that. Her destiny is her choice the same way his destiny is his. And IMO she’s more of a heroine than Lana, because the good she can do doesn’t require a hunt for superpowers to make her Clark’s ‘equal’. She’s already the equal of her Justice League team-mates because she brings her own individual skills and mindset to the table the same way all of them do. And if this means in future we get more of the two-sided Chlark interaction that we got in this episode then I say BRING IT ON.

So it was a very different Chloe Sullivan at the end of this episode IMO. The moment she told Oliver they all needed to listen to their inner voice, because they all knew what they really wanted, and this (as in with the Justice League) was where she belonged, Istarted to grin like an idiot. It may not be the place she planned on ending up, but to me - and I felt for Chloe too – it was the RIGHT place. Her life had changed the minute she knew Clark’s secret IMO. Then the doors slid open, the Justice League came online one by one with their codenames, Oliver checked in as Arrow… And when the music changed I SWEAR I got chills!

WATCHTOWER IS OFFICIALLY ONLINE.

And then the way the camera panned in on her face and she looked directly into the lens with that combination of confidence and determination as she said ‘Let’s get to work’. It was FREAKIN AMAZING. I didn’t just see an exciting cornucopia of possible Justice League stories appearing before my eyes, I also saw a whole new direction for a more focussed Chloe and the most OBVIOUS SPIN OFF SERIES in the history of TV since SG1 found Atlantis. I’d watch a Justice League show. But I’m just as pumped about where it will go on Smallville. My fear would be that it out-shadows Clark’s journey, which let’s face it, it has the ability to do while his destiny is stalled and the Justice League continue to get cooler with every appearance on the show. Another fear would be now that I’m excited about the direction the show is taking Chloe in, they’ll yank the rug out from under me by having all the death anvils they’ve been brainwashing me with actually turn out to have been warnings of what was to come…

All in all, this episode did many things for me on many levels. The balance of humor, character development, continuity and action reminded me of the best Smallville can offer and why it is I obsess about love this show as much as I do. Do I like episodes with more action? Yes I do. Do I love the continuing appearances of new DC characters? Hell yes. Does the Justice League rock my little world? Abso-freakin-lutely it does. Does the slow build of the Clois relationship warm the cockles of my mythos-loving heart? My cockles are well and truly on the way to being warm again after a distinct period of freezing cold temperatures, thank you. But an episode that is tightly written, with light to balance out the darkness of this season, plenty of opportunity for me to smile and LOL and that moves CLARK KENT’S journey forwards at the same time as some of the other characters without his development being sacrificed for theirs?

Bryan Q Millar – WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN HIDING? And more to the point – WHO ARE YOU?! I just can’t believe that you’re a rookie. And in my opinion at the VERY LEAST you should have the role of script supervisor on this show. That way I wouldn’t be so torn about scoring this episode. As a stand alone and on it’s own merits, I’d give it a 9. Judged with some of the continuity from Turbulance (for Chloe and Clark) and from - *gag* - Requiem (for Chloe and Oliver) I would have to ask questions about forgotten plot points and conversations that were had and score Hex lower. But that’s not your fault. So because I now see you as one of the potential saviours of the show I love so much I’m gonna give you extra brownie points for making me excited about the rest of the season. This episode showed once again why Smallville can’t be compared to other Superman shows or movies. It’s not a rehash of the same old/same old. With writers who can do this good a job on Clark and everyone around him I believe there are plenty more stories to tell. I can even forgive the odd plot-hole (I have before). There wasn’t a single character I didn’t enjoy on my TV screen tonight. Superman ‘snobs’ and literary/film aficionados might not see Smallville as a genius or even a groundbreaking body of work but episodes like Hex are great entertainment. And isn’t great entertainment what viewers tune in for when real life gets rough?

Therefore (and thanks for the most part to Bryan Q Millar) I give Hex a lacigam 10 points out of 10.

Next week it’s Eternal and Davis Bloom’s back-story. And it’s a Peterson/Souders episode. Let’s see if they can bring it like the new guy. They’ve got one heck of an act to follow after Hex…


Hi Annie! How are you? I just read your review and it was wonderful. You are a very articulate and analytical writer, and I really enjoyed your review (and fanfics) because it expressed many of my past and present feelings regarding Smallville. Your view is very refreshing. You also pointed out a lot of Chloe/Lois/Clark mannerisms that I had never considered before -dissecting them to the point of understanding. I also appreciated references to other Superman mediums and comics - this helped put another prospective to what I saw in the episode. You also made me a fan and believer of Bryan Q Millar. :)

Take care and hope to read more of your reviews in the future!

[Dresden]

Not to turn this into a philosphical argument, but isn't saying that you are searching for an objective opinion really saying you are searching for a subjective opinion that matches yours?

Bingo!

I thought it was very obvious. I mean indirectly stating that the episode was written by someone on the crapper isn't objective at all and the comment itself was rather negative and exaggerated. Reading the comment my first reaction was that the poster wanted to find a group of people who hated the episode to complain about it. When he found the forum overall enjoyed the episode he threw the comment about the forum not being objective. That is the sense I got, now what he actually wanted I'm not sure. Maybe he can come back and explain his post a little more.

My rating of the episode would be a 7. It was overall enjoyable but it could have been a lot better and I wasn't too enthused about Clark Kent in this episode. Yet other characters I don't typically root for or enjoy I did like, among them Oliver and Chloe. Lois too was enjoyable although we only had her for a few minutes. And I was impressed with Zatanna. I was pleasantly surprised by how much she looked like the comic book Zatanna. And her acting wasn't too shabby. The script was tight, full of references and call backs that provided for a nice sense of continuity which many SV episodes this season have lacked. I enjoyed myself for an hour and that's why I rated the episode highly.

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I personally don't come here looking for people who think like me as that would be a waste of time. If that were true it would be easier to stand in front of a mirror and give my opinion of what I thought. I read opposing points of view here and many times things are brought to my attention that I did not see when I watched. I appreciate the fact that I can come here and learn something new.

Exactly. You can also go to forums for a specific character or ship if you are looking for everyone to agree with you. Ksite is for a general audience so not everyone will always agree with you.

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I'm sorry, but have you SEEN the 'loved it hated it' thread? for other episodes? It's rare that there is so much love for one episode. And the episodes do usually get their fair share of criticism.


Great point. It's actually rare when the majority of fans enjoy an episode of Smallville lately. It's usually a toss up...

[llk6165]

He framed her rules! He FRAMED them! And he has them in his desk drawer!


*dies from happiness*

My favorite part about that is when the real Lois was back and suggested posting it up for everyone to see, Clark said no. It was something special for just the to of them.

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I personally don't come here looking for people who think like me as that would be a waste of time. If that were true it would be easier to stand in front of a mirror and give my opinion of what I thought.

I love this line "stand in front of a mirror...." It's a classic!!:)

[e-µ-i]

The first episode ever I gave 10/10.

WATCHTOWER IS OFFICIALLY ONLINE - the freakin best ending ever !!!
Never had this kinda goose pimples before :lol:

Go Chloe GO !!!

I sure hope she will stay in S9, this episode reminded me how important and good her character really is...

[marcella]

10!!!

Wonderful episode, with a great script and direction

All the cast was amazing, mainly TW and ED, and SS must come back next season

[F..l]

absolutely amazing epi - love it http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-love008.gif ... 10/10!
really cool involution and the ending was good as well! Go on!! Keep it up ;)

[melissan02]

Gave it a 2...would have been a 1 had it not been for seeing lovely Erica Durance (she always gets a 10 BTW!;)).
I just thought the episode was too cheesy! I'm sorry, but TW (IMO) can't pull off humor very well. Perhaps it's because we're not used to seeing him in that genre, but I was not amused.:\

Plus, the chLois/Clark was silly! Once again, ED did great! *Loves Her* :D

I think the Clois in this episode was not what I expected it to be and so it fell flat for me.:\
The "loving look":rolleyes: was misplaced and certainly not even remotely close to the looks Clark gave Lois in Bride!
The ending Clois scene, while nice, just didn't excite me.
Even though ED was portraying Chloe and interacting w/ Clark most of the episode, I feel as though a valid arguement could be made that if certian characters were not around next season, SV would become the Lois & Clark show--really, I do.
Hex was just an example of that IMO, again...like I said, even though ED was portraying Chloe the silly interaction was still w/ Clark.
SV needs more darker, edgier storylines, which we're getting w/ the Chlavis/Doomsday right now...but they'll need that next season too, otherwise, (dare I say it?) it will become the Lois & Clark comedy hour!:rolleyes:

[rick.itch]

hahah love it :)

[LovelyLoisLane]

When Lois suggested posting it up for everyone to see, Clark said no. It was something special.

He grabbed it back like "No, that's mine!" :o


Cute, cute, cute.

Clark was ADORABLE in this episode.

[carm]

For me it was definitely one of the best episdoes of the show. I have never laughed so much at a SV episode.

[LovelyLoisLane]

For me it was definitely one of the best episdoes of the show. I have never laughed so much at a SV episode.


Me either. Like I said before, I've snickered and been humored, but I've never laughed out loud with belting laughter like I did with 'Hex'

It did wonders for the soul really, I think the episode added another healthy year to my life, coupled with the also funny Supernatural that aired afterwards. I mean, they DO say laughter is healing. ;)

[actaeon]

I never thought they would ever actually do Chlois, and I REALLY never thought that if they did, they'd do it as comedy! It was brilliant, and completely unexpected.

Chlois is an interesting story idea, ripe with possibilities but also fraught with problems. I always thought it was unworkable, yet it was always hanging out there because of Chloe's early status in the series a kind of proto-Lois. Seeing it in the context of a magical episode was a stroke of genius. It's one of those things that, with 20/20 hindsight, makes me think, yes, of course! Great story ideas are often like that...

This was comedy in the best, the classic sense. Not only was it funny, not only was it light and effervescent, it also had genuine resolution. It was a happy episode! Chloe gets to examine her life, take a fresh look at her options, and forges a new destiny for herself. (What a great birthday it turned out to be!) Lois & Clark turn a page in their relationship, learn something new and exciting about each other. Even Ollie gets a new partner in crime-fighting. Everybody wins!

[ColdPlay3r]

meh

-9-

[skully]

Hex has just moved into 2nd place as the episode with the most perfect 10s voted.

Current record holder is Bride with 263 x 10s, then comes Hex with 247 and counting, then Committed with 246 and Phantom with 200.

[Violet-Shadow]

Hex was a pretty good episode, I thought. ED was AMAZING as usual. Clark's moving closer to his destiny - yay! BUT the thing that annoyed me the most was that this episode, and the last, seemed to focus too much on Chloe. Don't get me wrong - she's a great character, AM's a good actress, etc, but I feel that she's getting A-plot lines while B-plot lines go to Clark, who is supposed to be the main character. Oh, Chloe's Watchtower - hurrah. Move over Oracle (Babs is way cooler, IMO...but, whatever). Anyway, I liked the episode while watching it but writing about it is making me like it less and less...and like Chloe less and less. I think last's week episode just made me dislike her...and almost hate Davis. Anyway, off topic. 8 out of 10. Mostly for ED's performance though.

[SGuthrie27]

Wow, that's impressive, isn't it, skully? BTW, cloisthelegendbegins, I LOOOOOOVED your review. Spot-on, perfect, awesome... pretty much like this episode. I gave it a 9, but probably should have given it a 10, especially after I've had the chance to reflect on it more. The dialogue was exquisite and well-written, the continuity was a major plus, the characterization was brilliant, and of course, any episode that features loads of my fave three Smallville characters (Chloe, Clark, and Lois) is sure to earn extra props from yours truly.

--SGuthrie ><>' :)--

[alejandrita439]

a gave it a 10 :D

[President_Luthor]

Before seeing "Hex", I thought it would be an episode where yet another JLA-er dominates the story, at the expense of the continuity and/or Clark's destiny.

This was a great episode. The writing was solid, with enough doses of drama, humour and action. I LOVED Zatanna (and not just because she was smokin' hot -- although that must be one factor lol) and how they meshed her origin-in-SV with the allusions to Clois, Clark's destiny and Chloe's own evolution. That last scene with Ollie and Zatanna setting up their future JLA allegiance was awesome --"Is that a magic card ... no, it's my number" -- awesome!

And the ending? What else is there to say -- she's the eyes and ears of the JLA! There should be no doubt that Chloe's place in Clark's future (at least in the SV continuity) is secure. The gal's going to have the JLA on speed dial. I'll indulge in some imagination and assume that in the future, that also means she'll likely have Batman online:

"Chloe: Watchtower online. Green Arrow will take point. Alfred, bring the chopper 20 klicks to your November. You're still within radar range.

Bruce: Batman online. I'm going in.

Chloe: Green light only on my signal. I'll have the alarms disabled in 20 secs.

Bruce: I can have them disabled in 10 secs.

Chloe: :rolleyes: Is he always like this Alfred?

Alfred: Since he was a boy, Miss Sullivan. Try getting him to eat a balanced meal."

Yeah, Chloe's coolness ratio just jumped more than a few notches. :D "Hex" rocked!

[unfocused]

Current record holder is Bride with 263 10s

Then comes Committed with 246, Hex with 220 and counting, and the only other 200 x 10 I could find was Phantom (exactly 200).

We have a new number 2! Hex is now at 249 10's. 15 more and it will break the record!

Wow, I just wish it got more ratings to.

[skully]

Hex has just moved into 2nd place as the episode with the most perfect 10s voted.

Current record holder is Bride with 263 x 10s, then comes Hex with 247 and counting, then Committed with 246 and Phantom with 200.


We have a new number 2! Hex is now at 249 10's. 15 more and it will break the record!

Wow, I just wish it got more ratings to.Hehehe. Guess you missed my update a few hours back. :)

[SandyV]

I voted 10 (a couple of days ago). I thought it was great how they showed how Chloe and Lois are different. That they acknowledged that Chloe had been a pro-Lois and found a different future for herself was cool.

At the birthday party, I thought that Chloe was envious of others lives. Clark and Bart were off doing JLA things, Ollie was being pulled out too and Lois was hitting her stride as a reporter, doing the things Chloe had imagined doing when she was younger. She was able to walk a day in Lois shoes, and realized that they are not what makes her happiest. Chloe seemed happiest to me when she was chasing the truth and thwarting bad guys. She does not need to be a journalist to do that. She is no longer pining for the life she wanted when she was younger. She was able to revisit it, then close the door forever. JMHO.

Though Lois herself was not onscreen a lot through the episode, her presence was everywhere. A couple of things were not fully explained, like how ED/Chloe and Clark got off the roof. I wish we could see more onscreen time of Lois and Chloe being close, but I know that it not the focus of the show.

[Tatiana]

I loved it, it was funny, entertaining and classic. I thought it was amazing, I loved Zatanna, you can completely relate to her and Clark related to her as well for the pain she was going thru. Erica was wonderful as Chloe, I thought it was funny how she tried to wear the same style of clothes Chloe does but didn't fit her so well, although her body looked amazing. The whole chemistry between Erica and Tom was hot during this episode, so much as her playing Chloe as playing Lois in the end. I loved how she sorta made it clear to him they should stay as friends and closed the door on him, he didn't like it too much but took it. I think she is realizing he does have feelings for her as much as he is finally coming to terms with it. Chloe was super cool in the end too, I loved her and I was happy to see she is back being the watchtower. I gave it a 10, Green arrow was fun too :)

[tibbit78]

I gave this rating a 10! This was one of the best episodes of the 8th season of Smallville. The acting was great from all of the actors. I do miss Jimmy Olsen, though. I'd like to see more of Jimmy Olsen & Lois Lane working together, like they did in the 6th & 7th season of Smallville.

There was nothing boring at all about this epsiode! Loved it!

[Tatiana]

I gave this rating a 10! This was one of the best episodes of the 8th season of Smallville. The acting was great from all of the actors. I do miss Jimmy Olsen, though. I'd like to see more of Jimmy Olsen & Lois Lane working together, like they did in the 6th & 7th season of Smallville.

There was nothing boring at all about this epsiode! Loved it!


didn't Jimmy quit in the last episode though? I wonder if he will be back.

[tibbit78]

didn't Jimmy quit in the last episode though? I wonder if he will be back.





Yes, he quit. But I hope that he will come back to work at the Daily Planet. Maybe Perry White can rehire him.

Wouldn't that be nice if Perry White came on the show during the 9th season?

[Tatiana]

Yes, he quit. But I hope that he will come back to work at the Daily Planet. Maybe Perry White can rehire him.

Wouldn't that be nice if Perry White came on the show during the 9th season?


it would be awesome, i wonder though if he'd remember he thought Clark was Super lol

[tibbit78]

it would be awesome, i wonder though if he'd remember he thought Clark was Super lol





That was during the 6th season, right? When Jimmy said about Green Arrow: "I didn't know the Green Arrow was super human, but I knew he was super cool," or something like that.

Whatever happened to Cedric's review? He usually does a Smallville review by Saturday night. Cedric is m.i.a.

[Tatiana]

no I meant if Perry would remember when he met Clark he saw him do super things but he was so drunk

[Kryptochloe]

"Chloe: Watchtower online. Green Arrow will take point. Alfred, bring the chopper 20 klicks to your November. You're still within radar range.

Bruce: Batman online. I'm going in.

Chloe: Green light only on my signal. I'll have the alarms disabled in 20 secs.

Bruce: I can have them disabled in 10 secs.

Chloe: :rolleyes: Is he always like this Alfred?

Alfred: Since he was a boy, Miss Sullivan. Try getting him to eat a balanced meal."

Yeah, Chloe's coolness ratio just jumped more than a few notches.

Love this!!!:D

[tibbit78]

no I meant if Perry would remember when he met Clark he saw him do super things but he was so drunk



Oh, yeah. Now I remember, from Perry. Hopefully, he's forgotten about it. :lol:

[Tatiana]

Yeah maybe he has forgotten, it's been a long time and after all in the end, he thought it was all his imagination

[geminis]

Cedric, I'm waiting...

Jade, two thumbs up. Btw, when Bart's name was mentioned, I went partially deaf-confused Keystone for Yellowstone. Oops. You are very very right in saying there were a lot of quotable lines in this episode. The mantra for this one is by Clark: "it's a memento to remind me... that there is only one Lois Lane." Darn straight! I just about bounced my sister off of the couch it was so much fun.

Annie: you are a writing goddess. If I had money, I would pay you. I am your chorus and I agree with everything you said. And I think one possible movie that qualifies with dying in your dreams is Dreamscape. Dennis Quaid, inserting himself into my dreams, yes please.

JoAnne: Oooo Emergency!! Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe! I do wonder what they will be doing with Jimmy since he and Chloe are on the outs again and he pink slipped himself from the Planet. My suspicion is not much of course. Sigh. Perry would be simply SUPER but well, we all know Smallville isn't quite Super yet. And he fooled Perry into believing it.

[tibbit78]

Cedric, I'm waiting...

Jade, two thumbs up. Btw, when Bart's name was mentioned, I went partially deaf-confused Keystone for Yellowstone. Oops.

Annie: you are a writing goddess. If I had money, I would pay you. I am your chorus and I agree with everything you said. And I think one possible movie that qualifies with dying in your dreams is Dreamscape. Dennis Quaid, inserting himself into my dreams, yes please.

JoAnne: Oooo Emergency!! Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe! I do wonder what they will be doing with Jimmy since he and Chloe are on the outs again and he pink slipped himself from the Planet. My suspicion is not much of course. Sigh. Perry would be simply SUPER but well, we all know Smallville isn't quite Super yet. And he fooled Perry into believing it.


I think Cedric is m.i.a., Ann. I wonder where he is. Maybe we should get Randy & Kevin (Johnny & Roy) to go look for him, and use their siren to hunt him down. :lol:

Ann, which one do you like better, Randy or Kevin?

I get the feeling that Jimmy Olsen will be back to work at the Planet. (He is the future Jimmy Olsen the future best Photographer in Metropolis). I get the feeling that Perry White will be here during the 9th season, though. Then Smallville will be indeed, super! :p


I wish that I could put all 3 Paramedics in my avatar: Randy, Kevin & Davis Bloome. I wonder how to do that?

[Meteror Freak]

This episode was awesome, but it got an 8 from me because no Jimmy.

[lifelovedestiny]

10!!! It was awesome!!!! It gave this season the comedy that it was desperatly seeking!!! Erica Durance was awesome!!!! Clark was so funny!!! And at the end the scene with Lois & Clark was stunning!!!

[geminis]

blackcelebration and Annie, loved the reviews. Many other good ones too :)

This isn’t a review, just rambling…sorry...

One thing continues to amaze me, even from the comments this week, and I seem to be one of the few in the middle (or on all sides) of these things. I would really think that if any ONE of these 3 things is true:

1. you hate the character of Chloe

2. you hate the character of Lana

3. you hate the Lois-Clark relationship

...then you would hate the show Smallville. The powerful female presence and impact on the show from actual evolving, empowered women (what an irony to see the 90210 promos during Smallville—ha, ha) is such an important dynamic to the show. Look how much Martha is missed-- I like Jonathan more but MISS Martha much more. To dislike the dynamic, or wish to divide it, makes it seem to me like you'd find an easily accessible alternative show where women are Stepford Wives.

The show strives to be at a certain LEVEL (which makes it a superior scripted show), and that LEVEL includes elements, one of which is writing strong, flawed, semi-(in the hero world)-realistic females who have a big impact on the people around them, and also are capable of thinking and acting on many different levels, making realistic mistakes as well as portraying realistic nobility.

Sort of like Hermione in the Harry Potter movies (or, of course, any Whedon show female character) it's very notable when women are written this way as opposed to what usually happens in the realm of fantasy/sci-fi/superhero entertainment. As in real life, you can tell when a female character is making real choices and is truly empowered (in both good and bad ways) when she pisses a lot of people off who'd like to fit her into more traditional roles.

Now, I understand disliking certain aspects of the portrayals, some plot details, some of the acting, all that stuff—I do it all the time myself. But what I just don’t get is the rejection of the concept.

In this episode, for example, I’d think a person who “hates” the characters of Lois or Chloe, or dislikes the “Clark-Lois ‘ship” would, naturally, find so much else in Smallville distasteful over time that watching the show would be an act of sadomasochism.

In the end, these scripted show are what they are, and if you hate their “good” points, what must you think of their “bad” points? I think about the folks who post 5 or 6 “bad” reviews in a row, or for six or seven weeks write about how they can’t “stand” Smallville anymore. I can’t get past it—why are they watching?

Of course, to see so many positive reactions to this episode gives me some hope. It’s not that I want everyone to love every show-- but isn’t the whole point of having a favorite show to enjoy it?

The ending with Chloe as Watchtower—if you don’t see that as an important, fulfilling, defining payoff based on years of character development (or if you DO see that and dislike it), then I’m flummoxed over how you’d like anything in a show about Superman, or any good scripted hero or fantasy drama.

People I know roll their own eyes when I continue to go back to Buffy—but, sorry, that’s great TV to me. Smallville isn’t quite there, but it and Lost (and maybe Fringe) are about what we have on that level these days. There are other worthy shows, but Smallville comes closest to replacing the Whedon shows to me (far closer than the new Joss show Dollhouse). Seems like on this thread I almost always “Love It” when it comes to Smallville, though I have my criticisms, because that’s the point. Subjective? Wonderful. But you choose your own favorite shows.

Why would a person pick up a Superman comic in the first place? To go—“oh THAT’S unbelievable!”? No, I’d think it’s with a sense of wonder—and if you can get a little suspension of disbelief through strong characterization (and especially when the strong characterization includes the FEMALE characters—that old superhero-story weakness) you have superior entertainment.

I guess it hits me more this week, the exception that proves the rule, than when everyone was bashing the show during the Lana arc. I know you can’t please everyone. But if you “Hated” Hex or thought it a terrible episode, then, my goodness…what would you have thought of Action Comics #1?

Some good rambling here. I definitely agree about strong female characters; I cut my teeth on '70s female based shows like Wonder Woman (my idol), Charlie's Angels, the (Hardy Boys)Nancy Drew Mysteries, and Police Woman. Seeing Lois, Martha, Chloe, and Lana be strong women has been great, but I also wish they wouldn't do it at the expense of Clark.

As for your truths, two out of three isn't bad. I tried to like Lana but in the end she was exalted over Clark. Wrong, wrong, wrong.

I loved Hex. Action Comics # 1 has it's problems, but despite them I still love it because those were different times. Superman didn't fly in those days. Hello, what's new? Erica Durance's Lois Lane is modern, up-to-date, but still the quintessential Lois Lane.

I can (mostly) forgive the bad because Smallville is still my favorite show. Not even going to try to be objective. Sorry. Well, actually, not at all. Re Hex: to quote Rhino the hamster: "that was totally awesome!"

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I think Cedric is m.i.a., Ann. I wonder where he is. Maybe we should get Randy & Kevin (Johnny & Roy) to go look for him, and use their siren to hunt him down. :lol:

Ann, which one do you like better, Randy or Kevin?

I get the feeling that Jimmy Olsen will be back to work at the Planet. (He is the future Jimmy Olsen the future best Photographer in Metropolis). I get the feeling that Perry White will be here during the 9th season, though. Then Smallville will be indeed, super! :p


I wish that I could put all 3 Paramedics in my avatar: Randy, Kevin & Davis Bloome. I wonder how to do that?

Using siren in a slightly different meaning, yes, a siren could possibly draw Cedric out. Heh, heh. And must remember, I am greedy-both Randy and Kevin. Although Randy's name has a certain, shall we say, appeal.

Must talk to experts about the three paramedics in one avi. I'm untalented & clueless.

As for Jimmy, maybe Clark will try and persuade Tess to put Jimmy back on the Planet's pay; I can see him doing something like that.

I'm going to believe that season 9 will be super no matter what, but if Perry were on, well, I'd be watching from heaven.

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Annie is right, by the way.

Oh and if you're looking for objectivity, fansites are the last places you wanna be. I love my bias and I am proud of it. I'd marry my bias if I ever got it pregnant. And no one will ever take it away from me.

:)

:rotfl:

I'll bring presents cause my bias approves.

[geminis]

Great post. You pretty much articulated my feelings about the episode.
I still feel a review bubbling inside of me, but so far I do not have the time to formulate one. This one pretty much does it.

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Very insightful comment, geminis!

I've worked in big corporations and it's as if once somebody has been dubbed the "It-Girl" or "It-Guy" everybody else starts kissing their butts. Lots of hype and politics, like "The Emporer's New Clothes."

Lois is having fun with it and I think she likes Clark so much because he is so humble and oblvious to that stuff. His ego is very tiny, even to people who are unaware of his power and greatness. He never kisses Lois' butt, but secretly keeps her handwritten, misspelled rules framed in his desk. How adorable is that?

I'm Ann and thanks. :)

I have to slightly disagree though; there's always going to be at least one person who stands out from the crowd making inflammatory comments, like the insightful child in the Emperor's New Clothes. Given time Chloe would have heard anti-Lois sentiment; her cousin has the habit of pushing people's buttons.

Chloe's first entrance into the Planet as Lois was her at the beginning of her "wish fulfillment", hearing all the praise plus working with Clark. There is no way she was going to be subjective.

Lois and Clark definitely have fun with their back and forth snipe fest. When Clark made the comment that Chloe wasn't so rude, Lois was amused. Somehow, it seems like Clark doesn't mind that much, either, especially because he is oh so adorably keeping her rules hidden in his desk. That whole Clois scene was brief but a wonderful twist.

[LoveHurts38]

I'm Ann and thanks. :)

Lois and Clark definitely have fun with their back and forth snipe fest. When Clark made the comment that Chloe wasn't so rude, Lois was amused. Somehow, it seems like Clark doesn't mind that much, either, especially because he is oh so adorably keeping her rules hidden in his desk. That whole Clois scene was brief but a wonderful twist.

It's so true it was like he was worried cause she was not insulting and the crosswalker comment:lol:

[Mrs. Superman]

The tables are officially turned! I loved this episode--big fat 10 from me. Just great all around, from the writing to the acting to the casting. Hadn't rewatched a Smallville episode in a while but this one was even more hilarious the second time around.

[skully]

Looks like Hex may just become the most "10"ed episode in K-site history. Currently on 257 x 10s, just 6 behind Bride's 263 x 10s.

And they said the show was losing it's edge. "They" don't have a clue. :D

[Imzadia]

A 10 and well worth it, IMO. I'd have given it a 10+ but I hated the make-up artist in this episode. Especially for the men, TW & JH, whose make-up was plastered on. They both looked absolutely pastey. Although I've never seen Justin in so much make-up, it was a shame that neither of them could complain enough to have it toned down a bit. The last time I saw TW with that much make-up on was in season 6 in the scene where he first met Oliver Queen. It was a mess, IMHO!

I Loved, LoVeD, LOVED this episode! Erica was a convincing Chloe and the way she was written, Chloe didn't know how to properly groom Lois' hair. She tried to wear it the same way she wears her own hair and it Didn't Work. Her clothes were all too small, and she looked totally uncomfortable the whole time. Her 'Chloe-WhatDoIDoNow' expressions were spot-on. I Loved that Clark framed Lois' Rules of Reporting as a 'memento' from his first day on the job with Lois. The rooftop at the DP scene between Chlois and Mr. Mild-mannered, everyday job, regular reporter was Hilarious. Every scene between Clark and Chlois was quite entertaining, IMO. This was a FUN episode, and as I suggested at one time, we need a little light-hearted fun sometimes on Smallville to balance out all of the seriousness and heavy-laden angst we get served up regularly. Even if it's only one episode a season, it's refreshing.

[Nadège]

Gave it a 9.
Sorry if I don't speak english very well, I'm French. I saw the episode two days ago so I don't remember everything. However, I can say that I really appreciated Hex or many reasons.
First, Clois (L)! "What's the look for?" "You just never looked at me that way before" Great scene, I loved. Or: "Who would have known you vere this sentimental?" "This a moment from my first day on the job. And a constant reminder there is only one Lois Lane" At least, he told her the truth!
Also, I am delighted that Clark is taking jimmy's side, I agree with him, I really love Chloe but this time she sucked.
Chloe seems join herself to the justice league at the end, I'm happy about that.
I was just disappointed about Lois&Clark's decision: "Why don't we just table this whole 'office thrown together in the trenches sparks' things okay? Back to basics."
I can't wait for next episode =D.

[Mickey_Bickey]

Gave it a 2...would have been a 1 had it not been for seeing lovely Erica Durance (she always gets a 10 BTW!;)).
I just thought the episode was too cheesy! I'm sorry, but TW (IMO) can't pull off humor very well. Perhaps it's because we're not used to seeing him in that genre, but I was not amused.:\

Plus, the chLois/Clark was silly! Once again, ED did great! *Loves Her* :D

I think the Clois in this episode was not what I expected it to be and so it fell flat for me.:\
The "loving look":rolleyes: was misplaced and certainly not even remotely close to the looks Clark gave Lois in Bride!
The ending Clois scene, while nice, just didn't excite me.
Even though ED was portraying Chloe and interacting w/ Clark most of the episode, I feel as though a valid arguement could be made that if certian characters were not around next season, SV would become the Lois & Clark show--really, I do.
Hex was just an example of that IMO, again...like I said, even though ED was portraying Chloe the silly interaction was still w/ Clark.
SV needs more darker, edgier storylines, which we're getting w/ the Chlavis/Doomsday right now...but they'll need that next season too, otherwise, (dare I say it?) it will become the Lois & Clark comedy hour!:rolleyes:

Melissa, Melissa!! You know I usually agree with you, my friend, but this post, this post...............

I thought this episode was awesome! Zatanna was awesome, all the characters progressed, Clark finally verbalized that he's moving on from Lana (cheers to that), Chloe became the Watchtower, the Chlois theory was addressed and squashed, and the best thing of all is that we are finally seeing how strong his feelings are for Lois. The last scene while they were at the DP was one of my favorites (if not my favorite) of all time between Clark and Lois.

The look that Clark gave Lois (EDChloe) was just right. It gave us enough of a lovey dovey look without going over the top. What I liked even better was how "hoarse" his voice sounded when he spoke to her. He was a little breathless which to me combined with the look said how much he's falling for her (yet trying to deny it/surpress it)!!:cool:

The other thing is I didn't find this episode cheesy, but funny and entertaining. TW I thought was terrific in this episode. His comedic timing with ED's made this episode much better than I had hoped!:);)

As far as the "Lois and Clark" show goes, I don't think that there's anything in this episode or any other to substantiate that. Movies, comics, cartoons and the old George Reeves series always had "Clark and Lois" in them without it being the "Lois and Clark Show". I never even watched that show in the 1990's, and one series out of how many dipictions should not redefine any present or future portrayals of Clark Kent/Superman/Lois Lane stories. This is an ensemble cast, and there would still be enough underlining stories and other characters and guest stars to keep the show on track.

Chloe's character is not the one and only person preventing Smallville from becoming the New Adventures of Lois and Clark. I'd say given that we have Jimmy Olsen, Oliver Queen, Tess Mercer, John Jones (hope to see more of him next season) as well as other DC villians, JL members (predicted they'll be more next season) and possible Legionnaires visiting it doesn't seem likely that the show will change direction that dramatically.

I for one love the interaction between TW and ED, and I want to see a lot of more of it. Their banter is what is the most entertaining aspect of their relationship. Even if they were a couple in S9 they would be the most entertaining couple on TV IMO. The writers don't have to focus every episode around them, which of course would be another reason this show would never turn into LnC. The lightheartedlness of this episode was like a breath of fresh air compared to the last 5 episodes, and I for one enjoyed this thoroughly from start to finish, something I haven't been able to say for a long time!;):cool:

Just had to give my 2 cents, on this, my friend!;) BTW, I gave it a 10!!

[Tompouce]

Melissa, Melissa!! You know I usually agree with you, my friend, but this post, this post...............

I come to the rescue lol.
Melissa, my friend, this is not serious. Michèle is right. I told you in another topic, Tom was amazing, I find him outstanding in this episode. As for the rest, Michèle told you everything. I think the same so;):)

[NoSupeForYou]

Looks like Hex may just become the most "10"ed episode in K-site history. Currently on 257 x 10s, just 6 behind Bride's 263 x 10s.

And they said the show was losing it's edge. "They" don't have a clue. :D

If you're mentioning how far from the record this episode is aren't you skewing the results?:p

[petitemimi]

It was a fun and light episode. I like the fact that Clark got to express what he thinks for once, and that he's finally accepting who he is. Tom did a great job and I'm sure he was happy to do comedy because he's excellent at it!

[geminis]

Gave it a 9.
Sorry if I don't speak english very well, I'm French. I saw the episode two days ago so I don't remember everything. However, I can say that I really appreciated Hex or many reasons.
First, Clois (L)! "What's the look for?" "You just never looked at me that way before" Great scene, I loved. Or: "Who would have known you vere this sentimental?" "This a moment from my first day on the job. And a constant reminder there is only one Lois Lane" At least, he told her the truth!
Also, I am delighted that Clark is taking jimmy's side, I agree with him, I really love Chloe but this time she sucked.
Chloe seems join herself to the justice league at the end, I'm happy about that.
I was just disappointed about Lois&Clark's decision: "Why don't we just table this whole 'office thrown together in the trenches sparks' things okay? Back to basics."
I can't wait for next episode =D.

Bienvenue, Nadege!

Actually, Clark is being neutral and sees both sides of Chloe and Jimmy. But yes, Chloe is making some wrong decisions in her marriage and they are both overreacting, like always.

Lois was certainly disappointed about all work and no romance Lois and Clark, but if she had turned around, she might have seen a considering look on Clark's face.

Here's hoping they don't ignore Lois in the next episode and she is mentioned. But I have my doubts. Mostly, I can't wait for Stiletto.

----- Added 8 Minutes later -----


I come to the rescue lol.
Melissa, my friend, this is not serious. Michèle is right. I told you in another topic, Tom was amazing, I find him outstanding in this episode. As for the rest, Michèle told you everything. I think the same so;):)

I agree with Karine and Michele. There was lots of outstanding character growth in Hex. A deliberate mention that Clark is done with the past, he likes working at the Planet (with Lois) and being a superhero, and a slow realization that Lois' newest addition to her list is something he might not add.

[Will47]

Even though I'm not such a fan of those "let's make things funny" episodes, I think Hex was a nice way to light things up after the dark episode from last week and before the maybe even darker episode from next week!

I give it a 9!

[Fallen One]

The Laugh Factory, Wednesday Night

Lois: Thanks for coming you two. Clark's really nervous.

Oliver: I still can't believe he's doing this…

Chloe: And a day before my birthday no less.

Lois: He'll be great. Be nice. He's been flipping out backstage. He had like three cups of coffee.

Chloe: I thought he didn't drink caffeine.

Lois: He doesn't. He poured them on his head. Shhhh. They're starting.

Host Beny Mena: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Laugh Factory. We're very excited about tonight's show. We have some special guests in the audience all the way from Smallville. Give it up for 'em.

Everyone waves from the table. Lois stands up.

Lois: (pumping her fist) Woo! Woo! Woo! Where my dawgs at! Where my dawgs at!

Oliver tugs on her dress and pulls her back down. Chloe buries her face in her hands.

Mena: They're here because of our first comedian. He's making his stand up debut and you might know him from his appearances on the CW's Smallville. He has been arrested for dancing on ten occasions. He loves his pie, but likes his women. Put your hands together and show some love for… Clark Kent!

The band plays the Peanuts theme song as Clark, clad in a short sleeved blue shirt and red Jacket, takes the microphone and looks into the crowd.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. How's everybody doing tonight?

Silence

Clark: You guys been watching TV? Huh? Anyone here into television?

Polite applause.

Lois: (screaming) YEAH! woo-hoo! TELEVISION!

Clark: Well, there's the new Survivor. Have you seen this? The new Survivor from Metropolis on CBS? Anyway, Jimmy Olsen is on it. Seems that when you get voted off they send you down the street.

Silence.

Clark: Because Metropolis only has one street.

Silence.

Clark: Alright. Okay. Uh, you ever notice how when you're drying your red jacket in the dryer, how it always shrinks? It's like, whoa. Where did it go? Did the dryer eat it? Does it love the red jackets? Its big when you place it in there, but then - poof - gone. What's the deal with that?

Silence.

Clark: Red Jackets. In the dryer…. You know.

Person in the Front Row: Why the hell do you put Red Jackets in the dryer?

Clark stares at the guy for a minute.

Clark: (serious) Maybe sometimes we keep secrets for a reason.

Silence.

Person in the front row: (confused) What are you talking about about?

Chloe: He's bombing out there.

Lois: YEAH BABY, Red Jackets!

Oliver: (whispering to Lois) Please stop.

Clark: Alright. Thank you! Ahem. Uh, hey.. whats the deal with mindwipes, huh? You use them but they never work. Whats up with that?

Chloe looks suspicious. Lois falls out of her chair and onto the floor laughing.

Person in the crowd: What the hell is a mindwipe?

Clark: Uh... something I never heard of before.

Person in the front row: Oh. Uh. OK.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. You're a wonderful audience. You guys ever notice that when you're at a writing meeting, the writers always screw up continuity? Why is that? It's like, hey guys. Why did Jor-El create Brainiac in season 5 and Dax-Ur in season 7? Did they take turns? Was it a triangle?

Lois: (howling) HOLY CRAP! HA! THAT'S TOTALLY TRUE!

Chloe: (whispering) Ollie, can I go to the car? I need to…um, make a phone call or something.

Oliver: Sure. This is one of the few times that I actually feel your pain.

Chloe gets up and starts to walk out.

Clark: HEY! Chloe! Hey everybody thats my friend Chloe.

Chloe: I'm just running to my car.

Clark: Hey Chloe did you hear the news?

Chloe: What?

Clark: Yesterday was National Chlois day. All the DCU writers who believed it could happen protested outside Warner Brothers Studios. Afterwards they went home on the same unicorn.

Chloe stares at Clark for a minute.

Clark: Get it Chloe? ... Unicorn? Ooooooo. There's those words again.

Chloe: This is just stupid. I'm going to my car.

Clark: You see? There's still those words. Those words.

Person in the front row: (to the person next to him) Never forget this night.

Clark: Yeah. (looking around nervously) Oooooo. There's those words. I hope no one videos that and puts it on TMZ or anything.

Oliver: That's it. We're getting the hell out of here.

Oliver and Chloe leave. Lois is the only one who stays behind.

Clark: (tapping the microphone) I mean like who-ah! Is this thing on? Is this thing on? Did the budget limit the electricity? Ooooo. There's those words again.

Lois: AHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I LOVE YOU!

Clark: I love you too. You've been a great audience. Thank you and good night!
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I know, I know... this is a day later than usual, but some messed up stuff happened yesterday. Long story short - I hope reporters don't find out where I live. But enough about me, its time to review this episode. What are you waiting for? Scroll down!

We open at the Ace of Clubs where Chloe is perched onto the balcony, looking somber while everyone else parties inside. So much for a happy birthday. To make matter <S>funnier</S> worse, someone almost hits her in the face with a package addressed from Clark. Smiling, she turns to thank her red and blue friend.. Oliver Queen. Geesh Chloe, you acted like the guy was a telemarketer. At least pretend to be grateful.

Ollie informs the her that Clark couldn't make her party because he's chillin with Bart. Chloe says she understands (read: does NOT understand) and opens her gift. It turned out to be the book that we saw in Abyss. Pretty cheap, Clark. I tried giving a girl a book for her birthday and she threw at me. And whats up with this music? Anyways Oliver asks her 'why so serious' and she's hesitant to spill the beans, so he brings her back to the party to cheer her up.

Big mistake.

And let me just say: It was very nice of Ollie to hire all these people to come to the party. I mean really, really thoughtful of him.

As soon as Chloe sees Lois, lookin hot damn and socializing with two ladies, she starts in flapping her gums about how Lois has the life she wanted and how much her life sucks.

"One day I'm on the fast track for my dream career as the intrepid reporter. And then I blink, and all of a sudden I'm an underqualified shrink for meteor infected kids who will probably wake up to be psycho killers, while Lois and Clark are walking the beach with matching press passes together." - Ha ha ha, oh yes.. its all true Chloe. ::eats a cracker::, 7:01PM

Oliver's face is priceless. It reminds me of mine face during a convo I once shared with a college friend of mine who kept bugging me about her relationship problems.

Her: So then Jason told me he didn't want to see me anymore.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But Jessica doesn't think he's being honest with me.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But then I don't know if this is truly love or if we're lying to ourselves.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: So what do think I should do Cedric?
Me: Exactly. I'll rob J.C. Penny.

Yeah.. she avoided me for months too. Anyway when Debbie Downer then starts whining about her failed marriage we see Oliver's head slow-ly turns to look at her like he's in a horror movie, then he asks her is this the part where she kills herself.

Ohh Chloisy.

After Ollie calls her out on her jealousy they are interrutped by Lois who is all smiles.

"One year closer to the sweet release of death" - How NOT to wish someone a happy birthday, by Lois Lane - 7:02PM

I shouted a big WHAT? then started cracking up at it. Its just sooo.. Lois. What makes things even better was that she handed Chloe a ginormous plastic muffin with one sorry candle.

Is the fire real? Stay tuned!

After wishing her a happy birthday, Lois tells her that she has to jet due to a exciting new assignment in Mexico. But because she's a good sport, she gives Chloe a plastic crown a peck on the face. Somebody somewhere is calling that a Chloisy death anvil.

We next see a stiletto, some thigh in fishnet stockings, and short skirt. Me likes where this is going. Then the hottie stands up to reveal her name of Zatanna and stares down Oliver just as he gets paged. Getting better. After Oliver apologizes for having to ditch the party as well, he leaves but gets stopped in his tracks by Zatanna. Perfect setup. Just perfect. But when she attempts to make smalltalk he cuts her off and ushers her to.. Chloe. WTH, Oliver? Are you braindead?

Zatanna notices that Debbie Downer has a perpetual frown on her face and suggests that tomorrow will be better if she makes a wish. You haven't watched much of season 8 have you Zatanna? Chloe looks directly at Lois, who is chatting away on the phone with a big smile, and then closes her eyes and makes a wish. Why not wish for her immortal soul as well, Chloe. FYI I made a wish too, I'll tell you guys if it came true on May 14th. Some sleeping pills later, Chloe falls asleep in her bed. The score turns to a circus theme as we see a great pair of legs step into bunny slippers that are too small for her feet, then walks toward a mirror. Pan up, and its.. Lois' body but Chloe's inside. Oh this is going to be good.

Opening Credits. Get outta here! Chloe even runs with one foot in front of the other, just like Iconic Lois! Its uncanning!

The Talon. The fake Lois who I shall now call Fois is having trouble putting her short clothes over her now tall body as we see her on the phone nervously talking to Lois, asking her if she's OK. Lois is dandy in Mexico except for oppression and trade labor. Sounds like my parents home when I was growing up. When asked once more if everything is OK Lois gives her the same answer then asks her whats the dealio because she sounds weird. Fois tells her that things are A-OK except for the frog in her throat. That had to be a shout out to the adventures of Lois and Clark. Nicely done.

Daily Planet. Various people greet and congratulate who they think is Lois as she walks down the stairs toward her desk, including a pour sap who has her daily dry cleaning and a cup of coffee waiting for her. He doesn't even care that she doesn't know his name - thats how awesome Lois is. This next part is just a riot. Lois' desk has a backstage pass with 'Rock On!' in red letters. A backstage pass to what exactly? Who knows! Next we see a monster truck rally pass that says "Monster truck rally pass." Oh it gets better! She also has a Civic Center VIP pass perched atop her desktop which sports a pic of her with her arms around an amazed Dalai Lama! I mean just freakin GOLD! His face and her grin is so priceless.

After blinking in disbelief, Fois sits down to search for more info on Zatanna. In walks Clark, surprised to see her back so soon. Before the Fois explains, Clark looks down at her chest and chuckles at how tight her shirt is. Yes! There is hope for Clark!Way to go, man. When she acts disappointed at his typical male reaction Clark scoffs like 'Well duh looks at you!'. When she prepares to confess whats going on, Clark stops her and asks if it could wait until her post-lunch, pre-dinner, after-cofee snack break.

It took me three months of constant nagging from a chick to remember: "Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte." And I still don't know the hell that is. So Clark, I applaud you for knowing Lois that well.

He mentions how much he and Lois talked on the phone last night and Fois can't believe he had time to talk with Lois but didn't take the time to call her on her birthday. Oh thats a simple answer Chloe - Lois is interesting. After deflecting, he mentions that his attitude is about their arguing of the Chimmy breakup. You see, Clark thinks Jimmy had a point but Lois is loyal to her lying cousin. Those words sting Fois who, when asked if she's alright, gives some attitude complete with the neck movement. Just then they receive a police alert about a standoff. Clark tells her to grab her jacket and get to steppin but after noticing her not moving he reminds her that she's the one who is usually the first out the door. The music changes to the circus theme as she tells him to "buckle up..... Smallville". Clark gives this goofy smile and turns to walk out, completely clueless. GREAT scene!

Cue Lois Lane.

No. Screw you. I'm cuing Zatanna.

No, man. You're supposed to cue...

Oh, Zatttannnnaaaaa.....

LuthorCorp. Ollie's new office is pretty good. A lot nicer than that congested airplane set. He's reading a paper article about the investigation into Lex' murder when Zatanna appears and formally introduces herself. Instead of pulling up a chair and turning to shield his fist pump, Oliver makes a dig at her name before asking what he can do for her. She asks for his help, and while he initially suspects that she's after money, he learns of her famous father and offers his sympathy for his death. She tells him about her father's book which contains her family's legacy. Apparently Lex bought it in an audition and she'd like it back. Olliver must have tasted the rainbow because he's extra snarky in this episode. He tells her to wiggle her nose to make the book appear but she doesn't know any magic beyond one spell. He finally gets serious and says that he can't help her because Lex's lawyers aren't allowing anyone near his personal possessions.

Getting up in his personal space, Zatanna offers him one wish of anything he wants if he can get the book back. Oliver just.. take. the. wish. After a close staredown he declines, acting like he has everything he ever wanted. Didn't his jet just blow up last week? Wouldn't a new jet be nice? When Zatanna tells him he could even wish for someone he lost or something he'd want to take back, he then looks interested. After she tells him that there is a midnight deadline, he looks down at the newspaper article about Lex. Come on Oliver, its obvious that you wished for a commercial break.

Commercial Break. Who will be America's Next Top Model? It's so exciting! The winner goes on to amazing things… like joining the cast of the Surreal Life.

Suicide Slum. Clark and Fois round the corner on that one street in Metropolis. She's having trouble walking in Lois' shoes. :: smiles:: And is stumbling a bit as Clark lists her strange behavior for the day and questions if she's really OK. Just as she's making up an excuse about waking up on the right side of the bed, two guys who they pass turn their heads and totally check her out. Ha!

As she attempts to fish for more info from Clark she trips again but he catches her in his arms and stares at her eyes then lips. She looks back a little stunned, and notes that he never looked at her that way before. ::bites another piece of cracker and smiles:: Clark then, after realising that he was holding her a little too long and that she's on to him, quickly lifts her to her feet. They stare at each other, then she points out that their story is waiting and walks off in the. most. ridiculous. way. It cracks me up everytime. She was WAY too happy there about getting that look.

They come upon some nutcase in a bathrobe who throws pillows from his apartment balcony. A cop walks over and pays up some money he owed Lois after a poker game, vowing to win the next game. Fois takes the money and acts cocky in the least cockiest way. The cop gives Clark one of those looks that you give your girlfriend after she introduces you to her crazy uncle that lives up in the attic. In her Chloe-ish way, she asks what the deal with the nutcase which causes the cop again to give Clark one of those "really?" looks before he tells her that the guy is babbling something in latin. After translating that the guy is rambling about a book bringing death and Zatanna, Fois pulls Clark over and tells him that she knows where the "witchy" Zatanna is and asks him to superspeed over to her place to get more info. Clark looks at her like she has a third ear.

"Superspeed? We didn't even bring a car." - Clark Kent, making viewers facepalm around the world, 7:21 PM.

Seriously Clark?? After getting over the confusion she tells him she's actually Chloe. He doesn't believe her initially, but after she names Zod, Krypton, Jor-El, Fortress, and Brainiac she finally convinces him. She tells him that Zatanna hexed her at her party then guilts him about not calling her but talking with Lois. Aww, how bout some cheese with that whine?

Outside a club they find where Zatanna is performing. Clark still can't get over her having Lois' body and wonders how he didn't realize it before. She tells him not to worry about it but mentions that the experience has been a real eye opener. Clark starts to make up an excuse about taking Jimmy's side but she acts like its no big deal (read: it IS a big deal). She tries to open some doors but they are locked, and while she keeps trying she thanks him for the book which causes him to reflect on a simplier time in their lives. When asked if he misses it he explains that weird things happen so much that they are the norm now, and while he likes what he does at work some days he wishes he could just be a normal reporter. I guessed he missed opening locked doors too because he finally opened one for her.

Inside we see Zatanna looking at a picture of her father. Hey wait a minute what the hell!? That was a the latin-screaming pillow-hating guy in that photo, only clean shaven. Come on, show. Anyways Clark and Fois approach her but she doesn't recognize them. Fois jogs her memory and Clark asks her to reverse the "curse" she put on Chloe. Zatanna smiles and asks Clark if a "curse" is what he thinks happened, then looks directly at Fois and tells her that it wasn't a curse but something that she herself wished for. Fois looks embarrassed at her lie being exposed and tries to play dumb by asking why would she wish herself into Lois' body. Zatanna doesn't go for her game and tells her that in that moment its what she wanted. As Clark looks embarrassed for her, Fois finally admits that she was jealous of Lois living her "dream life" with Clark but didn't want her body morphed into her.

As if that would make it less disturbing and creepy.

Zatanna tells her that the spell will wear off when she no longer wants it, but after claiming that she doesn't it turns out that she still does. How Iconic of her! Clark gets down to business and questions Zatanna's methods with that pillow hating father of hers but she doesn't think there was a problem. He then brings up the book and asks what the guy meant about it bringing death. Big mistake. After telling him that she gives people what they want she turns things on Clark and asks him if he had a wish. Then faster then you can say Siegfried and Roy her eyes glow and she disappears as Clark stands there dazed. When Fois asks him if he's OK he says that he is but he looks blank in the eyes. Something happened, but what?

Outside, Fois is worried about him but he tells "Lois" he's fine. Picking up on that, she realizes he's been hexed too. A scream is heard and they spot a woman getting mugged as six people stand there and watch but do nothing. I doubt thats what the term "neighborhood watch" meant, jerkheads. The music changes to an upbeat heroic tempo as Chloe asks Clark to do something. Squinting his eyes like Clint Eastwood, Clark tells her she's right and steps forward heroically.. to dial to 911. Fricken AWESOME scene! TW really sold that.

Commerical Break. If you do nothing at college except drugs, don’t worry. You can always make a living thinking up Skittles commercials.

Cue Lois Lane.

Hmm, how bout Chloe with Lois' body.

Son, are you on crack?

Daily Planet. Clark and Fois step off the elevator with him asking "Lois" to get real. She tells him she's Chloe and he chuckles about not being able to tell them apart, except Lois is taller. Ha! I swear its like Bryan Miller reads these forums. Fois tells him that he doesn't believe her because he was hexed by Zatanna. Clark no longer believes in magic but Fois keeps going on, explaining that he was hexed because he wanted to be a normal reporter. Out of nowhere Clark quotes that if something seems too good to be true it usually is. After confusing her, he tells her that it was #4 on Lois' rules for journalism. She still doesn't get it so he shows her the actual list - framed and all. After not believing he actually framed something like that, she again brings up his double life. Not taking her serious, he asks her about this other life of his. She thinks, grabs him, and they go to the rooftop. I'm smiling already.

Now up on the roof, Fois shoves Clark through the door as he looks around, nervous and worried as hell like I would be if I got a flat tire in South Central Los Angeles. Getting to the point, she tells him to snap out of it. He looks confused at first but when she tells him he's a hero he gets this hysterical look on his face and jokes that she's right, he's a regular Green Arrow. Ha! Then he tells her he only reports the news, not makes it. The great thing about this is that he acts proud when he says it. After Fois tells him that he's a alien from another galaxy, he facetiously asks her not to tell human resources about that. These one liners are just GOLD! After telling her he has a deadline and moving toward the door, Fois backpedals and opens the door to lock it from the inside. Damn, ED can backpedals fast in those high heels. Clark gets this look of utter disbelief as he asks her if she just locked them up there. She asks him twice to open it and when he does he rips the knob off the door. The score changes to a triumphant one as Clark is amazed at his strength... only for him to conclude that the knob must been old and damaged prior.

Fois roles her eyes, pulls him forward, and asks him to focus his hearing around them. Focusing, he starts to hear everything around them with great clarity. The score again changes to a triumphant one as Clark looks awed by what he hears. He looks directly at her and tells her how amazing it is. Then just when she looks relieved, he tells her the acoustics up on the rooftop are incredible and offer a perfect echoing point. The blank, duhhh expression on Clark's face is priceless. The music changes back to the circus theme as we see Fois run for a pipe then charge him from behind and take a big swing at his head. Clark walks away just in time, turning to see what happened.

"Lois!? Have you completely lost your mind! That could have really hurt!" - Clark Kent, like you've never seen him before, 7:34 PM.

When Fois was about to come at him again he recoils back until she puts down the pipe. She tells him nothing will hurt him and lists his powers, but he doesn't look convinced and wants to find a way back downstairs unless one of his 'powers' include flight. When Fois doesn't answer, he continues back to the door to end the scene. Best scene of the episode and one of, if not the, best scene of the season. I can't say enough about how great this was. It was perfection.

Star City Elementary School - 1978

Teacher: OK, Oliver. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ollie: I wanna be green like an arrow.

(class laughs)

Ollie: Don't laugh at me!

(class laughs louder)

Teacher: Ha ha sure, Oliver. You can't be a green arrow when you grow up.

Ollie: Sniff, sniff, sob.... I'll show you! I'll show all of you!

LuthorCorp facility. Two lame duck security guards are on patrol, walking in unison like soldiers right next to each other. When they hear a gush of wind and a beeping noise, they take out guns and run toward the sound. I'm telling ya, I don't care if I'm in house made of solid gold, if I hear a thump and then a beeping noise I'm running in the opposite direction of that sound. When these bozos reach the sound they find that its coming from an arrow that then releases knock-out gas. Seriously? A beeping arrow that releases gas? You just can't beat that. The Green Arrow lowers down, does his Darth Vader speak, then searches for the book, finally finding it in a crate.

Sometime later he stands by an open fire, staring at the book. I guess he's just weird like that. I-dream-of-Zatanna appears out of thin air and claps for a robbing well done. Oliver tries to play dumb, but he's just not a good liar like Clark is. I think I just lost 3 years off of my lifespan for typing that. Knowing he's caught, he takes off the sunglasses and hood. She asks him to give her the book and she'll grant his wish to keep their deal. But he refuses, citing the dark magic inside the book. At first she tells him she wants to learn how to grant herself a wish, but not convinced of her intentions he motions to the fire. She begs him not to, as it would destroy her only chance to resurrect her father. Oliver thinks over that really sentimental request then promptly tosses that sucker to the fire, but Zatanna uses the Force to snatch it out of air.

Oliver's tired of being compassionate and aims to shoot her, but she looks up and talks backwards and makes a football throwing motion with her right arm. Is this a subliminal message? Woah damn! Her hair gets messed up and chains appear out of nowhere to chain Oliver to a poll. This chick is like Spawn. Oliver pleas with her not to do it, saying that she can't just bring someone back from the dead and change fate. Now that definitely is a message. Not listening, she just leaves him there chained up as she walks away. That was cold-blooded. Oliver, one commercial break later and you'll be fine.

Commercial Break. Did Twix really put a disclaimer on their commercial that reads: 'Caution. Putting peanut butter in your CD player will not make Twix bars appear'? Are you kidding me?

Sorry I kept you waiting. What can I oh, my. Uh, sir..

Name's Clark. Clark Kent.

Fine. Uh, Mr. Kent you're not supposed to take your pants off.

Oh. My apologies, doctor. I never know the correct protocol with things like this. I find it's always best to err on the side of caution and remove my pants before you come to see me.

That's fine, sir. There's just two problems. First problem is that I'm not your doctor. Second is that this is Starbucks.

Metropolis General. Clark and Fois walk into a room to see the latin-speaking guy. Clark, still not believing the guy was hexed to speak latin, goofly asks him does he speaks english. Fois questions him about Zatanna's spell, specifically the book she was after. The guy breaks out into hysteria. He starts talking like a klingon about the danger Zatanna's in if she uses the book. Clark at least gets a little curious and asks for more info. The guy tells them that the spell requires that another life be sacrificed for resurrecting a dead person. Clark and Fois look on, concerned. Boy the producers are laying the foreshadowing on pretty thick, aren't they?

Daily Planet. Zatanna is on the rooftop alone. She starts saying these weird words about backs and fronts, then gets emotional as she summons for her father to rise from the dead. I dated a goth chick that use to say stuff like this all the time, but after I got her a pet she stopped. Zatanna says more backward speak and a light shoots from the book that causes her to glow. Boy, how glad were all of you that there no mention of kryptonite or a 'suit' during this scene? It looked familiar there for a second.

Nearbye, Clark and Fois bicker about the sanity of the pillow-hating guy. Right when she mentions finding Zatanna before the spell is cast, they see lightning and some gold clouds circling the rooftop. Fois urges Clark to jump to the roof and stop the spell but he looks up with this goofy expression and says "I don't know.." Cue the speech. Fois tells him if he won't believe in himself that she'll believe in him, that she knows he doesn't just want to be a normal reporter when he could be doing so much more, and that the world needs him. We see Clark sporting his S curl again as he looks to the roof. Suddenly Chloe's spell is broken and she stands there grinning. Ugh. Clark can't believe it but she tells anything is possible if he believes he can do it, then says "Up up, and away" Ugh. But what follows next is pretty cool. As Clark lowers to the ground air ripples around him as the ground cracks when he lifts into the air for the jump, breaking the spell.

He lands on the roof just as Zatanna sees her father's spirit in a portal. He attempts to talk her down by asking if she's willing to sacrifice her life to do this, but she says is ready and willing and actually starts walking toward the portal like a crazy woman. Luckily Clark grabs her and asks her what would her father think about her sacrificing herself. When she accuses him of not knowing how it feels to lose someone so important Clark relates it to losing his own father and how he had to let him go.

Right when it seems to working... Chloe comes bursting through the door and runs straight into the portal. Way to go. Why did she come up there in the first place I'll never understand, but there's now two spirits in the portal. Zatanna isn't thrilled about Chloe butting in and Clark pleas for her to use the life she's been given to make her father proud. Don't listen to him Zatanna, go with the feeling! Dammit! After thinking it over she steps forward and apologizes to her father, then says the words that ends the spell. She falls to the ground broken-hearted, Chloe gets thrown out of the portal, I frown then take a bite out of a cracker. Good scene. I really felt for Zatanna here. Clark too. Chloe t--- well, like I was saying, I really felt for Zatanna.

Commercial Break. Hey guys, Verizon has a new EnV phone out. I hear that if you buy one they send you Chloe's head in a box.

Talon. Well well, the bunny slippers fit this morning as Chloe smiles at herself through the mirror. Clark knocks then comes in with coffee and bagels, trying to make up for not coming to her party. She says something about her fire being rekindled and that hero support just isn't a day job for her, then grabs the bagels. She asks Clark if he remembers everything and he does, and tells her that a normal life felt empty without his responsibility, that he is who is and that he enjoys waking up with a purpose. This is such a stark contrast to how he felt about having powers the previous 7 years. He's made a lot of progress this season.

When he asks her why she didn't tell him immediately about the body morph she deflects the real reason until Clark catches on, then she admits to being jealous of Lois and Clark's daily 'adventures'. Clark tells her that things between he and Lois haven't been as smooth lately. She doesn't think things will be strained for too long since Clark keeps making eyes at Lois, something that Clark doesn't deny. She asks him not to let what happened with .. that thing.. detour him from giving it a shot with Lois. Clark asks if she's still talking about Clois or Chimmy. She clarifies that she doesn't want either of them living in the past. They toast to that sentiment and so 99.9% of the SV fanbase too. Nice scene.

LuthorCorp. Oliver walks in to find Zatanna waiting for him by his desk, but he's not in the mood for chit-chat. Before she can apologize for her actions he brings up her backwards spell, then angrily tells her that she left him there to die or be exposed. She doesn't know how to make it up to him but assures him she wants to do right by him and his friends and make sure this never happens again. Oliver continues the lashing by telling her simply not do it again. She walks away in fustration but Ollie calms a little and calls her back. After he offers a peace pipe, she warns about worse magicians but tells him she'll be on his side if he ever needs her and gives him her card. He got the digits, that lucky green bastard. Nice ending scene to a good guest character. Wouldn't mind seeing her return, many episodes, with different outfits. And keep the hat too.

Cue Lois Lane.

Uhhh.. Are you gonna put that gun down?

Yes. Yes if you cue Lois Lane.

Fine. Fine. Just…be cool, man. Be cool….

Daily Planet. Here we go. We pan to Clark who is busy away typing, but somebody is breaking his concentration by squeaking their computer chair. Its Lois, THE Lois. Annoyed, Clark asks her if there's something on her mind. She smiles innocently and asks how long it took him to realize the imposter wasn't really her. Clark pretends as if he didn't notice anything and brags that Chloe wasn't as bossy and actually let him drive. He walked right into her trap. She thinks, then spills what she's been waiting to say: Chloe told her about his framed 'Lois' rules of journalism'. Busted! Clark looks up like his heart stopped. Lois leans forward and asks to see it, but Clark tries to play dumb. She stares him down, calls his bluff and walks over to his desk. Damn, Chloe even told her exactly where it was located. She pointed right to it when she said "gimme gimme". Clark sighs and hits the desk in frustration then, after making sure no one sees him, motions to Lois and she snatches it out of his hand. She likes what she sees.

"Wow, who would have guessed that you could be so sentimental." - Lois, teasingly sweet to Clark, 7:57 PM.

It surprised me too Lois, but thats why Bryan Miller is the man. She takes it and walks away, suggetting that they hang it up for all to see. But Clark quickly grabs it and calls it a memento of his first day and a reminder that there is only one Lois Lane.

"You better believe it." - A message from ED, Bryan Q Miller, DCU, and the Producers of SV, 7:58 PM.

Damn straight. Lois perks up and packs up for the night. Clark looks her over suspiciously and inquires about her plans. She tells him she has a date with a guy who asked her out on the flight. Clark's heart drops to his stomach. When she asks him if he has any plans he acts like he'll be busy with work but then, in the most obvious way, asks her if she'd like a call if something comes up. Oh, Clark. She asks him if he meant did she want him to stand her up again. Oh snap! that clearly through Clark for a loop. He starts to say something, I'm not sure if it was that it was that he was sorry or that he regretted what he did, but Lois cuts him off before he starts and acts like its no big deal just being friends. Clark reluctantly agrees, and she suggests he add that to the list and walks off with a curious look on her face. Clark watches her leave then looks at the list and smiles. No way is he adding that the list. I've gone back and forth with deciding whether or not to put this scene as my favorite of the night. It was THAT great. The best Clois scene we've gotten since Bride. Loved it.

Isis. Oliver walks in and asks Chloe if she's ready and sure she wants to leave her reporter's life behind. She tells him that she is ready and after her recent experience she realizes that Lois' life is Lois' life. Folks, that rumbling sound you heard Thursday night was the combined anger at another site blowing a whole through space and time.

Oliver wishes that he had everyone's clarity, then the score turns kinday cheesy as Chloe gives him a bluetooth and tells him that he knows what he wants like everyone, but he just doesn't listen. Well thank you, all-knowing one. She tells him this is where she belongs, then opens that creepy room. One by one the proto-JL members show up on online, then Oliver as well. Finally Chloe aka Watchtower goes online to end the episode.

All in all: What can be said about this episode that hasn't been said. What we got was 40 minutes of Smallville at its highest form. An episode that makes you feel good about the characters you love, and the show as a whole. No angsty feelings, no major disappointments, no critical flaws that leave you scratching you head. None of that. The episode delivered on so many levels that each time I rewatch it I find something new to love. There are so, SO many little things that makes Hex stand apart. I tried to touch on all of them in this review but I'm sure there were many that I left out as well. Its a testament to the superb writing of Bryan Miller, the best writer on this show.

This was a highlight performance for Erica Durance, and had to be up there with the most screentime she's ever had on the show. She's a highlight reel, whether she's giving you laughs or giving you the drama. She nailed Chloe's mannerisms in the most comical of ways, and we got a very detailed glimpse into the daily life of Lois, both professionally and personally. This was probably the most thorough look into the life of Lois since her early season 4 episodes. Bryan Miller is a big fan of the character and shows it with the respect he gives her in his episodes. He 'gets' Lois and what it means to be Lois better than anyone.

Besides Transference, I can't think of a better performance of TW ever. Thats a bold statement and as I rewatch the series this summer I may change my mind, but he was so..sooo great as the mild mannered reporter version of Clark. You can tell when he really believes in a script, and he really enjoys Bryan's scripts. This episode we got more of a glimpse into Clark's feelings for Lois more than we have in all other episodes in this season combined. He was lively, he was happy, and he was proud of being himself. The damage caused by the last Lana episodes are being repaired, and I'm feeling a lot better about where he's going after the last two weeks. Keep it up writers.

This was a big episode for Chloe. While I get that she was on an emotional rollercoaster, she started out as very envious of Lois and pretty creepy. First she didn't bother telling Clark the truth just so she could spy on him and enjoy the perks of Lois' life, then she told him only half the story until Zatanna told him everything. Thats not what a family member and a best friend does to people she loves. If I would have changed one thing, I probably would have had a scene added in where she confessed to Lois what she's done and apologizes for it.

The subplot of Olliver and Zatanna was pretty good, albeit sort of short-changed. They casted the perfect Zatanna and I think she did a good job on her first apparence. Her's was one of the few characters that the show faithfully stuck to mythos-wise. I think she'll be back next season even if Oliver isn't around. Speaking of, I liked that they showed Oliver being remorseful over what he did to Lex, and you just gotta know that she ended up granting his wish of ressurecting Lex even if Ollie doesn't know it yet. This storyline isn't over yet with Lex. And with all the talk about fate changing after you ressurect somebody, something big is going down this season.

Clois was so well developed this episode, and for the first time in a while I felt like it moved forward. The entire episode showed things from Clark's P.O.V for a change. We got a chance to see how special Lois is to him, how he knows and appreciates her, and how his feelings for her are changing. Lois was presented as the one more in control of things in this episode, and the squeeky chair scene showed that. I think she now knows he has a thing for her. And with that knowledge, she'll make him sweat it out a little before she gives him another chance. I look forward to the changing dynamic between the two.

On the surface the producers shouldn't need to do all of this by way of a mockery of Chlois, but the episode delivered so emphatically that it doesn't matter that Chlois was highlighted. I'm sure AM and ED get sick of that theory, and the producers have as well. They did a great job addressing the Chlois nonsense in this one episode. And in the end this was a final horrah for Chloe the reporter and an end to any lingering feelings about a journalistic career. Great job.

Superb writing, great directing, great acting.. just a memorable all time classic. Best episode of the season, edging out Identity on my list. And one of the best of the series. 10 out of 10.

Next week: What lengths will Davis go to suppress the Beast? Will he watch Gossip Girl?

[Wicked Lois]

HAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAH

Only you, Cedric. Only you to make me laugh today. HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHA

[Fly by guy]

I gave it a five. The only new to come from the eppy was Chloe finally acknowledging that she will not be the "star reporter" at the planet and her new job as switchboard operator. Wow.Not.
I think the story would have been better if they had cut out Ollie and spent more time with Clark and Chloe/Lois Without him knowing it was Chloe. Since Ollie was there, why wouldn't he have used a wish for Something, anything, it would have given his being there a purpose.
The whole show played like a bad soap. The only part I enjoyed was at the end when Lois embarrassed Clark with is little Lois List.

[Fallen One]

Thanks my friend. :D

[melissan02]

Clark finally verbalized that he's moving on from Lana (cheers to that), Clark is moving on though because he can't be w/ Lana...when only episodes ago they were in the throws of passion, thus breaking an oak bed! (I know, I still shudder at the thought, but it did happen!) I still firmly believe that there needs to be proper closure to Clana for me to believe Clark is moving on because he wants to, not because he had to...otherwise, it seems like lightswitch.


best thing of all is that we are finally seeing how strong his feelings are for Lois. The last scene while they were at the DP was one of my favorites (if not my favorite) of all time between Clark and Lois.
I think Clark does realize he has strong feelings for Lois, but he's in a bit of a quandary now as to what to do about them. I wouldn't call it my favorite scene, but I'm glad so many other Cloisers enjoyed it. For me though, it just fell flat. :\ The best part is that I do believe Lois was going on a date!;) I want to see her dismiss Clark at every turn now. That's the way it should be. Plus, I like the fact that it appears she'll do that without being rude to him...(i.e. they'll still ham up their friendship and banter)



The look that Clark gave Lois (EDChloe) was just right. It gave us enough of a lovey dovey look without going over the top. What I liked even better was how "hoarse" his voice sounded when he spoke to her. He was a little breathless which to me combined with the look said how much he's falling for her (yet trying to deny it/surpress it)!!:cool: Fell flat for me. Quite honestly, if I hadn't known there was a spoiler ages ago about a "loving look", I would have missed it. Just disappointed.


The other thing is I didn't find this episode cheesy, but funny and entertaining. TW I thought was terrific in this episode. His comedic timing with ED's made this episode much better than I had hoped!:);)
I know I'll get daggers for this, but I thought TW was awful.:o No one can do comedic timing/expression like ED and she was terrific.:D TW just seemed out of his element. Perhaps it's because I'm not used to seeing him in a different genre, that's all.



As far as the "Lois and Clark" show goes, I don't think that there's [I]anything in this episode or any other to substantiate that. Oh I didn't say I necessarily agree, but I do think the arguement could be made given the silliness of this episode and that it mainly came from Clark and chLois. I did watch a few episodes of L&C: NAoS back in the 90's and what I remember was the silliness and Hex showed similarities, IMO.


The lightheartedlness of this episode was like a breath of fresh air compared to the last 5 episodes, and I for one enjoyed this thoroughly from start to finish, something I haven't been able to say for a long time!;):cool: I really am glad that you and so many other Cloisers enjoyed it...really! I know there has to be a lighthearted episode here and there, and yes, they could have used one long before now given the arc we just experienced!:rolleyes::lol:
It's a shame and I do feel somewhat bad for feeling the way I do, but I honestly think the fact that the Clana relationship didn't get the proper closure that it did, will continue to haunt me. Sorry, but the Lana/Clana arc left a wound that hasn't healed quite yet for me. As long as there's a question about whether Clark moved on because he had to or wanted to, I don't foresee my wound healing anytime soon.

[Tompouce]

but Melissa even if I understand exactly what you mean, when you say "cheers to that" like Clark did, it seems you are happy and that you completely agree with it without the shadow of a doubt. I feel it this way. Really.

[SnowBird]

Cedric...I always read your reviews and you always make me laugh...I agree, this was a great episode:)

[Fallen One]

Thanks Snowbird. Wasn't it just a fabulous episode for Clark? I think I saw him smiling in this episode more than all of this episode. It was great to see.

[tibbit78]

Great review, Cedric! As always! This was a great episode! But I missed Jimmy Olsen.

[NoSupeForYou]

Entertaining as always, Cedric. BQM wrote a great episode and the guy does subtle really well, like Lois going on a date with a guy she met during a flight. It was a nice reference to the triangle between Clark, Lois and Superman.

[mrw66855]

The Laugh Factory, Wednesday Night

Lois: Thanks for coming you two. Clark's really nervous.

Oliver: I still can't believe he's doing this…

Chloe: And a day before my birthday no less.

Lois: He'll be great. Be nice. He's been flipping out backstage. He had like three cups of coffee.

Chloe: I thought he didn't drink caffeine.

Lois: He doesn't. He poured them on his head. Shhhh. They're starting.

Host Beny Mena: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Laugh Factory. We're very excited about tonight's show. We have some special guests in the audience all the way from Smallville. Give it up for 'em.

Everyone waves from the table. Lois stands up.

Lois: (pumping her fist) Woo! Woo! Woo! Where my dawgs at! Where my dawgs at!

Oliver tugs on her dress and pulls her back down. Chloe buries her face in her hands.

Mena: They're here because of our first comedian. He's making his stand up debut and you might know him from his appearances on the CW's Smallville. He has been arrested for dancing on ten occasions. He loves his pie, but likes his women. Put your hands together and show some love for… Clark Kent!

The band plays Peanuts theme song as Clark, clad in a short sleeved blue shirt and red Jacket, takes the microphone and looks into the crowd.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. How's everybody doing tonight?

Silence

Clark: You guys been watching TV? Huh? Anyone here into television?

Polite applause.

Lois: (screaming) YEAH! woo-hoo! TELEVISION!

Clark: Well, there's the new Survivor. Have you seen this? The new Survivor from Metropolis on CBS? Anyway, Jimmy Olsen is on it. Seems that when you get voted off they send you down the street.

Silence.

Clark: Because Metropolis only has one street.

Silence.

Clark: Alright. Okay. Uh, you ever notice how when you're drying your red jacket in the dryer, how it always shrinks? It's like, whoa. Where did it go? Did the dryer eat it? Does it love the red jackets? Its big when you place it in there, but then - poof - gone. What's the deal with that?

Silence.

Clark: Red Jackets. In the dryer…. You know.

Person in the Front Row: Why the hell do you put Red Jackets in the dryer?

Clark stares at the guy for a minute.

Clark: (serious) Maybe sometimes we keep secrets for a reason.

Silence.

Person in the front row: (confused) What are you talking about about?

Chloe: He's bombing out there.

Lois: YEAH BABY, Red Jackets!

Oliver: (whispering to Lois) Please stop.

Clark: Alright. Thank you! Ahem. Uh, hey.. whats the deal with mindwipes, huh? You use them but they never work. Whats up with that?

Chloe looks suspicious. Lois falls out of her chair and onto the floor laughing.

Person in the crowd: What the hell is a mindwipe?

Clark: Uh... something I never heard of before.

Person in the front row: Oh. Uh. OK.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. You're a wonderful audience. You guys ever notice that when you're at a writing meeting, the writers always screw up continuity? Why is that? It's like, hey guys. Why did Jor-El create Brainiac in season 5 and Dax-Ur in season 7? Did they take turns? Was it a triangle?

Lois: (howling) HOLY CRAP! HA! THAT'S TOTALLY TRUE!

Chloe: (whispering) Ollie, can I go to car? I need to…um, make a phone call or something.

Oliver: Sure. This is one of the few times that I actually feel your pain.

Chloe gets up and starts to walk out.

Clark: HEY! Chloe! Hey everybody thats my friend Chloe.

Chloe: I'm just running to my car.

Clark: Hey Chloe did you hear the news?

Chloe: What?

Clark: Yesterday was National Chlois day. All the DCU writers who believed it could happen protested outside Warner Brothers Studios. Afterwards they went home on the same unicorn.

Chloe stares at Clark for a minute.

Clark: Get it Chloe? ... Unicorn? Ooooooo. There's those words again.

Chloe: This is just stupid. I'm going to my car.

Clark: You see? There's still those words. Those words.

Person in the front row: (to the person next to him) Never forget this night.

Clark: Yeah. (looking around nervously) Oooooo. There's those words. I hope no one videos that and puts it on TMZ or anything.

Oliver: That's it. We're getting the hell out of here.

Oliver and Chloe leave. Lois is the only one who stays behind.

Clark: (tapping the microphone) I mean like who-ah! Is this thing on? Is this thing on? Did the budget limit the electricity? Ooooo. There's those words again.

Lois: AHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I LOVE YOU!

Clark: I love you too. You've been a great audience. Thank you and good night!
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I know, I know... this is a day later than usual, but some messed up stuff happened yesterday. Long story short - I hope reporters don't find out where I live. But enough about me, its time to review this episode. What are you waiting for? Scroll down!

We open at the Ace of Clubs where Chloe is perched onto the balcony, looking somber while everyone else parties inside. So much for a happy birthday. To make matter <S>funnier</S> worse, someone almost hits her in the face with a package addressed from Clark. Smiling, she turns to thank her red and blue friend.. Oliver Queen. Geesh Chloe, you acted like the guy was a telemarketer. At least pretend to be grateful.

Ollie informs the her that Clark couldn't make her party because he's chillin with Bart. Chloe says she understands (read: does NOT understand) and opens her gift. It turned out to be the book that we saw in Abyss. Pretty cheap, Clark. I tried giving a girl a book for her birthday and she threw at me. And whats up with this music? Anyways Oliver asks her 'why so serious' and she's hesitant to spill the beans, so he brings her back to the party to cheer her up.

Big mistake.

And let me just say: It was very nice of Ollie to hire all these people to come to the party. I mean really, really thoughtful of him.

As soon as Chloe sees Lois, lookin hot damn and socializing with two ladies, she starts in flapping her gums about how Lois has the life she wanted and how much her life sucks.

"One day I'm on the fast track for my dream career as the intrepid reporter. And then I blink, and all of a sudden I'm an underqualified shrink for meteor infected kids who will probably wake up to be psycho killers, while Lois and Clark are walking the beach with matching press passes together." - Ha ha ha, oh yes.. its all true Chloe. ::eats a cracker::, 7:01PM

Oliver's face is priceless. It reminds me of mine face during a convo I once shared with a college friend of mine who kept bugging me about her relationship problems.

Her: So then Jason told me he didn't want to see me anymore.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But Jessica doesn't think he's being honest with me.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But then I don't know if this is truly love or if we're lying to ourselves.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: So what do think I should do Cedric?
Me: Exactly. I'll rob J.C. Penny.

Yeah.. she avoided me for months too. Anyway when Debbie Downer then starts whining about her failed marriage we see Oliver's head slow-ly turns to look at her like he's in a horror movie, then he asks her is this the part where she kills herself.

Ohh Chloisy.

After Ollie calls her out on her jealousy they are interrutped by Lois who is all smiles.

"One year closer to the sweet release of death" - How NOT to wish someone a happy birthday, by Lois Lane - 7:02PM

I shouted a big WHAT? then started cracking up at it. Its just sooo.. Lois. What makes things even better was that she handed Chloe a ginormous plastic muffin with one sorry candle.

Is the fire real? Stay tuned!

After wishing her a happy birthday, Lois tells her that she has to jet due to a exciting new assignment in Mexico. But because she's a good sport, she gives Chloe a plastic crown a peck on the face. Somebody somewhere is calling that a Chloisy death anvil.

We next see a stiletto, some thigh in fishnet stockings, and short skirt. Me likes where this is going. Then the hottie stands up to reveal her name of Zatanna and stares down Oliver just as he gets paged. Getting better. After Oliver apologizes for having to ditch the party as well, he leaves but gets stopped in his tracks by Zatanna. Perfect setup. Just perfect. But when she attempts to make smalltalk he cuts her off and ushers her to.. Chloe. WTH, Oliver? Are you braindead?

Zatanna notices that Debbie Downer has a perpetual frown on her face and suggests that tomorrow will be better if she makes a wish. You haven't watched much of season 8 have you Zatanna? Chloe looks directly at Lois, who is chatting away on the phone with a big smile, and then closes her eyes and makes a wish. Why not wish for her immortal soul as well, Chloe. FYI I made a wish too, I'll tell you guys if it came true on May 14th. Some sleeping pills later, Chloe falls asleep in her bed. The score turns to a circus theme as we see a great pair of legs step into bunny slippers that are too small for her feet, then walks toward a mirror. Pan up, and its.. Lois' body but Chloe's inside. Oh this is going to be good.

Opening Credits. Get outta here! Chloe even runs with one foot in front of the other, just like Iconic Lois! Its uncanning!

The Talon. The fake Lois who I shall now call Fois is having trouble putting her short clothes over her now tall body as we see her on the phone nervously talking to Lois, asking her if she's OK. Lois is dandy in Mexico except for oppression and trade labor. Sounds like my parents home when I was growing up. When asked once more if everything is OK Lois gives her the same answer then asks her whats the dealio because she sounds weird. Fois tells her that things are A-OK except for the frog in her throat. That had to be a shout out to the adventures of Lois and Clark. Nicely done.

Daily Planet. Various people greet and congratulate who they think is Lois as she walks down the stairs toward her desk, including a pour sap who has her daily dry cleaning and a cup of coffee waiting for her. He doesn't even care that she doesn't know his name - thats how awesome Lois is. This next part is just a riot. Lois' desk has a backstage pass with 'Rock On!' in red letters. A backstage pass to what exactly? Who knows! Next we see a monster truck rally pass that says "Monster truck rally pass." Oh it gets better! She also has a Civic Center VIP pass perched atop her desktop which sports a pic of her with her arms around an amazed Dalai Lama! I mean just freakin GOLD! His face and her grin is so priceless.

After blinking in disbelief, Fois sits down to search for more info on Zatanna. In walks Clark, surprised to see her back so soon. Before the Fois explains, Clark looks down at her chest and chuckles at how tight her shirt is. Yes! There is hope for Clark!Way to go, man. When she acts disappointed at his typical male reaction Clark scoffs like 'Well duh looks at you!'. When she prepares to confess whats going on, Clark stops her and asks if it could wait until her post-lunch, pre-dinner, after-cofee snack break.

It took me three months of constant nagging from a chick to remember: "Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte." And I still don't know the hell that is. So Clark, I applaud you for knowing Lois that well.

He mentions how much he and Lois talked on the phone last night and Fois can't believe he had time to talk with Lois but didn't take the time to call her on her birthday. Oh thats a simple answer Chloe - Lois is interesting. After deflecting, he mentions that his attitude is about their arguing of the Chimmy breakup. You see, Clark thinks Jimmy had a point but Lois is loyal to her lying cousin. Those words sting Fois who, when asked if she's alright, gives some attitude complete with the neck movement. Just then they receive a police alert about a standoff. Clark tells her to grab her jacket and get to steppin but after noticing her not moving he reminds her that she's the one who is usually the first out the door. The music changes to the circus theme as she tells him to "buckle up..... Smallville". Clark gives this goofy smile and turns to walk out, completely clueless. GREAT scene!

Cue Lois Lane.

No. Screw you. I'm cuing Zatanna.

No, man. You're supposed to cue...

Oh, Zatttannnnaaaaa.....

LuthorCorp. Ollie's new office is pretty good. A lot nicer than that congested airplane set. He's reading a paper article about the investigation into Lex' murder when Zatanna appears and formally introduces herself. Instead of pulling up a chair and turning to shield his fist pump, Oliver makes a dig at her name before asking what he can do for her. She asks for his help, and while he initially suspects that she's after money, he learns of her famous father and offers his sympathy for his death. She tells him about her father's book which contains her family's legacy. Apparently Lex bought it in an audition and she'd like it back. Olliver must have tasted the rainbow because he's extra snarky in this episode. He tells her to wiggle her nose to make the book appear but she doesn't know any magic beyond one spell. He finally gets serious and says that he can't help her because Lex's lawyers aren't allowing anyone near his personal possessions.

Getting up in his personal space, Zatanna offers him one wish of anything he wants if he can get the book back. Oliver just.. take. the. wish. After a close staredown he declines, acting like he has everything he ever wanted. Didn't his jet just blow up last week? Wouldn't a new jet be nice? When Zatanna tells him he could even wish for someone he lost or something he'd want to take back, he then looks interested. After she tells him that there is a midnight deadline, he looks down at the newspaper article about Lex. Come on Oliver, its obvious that you wished for a commercial break.

Commercial Break. Who will be America's Next Top Model? It's so exciting! The winner goes on to amazing things… like joining the cast of the Surreal Life.

Suicide Slum. Clark and Fois round the corner on that one street in Metropolis. She's having trouble walking in Lois' shoes. :: smiles:: And is stumbling a bit as Clark lists her strange behavior for the day and questions if she's really OK. Just as she's making up an excuse about waking up on the right side of the bed, two guys who they pass turn their heads and totally check her out. Ha!

As she attempts to fish for more info from Clark she trips again but he catches her in his arms and stares at her eyes then lips. She looks back a little stunned, and notes that he never looked at her that way before. ::bites another piece of cracker and smiles:: Clark then, after realising that he was holding her a little too long and that she's on to him, quickly lifts her to her feet. They stare at each other, then she points out that their story is waiting and walks off in the. most. ridiculous. way. It cracks me up everytime. She was WAY too happy there about getting that look.

They come upon some nutcase in a bathrobe who throws pillows from his apartment balcony. A cop walks over and pays up some money he owed Lois after a poker game, vowing to win the next game. Fois takes the money and acts cocky in the least cockiest way. The cop gives Clark one of those looks that you give your girlfriend after she introduces you to her crazy uncle that lives up in the attic. In her Chloe-ish way, she asks what the deal with the nutcase which causes the cop again to give Clark one of those "really?" looks before he tells her that the guy is babbling something in latin. After translating that the guy is rambling about a book bringing death and Zatanna, Fois pulls Clark over and tells him that she knows where the "witchy" Zatanna is and asks him to superspeed over to her place to get more info. Clark looks at her like she has a third ear.

"Superspeed? We didn't even bring a car." - Clark Kent, making viewers facepalm around the world, 7:21 PM.

Seriously Clark?? After getting over the confusion she tells him she's actually Chloe. He doesn't believe her initially, but after she names Zod, Krypton, Jor-El, Fortress, and Brainiac she finally convinces him. She tells him that Zatanna hexed her at her party then guilts him about not calling her but talking with Lois. Aww, how bout some cheese with that whine?

Outside a club they find where Zatanna is performing. Clark still can't get over her having Lois' body and wonders how he didn't realize it before. She tells him not to worry about it but mentions that the experience has been a real eye opener. Clark starts to make up an excuse about taking Jimmy's side but she acts like its no big deal (read: it IS a big deal). She tries to open some doors but they are locked, and while she keeps trying she thanks him for the book which causes him to reflect on a simplier time in their lives. When asked if he misses it he explains that weird things happen so much that they are the norm now, and while he likes what he does at work some days he wishes he could just be a normal reporter. I guessed he missed opening locked doors too because he finally opened one for her.

Inside we see Zatanna looking at a picture of her father. Hey wait a minute what the hell!? That was a the latin-screaming pillow-hating guy in that photo, only clean shaven. Come on, show. Anyways Clark and Fois approach her but she doesn't recognize them. Fois jogs her memory and Clark asks her to reverse the "curse" she put on Chloe. Zatanna smiles and asks Clark if a "curse" is what he thinks happened, then looks directly at Fois and tells her that it wasn't a curse but something that she herself wished for. Fois looks embarrassed at her lie being exposed and tries to play dumb by asking why would she wish herself into Lois' body. Zatanna doesn't go for her game and tells her that in that moment its what she wanted. As Clark looks embarrassed for her, Fois finally admits that she was jealous of Lois living her "dream life" with Clark but didn't want her body morphed into her.

As if that would make it less disturbing and creepy.

Zatanna tells her that the spell will wear off when she no longer wants it, but after claiming that she doesn't it turns out that she still does. How Iconic of her! Clark gets down to business and questions Zatanna's methods with that pillow hating father of hers but she doesn't think there was a problem. He then brings up the book and asks what the guy meant about it bringing death. Big mistake. After telling him that she gives people what they want she turns things on Clark and asks him if he had a wish. Then faster then you can say Siegfried and Roy her eyes glow and she disappears as Clark stands there dazed. When Fois asks him if he's OK he says that he is but he looks blank in the eyes. Something happened, but what?

Outside, Fois is worried about him but he tells "Lois" he's fine. Picking up on that, she realizes he's been hexed too. A scream is heard and they spot a woman getting mugged as six people stand there and watch but do nothing. I doubt thats what the term "neighborhood watch" meant, jerkheads. The music changes to an upbeat heroic tempo as Chloe asks Clark to do something. Squinting his eyes like Clint Eastwood, Clark tells her she's right and steps forward heroically.. to dial to 911. Fricken AWESOME scene! TW really sold that.

Commerical Break. If you do nothing at college except drugs, don’t worry. You can always make a living thinking up Skittles commercials.

Cue Lois Lane.

Hmm, how bout Chloe with Lois' body.

Son, are you on crack?

Daily Planet. Clark and Fois step off the elevator with him asking "Lois" to get real. She tells him she's Chloe and he chuckles about not being able to tell them apart, except Lois is taller. Ha! I swear its like Bryan Miller reads these forums. Fois tells him that he doesn't believe her because he was hexed by Zatanna. Clark no longer believes in magic but Fois keeps going on, explaining that he was hexed because he wanted to be a normal reporter. Out of nowhere Clark quotes that if something seems too good to be true it usually is. After confusing her, he tells her that it was #4 on Lois' rules for journalism. She still doesn't get it so he shows her the actual list - framed and all. After not believing he actually framed something like that, she again brings up his double life. Not taking her serious, he asks her about this other life of his. She thinks, grabs him, and they go to the rooftop. I'm smiling already.

Now up on the roof, Fois shoves Clark through the door as he looks around, nervous and worried as hell like I would be if I got a flat tire in South Central Los Angeles. Getting to the point, she tells him to snap out of it. He looks confused at first but when she tells him he's a hero he gets this hysterical look on his face and jokes that she's right, he's a regular Green Arrow. Ha! Then he tells her he only reports the news, not makes it. The great thing about this is that he acts proud when he says it. After Fois tells him that he's a alien from another galaxy, he facetiously asks her not to tell human resources about that. These one liners are just GOLD! After telling her he has a deadline and moving toward the door, Fois backpedals and opens the door to lock it from the inside. Damn, ED can backpedals fast in those high heels. Clark gets this look of utter disbelief as he asks her if she just locked them up there. She asks him twice to open it and when he does he rips the knob off the door. The score changes to a triumphant one as Clark is amazed at his strength... only for him to conclude that the knob must been old and damaged prior.

Fois roles her eyes, pulls him forward, and asks him to focus his hearing around them. Focusing, he starts to hear everything around them with great clarity. The score again changes to a triumphant one as Clark looks awed by what he hears. He looks directly at her and tells her how amazing it is. Then just when she looks relieved, he tells her the acoustics up on the rooftop are incredible and offer a perfect echoing point. The blank, duhhh expression on Clark's face is priceless. The music changes back to the circus theme as we see Fois run for a pipe then charge him from behind and take a big swing at his head. Clark walks away just in time, turning to see what happened.

"Lois!? Have you completely lost your mind! That could have really hurt!" - Clark Kent, like you've never seen him before, 7:34 PM.

When Fois was about to come at him again he recoils back until she puts down the pipe. She tells him nothing will hurt him and lists his powers, but he doesn't look convinced and wants to find a way back downstairs unless one of his 'powers' include flight. When Fois doesn't answer, he continues back to the door to end the scene. Best scene of the episode and one of, if not the, best scene of the season. I can't say enough about how great this was. It was perfection.

Star City Elementary School - 1978

Teacher: OK, Oliver. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ollie: I wanna be a green like an arrow.

(class laughs)

Ollie: Don't laugh at me!

(class laughs louder)

Teacher: Ha ha sure, Oliver. You can't be a green arrow when you grow up.

Ollie: Sniff, sniff, sob.... I'll show you! I'll show all of you!

LuthorCorp facility. Two lame duck security guards are on patrol, walking in unison like soldiers right next to each other. When they hear a gush of wind and a beeping noise, they take out guns and run toward the sound. I'm telling ya, I don't care if I'm in house made of solid gold, if I hear a thump and then a beeping noise I'm running in the opposite direction of that sound. When these bozos reach the sound they find that its coming from an arrow that then releases knock-out gas. Seriously? A beeping arrow that releases gas? You just can't beat that. The Green Arrow lowers down, does his Darth Vader speak, then searches for the book, finally finding it in a crate.

Sometime later he stands by an open fire, staring at the book. I guess he's just weird like that. I-dream-of-Zatanna appears out of thin air and claps for a robbing well done. Oliver tries to play dumb, but he's just not a good liar like Clark is. I think I just lost 3 years off of my lifespan for typing that. Knowing he's caught, he takes off the sunglasses and hood. She asks him to give her the book and she'll grant his wish to keep their deal. But he refuses, citing the dark magic inside the book. At first she tells him she wants to learn how to grant herself a wish, but not convinced of her intentions he motions to the fire. She begs him not to, as it would destroy her only chance to resurrect her father. Oliver thinks over that really sentimental request then promptly tosses that sucker to the fire, but Zatanna uses the Force to snatch it out of air.

Oliver's tired of being compassionate and aims to shoot her, but she looks up and talks backwards and makes a football throwing motion with her right arm. Is this a subliminal message? Woah damn! Her hair gets messed up and chains appear out of nowhere to chain Oliver to a poll. This chick is like Spawn. Oliver pleas with her not to do it, saying that she can't just bring someone back from the dead and change fate. Now that definitely is a message. Not listening, she just leaves him there chained up as she walks away. That was cold-blooded. Oliver, one commercial break later and you'll be fine.

Commercial Break. Did Twix really put a disclaimer on their commercial that reads: 'Caution. Putting peanut butter in your CD player will not make Twix bars appear'? Are you kidding me?

Sorry I kept you waiting. What can I oh, my. Uh, sir..

Name's Clark. Clark Kent.

Fine. Uh, Mr. Kent you're not supposed to take your pants off.

Oh. My apologies, doctor. I never know the correct protocol with things like this. I find it's always best to err on the side of caution and remove my pants before you come to see me.

That's fine, sir. There's just two problems. First problem is that I'm not your doctor. Second is that this is Starbucks.

Metropolis General. Clark and Fois walk into a room to see the latin-speaking guy. Clark, still not believing the guy was hexed to speak latin, goofly asks him does he speaks english. Fois questions him about Zatanna's spell, specifically the book she was after. The guy breaks out into hysteria. He starts talking like a klingon about the danger Zatanna's in if she uses the book. Clark at least gets a little curious and asks for more info. The guy tells them that the spell requires that another life be sacrificed for resurrecting a dead person. Clark and Fois look on, concerned. Boy the producers are laying the foreshadowing on pretty thick, aren't they?

Daily Planet. Zatanna is on the rooftop alone. She starts saying these weird words about backs and fronts, then gets emotional as she summons for her father to rise from the dead. I dated a goth chick that use to say stuff like this all the time, but after I got her a pet she stopped. Zatanna says more backward speak and a light shoots from the book that causes her to glow. Boy, how glad were all of you that there no mention of kryptonite or a 'suit' during this scene? It looked familiar there for a second.

Nearbye, Clark and Fois bicker about the sanity of the pillow-hating guy. Right when she mentions finding Zatanna before the spell is cast, they see lightning and some gold clouds circling the rooftop. Fois urges Clark to jump to the roof and stop the spell but he looks up with this goofy expression and says "I don't know.." Cue the speech. Fois tells him if he won't believe in himself that she'll believe in him, that she knows he doesn't just want to be a normal reporter when he could be doing so much more, and that the world needs him. We see Clark sporting his S curl again as he looks to the roof. Suddenly Chloe's spell is broken and she stands there grinning. Ugh. Clark can't believe it but she tells anything is possible if he believes he can do it, then says "Up up, and away" Ugh. But what follows next is pretty cool. As Clark lowers to the ground air ripples around him as the ground cracks when he lifts into the air for the jump, breaking the spell.

He lands on the roof just as Zatanna sees her father's spirit in a portal. He attempts to talk her down by asking if she's willing to sacrifice her life to do this, but she says is ready and willing and actually starts walking toward the portal like a crazy woman. Luckily Clark grabs her and asks her what would her father think about her sacrificing herself. When she accuses him of not knowing how it feels to lose someone so important Clark relates it to losing his own father and how he had to let him go.

Right when it seems to working... Chloe comes bursting through the door and runs straight into the portal. Way to go. Why did she come up there in the first place I'll never understand, but there's now two spirits in the portal. Zatanna isn't thrilled about Chloe butting in and Clark pleas for her to use the life she's been given to make her father proud. Don't listen to him Zatanna, go with the feeling! Dammit! After thinking it over she steps forward and apologizes to her father, then says the words that ends the spell. She falls to the ground broken-hearted, Chloe gets thrown out of the portal, I frown then take a bite out of a cracker. Good scene. I really felt for Zatanna here. Clark too. Chloe t--- well, like I was saying, I really felt for Zatanna.

Commercial Break. Hey guys, Verizon has a new EnV phone out. I hear that if you buy one they send you Chloe's head in a box.

Talon. Well well, the bunny slippers fit this morning as Chloe smiles at herself through the mirror. Clark knocks then comes in with coffee and beagles, trying to make up for not coming to her party. She says something about her fire being rekindled and that hero support just isn't a day job for her, then grabs the beagles. She asks Clark if he remembers everything and he does, and tells her that a normal life felt empty without his responsibility, that he is who is and that he enjoys waking up with a purpose. This is such a stark contrast to how he felt about having powers the previous 7 years. He's made a lot of progress this season.

When he asks her why she didn't tell him immediately about the body morph she deflects the real reason until Clark catches on, then she admits to being jealous of Lois and Clark's daily 'adventures'. Clark tells her that things between he and Lois haven't been as smooth lately. She doesn't think things will be strained for too long since Clark keeps making eyes at Lois, something that Clark doesn't deny. She asks him not to let what happened with .. that thing.. detour him from giving it a shot with Lois. Clark asks if she's still talking about Clois or Chimmy. She clarifies that she doesn't want either of them living in the past. They toast to that sentiment and so 99.9% of the SV fanbase too. Nice scene.

LuthorCorp. Oliver walks in to find Zatanna waiting for him by his desk, but he's not in the mood for chit-chat. Before she can apologize for her actions he brings up her backwards spell, then angrily tells her that she left him there to die or be exposed. She doesn't know how to make it up to him but assures him she wants to do right by him and his friends and make sure this never happens again. Oliver continues the lashing by telling her simply not do it again. She walks away in fustration but Ollie calms a little and calls her back. After he offers a peace pipe, she warns about worse magicians but tells him she'll be on his side if he ever needs her and gives him her card. He got the digits, that lucky green bastard. Nice ending scene to a good guest character. Wouldn't mind seeing her return, many episodes, with different outfits. And keep the hat too.

Cue Lois Lane.

Uhhh.. Are you gonna put that gun down?

Yes. Yes if you cue Lois Lane.

Fine. Fine. Just…be cool, man. Be cool….

Daily Planet. Here we go. We pan to Clark who is busy away typing, but somebody is breaking his concentration by squeaking their computer chair. Its Lois, THE Lois. Annoyed, Clark asks her if there's something on her mind. She smiles innocently and asks how long it took him to realize the imposter wasn't really her. Clark pretends as if he didn't notice anything and brags that Chloe wasn't as bossy and actually let him drive. He walked right into her trap. She thinks, then spills what she's been waiting to say: Chloe told her about his framed 'Lois' rules of journalism'. Busted! Clark looks up like his heart stopped. Lois leans forward and asks to see it, but Clark tries to play dumb. She stares him down, calls his bluff and walks over to his desk. Damn, Chloe even told her exactly where it was located. She pointed right to it when she said "gimme gimme". Clark sighs and hits the desk in frustration then, after making sure no one sees him, motions to Lois and she snatches it out of his hand. She likes what she sees.

"Wow, who would have guessed that you could be so sentimental." - Lois, teasingly sweet to Clark, 7:57 PM.

It surprised me too Lois, but thats why Bryan Miller is the man. She takes it and walks away, suggetting that they hang it up for all to see. But Clark quickly grabs it and calls it a memento of his first day and a reminder that there is only one Lois Lane.

"You better believe it." - A verbal middle finger from ED, Bryan Q Miller, DCU, and the Producers of SV, 7:58 PM.

Damn straight. Lois perks up and packs up for the night. Clark looks her over suspiciously and inquires about her plans. She tells him she has a date with a guy who asked her out on the flight. Clark's heart drops to his stomach. When she asks him if he has any plans he acts like he'll be busy with work but then, in the most obvious way, asks her if she'd like a call if something comes up. Oh, Clark. She asks him if he meant did she want him to stand her up again. Oh snap! that clearly through Clark for a loop. He starts to say something, I'm not sure if it was that it was that he was sorry or that he regretted what he did, but Lois cuts him off before he starts and acts like its no big deal just being friends. Clark reluctantly agrees, and she suggests he add that to the list and walks off with a curious look on her face. Clark watches her leave then looks at the list and smiles. No way is he adding that the list. I've gone back and forth with deciding whether or not to put this scene as my favorite of the night. It was THAT great. The best Clois scene we've gotten since Bride. Loved it.

Isis. Oliver walks in and asks Chloe if she's ready and sure she wants to leave her reporter's life behind. She tells him that she is ready and after her recent experience she realizes that Lois' life is Lois' life. Folks, that rumbling sound you heard Thursday night was the combined anger at another site blowing a whole through space and time.

Oliver wishes that he had everyone's clarity, then the score turns kinday cheesy as Chloe gives him a bluetooth and tells him that he knows what he wants like everyone, but he just doesn't listen. Well thank you, all-knowing one. She tells him this is where she belongs, then opens that creepy room. One by one the proto-JL members show up on online, then Oliver as well. Finally Chloe aka Watchtower goes online to end the episode.

All in all: What can be said about this episode that hasn't been said. What we got was 40 minutes of Smallville at its highest form. An episode that makes you feel good about the characters you love, and the show as a whole. No angsty feelings, no major disappointments, no critical flaws that leave you scratching you head. None of that. The episode delivered on so many levels that each time I rewatch it I find something new to love. There are so, SO many little things that makes Hex stand apart. I tried to touch on all of them in this review but I'm sure there were many that I left out as well. Its a testament to the superb writing of Bryan Miller, the best writer on this show.

This was a highlight performance for Erica Durance, and had to be up there with the most screentime she's ever had on the show. She's a highlight reel, whether she's giving you laughs or giving you the drama. She nailed Chloe's mannerisms in the most comical of ways, and we got a very detailed glimpse into the daily life of Lois, both professionally and personally. This was probably the most thorough look into the life of Lois since her early season 4 episodes. Bryan Miller is a big fan of the character and shows it with the respect he gives her in his episodes. He 'gets' Lois and what it means to be Lois better than anyone.

Besides Transference, I can't think of a better performance of TW ever. Thats a bold statement and as I rewatch the series this summer I may change my mind, but he was so..sooo great as the mild mannered reporter version of Clark. You can tell when he really believes in a script, and he really enjoys Bryan's scripts. This episode we got more of a glimpse into Clark's feelings for Lois more than we have in all other episodes in this season combined. He was lively, he was happy, and he was proud of being himself. The damage caused by the last Lana episodes are being repaired, and I'm feeling a lot better about where he's going after the last two weeks. Keep it up writers.

This was a big episode for Chloe. While I get that she was on an emotional rollercoaster, she started out as very envious of Lois and pretty creepy. First she didn't bother telling Clark the truth just so she could spy on him and enjoy the perks of Lois' life, then she told him only half the story until Zatanna told him everything. Thats not what a family member and a best friend does to people she loves. If I would have changed one thing, I probably would have had a scene added in where she confessed to Lois what she's done and apologizes for it.

The subplot of Olliver and Zatanna was pretty good, albeit sort of short-changed. They casted the perfect Zatanna and I think she did a good job on her first apparence. Her's was one of the few characters that the show faithfully stuck to mythos-wise. I think she'll be back next season even if Oliver isn't around. Speaking of, I liked that they showed Oliver being remorseful over what he did to Lex, and you just gotta know that she ended up granting his wish of ressurecting Lex even if Ollie doesn't know it yet. This storyline isn't over yet with Lex. And with all the talk about fate changing after you ressurect somebody, something big is going down this season.

Clois was so well developed this episode, and for the first time in a while I felt like it moved forward. The entire episode showed things from Clark's P.O.V for a change. We got a chance to see how special Lois is to him, how he knows and appreciates her, and how his feelings for her are changing. Lois was presented as the one more in control of things in this episode, and the squeeky chair scene showed that. I think she now knows he has a thing for her. And with that knowledge, she'll make him sweat it out a little before she gives him another chance. I look forward to the changing dynamic between the two.

On the surface the producers shouldn't need to do all of this by way of a mockery of Chlois, but the episode delivered so emphatically that it doesn't matter that Chlois was highlighted. I'm sure AM and ED get sick of that theory, and the producers have as well. They did a great job addressing the Chlois nonsense in this one episode. And in the end this was a final horrah for Chloe the reporter and an end to any lingering feelings about a journalistic career. Great job.

Superb writing, great directing, great acting.. just a memorable all time classic. Best episode of the season, edging out Identity on my list. And one of the best of the series. 10 out of 10.

Next week: What lengths will Davis go to suppress the Beast? Will he watch Gossip Girl?

Sorry I kept you waiting. What can I oh, my. Uh, sir..

Name's Clark. Clark Kent.

Fine. Uh, Mr. Kent you're not supposed to take your pants off.

Oh. My apologies, doctor. I never know the correct protocol with things like this. I find it's always best to err on the side of caution and remove my pants before you come to see me.

That's fine, sir. There's just two problems. First problem is that I'm not your doctor. Second is that this is Starbucks.
Nice review Cedric I agree with everything you said especially the parts about Erica and Tom's performances in those one-liners that Tom gave in this episode, they were hilarious. I am so glad that all after all these years of the relationship that Clark had with that other thing. As you refer to it and being treated like she was not important to the show that Erica and Lois really get to shine the season. Oh and by the way the situation above made me laugh so hard. Where do you come up with these ideas. I also have a question for you I do not think you addressed this in your review. Do you like Chloe as watchtower? Nice review

[Fallen One]

Thanks Joanne. Thanks NoSuperForYou, and yes BQM really does subtle well.

Thanks Matt. The Watchtower doesn't bother me too much since I have a strong hunch it won't last too long. If I thought it was permanant I would have said that Chloe as a assistant to the JL= Lana with Kryptonian powers= the worst mistakes this show has ever made.

Chloe wants to be a sidekick/assistant to Superheroes so much that she made it official. If it gives her some type of contentment, OK. I think most would agree that she was terrible at the Isis counseling stuff, and I felt she lost her passion for journalism in season 4. So there isn't anywhere else they can go with her.

[NoSupeForYou]

When I heard that song during the Watchtower scene I thought it sounded like something that Michael Bay would choose. The only thing missing was the explosions.

[bigblueplanet]

The Laugh Factory, Wednesday Night

Lois: Thanks for coming you two. Clark's really nervous.

Oliver: I still can't believe he's doing this…

Chloe: And a day before my birthday no less.

Lois: He'll be great. Be nice. He's been flipping out backstage. He had like three cups of coffee.

Chloe: I thought he didn't drink caffeine.

Lois: He doesn't. He poured them on his head. Shhhh. They're starting.

Host Beny Mena: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Laugh Factory. We're very excited about tonight's show. We have some special guests in the audience all the way from Smallville. Give it up for 'em.

Everyone waves from the table. Lois stands up.

Lois: (pumping her fist) Woo! Woo! Woo! Where my dawgs at! Where my dawgs at!

Oliver tugs on her dress and pulls her back down. Chloe buries her face in her hands.

Mena: They're here because of our first comedian. He's making his stand up debut and you might know him from his appearances on the CW's Smallville. He has been arrested for dancing on ten occasions. He loves his pie, but likes his women. Put your hands together and show some love for… Clark Kent!

The band plays Peanuts theme song as Clark, clad in a short sleeved blue shirt and red Jacket, takes the microphone and looks into the crowd.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. How's everybody doing tonight?

Silence

Clark: You guys been watching TV? Huh? Anyone here into television?

Polite applause.

Lois: (screaming) YEAH! woo-hoo! TELEVISION!

Clark: Well, there's the new Survivor. Have you seen this? The new Survivor from Metropolis on CBS? Anyway, Jimmy Olsen is on it. Seems that when you get voted off they send you down the street.

Silence.

Clark: Because Metropolis only has one street.

Silence.

Clark: Alright. Okay. Uh, you ever notice how when you're drying your red jacket in the dryer, how it always shrinks? It's like, whoa. Where did it go? Did the dryer eat it? Does it love the red jackets? Its big when you place it in there, but then - poof - gone. What's the deal with that?

Silence.

Clark: Red Jackets. In the dryer…. You know.

Person in the Front Row: Why the hell do you put Red Jackets in the dryer?

Clark stares at the guy for a minute.

Clark: (serious) Maybe sometimes we keep secrets for a reason.

Silence.

Person in the front row: (confused) What are you talking about about?

Chloe: He's bombing out there.

Lois: YEAH BABY, Red Jackets!

Oliver: (whispering to Lois) Please stop.

Clark: Alright. Thank you! Ahem. Uh, hey.. whats the deal with mindwipes, huh? You use them but they never work. Whats up with that?

Chloe looks suspicious. Lois falls out of her chair and onto the floor laughing.

Person in the crowd: What the hell is a mindwipe?

Clark: Uh... something I never heard of before.

Person in the front row: Oh. Uh. OK.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. You're a wonderful audience. You guys ever notice that when you're at a writing meeting, the writers always screw up continuity? Why is that? It's like, hey guys. Why did Jor-El create Brainiac in season 5 and Dax-Ur in season 7? Did they take turns? Was it a triangle?

Lois: (howling) HOLY CRAP! HA! THAT'S TOTALLY TRUE!

Chloe: (whispering) Ollie, can I go to car? I need to…um, make a phone call or something.

Oliver: Sure. This is one of the few times that I actually feel your pain.

Chloe gets up and starts to walk out.

Clark: HEY! Chloe! Hey everybody thats my friend Chloe.

Chloe: I'm just running to my car.

Clark: Hey Chloe did you hear the news?

Chloe: What?

Clark: Yesterday was National Chlois day. All the DCU writers who believed it could happen protested outside Warner Brothers Studios. Afterwards they went home on the same unicorn.

Chloe stares at Clark for a minute.

Clark: Get it Chloe? ... Unicorn? Ooooooo. There's those words again.

Chloe: This is just stupid. I'm going to my car.

Clark: You see? There's still those words. Those words.

Person in the front row: (to the person next to him) Never forget this night.

Clark: Yeah. (looking around nervously) Oooooo. There's those words. I hope no one videos that and puts it on TMZ or anything.

Oliver: That's it. We're getting the hell out of here.

Oliver and Chloe leave. Lois is the only one who stays behind.

Clark: (tapping the microphone) I mean like who-ah! Is this thing on? Is this thing on? Did the budget limit the electricity? Ooooo. There's those words again.

Lois: AHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I LOVE YOU!

Clark: I love you too. You've been a great audience. Thank you and good night!

:rotfl:

*dies laughting*

My all time favorite was ‘Instinct’ introduction (uncle Cedric w/ kids comes close 2nd) but like Lois in this, it had me falls out of my chair, too. LOL


Its a testament to the superb writing of Bryan Miller, the best writer on this show.

WORD. Let’s cheer to that!


This was probably the most thorough look into the life of Lois since her early season 4 episodes. Bryan Miller is a big fan of the character and shows it with the respect he gives her in his episodes. He 'gets' Lois and what it means to be Lois better than anyone.

I agree. When the writer loves the characters, it really reflects on his work. Geoff also does and he did a great job w/ ‘Legion’ but to me, what he wrote was comic version of them. Not really SV’s. (Especially ‘you know who’, jmo) BQM perfectly knows SV continuity and provides a rational progression to each character in such a fine way. Just gotta love his style!


The Watchtower doesn't bother me too much since I have a strong hunch it won't last too long. If I thought it was permanant I would have said that Chloe as a assistant to the JL= Lana with Kryptonian powers= the worst mistakes this show has ever made.

Chloe wants to be a sidekick/assistant to Superheroes so much that she made it official. If it gives her some type of contentment, OK. I think most would agree that she was terrible at the Isis counseling stuff, and I felt she lost her passion for journalism in season 4. So there isn't anywhere else they can go with her.

I’m confused about this. As awesome as it is and it fits her character well ( imo, it’s a natural progression for her much more than going back to journalism), she became someone whose position is already taken in the DC verse, = Oracle/Martial Manhunter. Although Lana’s outcome in SV was very unpredictable and very different from her counterpart in the comics, she didn’t take anyone else’s place at least. (I’m sure she has her own hero’s name by now. LOL)

So where this outcome of Chloe leads to? This is where someone tells me “This is Smallville and it’s written in its own continuity”….?

Btw, thank you once again for your great review, Cedric. I might not frame it like Clark, but thinking to print it out and file them w/ a sticker “Great SV reviews collection”. :lol:

.

[Herod]

Before I review your, er...review, let me just say this has got to be one of the funniest reviews I have ever read. :lol::lol::lol:

This is an epic win, man. Epic win! :cool:

On to my thoughts...



The Laugh Factory, Wednesday Night
Perfect name. Perfect.



Host Beny Mena: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Laugh Factory. We're very excited about tonight's show. We have some special guests in the audience all the way from Smallville. Give it up for 'em.

Everyone waves from the table. Lois stands up.

Lois: (pumping her fist) Woo! Woo! Woo! Where my dawgs at! Where my dawgs at!

Oliver tugs on her dress and pulls her back down. Chloe buries her face in her hands.

This is priceless, Cedric. Priceless! :rotfl: From now on I'll just keep on getting this visual of Lois going "Woo! Woo!" and asking for her dawgs. Oh man, I can feel this being stuck in my head permanently, and that's a great thing! :lol:




The band plays the Peanuts theme song as Clark, clad in a short sleeved blue shirt and red Jacket, takes the microphone and looks into the crowd.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. How's everybody doing tonight?

Silence

Clark: You guys been watching TV? Huh? Anyone here into television?

Polite applause.

Lois: (screaming) YEAH! woo-hoo! TELEVISION!
God Lois is cracking me up! :lol::lol::lol:




Person in the Front Row:
Why the hell do you put Red Jackets in the dryer?

Clark stares at the guy for a minute.

Clark: (serious) Maybe sometimes we keep secrets for a reason.

Silence.

Person in the front row: (confused) What are you talking about about?

Chloe: He's bombing out there.

Lois: YEAH BABY, Red Jackets!

Oliver: (whispering to Lois) Please stop.
Oh gawd, this is so perfect! I imagine Clark for some reason doing a Mulder thing with his serious "maybe some people keep secrets for a reason" line. And Lois, god I love her. she's hilarious. YEAH BABY, RED JACKETS!!:lol::rotfl:



Clark: Thank you. Thank you. You're a wonderful audience. You guys ever notice that when you're at a writing meeting, the writers always screw up continuity? Why is that? It's like, hey guys. Why did Jor-El create Brainiac in season 5 and Dax-Ur in season 7? Did they take turns? Was it a triangle?

Lois: (howling) HOLY CRAP! HA! THAT'S TOTALLY TRUE!
:rotfl:

Can we please send this to PS3? Please, pretty please? I'll pay the postage! :lol:




We open at the Ace of Clubs where Chloe is perched onto the balcony, looking somber while everyone else parties inside. So much for a happy birthday. To make matter <s>funnier</s> worse, someone almost hits her in the face with a package addressed from Clark. Smiling, she turns to thank her red and blue friend.. Oliver Queen. Geesh Chloe, you acted like the guy was a telemarketer. At least pretend to be grateful. Oh Cedric you are so bad! But damn is it funny! :rotfl:



And let me just say: It was very nice of Ollie to hire all these people to come to the party. I mean really, really thoughtful of him. True, true! :lol::lol:


"One day I'm on the fast track for my dream career as the intrepid reporter. And then I blink, and all of a sudden I'm an underqualified shrink for meteor infected kids who will probably wake up to be psycho killers, while Lois and Clark are walking the beach with matching press passes together." - Ha ha ha, oh yes.. its all true Chloe. ::eats a cracker::, 7:01PM :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh man, that's it. This review is killing me. Killing me. And can I have a cracker too? lol.



"One year closer to the sweet release of death"
- How NOT to wish someone a happy birthday, by Lois Lane - 7:02PM

I shouted a big WHAT? then started cracking up at it. Its just sooo.. Lois. What makes things even better was that she handed Chloe a ginormous plastic muffin with one sorry candle.
:::pumps fist in the air::: Yeah! Great line and dude that was like a total Chloe death anvil! :rotfl:




Opening Credits. Get outta here! Chloe even runs with one foot in front of the other, just like Iconic Lois! Its uncanning! :p:lol:


Daily Planet.
Various people greet and congratulate who they think is Lois as she walks down the stairs toward her desk, including a pour sap who has her daily dry cleaning and a cup of coffee waiting for her. He doesn't even care that she doesn't know his name - thats how awesome Lois is. This next part is just a riot. Lois' desk has a backstage pass with 'Rock On!' in red letters. A backstage pass to what exactly? Who knows! Next we see a monster truck rally pass that says "Monster truck rally pass." Oh it gets better! She also has a Civic Center VIP pass perched atop her desktop which sports a pic of her with her arms around an amazed Dalai Lama! I mean just freakin GOLD! His face and her grin is so priceless. Yeah, that was such a great scene and so far this review IS GOLD! :cool:




Cue Lois Lane.

No. Screw you. I'm cuing Zatanna.

No, man. You're supposed to cue...

Oh, Zatttannnnaaaaa..... With legs like she has I understand why'd you want her, but dude, I'll always want to cue in Lois. Maybe you could have cued in Lois/Zatanna. Man those two never met did they? Darn it! My tv would have exploded! :eek: Er, among other things! ;):lol:


Commercial Break. Who will be America's Next Top Model? It's so exciting! The winner goes on to amazing things… like joining the cast of the Surreal Life.And then married to a Brady! :lol:




Suicide Slum.
Clark and Fois round the corner on that one street in Metropolis. She's having trouble walking in Lois' shoes. :: smiles:: And is stumbling a bit as Clark lists her strange behavior for the day and questions if she's really OK. Just as she's making up an excuse about waking up on the right side of the bed, two guys who they pass turn their heads and totally check her out. Ha!

As she attempts to fish for more info from Clark she trips again but he catches her in his arms and stares at her eyes then lips. She looks back a little stunned, and notes that he never looked at her that way before. ::bites another piece of cracker and smiles:: Clark then, after realising that he was holding her a little too long and that she's on to him, quickly lifts her to her feet. They stare at each other, then she points out that their story is waiting and walks off in the. most. ridiculous. way. It cracks me up everytime. She was WAY too happy there about getting that look. :rotfl:

I didn't even notice any of this until you mentioned them but yeah her walk was really funny! :lol:




"Superspeed? We didn't even bring a car." - Clark Kent, making viewers facepalm around the world, 7:21 PM.

Seriously Clark?? After getting over the confusion she tells him she's actually Chloe. He doesn't believe her initially, but after she names Zod, Krypton, Jor-El, Fortress, and Brainiac she finally convinces him. She tells him that Zatanna hexed her at her party then guilts him about not calling her but talking with Lois. Aww, how bout some cheese with that whine? That was soooo lame! I agree! :rotfl:



Outside, Fois is worried about him but he tells "Lois" he's fine. Picking up on that, she realizes he's been hexed too. A scream is heard and they spot a woman getting mugged as six people stand there and watch but do nothing. I doubt thats what the term "neighborhood watch" meant, jerkheads. The music changes to an upbeat heroic tempo as Chloe asks Clark to do something. Squinting his eyes like Clint Eastwood, Clark tells her she's right and steps forward heroically.. to dial to 911. Fricken AWESOME scene! TW really sold that. Tom Welling owned this episode! He's such a talented man. :cool:




Cue Lois Lane.

Hmm, how bout Chloe with Lois' body.

Son, are you on crack? :lol:

Dude, where did this come from? Oh yeah, from the chlois crack! :rotfl:




Daily Planet.
Clark and Fois step off the elevator with him asking "Lois" to get real. She tells him she's Chloe and he chuckles about not being able to tell them apart, except Lois is taller. Ha! I swear its like Bryan Miller reads these forums. Mr. Miller if you ARE reading this right now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!...um, did I mention: Thank you! Thank you! And pleeeeasse write every single episode next season. Please!!! :o


"Lois!? Have you completely lost your mind! That could have really hurt!" - Clark Kent, like you've never seen him before, 7:34 PM. I loved Tom's delivery of this line. It was perfection. :cool:





Star City Elementary School - 1978

Teacher: OK, Oliver. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ollie: I wanna be a green like an arrow.

(class laughs)

Ollie: Don't laugh at me!

(class laughs louder)

Teacher: Ha ha sure, Oliver. You can't be a green arrow when you grow up.

Ollie: Sniff, sniff, sob.... I'll show you! I'll show all of you!
:rotfl:

This. Is. Gold! :lol::lol::lol::lol:






Sorry I kept you waiting. What can I oh, my. Uh, sir..

Name's Clark. Clark Kent.

Fine. Uh, Mr. Kent you're not supposed to take your pants off.

Oh. My apologies, doctor. I never know the correct protocol with things like this. I find it's always best to err on the side of caution and remove my pants before you come to see me.

That's fine, sir. There's just two problems. First problem is that I'm not your doctor. Second is that this is Starbucks. And so is this! :lol::lol::lol::lol:




Commercial Break. Hey guys, Verizon has a new EnV phone out. I hear that if you buy one they send you Chloe's head in a box. :eek:

Ouch! I felt the burn on that one! :rotfl:



Clark asks if she's still talking about Clois or Chimmy. She clarifies that she doesn't want either of them living in the past. They toast to that sentiment and so 99.9% of the SV fanbase too. Nice scene. Yep. It was great! :cool:




Cue Lois Lane.


Uhhh.. Are you gonna put that gun down?

Yes. Yes if you cue Lois Lane.

Fine. Fine. Just…be cool, man. Be cool….
Oh man, my stomach hurts from laughing too much! :rotfl:





Daily Planet. Here we go. We pan to Clark who is busy away typing, but somebody is breaking his concentration by squeaking their computer chair. Its Lois, THE Lois. Accept no imitations. :cool:



"Wow, who would have guessed that you could be so sentimental."
- Lois, teasingly sweet to Clark, 7:57 PM.

It surprised me too Lois, but thats why Bryan Miller is the man. She takes it and walks away, suggetting that they hang it up for all to see. But Clark quickly grabs it and calls it a memento of his first day and a reminder that there is only one Lois Lane.
Again, Brian Q. Miller: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :cool::p




"You better believe it." - A verbal middle finger from ED, Bryan Q Miller, DCU, and the Producers of SV, 7:58 PM. :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:




Clark watches her leave then looks at the list and smiles. No way is he adding that the list. I've gone back and forth with deciding whether or not to put this scene as my favorite of the night. It was THAT great. The best Clois scene we've gotten since Bride. Loved it. It was! :cool:




All in all: What can be said about this episode that hasn't been said. What we got was 40 minutes of Smallville at its highest form. An episode that makes you feel good about the characters you love, and the show as a whole. No angsty feelings, no major disappointments, no critical flaws that leave you scratching you head. None of that. The episode delivered on so many levels that each time I rewatch it I find something new to love. There are so, SO many little things that makes Hex stand apart. I tried to touch on all of them in this review but I'm sure there were many that I left out as well. Its a testament to the superb writing of Bryan Miller, the best writer on this show. I agree so much with this. BQM is da man! He's gained so much respect from our fandom this season by writing THE BEST episodes: Committed, Bulletproof and Hex. :cool:



This was a highlight performance for Erica Durance, and had to be up there with the most screentime she's ever had on the show. She's a highlight reel, whether she's giving you laughs or giving you the drama. She nailed Chloe's mannerisms in the most comical of ways, and we got a very detailed glimpse into the daily life of Lois, both professionally and personally. Wasn't she just amazing? PS3 you have gold in your hands, you better take it for what it's worth before its too late!




Superb writing, great directing, great acting.. just a memorable all time classic. Best episode of the season, edging out Identity on my list. And one of the best of the series. 10 out of 10. That about sums it up. Do you have a review for Committed? Because this one was so great I need to read the one for Committed! :cool::p

[wellinglover66]

This is my very first post!!! I gave a 10!!! It was superfantastic - I loved it from beginning to the very end. I have not been able to stop watching. Kudos to the writer, Bryan Q. Miller for this episode and hoping that he writes more eppys for Season 9.

[STFanatic]

Welcome to KryptonSite wellinglover66 :D

Glad to have you abord!!

[alejandrita439]

Cedric, your review was awesome as always :lol:
i really enjoyed it :)

[dreamsofnever]

This is my very first post!!! I gave a 10!!! It was superfantastic - I loved it from beginning to the very end. I have not been able to stop watching. Kudos to the writer, Bryan Q. Miller for this episode and hoping that he writes more eppys for Season 9.

Welcome Wellinglover66!


And Cedric-inspired review as always! :)

[thehenry89]

Great review Cedric I was :rotfl: through out the whole thing!

[Farview]

Finally watched the episode on DVR. The description of the episode sounded hokey, but it turned out to be Smallville at it's best. Great humor and great insights into how Clark feels about Lois and about Chloe and Oliver too. And Zatanna! Va va voom! What a gorgeous actress... hope they bring her back soon. Oh and loved that they kept the backward spoken spells!!

[ClLaLeChFAN01]

Did anyone notice the phonebooth when Clark was dialing 911?!?!?!?! I geeked out a lot in that sence!!!!

[SnowBird]

Thanks Snowbird. Wasn't it just a fabulous episode for Clark? I think I saw him smiling in this episode more than all of this episode. It was great to see.

TW has a wonderful smile and he can't smile too much for me:D

[Mickey_Bickey]

This is my very first post!!! I gave a 10!!! It was superfantastic - I loved it from beginning to the very end. I have not been able to stop watching. Kudos to the writer, Bryan Q. Miller for this episode and hoping that he writes more eppys for Season 9.

Welcome, and I love your avatar!:)

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I come to the rescue lol.
Melissa, my friend, this is not serious. Michèle is right. I told you in another topic, Tom was amazing, I find him outstanding in this episode. As for the rest, Michèle told you everything. I think the same so;):)

So true, Karine!!:lol:

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Cedric, just finally read your review (was looking for it yesterday BTW), and I LOVED IT!! I couldn't agree with you more completely!! I gave it a 10 as well! Every character progressed in this episode, and for the first time in a long time it was an episode that I loved from start to finish and could watch over again (and again).

First, I love the Clark trying to be a comedian and Lois cheering him on as your entry skit! Very funny!!

Also, one thing you said that the last scene between Clark and Lois in this episode was the best since Bride, and I'm going to say I actually liked it better, because in this episode we finally got Clark's POV. Also, there's no threat at the end of the episode with Lana Lang throwing a monkey wrench into an otherwise great story! Seeing Clark in this manner is what I've been waiting for since Committed and before. I agree there was no angst, insecurities or doubts in this episode. Everyone in the end (as BW purposely did) knew what they wanted.

Chloe wants to be The Watchtower and not Lois Lane. Lois empowered herself again by putting her poker face on and having one up on Clark knowing that he does feel something from her, but to protect herself from further pain she pushed him away for now. Clark decided that looking over his shoulder as Chloe said is not an option, and he knows now that he wants Lois Lane (as evident with the gleam in his eye that told us there was no way he was adding that rule to the list)!

Great job and great episode!!

Let the games begin!;)

[geminis]

This is my very first post!!! I gave a 10!!! It was superfantastic - I loved it from beginning to the very end. I have not been able to stop watching. Kudos to the writer, Bryan Q. Miller for this episode and hoping that he writes more eppys for Season 9.

Adding my welcome too. I haven't been able to stop watching Hex either. :)

Now on to enO nellaF ehT: accept no imitations. Cedric, the Laugh Factory is right. I loved how you coined Fois (said like Lois but with an F, sounds like faux-is), that was genius, I tell you! And ooo, I think even Doomsday would be scared by Gossip Girl. And Davis might get sent on a killer rampage. Here's hoping he DOES watch...

This is absolutely one of those episodes that doesn't get old even after watching it many times.

[skully]

Wow. BQM really hit a home run. 266 x 10s now for Hex, the most 10s on K-site for any SV episode. :)

[LuckyLois]

Cedric, as always, laughed at your review. Great job and I totally agree with you. Thought TW was terrific and ED has some great comedic chops too. When she almost beaned him with the pipe was hysterical!

My favorite was the last Clois scene with the framed rules. I love how Lois can make Clark so uncomfortable and hot and bothered! Fun stuff. Tom's got the blushing part perfect.

I also agree that you can tell when the actors are enjoying themselves, and it really showed.

[Lea]

I had to register just to give it a 10! It was so fun and sweet and cool in the right way, it reminded me why I liked this show on the first place. I'm still grinning, and I don't think I'll stop anytime soon. I'm loving Smallville more and more as the season progresses, and after this episode I'm actually hopeful I won't be disappointed again.
Thank you Bryan Q. Miller and all the cast for this amazing performance! :D

[unfocused]

Great review, Cedric! Always entertaining.

Hex deserves to be top dog in the 10's. I like the comedic feel, and I hope we get a few episodes like that in S9.

[schadenfreude]

Cedric, your review was amazing!

I really loved Hex, all of it. Generally I tend to skip the parts that I find boring, but that didn't happen with this episode.

Great job, BQM!

[cma_454]

Cedric, you really need to think about writing professionally.

Great review!!

[theartist27]

Hex gets a 10 from me. Loved it. One of my favorite episodes of the season.:)

[LoveHurts38]

Cedric loved your review I was waiting and it was worth it.

[dimeo782002]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fallen One
The Watchtower doesn't bother me too much since I have a strong hunch it won't last too long. If I thought it was permanant I would have said that Chloe as a assistant to the JL= Lana with Kryptonian powers= the worst mistakes this show has ever made.

Chloe wants to be a sidekick/assistant to Superheroes so much that she made it official. If it gives her some type of contentment, OK. I think most would agree that she was terrible at the Isis counseling stuff, and I felt she lost her passion for journalism in season 4. So there isn't anywhere else they can go with her.

it does not surprise me you would say this. there is nothing left for chloe cause she was written in the beginning of smallville as clarks template for journalism chloe aka the reporter but due to the fact they decided to bring lois lane in on season four and then decided to keep her when she was supposed to be temporary 2 smallville posed a problem. the way chloe and clark was as friedns or there UST and chloe as a journalist did not allow room for two of them in TPTB eyes. so after season five and especially after season six the story needed to move forward they decided to can chlark as a romantic couple all together and make room for clois/ then they had another problem, chloe at the dp, chloe would never betray clark by exposiong his secret and also she became familiar with the JLA and she had a knack for helping them as wacth tower which is how she pretty much has always been there for clark. computer searches and her bizarre awareness to the unexplained helped her to benefit heroes like clark and the JLA. she was able to help and be there for them as she could not as a reporter because that meant exposing them. had she used clarks story she would have been the reporter of the century but clark meant more to her, there friendship meant more to her. so then they decide okay its time for lois and the went that route for the sake of comic fans al and miles never entended to go this route on smallville. they wanted to kepp things as a pre superman strory and do what has not been shown and i for one have always agreed with that dynamic , it is the thing that got me hooked to smallville in the first place.

but the reason why there is nothing left for chloe in your eyes and some other fan bases is because her life and direction on smallville was given to another character as per brian peterson 's interview chloe's life is now lois's. also it is said its all good because its 70 years of superman history and because she is lois lane . well thats all well and true but this is why chloe is the way she is now and thats why there is nothing left for her . it was handed to another in the name of mythology.

but i disagree chloe as watchtower is definetly workable she has been there bfor clark and done for clark its not counseling which is something totally different. which is why isis did not work for chloe but watch tower will cause she has always been defender of the heroes and she has always been there to help clark it has nothing to do with counsleing at isis so i think these comments of chloe sucked at isis as a counselor and she wiull suck as watchtower are fruitless and make not point what so ever it sounds like dislike to me thats all pure dislike for a non mythos character. because isis and watchtower have nothing in common. it's called dislike for chloe and people won't be happy till only two chracters are left so it can be the new L N C show. so be it this show stopped being smallville since the end of season seven IMO.

[Fallen One]

:rotfl:

*dies laughting*

My all time favorite was ‘Instinct’ introduction (uncle Cedric w/ kids comes close 2nd) but like Lois in this, it had me falls out of my chair, too. LOL
Ha, thanks Tomo. I had to go back to read my Instinct intro and now I recall it. That was my look into the writers room. I've had some compliments on that one, glad you all liked it.



I’m confused about this. As awesome as it is and it fits her character well ( imo, it’s a natural progression for her much more than going back to journalism), she became someone whose position is already taken in the DC verse, = Oracle/Martial Manhunter. Although Lana’s outcome in SV was very unpredictable and very different from her counterpart in the comics, she didn’t take anyone else’s place at least. (I’m sure she has her own hero’s name by now. LOL)

So where this outcome of Chloe leads to? This is where someone tells me “This is Smallville and it’s written in its own continuity”….?

Couldn't agree more. And if I thought this was something permanant I would be ranting and raving over this.. this.. ludacris idea of Chloe being some type of Barbara Gordan substitute. That position is already filled and she doesn't belong there. Moreover, whenever she gets around superheroes the writers tend to dumb them down so that she could be thought of as the brains of any operation. I've been urging for years for the writers to get her the hell away from Clark, but that didn't mean I wanted them to have her leech on the JL now as well. I mean I wouldn't want Flash to suddenly forget how to save the day using his speed just so Chloe could give him one of her daily speeches that will have him saying that "OMG you're so great! I need you SO much, I can't live without you!" crap that makes my stomach turn when I hear Clark say it.

But thankfully I think the end of Hex will be the last we'll ever see of "Watchtower" Chloe. So I'll be good for now.



Btw, thank you once again for your great review, Cedric. I might not frame it like Clark, but thinking to print it out and file them w/ a sticker “Great SV reviews collection”. :lol:

Have I been doing better since Infamous as I said?;)


Before I review your, er...review, let me just say this has got to be one of the funniest reviews I have ever read. :lol::lol::lol:

This is an epic win, man. Epic win! :cool:
Herod, thanks for the great compliments and welcome to K-site! I have to say that I was cracking up over here reading your comments. I had a great time writing the laugh factory. The best part about it is that Lois didn't know what mindwipe or Brainiac meant but she still cheered him on because she loves him unconditionally. Thats what I was going for in that intro. Glad you liked it and those satire bits I do throughout the review.

I've written a review for every episode except Toxic and you can find each in their episode forums. Over the summer hiatus I'll write a Toxic review, plus I'll go back and add more content to my older ones just to make them as content heavy as the ones after Abyss. Thanks again for fabulous feedback, and have yourself a cracker!


Hey hey Alex, thanks for the feedback!

Thanks Kelly!

Brit you're almost to 10,000 posts. Awesome. And thank you.

Thanks Michele! Hex was a huge episode for Clois maybe moreso than any episode this season. At least it definately was the biggest from Clark's P.O.V. Its ironic that although technically they didn't have many scenes together, this was such a big episode Lois and Clark idividually and as a budding romance. But thats just another reason why this episode was so genius. So much progress was made. We were shown so much about their daily lives and what makes them special seperately and together. And that last scene between them was just ..sigh. Great, great stuff. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks Ann. I saw others using Chlois as her name and with my, um, distaste for that theory I felt that Fois would be better. Looks the Laugh Factory intro was a hit. :D I got something with Doomsday planned for my next review. It won't be as horrible as Gossip Girls, but it'll be just as humiliating.

Pat, thank you and ITA. Everyone looked like they were having so much fun this episode. BQM is a god-send to this show.

Thanks James. ITA that Hex deserved to break the record for most 10s in an episode - It was that great. I'm challenging the season finale Doomsday to beat it. It's got a chance, but it'll need more than just shock value to do it.

Schadenfreude, glad you liked it!

cma_454, thank ya kindly :D

LoveHurts38, sorry I kept you waiting, but glad I made up for it!

[LovelyLoisLane]

Cedric, you really need to think about writing professionally.

Great review!!

I think he'd need to proofread more then :P Or perhaps get a beta-reader or two.

But they are entertaining, I'll give him that much, and I do think he should get his own LJ set up so he can post a link of the review when he writes one.

What do you think of that Fallen? Your own site and everything, people Googling for Smallville Reviews would find you right off, I'm sure. :) Along with other less entertaining reviews by some unsavory individuals, but hey sometimes you gotta dig through a lot of bad grapes to find the good ones.

For my part in it? I concur with all those that have stated what I'm about to state. This show delves into the dark and angsty so many times that is hard to see the symbol of hope that Clark is this season, or so it feels to me. So to have a relationship that catered to a previous existing mythos, SV's mythos, dealt with character development and introduced a future JLA member, with witty and fun dialogue and managed to be light hearted and funny through all that? Truly, that is a great thing.

[cma_454]

I think he'd need to proofread more then :P Or perhaps get a beta-reader or two...

That's why professional writers have editors, and editors have proofreaders.:D

[LovelyLoisLane]

That's why professional writers have editors.

I know. I'm a novelist, with a hyper little English man for an editor. ;) I have to draft my own work though before I send him the chapter scripts, otherwise he nags at me for being lazy. Not that I mind his nagging too badly, since he doubles as my agent. (Which I desperately need since I’m just starting out)

But even basic fan-fiction (and I write that too on occasion) and reviews need beta readers. My plethora of typos is a testament to that.

I'd be willing to be your beta-reader, Fallen, if you like.

I know these reviews are just for fun, you aren't necessarily writing a book, but the offer is out there.
Honestly, I appreciate anyone that takes the time to bother writing a review and while I'm a decent writer, I'm no comedian and I couldn't write reviews like you do. You have a wonderful sense of humor. :) I especially like your intros and I have to say that I was looking forward to your review.

I'm glad you liked the episode, since you seemed torn over "Infamous" when last we spoke. Though you never did hit me back from my last PM, but I forgive you. :p

A well rounded episode that is THIS entertaining is a scarcity. I wish we had more like this one. There were probably some minor plot holes but to be honest I didn't notice if there were, since I was so thoroughly amused. I still feel like we (the SV audience) lost a lot of members after the P/R disaster but hopefully the fan reaction to episodes like "Hex" makes an impression on someone in the writing department. They know we don't just talk when we hate an episode, we are very excited to chat about episodes we love.

Not everyone loved this episode, but to me it looks like the majority does and that makes me excited. For myself as a viewer and for the writers and actors. Especially Tom Welling and Erica Durance who really brought "Hex" to a new level of entertainment that we rarely see on SV.

----- Added 28 Minutes later -----


I've written a review for every episode except Toxic and you can find each in their episode forums.

See? This is where having your own site, or something like a live journal page, would help. People really like your reviews, you are starting to become the unofficial Comedian Reviewer of the K-Site forums, and I'm sure they'd like to re-read them but when they are hidden on these 'love/hate' threads you have to search to find them at a later date.

[777Flash]

This episode cannot compare to the one where Clark and Lionel switched bodies. I actually believed I was watching the switch, but I had to remind myself Erica was playing Chloe.
I guess now that Chloe is WatchTower, they don't have to kill her off. Is Jimmy coming back?

[LovelyLoisLane]

This episode cannot compare to the one where Clark and Lionel switched bodies. I actually believed I was watching the switch, but I had to remind myself Erica was playing Chloe.

I guess now that Chloe is WatchTower, they don't have to kill her off. Is Jimmy coming back?

'Transference' isn't fresh in my mind, but I remembered liking it.

I like Erica Durance as an actress so I may be biased, but I think she did a great job in "Hex", with the facial movements and the way she moved or the enunciations in speech.

I was totally sold that she was playing Chloe in this episode.

I don't think they need to kill her [Chloe] off regardless, I feel like killing off a character is taking the easy way out sometimes, but then other times you have used them for all you need and you can give the character a nice dramatic exit.

Beyond all that I liked that Chloe has something specific in her life now, because being an Isis counselor seemed to be left underdeveloped. I'm hoping that as Watchtower it'll become something that defines her.

[Welling_is_pretty]

This was possibly the best episode of Smallville in years (but I am a bit biased. I have much love and affection for Zatanna Zatara!).

Zee's story was compelling, the switch of Chloe and Lois was well done (could have been cheesy) and Clark's storyline was executed with flair.

Some of the best acting, pacing and dialogue we've seen in a while, IMO. This was Smallville cooking all thrusters.

[AngelaV]

Giving it a 10 because Chloe said Watchtower :).

[Jaderoyale]

The Laugh Factory, Wednesday Night

Lois: Thanks for coming you two. Clark's really nervous.

Oliver: I still can't believe he's doing this…

Chloe: And a day before my birthday no less.

Lois: He'll be great. Be nice. He's been flipping out backstage. He had like three cups of coffee.

Chloe: I thought he didn't drink caffeine.

Lois: He doesn't. He poured them on his head. Shhhh. They're starting.

Host Beny Mena: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Laugh Factory. We're very excited about tonight's show. We have some special guests in the audience all the way from Smallville. Give it up for 'em.

Everyone waves from the table. Lois stands up.

Lois: (pumping her fist) Woo! Woo! Woo! Where my dawgs at! Where my dawgs at!

Oliver tugs on her dress and pulls her back down. Chloe buries her face in her hands.

Mena: They're here because of our first comedian. He's making his stand up debut and you might know him from his appearances on the CW's Smallville. He has been arrested for dancing on ten occasions. He loves his pie, but likes his women. Put your hands together and show some love for… Clark Kent!

The band plays the Peanuts theme song as Clark, clad in a short sleeved blue shirt and red Jacket, takes the microphone and looks into the crowd.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. How's everybody doing tonight?

Silence

Clark: You guys been watching TV? Huh? Anyone here into television?

Polite applause.

Lois: (screaming) YEAH! woo-hoo! TELEVISION!

Clark: Well, there's the new Survivor. Have you seen this? The new Survivor from Metropolis on CBS? Anyway, Jimmy Olsen is on it. Seems that when you get voted off they send you down the street.

Silence.

Clark: Because Metropolis only has one street.

Silence.

Clark: Alright. Okay. Uh, you ever notice how when you're drying your red jacket in the dryer, how it always shrinks? It's like, whoa. Where did it go? Did the dryer eat it? Does it love the red jackets? Its big when you place it in there, but then - poof - gone. What's the deal with that?

Silence.

Clark: Red Jackets. In the dryer…. You know.

Person in the Front Row: Why the hell do you put Red Jackets in the dryer?

Clark stares at the guy for a minute.

Clark: (serious) Maybe sometimes we keep secrets for a reason.

Silence.

Person in the front row: (confused) What are you talking about about?

Chloe: He's bombing out there.

Lois: YEAH BABY, Red Jackets!

Oliver: (whispering to Lois) Please stop.

Clark: Alright. Thank you! Ahem. Uh, hey.. whats the deal with mindwipes, huh? You use them but they never work. Whats up with that?

Chloe looks suspicious. Lois falls out of her chair and onto the floor laughing.

Person in the crowd: What the hell is a mindwipe?

Clark: Uh... something I never heard of before.

Person in the front row: Oh. Uh. OK.

Clark: Thank you. Thank you. You're a wonderful audience. You guys ever notice that when you're at a writing meeting, the writers always screw up continuity? Why is that? It's like, hey guys. Why did Jor-El create Brainiac in season 5 and Dax-Ur in season 7? Did they take turns? Was it a triangle?

Lois: (howling) HOLY CRAP! HA! THAT'S TOTALLY TRUE!

Chloe: (whispering) Ollie, can I go to the car? I need to…um, make a phone call or something.

Oliver: Sure. This is one of the few times that I actually feel your pain.

Chloe gets up and starts to walk out.

Clark: HEY! Chloe! Hey everybody thats my friend Chloe.

Chloe: I'm just running to my car.

Clark: Hey Chloe did you hear the news?

Chloe: What?

Clark: Yesterday was National Chlois day. All the DCU writers who believed it could happen protested outside Warner Brothers Studios. Afterwards they went home on the same unicorn.

Chloe stares at Clark for a minute.

Clark: Get it Chloe? ... Unicorn? Ooooooo. There's those words again.

Chloe: This is just stupid. I'm going to my car.

Clark: You see? There's still those words. Those words.

Person in the front row: (to the person next to him) Never forget this night.

Clark: Yeah. (looking around nervously) Oooooo. There's those words. I hope no one videos that and puts it on TMZ or anything.

Oliver: That's it. We're getting the hell out of here.

Oliver and Chloe leave. Lois is the only one who stays behind.

Clark: (tapping the microphone) I mean like who-ah! Is this thing on? Is this thing on? Did the budget limit the electricity? Ooooo. There's those words again.

Lois: AHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I LOVE YOU!

Clark: I love you too. You've been a great audience. Thank you and good night!
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I know, I know... this is a day later than usual, but some messed up stuff happened yesterday. Long story short - I hope reporters don't find out where I live. But enough about me, its time to review this episode. What are you waiting for? Scroll down!

We open at the Ace of Clubs where Chloe is perched onto the balcony, looking somber while everyone else parties inside. So much for a happy birthday. To make matter <S>funnier</S> worse, someone almost hits her in the face with a package addressed from Clark. Smiling, she turns to thank her red and blue friend.. Oliver Queen. Geesh Chloe, you acted like the guy was a telemarketer. At least pretend to be grateful.

Ollie informs the her that Clark couldn't make her party because he's chillin with Bart. Chloe says she understands (read: does NOT understand) and opens her gift. It turned out to be the book that we saw in Abyss. Pretty cheap, Clark. I tried giving a girl a book for her birthday and she threw at me. And whats up with this music? Anyways Oliver asks her 'why so serious' and she's hesitant to spill the beans, so he brings her back to the party to cheer her up.

Big mistake.

And let me just say: It was very nice of Ollie to hire all these people to come to the party. I mean really, really thoughtful of him.

As soon as Chloe sees Lois, lookin hot damn and socializing with two ladies, she starts in flapping her gums about how Lois has the life she wanted and how much her life sucks.

"One day I'm on the fast track for my dream career as the intrepid reporter. And then I blink, and all of a sudden I'm an underqualified shrink for meteor infected kids who will probably wake up to be psycho killers, while Lois and Clark are walking the beach with matching press passes together." - Ha ha ha, oh yes.. its all true Chloe. ::eats a cracker::, 7:01PM

Oliver's face is priceless. It reminds me of mine face during a convo I once shared with a college friend of mine who kept bugging me about her relationship problems.

Her: So then Jason told me he didn't want to see me anymore.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But Jessica doesn't think he's being honest with me.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: But then I don't know if this is truly love or if we're lying to ourselves.
Me: Uh huh.
Her: So what do think I should do Cedric?
Me: Exactly. I'll rob J.C. Penny.

Yeah.. she avoided me for months too. Anyway when Debbie Downer then starts whining about her failed marriage we see Oliver's head slow-ly turns to look at her like he's in a horror movie, then he asks her is this the part where she kills herself.

Ohh Chloisy.

After Ollie calls her out on her jealousy they are interrutped by Lois who is all smiles.

"One year closer to the sweet release of death" - How NOT to wish someone a happy birthday, by Lois Lane - 7:02PM

I shouted a big WHAT? then started cracking up at it. Its just sooo.. Lois. What makes things even better was that she handed Chloe a ginormous plastic muffin with one sorry candle.

Is the fire real? Stay tuned!

After wishing her a happy birthday, Lois tells her that she has to jet due to a exciting new assignment in Mexico. But because she's a good sport, she gives Chloe a plastic crown a peck on the face. Somebody somewhere is calling that a Chloisy death anvil.

We next see a stiletto, some thigh in fishnet stockings, and short skirt. Me likes where this is going. Then the hottie stands up to reveal her name of Zatanna and stares down Oliver just as he gets paged. Getting better. After Oliver apologizes for having to ditch the party as well, he leaves but gets stopped in his tracks by Zatanna. Perfect setup. Just perfect. But when she attempts to make smalltalk he cuts her off and ushers her to.. Chloe. WTH, Oliver? Are you braindead?

Zatanna notices that Debbie Downer has a perpetual frown on her face and suggests that tomorrow will be better if she makes a wish. You haven't watched much of season 8 have you Zatanna? Chloe looks directly at Lois, who is chatting away on the phone with a big smile, and then closes her eyes and makes a wish. Why not wish for her immortal soul as well, Chloe. FYI I made a wish too, I'll tell you guys if it came true on May 14th. Some sleeping pills later, Chloe falls asleep in her bed. The score turns to a circus theme as we see a great pair of legs step into bunny slippers that are too small for her feet, then walks toward a mirror. Pan up, and its.. Lois' body but Chloe's inside. Oh this is going to be good.

Opening Credits. Get outta here! Chloe even runs with one foot in front of the other, just like Iconic Lois! Its uncanning!

The Talon. The fake Lois who I shall now call Fois is having trouble putting her short clothes over her now tall body as we see her on the phone nervously talking to Lois, asking her if she's OK. Lois is dandy in Mexico except for oppression and trade labor. Sounds like my parents home when I was growing up. When asked once more if everything is OK Lois gives her the same answer then asks her whats the dealio because she sounds weird. Fois tells her that things are A-OK except for the frog in her throat. That had to be a shout out to the adventures of Lois and Clark. Nicely done.

Daily Planet. Various people greet and congratulate who they think is Lois as she walks down the stairs toward her desk, including a pour sap who has her daily dry cleaning and a cup of coffee waiting for her. He doesn't even care that she doesn't know his name - thats how awesome Lois is. This next part is just a riot. Lois' desk has a backstage pass with 'Rock On!' in red letters. A backstage pass to what exactly? Who knows! Next we see a monster truck rally pass that says "Monster truck rally pass." Oh it gets better! She also has a Civic Center VIP pass perched atop her desktop which sports a pic of her with her arms around an amazed Dalai Lama! I mean just freakin GOLD! His face and her grin is so priceless.

After blinking in disbelief, Fois sits down to search for more info on Zatanna. In walks Clark, surprised to see her back so soon. Before the Fois explains, Clark looks down at her chest and chuckles at how tight her shirt is. Yes! There is hope for Clark!Way to go, man. When she acts disappointed at his typical male reaction Clark scoffs like 'Well duh looks at you!'. When she prepares to confess whats going on, Clark stops her and asks if it could wait until her post-lunch, pre-dinner, after-cofee snack break.

It took me three months of constant nagging from a chick to remember: "Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte." And I still don't know the hell that is. So Clark, I applaud you for knowing Lois that well.

He mentions how much he and Lois talked on the phone last night and Fois can't believe he had time to talk with Lois but didn't take the time to call her on her birthday. Oh thats a simple answer Chloe - Lois is interesting. After deflecting, he mentions that his attitude is about their arguing of the Chimmy breakup. You see, Clark thinks Jimmy had a point but Lois is loyal to her lying cousin. Those words sting Fois who, when asked if she's alright, gives some attitude complete with the neck movement. Just then they receive a police alert about a standoff. Clark tells her to grab her jacket and get to steppin but after noticing her not moving he reminds her that she's the one who is usually the first out the door. The music changes to the circus theme as she tells him to "buckle up..... Smallville". Clark gives this goofy smile and turns to walk out, completely clueless. GREAT scene!

Cue Lois Lane.

No. Screw you. I'm cuing Zatanna.

No, man. You're supposed to cue...

Oh, Zatttannnnaaaaa.....

LuthorCorp. Ollie's new office is pretty good. A lot nicer than that congested airplane set. He's reading a paper article about the investigation into Lex' murder when Zatanna appears and formally introduces herself. Instead of pulling up a chair and turning to shield his fist pump, Oliver makes a dig at her name before asking what he can do for her. She asks for his help, and while he initially suspects that she's after money, he learns of her famous father and offers his sympathy for his death. She tells him about her father's book which contains her family's legacy. Apparently Lex bought it in an audition and she'd like it back. Olliver must have tasted the rainbow because he's extra snarky in this episode. He tells her to wiggle her nose to make the book appear but she doesn't know any magic beyond one spell. He finally gets serious and says that he can't help her because Lex's lawyers aren't allowing anyone near his personal possessions.

Getting up in his personal space, Zatanna offers him one wish of anything he wants if he can get the book back. Oliver just.. take. the. wish. After a close staredown he declines, acting like he has everything he ever wanted. Didn't his jet just blow up last week? Wouldn't a new jet be nice? When Zatanna tells him he could even wish for someone he lost or something he'd want to take back, he then looks interested. After she tells him that there is a midnight deadline, he looks down at the newspaper article about Lex. Come on Oliver, its obvious that you wished for a commercial break.

Commercial Break. Who will be America's Next Top Model? It's so exciting! The winner goes on to amazing things… like joining the cast of the Surreal Life.

Suicide Slum. Clark and Fois round the corner on that one street in Metropolis. She's having trouble walking in Lois' shoes. :: smiles:: And is stumbling a bit as Clark lists her strange behavior for the day and questions if she's really OK. Just as she's making up an excuse about waking up on the right side of the bed, two guys who they pass turn their heads and totally check her out. Ha!

As she attempts to fish for more info from Clark she trips again but he catches her in his arms and stares at her eyes then lips. She looks back a little stunned, and notes that he never looked at her that way before. ::bites another piece of cracker and smiles:: Clark then, after realising that he was holding her a little too long and that she's on to him, quickly lifts her to her feet. They stare at each other, then she points out that their story is waiting and walks off in the. most. ridiculous. way. It cracks me up everytime. She was WAY too happy there about getting that look.

They come upon some nutcase in a bathrobe who throws pillows from his apartment balcony. A cop walks over and pays up some money he owed Lois after a poker game, vowing to win the next game. Fois takes the money and acts cocky in the least cockiest way. The cop gives Clark one of those looks that you give your girlfriend after she introduces you to her crazy uncle that lives up in the attic. In her Chloe-ish way, she asks what the deal with the nutcase which causes the cop again to give Clark one of those "really?" looks before he tells her that the guy is babbling something in latin. After translating that the guy is rambling about a book bringing death and Zatanna, Fois pulls Clark over and tells him that she knows where the "witchy" Zatanna is and asks him to superspeed over to her place to get more info. Clark looks at her like she has a third ear.

"Superspeed? We didn't even bring a car." - Clark Kent, making viewers facepalm around the world, 7:21 PM.

Seriously Clark?? After getting over the confusion she tells him she's actually Chloe. He doesn't believe her initially, but after she names Zod, Krypton, Jor-El, Fortress, and Brainiac she finally convinces him. She tells him that Zatanna hexed her at her party then guilts him about not calling her but talking with Lois. Aww, how bout some cheese with that whine?

Outside a club they find where Zatanna is performing. Clark still can't get over her having Lois' body and wonders how he didn't realize it before. She tells him not to worry about it but mentions that the experience has been a real eye opener. Clark starts to make up an excuse about taking Jimmy's side but she acts like its no big deal (read: it IS a big deal). She tries to open some doors but they are locked, and while she keeps trying she thanks him for the book which causes him to reflect on a simplier time in their lives. When asked if he misses it he explains that weird things happen so much that they are the norm now, and while he likes what he does at work some days he wishes he could just be a normal reporter. I guessed he missed opening locked doors too because he finally opened one for her.

Inside we see Zatanna looking at a picture of her father. Hey wait a minute what the hell!? That was a the latin-screaming pillow-hating guy in that photo, only clean shaven. Come on, show. Anyways Clark and Fois approach her but she doesn't recognize them. Fois jogs her memory and Clark asks her to reverse the "curse" she put on Chloe. Zatanna smiles and asks Clark if a "curse" is what he thinks happened, then looks directly at Fois and tells her that it wasn't a curse but something that she herself wished for. Fois looks embarrassed at her lie being exposed and tries to play dumb by asking why would she wish herself into Lois' body. Zatanna doesn't go for her game and tells her that in that moment its what she wanted. As Clark looks embarrassed for her, Fois finally admits that she was jealous of Lois living her "dream life" with Clark but didn't want her body morphed into her.

As if that would make it less disturbing and creepy.

Zatanna tells her that the spell will wear off when she no longer wants it, but after claiming that she doesn't it turns out that she still does. How Iconic of her! Clark gets down to business and questions Zatanna's methods with that pillow hating father of hers but she doesn't think there was a problem. He then brings up the book and asks what the guy meant about it bringing death. Big mistake. After telling him that she gives people what they want she turns things on Clark and asks him if he had a wish. Then faster then you can say Siegfried and Roy her eyes glow and she disappears as Clark stands there dazed. When Fois asks him if he's OK he says that he is but he looks blank in the eyes. Something happened, but what?

Outside, Fois is worried about him but he tells "Lois" he's fine. Picking up on that, she realizes he's been hexed too. A scream is heard and they spot a woman getting mugged as six people stand there and watch but do nothing. I doubt thats what the term "neighborhood watch" meant, jerkheads. The music changes to an upbeat heroic tempo as Chloe asks Clark to do something. Squinting his eyes like Clint Eastwood, Clark tells her she's right and steps forward heroically.. to dial to 911. Fricken AWESOME scene! TW really sold that.

Commerical Break. If you do nothing at college except drugs, don’t worry. You can always make a living thinking up Skittles commercials.

Cue Lois Lane.

Hmm, how bout Chloe with Lois' body.

Son, are you on crack?

Daily Planet. Clark and Fois step off the elevator with him asking "Lois" to get real. She tells him she's Chloe and he chuckles about not being able to tell them apart, except Lois is taller. Ha! I swear its like Bryan Miller reads these forums. Fois tells him that he doesn't believe her because he was hexed by Zatanna. Clark no longer believes in magic but Fois keeps going on, explaining that he was hexed because he wanted to be a normal reporter. Out of nowhere Clark quotes that if something seems too good to be true it usually is. After confusing her, he tells her that it was #4 on Lois' rules for journalism. She still doesn't get it so he shows her the actual list - framed and all. After not believing he actually framed something like that, she again brings up his double life. Not taking her serious, he asks her about this other life of his. She thinks, grabs him, and they go to the rooftop. I'm smiling already.

Now up on the roof, Fois shoves Clark through the door as he looks around, nervous and worried as hell like I would be if I got a flat tire in South Central Los Angeles. Getting to the point, she tells him to snap out of it. He looks confused at first but when she tells him he's a hero he gets this hysterical look on his face and jokes that she's right, he's a regular Green Arrow. Ha! Then he tells her he only reports the news, not makes it. The great thing about this is that he acts proud when he says it. After Fois tells him that he's a alien from another galaxy, he facetiously asks her not to tell human resources about that. These one liners are just GOLD! After telling her he has a deadline and moving toward the door, Fois backpedals and opens the door to lock it from the inside. Damn, ED can backpedals fast in those high heels. Clark gets this look of utter disbelief as he asks her if she just locked them up there. She asks him twice to open it and when he does he rips the knob off the door. The score changes to a triumphant one as Clark is amazed at his strength... only for him to conclude that the knob must been old and damaged prior.

Fois roles her eyes, pulls him forward, and asks him to focus his hearing around them. Focusing, he starts to hear everything around them with great clarity. The score again changes to a triumphant one as Clark looks awed by what he hears. He looks directly at her and tells her how amazing it is. Then just when she looks relieved, he tells her the acoustics up on the rooftop are incredible and offer a perfect echoing point. The blank, duhhh expression on Clark's face is priceless. The music changes back to the circus theme as we see Fois run for a pipe then charge him from behind and take a big swing at his head. Clark walks away just in time, turning to see what happened.

"Lois!? Have you completely lost your mind! That could have really hurt!" - Clark Kent, like you've never seen him before, 7:34 PM.

When Fois was about to come at him again he recoils back until she puts down the pipe. She tells him nothing will hurt him and lists his powers, but he doesn't look convinced and wants to find a way back downstairs unless one of his 'powers' include flight. When Fois doesn't answer, he continues back to the door to end the scene. Best scene of the episode and one of, if not the, best scene of the season. I can't say enough about how great this was. It was perfection.

Star City Elementary School - 1978

Teacher: OK, Oliver. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ollie: I wanna be green like an arrow.

(class laughs)

Ollie: Don't laugh at me!

(class laughs louder)

Teacher: Ha ha sure, Oliver. You can't be a green arrow when you grow up.

Ollie: Sniff, sniff, sob.... I'll show you! I'll show all of you!

LuthorCorp facility. Two lame duck security guards are on patrol, walking in unison like soldiers right next to each other. When they hear a gush of wind and a beeping noise, they take out guns and run toward the sound. I'm telling ya, I don't care if I'm in house made of solid gold, if I hear a thump and then a beeping noise I'm running in the opposite direction of that sound. When these bozos reach the sound they find that its coming from an arrow that then releases knock-out gas. Seriously? A beeping arrow that releases gas? You just can't beat that. The Green Arrow lowers down, does his Darth Vader speak, then searches for the book, finally finding it in a crate.

Sometime later he stands by an open fire, staring at the book. I guess he's just weird like that. I-dream-of-Zatanna appears out of thin air and claps for a robbing well done. Oliver tries to play dumb, but he's just not a good liar like Clark is. I think I just lost 3 years off of my lifespan for typing that. Knowing he's caught, he takes off the sunglasses and hood. She asks him to give her the book and she'll grant his wish to keep their deal. But he refuses, citing the dark magic inside the book. At first she tells him she wants to learn how to grant herself a wish, but not convinced of her intentions he motions to the fire. She begs him not to, as it would destroy her only chance to resurrect her father. Oliver thinks over that really sentimental request then promptly tosses that sucker to the fire, but Zatanna uses the Force to snatch it out of air.

Oliver's tired of being compassionate and aims to shoot her, but she looks up and talks backwards and makes a football throwing motion with her right arm. Is this a subliminal message? Woah damn! Her hair gets messed up and chains appear out of nowhere to chain Oliver to a poll. This chick is like Spawn. Oliver pleas with her not to do it, saying that she can't just bring someone back from the dead and change fate. Now that definitely is a message. Not listening, she just leaves him there chained up as she walks away. That was cold-blooded. Oliver, one commercial break later and you'll be fine.

Commercial Break. Did Twix really put a disclaimer on their commercial that reads: 'Caution. Putting peanut butter in your CD player will not make Twix bars appear'? Are you kidding me?

Sorry I kept you waiting. What can I oh, my. Uh, sir..

Name's Clark. Clark Kent.

Fine. Uh, Mr. Kent you're not supposed to take your pants off.

Oh. My apologies, doctor. I never know the correct protocol with things like this. I find it's always best to err on the side of caution and remove my pants before you come to see me.

That's fine, sir. There's just two problems. First problem is that I'm not your doctor. Second is that this is Starbucks.

Metropolis General. Clark and Fois walk into a room to see the latin-speaking guy. Clark, still not believing the guy was hexed to speak latin, goofly asks him does he speaks english. Fois questions him about Zatanna's spell, specifically the book she was after. The guy breaks out into hysteria. He starts talking like a klingon about the danger Zatanna's in if she uses the book. Clark at least gets a little curious and asks for more info. The guy tells them that the spell requires that another life be sacrificed for resurrecting a dead person. Clark and Fois look on, concerned. Boy the producers are laying the foreshadowing on pretty thick, aren't they?

Daily Planet. Zatanna is on the rooftop alone. She starts saying these weird words about backs and fronts, then gets emotional as she summons for her father to rise from the dead. I dated a goth chick that use to say stuff like this all the time, but after I got her a pet she stopped. Zatanna says more backward speak and a light shoots from the book that causes her to glow. Boy, how glad were all of you that there no mention of kryptonite or a 'suit' during this scene? It looked familiar there for a second.

Nearbye, Clark and Fois bicker about the sanity of the pillow-hating guy. Right when she mentions finding Zatanna before the spell is cast, they see lightning and some gold clouds circling the rooftop. Fois urges Clark to jump to the roof and stop the spell but he looks up with this goofy expression and says "I don't know.." Cue the speech. Fois tells him if he won't believe in himself that she'll believe in him, that she knows he doesn't just want to be a normal reporter when he could be doing so much more, and that the world needs him. We see Clark sporting his S curl again as he looks to the roof. Suddenly Chloe's spell is broken and she stands there grinning. Ugh. Clark can't believe it but she tells anything is possible if he believes he can do it, then says "Up up, and away" Ugh. But what follows next is pretty cool. As Clark lowers to the ground air ripples around him as the ground cracks when he lifts into the air for the jump, breaking the spell.

He lands on the roof just as Zatanna sees her father's spirit in a portal. He attempts to talk her down by asking if she's willing to sacrifice her life to do this, but she says is ready and willing and actually starts walking toward the portal like a crazy woman. Luckily Clark grabs her and asks her what would her father think about her sacrificing herself. When she accuses him of not knowing how it feels to lose someone so important Clark relates it to losing his own father and how he had to let him go.

Right when it seems to working... Chloe comes bursting through the door and runs straight into the portal. Way to go. Why did she come up there in the first place I'll never understand, but there's now two spirits in the portal. Zatanna isn't thrilled about Chloe butting in and Clark pleas for her to use the life she's been given to make her father proud. Don't listen to him Zatanna, go with the feeling! Dammit! After thinking it over she steps forward and apologizes to her father, then says the words that ends the spell. She falls to the ground broken-hearted, Chloe gets thrown out of the portal, I frown then take a bite out of a cracker. Good scene. I really felt for Zatanna here. Clark too. Chloe t--- well, like I was saying, I really felt for Zatanna.

Commercial Break. Hey guys, Verizon has a new EnV phone out. I hear that if you buy one they send you Chloe's head in a box.

Talon. Well well, the bunny slippers fit this morning as Chloe smiles at herself through the mirror. Clark knocks then comes in with coffee and bagels, trying to make up for not coming to her party. She says something about her fire being rekindled and that hero support just isn't a day job for her, then grabs the bagels. She asks Clark if he remembers everything and he does, and tells her that a normal life felt empty without his responsibility, that he is who is and that he enjoys waking up with a purpose. This is such a stark contrast to how he felt about having powers the previous 7 years. He's made a lot of progress this season.

When he asks her why she didn't tell him immediately about the body morph she deflects the real reason until Clark catches on, then she admits to being jealous of Lois and Clark's daily 'adventures'. Clark tells her that things between he and Lois haven't been as smooth lately. She doesn't think things will be strained for too long since Clark keeps making eyes at Lois, something that Clark doesn't deny. She asks him not to let what happened with .. that thing.. detour him from giving it a shot with Lois. Clark asks if she's still talking about Clois or Chimmy. She clarifies that she doesn't want either of them living in the past. They toast to that sentiment and so 99.9% of the SV fanbase too. Nice scene.

LuthorCorp. Oliver walks in to find Zatanna waiting for him by his desk, but he's not in the mood for chit-chat. Before she can apologize for her actions he brings up her backwards spell, then angrily tells her that she left him there to die or be exposed. She doesn't know how to make it up to him but assures him she wants to do right by him and his friends and make sure this never happens again. Oliver continues the lashing by telling her simply not do it again. She walks away in fustration but Ollie calms a little and calls her back. After he offers a peace pipe, she warns about worse magicians but tells him she'll be on his side if he ever needs her and gives him her card. He got the digits, that lucky green bastard. Nice ending scene to a good guest character. Wouldn't mind seeing her return, many episodes, with different outfits. And keep the hat too.

Cue Lois Lane.

Uhhh.. Are you gonna put that gun down?

Yes. Yes if you cue Lois Lane.

Fine. Fine. Just…be cool, man. Be cool….

Daily Planet. Here we go. We pan to Clark who is busy away typing, but somebody is breaking his concentration by squeaking their computer chair. Its Lois, THE Lois. Annoyed, Clark asks her if there's something on her mind. She smiles innocently and asks how long it took him to realize the imposter wasn't really her. Clark pretends as if he didn't notice anything and brags that Chloe wasn't as bossy and actually let him drive. He walked right into her trap. She thinks, then spills what she's been waiting to say: Chloe told her about his framed 'Lois' rules of journalism'. Busted! Clark looks up like his heart stopped. Lois leans forward and asks to see it, but Clark tries to play dumb. She stares him down, calls his bluff and walks over to his desk. Damn, Chloe even told her exactly where it was located. She pointed right to it when she said "gimme gimme". Clark sighs and hits the desk in frustration then, after making sure no one sees him, motions to Lois and she snatches it out of his hand. She likes what she sees.

"Wow, who would have guessed that you could be so sentimental." - Lois, teasingly sweet to Clark, 7:57 PM.

It surprised me too Lois, but thats why Bryan Miller is the man. She takes it and walks away, suggetting that they hang it up for all to see. But Clark quickly grabs it and calls it a memento of his first day and a reminder that there is only one Lois Lane.

"You better believe it." - A message from ED, Bryan Q Miller, DCU, and the Producers of SV, 7:58 PM.

Damn straight. Lois perks up and packs up for the night. Clark looks her over suspiciously and inquires about her plans. She tells him she has a date with a guy who asked her out on the flight. Clark's heart drops to his stomach. When she asks him if he has any plans he acts like he'll be busy with work but then, in the most obvious way, asks her if she'd like a call if something comes up. Oh, Clark. She asks him if he meant did she want him to stand her up again. Oh snap! that clearly through Clark for a loop. He starts to say something, I'm not sure if it was that it was that he was sorry or that he regretted what he did, but Lois cuts him off before he starts and acts like its no big deal just being friends. Clark reluctantly agrees, and she suggests he add that to the list and walks off with a curious look on her face. Clark watches her leave then looks at the list and smiles. No way is he adding that the list. I've gone back and forth with deciding whether or not to put this scene as my favorite of the night. It was THAT great. The best Clois scene we've gotten since Bride. Loved it.

Isis. Oliver walks in and asks Chloe if she's ready and sure she wants to leave her reporter's life behind. She tells him that she is ready and after her recent experience she realizes that Lois' life is Lois' life. Folks, that rumbling sound you heard Thursday night was the combined anger at another site blowing a whole through space and time.

Oliver wishes that he had everyone's clarity, then the score turns kinday cheesy as Chloe gives him a bluetooth and tells him that he knows what he wants like everyone, but he just doesn't listen. Well thank you, all-knowing one. She tells him this is where she belongs, then opens that creepy room. One by one the proto-JL members show up on online, then Oliver as well. Finally Chloe aka Watchtower goes online to end the episode.

All in all: What can be said about this episode that hasn't been said. What we got was 40 minutes of Smallville at its highest form. An episode that makes you feel good about the characters you love, and the show as a whole. No angsty feelings, no major disappointments, no critical flaws that leave you scratching you head. None of that. The episode delivered on so many levels that each time I rewatch it I find something new to love. There are so, SO many little things that makes Hex stand apart. I tried to touch on all of them in this review but I'm sure there were many that I left out as well. Its a testament to the superb writing of Bryan Miller, the best writer on this show.

This was a highlight performance for Erica Durance, and had to be up there with the most screentime she's ever had on the show. She's a highlight reel, whether she's giving you laughs or giving you the drama. She nailed Chloe's mannerisms in the most comical of ways, and we got a very detailed glimpse into the daily life of Lois, both professionally and personally. This was probably the most thorough look into the life of Lois since her early season 4 episodes. Bryan Miller is a big fan of the character and shows it with the respect he gives her in his episodes. He 'gets' Lois and what it means to be Lois better than anyone.

Besides Transference, I can't think of a better performance of TW ever. Thats a bold statement and as I rewatch the series this summer I may change my mind, but he was so..sooo great as the mild mannered reporter version of Clark. You can tell when he really believes in a script, and he really enjoys Bryan's scripts. This episode we got more of a glimpse into Clark's feelings for Lois more than we have in all other episodes in this season combined. He was lively, he was happy, and he was proud of being himself. The damage caused by the last Lana episodes are being repaired, and I'm feeling a lot better about where he's going after the last two weeks. Keep it up writers.

This was a big episode for Chloe. While I get that she was on an emotional rollercoaster, she started out as very envious of Lois and pretty creepy. First she didn't bother telling Clark the truth just so she could spy on him and enjoy the perks of Lois' life, then she told him only half the story until Zatanna told him everything. Thats not what a family member and a best friend does to people she loves. If I would have changed one thing, I probably would have had a scene added in where she confessed to Lois what she's done and apologizes for it.

The subplot of Olliver and Zatanna was pretty good, albeit sort of short-changed. They casted the perfect Zatanna and I think she did a good job on her first apparence. Her's was one of the few characters that the show faithfully stuck to mythos-wise. I think she'll be back next season even if Oliver isn't around. Speaking of, I liked that they showed Oliver being remorseful over what he did to Lex, and you just gotta know that she ended up granting his wish of ressurecting Lex even if Ollie doesn't know it yet. This storyline isn't over yet with Lex. And with all the talk about fate changing after you ressurect somebody, something big is going down this season.

Clois was so well developed this episode, and for the first time in a while I felt like it moved forward. The entire episode showed things from Clark's P.O.V for a change. We got a chance to see how special Lois is to him, how he knows and appreciates her, and how his feelings for her are changing. Lois was presented as the one more in control of things in this episode, and the squeeky chair scene showed that. I think she now knows he has a thing for her. And with that knowledge, she'll make him sweat it out a little before she gives him another chance. I look forward to the changing dynamic between the two.

On the surface the producers shouldn't need to do all of this by way of a mockery of Chlois, but the episode delivered so emphatically that it doesn't matter that Chlois was highlighted. I'm sure AM and ED get sick of that theory, and the producers have as well. They did a great job addressing the Chlois nonsense in this one episode. And in the end this was a final horrah for Chloe the reporter and an end to any lingering feelings about a journalistic career. Great job.

Superb writing, great directing, great acting.. just a memorable all time classic. Best episode of the season, edging out Identity on my list. And one of the best of the series. 10 out of 10.

Next week: What lengths will Davis go to suppress the Beast? Will he watch Gossip Girl?

Absolutely great review Cedric.

[jobookjunkie]

Oh Cedric. I've run out of words to describe your reviews. The episode was brilliant but when I watched it after reading your review, it just got better.

Never EVER stop writing these laugh riots :D

[NoSupeForYou]

I think Cedric might go into a coma of happiness if the rid the show of Lana and Chloe in the same season.

[mimi1123]

I'm surprised at how easily people give out 10s. With such a wide rating system (1 through 10), I am pretty particular about giving out the top score. It only goes to the extra special episodes like Reckoning, Zod, and Exile.

I thought this episode was good -- fun and well-written. And it had a great ending with the watchtower, but that was only like 30 seconds! And the previews totally lied (I know I should be used to this) about Doomsday. But anyway I give it a 7 since it was a little light and a little slow.

[geminis]

Actually I think the 10's are just about right. If people were less sparing there would have been more competition for Hex in top rating numbers.

The previews totally lie. It is a given. Despite being lighthearted, it wasn't slow for me and it also had some depth as well as a great intro for another JL member.

[sunset]

Loved Hex. Gave it a 10. Hex was such a fun episode: the best (truly amazing) writer, great acting (standing ovation to the actors and director), appreciated the hair and wardrobe design plus the light-hearted approach to the story.

[JennyMoon]

Cedric - Your review made me laugh 10x more than the episode itself, which I thought was pretty damn funny! Loved the episode and loved, loved, loved your review. *goes off to re-read review* And yeah, I'd like to read your other reviews too, yes, I feel greedy right now because for some reason that review was better than fanfiction! ;)

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Actually I think the 10's are just about right. If people were less sparing there would have been more competition for Hex in top rating numbers.

The previews totally lie. It is a given. Despite being lighthearted, it wasn't slow for me and it also had some depth as well as a great intro for another JL member.

Erica's performance alone got a 10 from me. The rest was just gravy. ;)

[dreamsofnever]

See? This is where having your own site, or something like a live journal page, would help. People really like your reviews, you are starting to become the unofficial Comedian Reviewer of the K-Site forums, and I'm sure they'd like to re-read them but when they are hidden on these 'love/hate' threads you have to search to find them at a later date.


Ahhh... I give a strong AMEN to this statement. Cedric needs a livejournal or blogger journal to collect all the reviews. I hate wading through like 20 pages of posts to find the comic gold. *sigh*

Not that I don't love everyone else's posts too, mind you, but Cedric's are the ones I like to re-read because they are hilarious. :)


And on a different note, I'm pleased to see that so many people rated this episode so highly. I know not everyone enjoyed it, but it looks like this is one episode that many in the SV fandom agreed on and enjoyed and that's a good thing! So kudos to Brian Miller, the cast, the guest stars, and the director of this eppy :)

[skully]

Awesome review by Cedric as always, but am I being churlish to ask that people don't quote his whole review with their one line comment on his awesomeness? Maybe just a comment like this? [shrugs]

[bigblueplanet]

Couldn't agree more. And if I thought this was something permanant I would be ranting and raving over this.. this.. ludacris idea of Chloe being some type of Barbara Gordan substitute. That position is already filled and she doesn't belong there.

Yeah. Chloe belongs in the Oracle position if SV is an Elseworld, imo. But if this show will line up with the DC Mythos, then it does irritate me. I’m not a huge fan of Oracle/Barbara and only know her from JLA/DC universe titles but I do know her background story and how she gets there. She paid such a huge price to be Oracle. Chloe’s fans might argue with me that she paid as much price for Clark as Barbara, but I know what it means to be living with a disability (I’m not in a wheelchair but still doing rehab after the operation I had a year ago) so I might not willing to agree with them. But for me it’s not only that but what Oracle represents. (But let’s not go there.) Anyhoo, I guess SV writers might argue with me too, saying “We’re not calling her ‘Oracle’ but Watchtower!
(= therefore, this is *original*)”. :rolleyes:


Moreover, whenever she gets around superheroes the writers tend to dumb them down so that she could be thought of as the brains of any operation. I've been urging for years for the writers to get her the hell away from Clark, but that didn't mean I wanted them to have her leech on the JL now as well. I mean I wouldn't want Flash to suddenly forget how to save the day using his speed just so Chloe could give him one of her daily speeches that will have him saying that "OMG you're so great! I need you SO much, I can't live without you!" crap that makes my stomach turn when I hear Clark say it.

If SV writers handle Chloe-as-Oracle like in the comics, this won’t be the case I think, but I know exactly what you meant b/c this is SV we’re talking about…..


But thankfully I think the end of Hex will be the last we'll ever see of "Watchtower" Chloe. So I'll be good for now.

It’s strange, isn’t it? Why’s that? Right now, I can’t think of any logical explanation as to why Chloe seemingly abandons Oracle position to be around Davis. We shall see.


Have I been doing better since Infamous as I said?;)

Absolutely, Cedric. Not since Infamous, though. I love your early reviews more than some of the recent ones. But overall, it has been always good, imo. But then I’m not a writer, so don’t listen to me. LOL

[No-El26]

I absolutely loved Hex. Serinda Swan as Zatanna was brilliant and just sexy :) Seeing Clark act as if he didnt have any powers was brilliant. It reminded me of how Christopher Reeve portrayed Clark Kent as a bumbling reporter. Incidentally if anyone wants to check out my Smallville reviews on Youtube, just go to www.youtube.com/Noelg28. I will be doing plenty more reviews right through to the end of the season. But in the meantime I thought this might appeal to some people: Zatanna Tribute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1EdV4FtdQA&feature=channel_page)

[dimeo782002]

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Couldn't agree more. And if I thought this was something permanant I would be ranting and raving over this.. this.. ludacris idea of Chloe being some type of Barbara Gordan substitute. That position is already filled and she doesn't belong there. Moreover, whenever she gets around superheroes the writers tend to dumb them down so that she could be thought of as the brains of any operation. I've been urging for years for the writers to get her the hell away from Clark, but that didn't mean I wanted them to have her leech on the JL now as well. I mean I wouldn't want Flash to suddenly forget how to save the day using his speed just so Chloe could give him one of her daily speeches that will have him saying that "OMG you're so great! I need you SO much, I can't live without you!" crap that makes my stomach turn when I hear Clark say it.


crap ? yeah season 8 is crap ! it turns my stomach all the lightswitches going on this year but oops im sorry that is more mythology of iconicness.

also nobody is dumbed up for chloe the dumb super heroes go to her for help so whatever. and the can't l;ive without you stuff is what you say to someone who has been a loyal friend and confidante, but i guiess when someone has been there for you and carried a secret for you and even risked there life for you the best way to repay them is to crap on them PFFFFFT !

one thing no one can take away wether chloe dies this year or not she will ALWAYS BE A PART OF SMALLVILLE AND A PART OF SMALLVILE CANNON AND THIS VERSION OF CLARK KENT WILL NEVER FORGET HER .

[geminis]

Cedric - Your review made me laugh 10x more than the episode itself, which I thought was pretty damn funny! Loved the episode and loved, loved, loved your review. *goes off to re-read review* And yeah, I'd like to read your other reviews too, yes, I feel greedy right now because for some reason that review was better than fanfiction! ;)

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Erica's performance alone got a 10 from me. The rest was just gravy. ;)

Ditto. :) Although there's some pretty amazing fan fic out there, too. If only I had more time.

Don't like gravy; I'd say Erica's performance was the best dessert ever and the rest was the cherry on top. :)

[gandalf550]

Great episode! Loved Zatanna!

[tibbit78]

Ditto. :) Although there's some pretty amazing fan fic out there, too. If only I had more time.

Don't like gravy; I'd say Erica's performance was the best dessert ever and the rest was the cherry on top. :)






I agree with you, Ann. I thought that Erica did a fabulous job on Hex. Tom also did a great job!

[Fallen One]

Thank you Jade!


Oh Cedric. I've run out of words to describe your reviews. The episode was brilliant but when I watched it after reading your review, it just got better.

Never EVER stop writing these laugh riots :D
Oh thank you kindly Sarah! And you've got me for 27 more episodes of Smallville.:D


I think Cedric might go into a coma of happiness if the rid the show of Lana and Chloe in the same season.
Is it possible to go into a coma because of happiness? Ohh I'm concerned now. That event you described would be my equivilant to winning the lottery.


Cedric - Your review made me laugh 10x more than the episode itself, which I thought was pretty damn funny! Loved the episode and loved, loved, loved your review. *goes off to re-read review* And yeah, I'd like to read your other reviews too, yes, I feel greedy right now because for some reason that review was better than fanfiction! ;)
Welcome to K-site Jenny. Thank you, thank you for those remarks. If you're having trouble finding the other reviews, just hit me up with PM and I'll link them. Because I post my reviews on Saturdays, you can find them in the loved it/hated it threads on one the last 5 or so pages of each thread. Never early in the threads.

Thanks Skully!


It’s strange, isn’t it? Why’s that? Right now, I can’t think of any logical explanation as to why Chloe seemingly abandons Oracle position to be around Davis. We shall see.
Yep, we shall! We shall!:D:D And Tomo, sorry to hear about your accident. I wish you a speedy recovery. Please take care.

[SVrnFAN]

crap ? yeah season 8 is crap ! it turns my stomach all the lightswitches going on this year but oops im sorry that is more mythology of iconicness.

also nobody is dumbed up for chloe the dumb super heroes go to her for help so whatever. and the can't l;ive without you stuff is what you say to someone who has been a loyal friend and confidante, but i guiess when someone has been there for you and carried a secret for you and even risked there life for you the best way to repay them is to crap on them PFFFFFT !

one thing no one can take away wether chloe dies this year or not she will ALWAYS BE A PART OF SMALLVILLE AND A PART OF SMALLVILE CANNON AND THIS VERSION OF CLARK KENT WILL NEVER FORGET HER .

I wholeheartedly agree! Because Chloe Sullivan is a part of Smallville and a HUGE part of Smallville Cannon she will not die at the end of this season. To clarify, Chloe Sullivan will be standing side by side with Clark Kent in the series finale - JMHO ;)

This episode was exactly how I thought it would be - Good in most parts but not good in others. Zatanna was great! TW did an amazing job as the mild-mannered journalist. AM did an outstanding job - I was extremely grateful when Chloe was played by AM again.

[NoSupeForYou]

Is it possible to go into a como because of happiness? Ohh I'm concerned now. That event you described would be my equivilant to winning the lottery.

Anything is possible. You might end up looking like your picture of Homer.:lol:

[ClubXerxes]

Zatanna notices that Debbie Downer has a perpetual frown on her face and suggests that tomorrow will be better if she makes a wish. You haven't watched much of season 8 have you Zatanna? Chloe looks directly at Lois, who is chatting away on the phone with a big smile, and then closes her eyes and makes a wish. Why not wish for her immortal soul as well, Chloe. FYI I made a wish too, I'll tell you guys if it came true on May 14th. Some sleeping pills later, Chloe falls asleep in her bed. The score turns to a circus theme as we see a great pair of legs step into bunny slippers that are too small for her feet, then walks toward a mirror. Pan up, and its.. Lois' body but Chloe's inside. Oh this is going to be good.


Great review as always Cedric.

Only thing I would change is this:

"...Meanwhile, Jimmy - having discovered that Chloe wished she was Lois instead of wishing to repair their marriage - flushed the last of his pain pills down his gullet with a fifth of Jack, and in a scene reminiscient of "The Shawshank Redemption", climbed a table in his apartment, carved "Olsen was here" on the ceiling with his pocket knife, and hung himself from a ceiling support beam..."

Clark - realizing Jimmy's love of movies - paid tribute to his poor unloved friend by carving "So was Red Blue Blur" right next to it with his heat vision...

[Alicia Chipy]

So nice to read reviews from people who like and understand SV.

[La Donna]

Lois fan in me (of which she is one of my favorites): Perfection!

Chloe fan in me (of which she is one of my favorites): Perfect ending, but BQM did not have to rely on Chloe getting her feelings hurt in order to set up her not telling Clark about the body morph. It was just hurtful to hear Chloe's best friend talk about her in a way that makes it seem she's just a casual friend like Jimmy is.

Clark fan in me (my other favorite): Failed in your best friend duties, but otherwise it's nice to see you so mature, and freaking funny.

Oliver fan in me: What the heck are you waiting for, GA? Go follow that Zatanna all the way back to the love shack (her's probably, your bachelor pad went down in flames).

Zatanna: Brilliant.

No need to review this. The only new view I have to bring is about Chloe, and most on here seem to take another view and agree with Cedric in that regard, so I'll save myself the time and go back to the beach;)

[Vegas911]

I LOVED the ending when Chloe officially bacame Watchtower, I felt that this episode was really powerful!!! I loved how Clark framed Lois's rule to reporting. But I realize after she said that lets not do this whole in the bull pin sparks thing.....maybe that why she is not interested in Clark, but falls for Superman in the future? I really enjoyed the entire show!! Way to go guys, Smallville is actually becoming interesting again!

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Lois fan in me (of which she is one of my favorites): Perfection!

Chloe fan in me (of which she is one of my favorites): Perfect ending, but BQM did not have to rely on Chloe getting her feelings hurt in order to set up her not telling Clark about the body morph. It was just hurtful to hear Chloe's best friend talk about her in a way that makes it seem she's just a casual friend like Jimmy is.

Clark fan in me (my other favorite): Failed in your best friend duties, but otherwise it's nice to see you so mature, and freaking funny.

Oliver fan in me: What the heck are you waiting for, GA? Go follow that Zatanna all the way back to the love shack (her's probably, your bachelor pad went down in flames).

Zatanna: Brilliant.

No need to review this. The only new view I have to bring is about Chloe, and most on here seem to take another view and agree with Cedric in that regard, so I'll save myself the time and go back to the beach;)

He can't follow Zatanna back to the love shack, he has to save his affections for Black Canary!!:lol:

[Tompouce]

Ditto. :) Although there's some pretty amazing fan fic out there, too. If only I had more time.

Don't like gravy; I'd say Erica's performance was the best dessert ever and the rest was the cherry on top. :)
You speak about Tom ? This man is always and for sure like this. This season is delicious (speaking about dessert:D), each episode, I find him more and more "cherry on top":p;)

[skully]

Wow!!! 284 x 10s. :D

[geminis]

You speak about Tom ? This man is always and for sure like this. This season is delicious (speaking about dessert:D), each episode, I find him more and more "cherry on top":p;)

Okay, you got me there. :lol: It's Tom who's the dessert and Erica who's the cherry on top. ;)

Still watching Hex over and over, and still loving it. :D

[spideyfan]

Just saw the episode in preparation for the next episode...I give it a 9...solid in many respects...The freakin Watchtower!

[SacredK]

The ending of the episode was awesome!

[John EL]

9

[Fantasy]

i love all episodes :D so i dnt care if there was little mistakes .... D

[dude131]

10 from me. One of the best episodes of the season IMO. hopefully we will see Zatanna again maybe in a future justice league episode.

[Queenrocks77]

great episode

[skully]

Wow!!! 284 x 10s. :DNow up to 291 x 10s. There's gonna have to be a monster of an episode to top this one. :)

[Mickey_Bickey]

This episode was just outstanding!! The acting and comic timing was spot on with TW and ED! Just awesome, plus this helped to progress each character! So well written too! We need BQM to be involved more in the future!! He "gets it" in terms of the Superman mythology and how to create magical moments for Clark and Lois! Can't wait to see what Stiletto has in store for them, because this episode is going to be hard to beat!

[badraven]

Well this is pretty late, but better than never right...

Great episode! Second best of the season after 'Legion' and one of the best of the series. This episode was just plain...FUN. Light-hearted romp fun! Zatanna was great. The actress they picked was perfect for the part and she did a great job. Erica D. was fantastic. Her Lois/Chole was one of the highlights of ED's time of SV. And last but not least Tom Welling hit it outta the park. His comic timing in this episode was just top notch. The 911 scene was laugh out loud funny and the roof scene was one of the best of the series IMO. Again- just a great episode.

[rockyshadow]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes of the season. This episode had one of my favorite future superhero guest spots. The relationships Clark has with both Chloe and Lois definitely changed after the events of this episode, mostly in good ways. I really liked how Erica did as Chloe and Tom did so well with the comedy. I love lighthearted episodes and believe that the actors shine when they don't have to do much heavy drama in an episode.

[run away]

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[skully]

Nice. Cracked 300 perfect 10s. :)

[Night_Hawk90]

This episode really annoyed me with the quote "Im finally the man my father wanted me to be"( i think thats correct) it sums up what i feel about clark he's done all these things because hes been forced to one of the things i hated about this episode.

[skully]

And it was done with the trademark "S" curl in the middle of his forehead. Very symbolic, I think.

Just watched the epi again this afternoon and it really is just about the perfect episode, right down to Chloe staring down the barrel of the camera in the last shot "Watchtower is officially online".

Just awesome.

[pizzahead2490]

Just watched it again and it still makes me laugh. Between Hex and Committed they are the funniest episodes of the season.

[Nimkong]

This episode was good.Liked the plot,zatanna was tight, and it was hilarous

[ck123]

good episode^^

[Detorio]

Yep a-ha! I really liked this episode! :3
It had a bit of everything, performances by all was pretty mint!

Seeing CK walk the 'normal' stride again was dry IMO but Lois Lane stole the show for me and I like how CK and Lois are slowly making advancements with their chemistry for eachother and I like that

Always good to see Oli do a thing or two in the episode. No Jimmy, No Davis... prolly a good thing for now. A fresh episode all round, got my 9.5/10 vote... But I chalked it up to a 10/10 ;)