Is Lana taking Chloe's old role?

[superman07]

I don't know if i'm the only one noticing this, but in some recent episodes Lana has been doing the research and helping Clark get his information. Didn't that used to be Chloe. I mean sure we saw her do her thing in Siren but that might've been the most computer work she's done. Maybe it's just me...any thoughts?

[TECHWON]

yeah i think she is in a way to broaden her charecter a little bit

[SmallvilleWillNeverDie]

where did she learn to hack like that, has she been taking computer lessons at the school she never goes to?

[clana4everfan2]

Yeah I noticed that too that Lana's character is doing more and learning more. Although, I'm a Clana fan I do feel that Chloe will always be Clark's #1 sidekick. :)

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Ahhh evil Lex now preying on poor Kara..

[God-Man]

Lana took Chloe's role as master hacker. Lois took Chloe's role as reporter extraordinare. It's almost as if they're phasing Chloe's character out...

[theotherJane]

She is and she sucks at it, IMHO.

[msleggie]

I don't think so, it's a tad weird seeing her like that, but I could get used to it

[savingpeoplething]

Although, I'm a Clana fan I do feel that Chloe will always be Clark's #1 sidekick. :)

"Siren" told the audience that Clark prefers Chloe over Lana as his choice sidekick, so I don't think Lana will take Chloe's place.

She might wear glasses to look smart and have computer monitors and pull computer skills out of nowhere, but that doesn't make Lana intelligent, nor competition for Chloe Sullivan.

[minerva73]

I guess maybe it's to show that Clark needs Lana more than he's giving her credit for. In "Wrath", Clark kinda shunned the Isis Foundation but now he's going there for help and stuff. So I guess that it's to enforce Clana again.

Clark has realized that Chloe will always be there for Clark, so I don't think that Lana's completely taken over her role.

[MidgardDragon]

Lana has access to Luthor technology, Luthor files, and days and days of surveillance on Lex. Frankly it makes no sense for Chloe to be the go-to-gal when it comes to the Luthors anymore.

[Batman/Superman#1]

it isnt working though.

[minerva73]

Lana has access to Luthor technology, Luthor files, and days and days of surveillance on Lex. Frankly it makes no sense for Chloe to be the go-to-gal when it comes to the Luthors anymore.

I agree. And with the Luthors being one of the key villains this season (practically every season, but still), she's able to do more these days.

[paolinki25]

You mean, she's trying to be Chloe or the writers are just trying to correct the mess that Lana Lang is by turning her into a miniChloe. Like that could ever happen. Messes are not fixed magically.

[jimmyolsenblues]

i do feel lana running isis computing center is a bit forced writing to get her back into the plot.

[MidgardDragon]

i do feel lana running isis computing center is a bit forced writing to get her back into the plot.

Well she does have a staff. All she's really doing when we see her is some pointing, clicking, and typing.

[LKent113]

She isnt trying to be chloe, but why waste that expensive equipment? She can't be a spy, so why not be a hacker. Atleast she is on the right side now helping Clark. Not to mention, the last few times clark did ask chloe for help, she brushed him off because of herself trying to keep an in at the daliy planet. Clark had to go somewhere, so Lana works out in this case. But now having the 3 of them working together, it works I think

[berniepooh]

OK. I don't want to seem harsh but....the character of Lana Lang as developed for SV up until this season had an uncanny resemblance to Heidi Fleiss. She even resembles her physically. I think the producers and writers finally figured out just recently that the character needs to be able to do more than "perform" in bed if she is going to hold anyone's interest for longer than 5 seconds. That''s why so many people complain about the character. And in Fracture she was performing in bed again.

She was at her best when she was running the Talon. It's been downhill ever since she left for Paris.

[do3mire]

i do feel lana running isis computing center is a bit forced writing to get her back into the plot.

I agree. I prefer her as an LI. After all, that's been her role on the show for 6+ years. Her showdowns with Clark have been especially good. I want to see more "truth" between Clark and Lana. A Chlana showdown as promised in Wrath. Did you see KK's reaction to Chloe in Wrath? She was awesome.

[svsabbiesv]

i kno poor chloe, but hey, chloe kind of sum it up at the end...about her abilities, so maybe they are gonna go with that
that sucks

[Guidron]

I think they've written themselves into a corner with Lana. They just have no idea what to do with her anymore.

She's no longer really useful as a romantic interest for Clark, because it's pretty obvious that the relationship there is going nowhere but downhill. Lex is now obsessed with Kara. I think they're just trying to toss her into the fray in any capacity merely to show her presence. They really need to have her move on and become her own person again. I think they should have her take a TRUE interest in this Isis foundation and have her really try to help the meteor infected. Branch her out and have her character regain some respect.

With Chloe and Lois taking more of the forefront (and rightfully so, both are FAR more interesting right now) they really need to find a place for Lana to fit in, and they pseudo 'Watchtower' just isn't working.

[LoveHurts38]

I am just not us to seeing Lana in front of a computer clicking away ...to me that's Chloe's thing even Lois would say that Chloe is the computer know it all.

[ChlarkisLove21]

in the last two eppys it seems that the only time clark goes to lana is when it involves lex, i dunno it may just be me tho.

[Guidron]

in the last two eppys it seems that the only time clark goes to lana is when it involves lex, i dunno it may just be me tho.

Good point. Probably because she has the easiest access to information regarding Lex and Luthorcorp. I still think that they have no clue what to do with her though. That and it's pretty strange that she became superhacker overnight. I miss Chloe being Clark's TechnoCrutch.:p

[supergirl28]

i think that Lana is trying to be more helpful to Clark by spying on Lex, and who to be the perfect person to do so than the ex-wife herself.

[samanta]

I don't think Lana is taking Chloe's old role. She's only "expert" on Lex IMO.

[Legendary Lois & Clark]

Lana took Chloe's role as master hacker. Lois took Chloe's role as reporter extraordinare. It's almost as if they're phasing Chloe's character out...
Well her contract is almost up, and they gave her this very convenient power (in a literary sense) that kills her and leaves her for dead longer and longer with each use. A Clark healing is certain to happen. We all know very well what a healing of that size will do.
It doesn't take a slide rule to know what's gonna happen pretty soon.

[christina]

She's trying to be Chloe just because the writers decided she had computing skills overnight? well, it's not any different than Lois wanting to be a reporter overnight. not trying to diss anyone but not everything revolves around chloe! and she also helped Bizaro find Braniac in persona so she's not just an expert in the luther files. Beside's Lana has all those things for something different, she's working with people that are meteor infected so it's not like she's trying to steal Chloe's dreams.

all these girls have something different to offer and they are offering it to Clark when he needs it and that's more than enough for me. as long as they're both loyal to Clark who cares who does what? and in fracture we saw that they can all work together for the greater good. so I ask what's the problem?

[Lara Lane]

If Lana is taking Chloe's role as the source of information, then what would Chloe's new role be?

[MeKa]

I think they've written themselves into a corner with Lana. They just have no idea what to do with her anymore.

She's no longer really useful as a romantic interest for Clark, because it's pretty obvious that the relationship there is going nowhere but downhill. Lex is now obsessed with Kara. I think they're just trying to toss her into the fray in any capacity merely to show her presence. They really need to have her move on and become her own person again. I think they should have her take a TRUE interest in this Isis foundation and have her really try to help the meteor infected. Branch her out and have her character regain some respect.

With Chloe and Lois taking more of the forefront (and rightfully so, both are FAR more interesting right now) they really need to find a place for Lana to fit in, and they pseudo 'Watchtower' just isn't working.

That's what I was thinking!

[ClarksGal]

I mentioned this in another thread, but I think it goes here more than it did there. I do think they are trying to find a way to keep Lana in the story, and I also agree that her hacking abilities and key-word phrases are a bit out of nowhere. Unless you count Lex's influence on her, which is really the only way I can justify it. However, since Lex now controls the DP, it's made Lana's little spy center a lot more useful. Chloe can't do her usual hacking/investigating without big brother watching. So while I think their reasoning behind the whole thing is contrived, it has been set up to move in this direction the whole season, so it's not exactly a lightswitch.

[ginnyfan]

I don't think Lana is taking Chloe's role but she's a supplement to Chloe so she doesn't have to carry so much of the plot. It's also a way to give Lana screen time without turning on the soap opera music.

In Siren Chloe was working for Oliver... so they could give some of the investigating to Lana for balance and screen time. In Fracture Chloe is using her power... so same thing.

[Faerus]

Hell no!!!! LANA will never be like Chloe......


NONE CAN!!!! NOOOBODY!!!! AND NONE WILL!!!

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If Lana is taking Chloe's role as the source of information, then what would Chloe's new role be?


YEA.. maybe we gonnna see a Chlark soon..l.

[darkone]

If Lana is taking Chloe's role as the source of information, then what would Chloe's new role be?

Answer is she has none which is why she remains as Clark's sidekick.Sad but that's reality.

[Jephael]

From what we saw near the end of the episode it seems like Chloe may die for good at the end of the season.

[Runestone]

I probably wouldn't be as annoyed by Lana's amazing hacking abilities if she had taken longer to develop them. Chloe's been honing the skill for at least six years. Lana unrealistically picked up these abilities in a few months. She's clearly not more intelligent than Chloe, it's just bad writing. Phasing Chloe out and giving her role to Lana is a HORRIBLE idea, IMO.

[sabi908]

I probably wouldn't be as annoyed by Lana's amazing hacking abilities if she had taken longer to develop them. Chloe's been honing the skill for at least six years. Lana unrealistically picked up these abilities in a few months. She's clearly not more intelligent than Chloe, it's just bad writing. Phasing Chloe out and giving her role to Lana is a HORRIBLE idea, IMO.
lol geez people why do Chlarkers get so offended and riled up when other people start assuming the roles that were prescribed to St. Chloe?

Heck, first they unleash their wrath upon poor Lois when she starts assuming Chloe's position of a reporter. I mean cmon...it's not like Chloe is the only reporter in the whole wide world :rolleyes:

Is it Lana's or Lois's fault that Chloe is too busy being a meteor freak, preserving Clark's secret, being a sidekick to Clark and Ollie, and maintaining her relationship with Jimmy?

[Dustmite]

lol geez people why do Chlarkers get so offended and riled up when other people start assuming the roles that were prescribed to St. Chloe?

Heck, first they unleash their wrath upon poor Lois when she starts assuming Chloe's position of a reporter. I mean cmon...it's not like Chloe is the only reporter in the whole wide world :rolleyes:

Is it Lana's or Lois's fault that Chloe is too busy being a meteor freak, preserving Clark's secret, being a sidekick to Clark and Ollie, and maintaining her relationship with Jimmy?

I don't get offended because no one is taking the roles prescribed to Chloe and quite simply, no one can so *shrug*

[petitemimi]

Clark told Chloe in Siren that she was the best sidekick in town.

[darkone]

Clark told Chloe in Siren that she was the best sidekick in town.

Well I think it's very telling that he had to reassure her about this isnt it?

Aslong as Chloe is on the show she'll be his sidekick but we know in the future she plays zero role in his life while Lana is his confidant so I do see the writers giving glimpses that Lana could fill that role in the future much as they show that Lois could fill the love interest part in the future.

[Tottally ~ Free]

She's only "expert" on Lex IMO.

I agree:)

I don't really mind lana helping clark (as a friend) but because of the way tptb are handling it ..its making it hard to be believeable

[Runestone]

lol geez people why do Chlarkers get so offended and riled up when other people start assuming the roles that were prescribed to St. Chloe?

Heck, first they unleash their wrath upon poor Lois when she starts assuming Chloe's position of a reporter. I mean cmon...it's not like Chloe is the only reporter in the whole wide world :rolleyes:

Is it Lana's or Lois's fault that Chloe is too busy being a meteor freak, preserving Clark's secret, being a sidekick to Clark and Ollie, and maintaining her relationship with Jimmy?

Well, this isn't a Chlark thing, it's a Chloe thing; there are Chloe fans who aren't Charkers who feel the same way. I never said anything about being "riled up" because Lois was taking her role. How could I? Lois is supposed to be a reporter. Clearly they can both do that. Lana is not a reporter, and it's annoying that he's being written in a way that it seems like they're trying to give her Chloe's role. How would you like it if in Smallville continuity, Clark ended up with Chloe instead of Lois? It's the same concept.

[Mars Investigations]

I agree with Guidron.

They've exhausted most other opportunities for Lana now; she's had her turn to the bad side, she's been (at least partially) redeemed and she's no longer a viable romantic interest for Clark because they're relationship is obviously falling apart. As such, until they can move her into a better role (which seems to be promised in "Traveler" - the pics with her working with Chloe), she's just going to have to usurp Chloe's role a little.

[LoveHurts38]

Well I think it's very telling that he had to reassure her about this isnt it?

Aslong as Chloe is on the show she'll be his sidekick but we know in the future she plays zero role in his life while Lana is his confidant so I do see the writers giving glimpses that Lana could fill that role in the future much as they show that Lois could fill the love interest part in the future.


Wow! so much agree it's cannon:D Oh, Mars Investigations love yor avi. miss Veronica Mars:mad: CW sure know how to screw up things:mad:

[pizzaguy19]

Lana is getting to be the dirty work person, leaving Chloe plenty of time for hot steamy action with the BDA.

[Sunny8]

Is Lana taking Chloe's old role?

No.