View Full Version : Loved it? Hated it? what did you think of Quest?
shy175223
05-07-2008, 02:00 PM
Do not post until after this episode.
Edit: Canadian viewers you may rate this episode but please not give too much for those whom have NOt seen it yet. Thank You.:D
superhippie2000
05-07-2008, 07:10 PM
cant wait. hope its good.
ClarkNLanaTogether4Eva
05-07-2008, 07:17 PM
In my opinion, it was one of the best episodes out of the entire series! Action, non-stop, every single minute. Very electrifying. Had me gripped on the edge of my seat the entire time.
10/10
Thrill_Seeker
05-07-2008, 07:27 PM
I was just in the canadian thread, and I'm telling you, this episode looks awesome !!!!!
but having not seen it yet, Im going to wait until I have my final opinion, but I still think this one's gonna rock the house !!!!
Mar-El
05-07-2008, 07:55 PM
I gave it an 8/10. It was a really good episode and set things up beautifully for Arctic :)
I would have given it higher but it wasn't as great as episodes like Traveler, Descent or Apocalypse (which I gave 9s and 10s to), so I do not feel it is right to equate this episode with those ones.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and I hope others do too.
shy175223
05-08-2008, 06:16 AM
wow seeing all those positive posts so far...seems this is another amazing episode...can't wait!
Ilovebeinglost
05-08-2008, 02:43 PM
It was great, finally some continuity.
Krypton935
05-08-2008, 04:03 PM
It sounds like it's going to be a great episode! I caved and read the spoilers and it looks like it will be great! Can't wait!!
superhippie2000
05-08-2008, 04:09 PM
sounds like a good episode. cant wait to see it. it seems the writers strike forced some good story arc episodes for the last 5 episodes of the season. No fillers or anything. sleeper i guess you could call a filler but it was heavly connected to chloes plotline in the arc. anyway cant wait only a couple more hours.
ClarkyBoy14
05-08-2008, 05:14 PM
Glad to read all the positive opinions. Now I'm even more excited! :D
DreadShamus
05-08-2008, 07:03 PM
8. Pretty decent episode. Loved the points Teague made. Not sure why Chloe didn't figure out what Jimmy did years ago...
Chloe's super strength save was lame. She should use her healing powers on CK, which will finally be too much and kill her.
reobeem
05-08-2008, 07:04 PM
What can I say? Aside from the obvious part about Edward Teague it was great. I'm still wondering how Lionel being the great man he was couldn't have stoped this from happening. I'm happy Clark is going to face his destiny even though it took 7 years not to mention all the extra time Veritas put in, it's a 9/10.
Krypton935
05-08-2008, 07:08 PM
10!! that was amazing! the action never stopped! great setup for the finale! I loved it! and when tom's shirt got cut open.. mmmmm ;)
CKWannabe
05-08-2008, 07:08 PM
I've been a fan of the whole Veritas storyline. and i've always loved the mythology of CK from the days of the caves & crystals, so i've been looking forward to Quest. I gotta say this was one of my favorite of this season..and probably would crack top ten all time.
Definitely a 10/10 for me!
A_Chloe.S._Fan
05-08-2008, 07:09 PM
7/10. some of the plots were confusing and chloe's friskiness made me grimace. other than that though, i liked lex, jimmy, and chloe to clark's rescue!
LexLuv180
05-08-2008, 07:09 PM
Finally after the last 2 episodes one I LOVED!!! Intelligent plot (besides Chloe getting there so quickly), suspenseful, great acting, great tie-ins, yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
superman79
05-08-2008, 07:10 PM
Horrendous. They keep digging the hole deeper. When will CK ever be the CK who becomes Superman? Never!
TW1977
05-08-2008, 07:12 PM
Cool stuff being revealed! :D
spideyfan
05-08-2008, 07:13 PM
good story but the only minus was CK not accepting his destiny...that needs to change!!! 9/10 for story, teagues, swann, castle reference, ect...
also a plus for all of the superman = savior references...and also god references
wolverine316
05-08-2008, 07:13 PM
Pretty good ep. Gave it an 8. Was worried it was going to be crap since Smallville is known for following an awesome ep with steaming @$#!. My sister almost fainted with the shirtless Clark and Lex.
10/10 - as we are rocketing towards the end I'm getting excited :) So many little twists and turns, a lot of references to previous things, Lex being super evil, and CK finally getting it knocked into him that he can no longer escape his destiny.
I'm also sad because I wish SV was like this the majority of the time......there were only a few little WTF moments going on in this episode (how did Chloe find CK in that dungeon???)...... it was action-packed and content heavy and I thought they did a great job with the acting.
The only thing that bothers me is the whole church aspect and making Veritas some kinda cult for Superman....... I mean that was/is just disappointing. I thought I was watching the De Vinici Code for minute with the hidden things and the search for answers mixed in with a cult/church theme........
Other than that - decent episode - next week's looks insane!
STFanatic
05-08-2008, 07:21 PM
Just think...
After next week, we have to wait till the fall for the season premiere :eek:
ginnyfan
05-08-2008, 07:22 PM
Wow! This episode was wonderful. The Kawatche caves, the Luthor mansion, Lex/Clark centered, Chlark investgations, Chimmy love! I was so pleasantly surprised. :D
10/10
And that TRAILER! I cannot WAIT!!! I'm so pumped.
ClarkyBoy14
05-08-2008, 07:40 PM
Great continuity, more interesting back story, nice Clex, Chlark, and Chimmy, the action and SFX were great, and the acting was top notch (as usual).
9/10
It has me pumped for the season finale.
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Just think...
After next week, we have to wait till the fall for the season premiere :eek:
Why did you have to remind me?! :p
AlwaysRight
05-08-2008, 07:53 PM
A solid 8, i am not really a Veritas plot fan but great action in the episode. The Jimmy Storyline should have had more time.
redkryptoniteisthebest
05-08-2008, 07:53 PM
This seriously had to be one of the best eps of S7 and the whole series!!!
10/10!
SVfan4ever
05-08-2008, 07:57 PM
Oh, that was so good!!!!! Can't wait for the finale! Why can't May 15th be NOW! 10/10
madcatlady
05-08-2008, 07:58 PM
I gave it a 7 even though most of it I liked - Jimmy's gonna be a great reporter - instead of Clark it seems. I am so tired of Chloe having to say "knock, knock, anybody home?" to Clark's head. Maybe I should have given it a 9- not one mention of Lana, not even from the BDA!
6-Super-Man -5
05-08-2008, 08:00 PM
I give it a 8 out of 10, one of the best out of the season, some parts made me want to go insane.
SnowBird
05-08-2008, 08:01 PM
Great episode with mystery and clues. It looks like future episodes will be exciting in the journey of Clark becoming Superman. Outstanding acting and storyline. I give it a 10. Next week is going to be awesome.
SuperFan85
05-08-2008, 08:02 PM
I loved the music during the moment when Lex came to the realization of the resting place of the object. The music, coupled with Lex pounding away with fierce determination at the wall of the fireplace to retrieve the object was great. You could really see Lex's obsession.
CallMeClark
05-08-2008, 08:20 PM
Quiet frankly this season has been the best. Again, 10/10.
Lexgirl33
05-08-2008, 08:21 PM
Voted 8. Very good episode leading up to the finale. I really liked how they tied the Luthor Mansion into the storyline.
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I loved the music during the moment when Lex came to the realization of the resting place of the object. The music, coupled with Lex pounding away with fierce determination at the wall of the fireplace to retrieve the object was great. You could really see Lex's obsession.
The music was great, loved the scene
xHerox
05-08-2008, 08:25 PM
I'm going to give this episode a '7', though I have to state that it is only in comparison to the other episodes of this season (which has been excellent overall) and not necessarily to the overall series. I really liked the connections to past continuity (even if some of them seemed a bit forced) and the episode really set everything in motion for what looks to be an astounding season finale.
Unfortunately, there were a few things that detracted from the episode. I liked the plot overall, but the ways in which the characters discovered certain elements seemed rather contrived. In addition, some of the characters just felt a bit "off" for some reason tonight, though I'm thinking that may be more because of plot reasons than because of poor writing.
Overall, I have mixed feelings about this episode, but they may very well change after next week's finale.
svtwamedfan05
05-08-2008, 08:26 PM
I give it a fair 8
MetropolisGirl4SV
05-08-2008, 08:33 PM
I thought it was a pretty good episode. I always liked the Veritas story line, Great acting from all as usual especially MR. CK still doesn't wanna except his destiny, BDA as usual.
But What happened to Kara didn't she like faint or something in the last epiosde. The best part was they had no Lana Drama from Clark...lol.
jessef13
05-08-2008, 08:40 PM
I gave it an 8/10. I'll give it out as one of the best of season 7, but not necessarily of the series. Though it was a really good episode. I kinda figured the star trek guy was edward teague, but than again, so did everyone im sure. But it had great continuity, and really ought past things into play, though I can't quite say it really seems edward teagues wife and son died for clark...they seemed more out to get him or control him much like lionel was. But the mansion coming into play, showing alot more of the reason why it was bought over to smallville. Though what I think is funny, is that Clark xrayed Lex, and just thought "oh well, nothing there." I mean just because Lex didnt have it on him, doesn't mean he didnt find anything, he'd just been wrestling around! Think maybe he dropped it there Clark? That kinda baffled me how he just did a quick search of Lex and left it at that. But overall it was a good episode.
susangail
05-08-2008, 09:22 PM
Gave it a 7. The whole chest-carving thing was too gross for me. Loved the clock scene -- such a small sound for a hugely significant development. Loved Robert Picardo (I'm an old EMH fan) and as well as maniacal Lex. But once again, Clark was a few steps behind.
do3mire
05-08-2008, 09:37 PM
I gave it a 5 and I think I'm being generous. It bored me to death. Retcons galore. I think I'm throwing in the towel. I don't even recognize Chloe anymore. What a piece of junk!!
MarieJATW
05-08-2008, 09:57 PM
I gave it a 5 and I think I'm being generous. It bored me to death. Retcons galore. I think I'm throwing in the towel. I don't even recognize Chloe anymore. What a piece of junk!!
i can't believe i'm going to say this... but i agree... i was bored to death too... and, again, can't believe i'm going to say this, i actually fell asleep... for 25 minutes! i have NEVER done that during a smallville episode!
seraphim
05-08-2008, 10:33 PM
I didn't rate this episode too highly either. It was okay but the only thing I really liked was that they showed a lot of Lex!
scifigirl
05-08-2008, 10:58 PM
I am a longtime reader of this forum and a first time poster. I gave this episode a nine. I thought it was a strong episode that did what it needed to do: it set up the finale. I loved the mention of the naman/sageeth arc. It was one of my favorites. I did kind of think that the Edward Teague doing the ritual part was kind of overdone. That was my only complaint. But in general, it seems that being a longtime fan is paying off.
SuperFan85
05-08-2008, 10:59 PM
I really loved the last few minutes of the episode. In my opinion, one of the best endings of any Smallville episode. I love any scene in which we get to see Michael Rosenbaum come to a realization without any dialogue. Just seeing him think and work the puzzle out in his head is captivating enough for me. This has been a great last season for Lex. The first half of the season focused mainly on Lex trying to have a family, which he ultimately caused the demise of ironically with the murder of his Brother and Father. Then they really gave him a real quest to embark on. I like all the clues he unraveled that are ultimately leading us to the season finale. First the Veritas Keys, then the Cryptograph, then that thing from the Clock, followed by the object in the fireplace, and now the discovery of the Fortress of Solitude.
Heroes4Hire
05-08-2008, 11:02 PM
I thought this episode was really good. I thought the acting between Lex, Clark, and Chloe were really good. And this leads in to the finale which I can't wait for!
bizzaroboy9
05-08-2008, 11:07 PM
this episode was superb! make my list for best episodes ever! :D
BWOracle
05-08-2008, 11:09 PM
8 – I had to mark it down a couple of points due to the bloodiness. They had too many shots of blood, stitches, and gore. Add the promos for Supernatural and we’re talking slasher movie bloodiness.
Jimmy was both too smart in the episode and too dumb. There’s Chloe with the lowest cut top of the series (next to the Pulp Fiction shot in Truth) plus she was super frisky and he’d rather look at bloody photographs. That’s BD (Big Dumb) Human stupid. He was also too smart with the symbols in the cave. Everyone had been looking at these symbols for the last 6 seasons and Jimmy figures it out in a couple of minutes of screen time???
Another problem was Lex was very active for someone who had been slashed in the chest, stabbed in his side, and had a bandaged hand. Lex’s security really needs shooting lessons. The blonde didn’t have time but the other guard who was shot had about 20 seconds to setup the shot and missed by a mile. He couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn.
Nice to see every screen at Isis showing Lex bleeding on an operating table. Clark was smarter than usual putting together the sanctuary symbol with the word “church”. However, if the church is in Montreal why did the graphic of Chloe loading Clark’s cell phone show directions to a street in Metropolis?
Cool idea to have the symbols in the church basin lead Clark to follow the instructions to see the symbol underneath. However, I don’t buy the dialog that Jason had Clark’s best interest at heart. Jason’s dialog in Commencement with the Kent’s about a child with no record of having been born and his general demeanor in that scene kind of contradicts it.
I don’t mind using the photos of the symbols instead of wasting money on rebuilding the cave set. It’s better to spend the money elsewhere. An odd bit of dialog was Jimmy using the number 1 website on primitive pictology…how many are there?
The Kryptonian sacrifice ritual was very interesting. I think the scene ties in well with the message from Jor-El at the end of Rosetta where he said…”rule them with strength”. I’ve always thought that was a test by Jor-El to make sure that he didn’t rule by force.
The way the clock operated with the device from Zurich was pretty cool. Lex finds another symbol using the Superman shield…How many is that in 7 seasons?
Good thing that Chloe and Lex used different entrances to the church so they wouldn’t run into each other. Also, it was interesting how Chloe was able to get to the church at the same time as Lex. I like how Chloe smashed the table to release the Kryptonite Holy water. Again, Lex fought well with Edward Teague for a man fresh out of the hospital. Was it Clark’s intention to destroy the clock?
I don’t think Clark wants to kill Lex because he doesn’t want to become Lex. And based on the cave symbols, I believe Chloe doesn’t either but doesn’t think Clark will have the choice.
We also have good re-usage of film footage…the Narrows shot from Batman Begins and the Jet from Crusade, Sacred, etc. Plus, they saved money not having to go to Scotland.
They had a good amount of suspense throughout the episode with Lex discovering pieces of the puzzle and the graphic of the globe at the end was really nicely done. It must have been Kryptonian technology unless Dr. Swann or Lionel developed anti-gravity to have the crystal float in mid-air. The fireplace has had some significant scenes…Lex’s tear when burning his “baby’s” ultrasound, killing little Alexander, and now the key to controlling Clark.
Arctic should prove to be a great season finale.
Twitch
05-08-2008, 11:29 PM
When I watched it the first time last night I was leaning towards giving it around 6-7. However I watched it again tonight and enjoyed it more, for some strange reason, so I'm giving it an 8/10.
All about Clark
05-08-2008, 11:51 PM
I'm giving it a 6. I really didn't care for it much. It was very Lex-centric and I really don't like episodes that are Lex-centric.
Not all that happy with Clark being an idiot thinking that Lex would not control him without making any action against it. He always seems like everything will be OK and sometimes it's not. Hopefully Teague and Chloe's words and actions sunk in a little.
Also, didn't like Chloe saving him once again. I mean, that's getting ridiculous. And using the Queen jet, just a little too convenient.
Didn't really like the clock aspect and what a waste of affects and time. If you're going to spend money on effects, it better be of Clark doing something great.
Lex figuring out where the stuff was, was also bad. Why didn't they just give him a diagram or list of everything to do. It was just so very bad how he found everything.
And apparently the Teagues were a family than no one had the same motive. Genevieve wanted the power, Jason just wanted to be loved, and Edward wants to protect the traveler, give me a break.
I think my 6 was too high.
Kirstycol
05-08-2008, 11:56 PM
I was actually quite impressed. They've actually tied up some looooong awaited plot hole fixer uppers. They actually explained how Chloe got there so quickly instead of never mentioning it. They seem to be bringing closure to the cave paintings, to the teauge mystery, which is connected to the tatoo that was on lana's back. The only part of the episode I really didn't like was that Lex was yet AGAIN knocked to the ground and missed seeing Clark.
The only plothole I can think of is... where the hell is Kara. She could have solved this in 2 seconds flat but she's convienantly missing for a whole 24 hours??? Other than that I think this episode was really good. I gave it a 9. It's sad that the next episode is MR last episode. Except for possibly guest starring next season. Next weeks episode better be good. It better be the send off of the century for Lex!!!!
Blue screen of death
05-08-2008, 11:59 PM
i gave it an 8 was good. Some parts too were too drawn out others where great. Hopeing that this setup from the end leads to a great finale.
Spirit Detective
05-09-2008, 12:15 AM
I liked this episode even though Edward Teague knew too much information (Jor-El's device, kryptonite, Kryptonian rituals). I loved how the cryptograph was inserted into the clock. I was wondering how that was going to work out. It was awesome to hear the return of Naman and Sigeeth (especially since Clark realizes that Lex IS Sigeeth now that Lionel is dead). I also loved the origin of Luthor Mansion and how it ties into the Veritas mythology. I remember Lex's line about Lionel moving the Mansion to Smallville brick by brick.
On a side note, remember at the end of Solitude where Lionel plays three notes on the piano. Maybe he was recalling the song that he made Lex play when he was learning how to play the piano.
The only thing that bugged me was the mystery device Lex obtained at the end. Why would it point to the Fortress. If Jor-El sent it when Veritas was formed, the Fortress didn't exist. I wonder if the device is kryptonian or man made (since it produced a hologram of the Earth and Kryptonian objects don't usually do that). I'm curious to see as to how it will control the traveler.
Alethia29
05-09-2008, 01:18 AM
I have to say that this was one of the best episodes ever done throughout the whole of the series. The writers have done such a wonderful job connecting the story from the very first couple of episodes. I had chills more than once as I watched. It flowed really really well, and was really clever. The whole idea of the lullaby and the castle (a.k.a. The Luthor Manor), Awesome! I just loved it. Can't wait for the finale! Great job goes out to all of the cast and crew members!
skully
05-09-2008, 02:22 AM
Great story telling and excellent incorporation of SV history. The secret to Lionel and Lex's obsession was at the mansion all along!!
Another masterful performance by MR. He will be sorely missed.
9 out of 10. The finale looks awesome!!!
skylar
05-09-2008, 03:50 AM
It wasn't a bad episode, a lot of stuff went into this one. Edward Teague trying to kill Clark was very dissturbing, so much blood. A give an 8 1/2!!
kraami
05-09-2008, 03:58 AM
I liked this episode. It has been a few weeks since i could say that. (since veritas). I think people got back into char. I liked lex. He seemed to be more villianous and smart without making stupid mistakes like in descent(really dumb episode). I liked chloe. I know some people wont like the whole kill lex thing but it was a time where chloe was making him decide rather than telling him what to do. " You may not have wanted to be on that pedastal but you were put there and sooner or later you will have to play God." what a great line. I made reference to getting out a frying pan and smacking him on the head to wake him up in another post. I think she finally got one out. It doesnt matter if it was morally right or not. I think she is telling him that he will have to make a decision "on his own and think for himself" whether or not he likes it or agrees with the choices. I actually liked clark in this episode as well. I thought he did a good job. At least they kept clark in char for now. If he were to all of sudden say ok im accepting my destiny and thinking for myself then it would be a story jump. But like i said before about chloe and the frying pan i think he is starting to move in that direction. He wasn't cryong over lana(YES!). Once lana wakes up and goes away then clark will start thinking for himself. he will start trusting his own decisions and his own ideas. He may be bouncing them off chloe but once he gets rid of his self-pity then maybe he will gain some self confidence.
The only thing I DID NOT LIKE was Chimmy. Dumb DUMB dumb however you want to type it. Jimmy alone was good. Chimmy is dumb. That is the nicest way i can say it. That is why i gave it an 8/10 without chimmy 10/10.
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I liked this episode even though Edward Teague knew too much information (Jor-El's device, kryptonite, Kryptonian rituals). I loved how the cryptograph was inserted into the clock. I was wondering how that was going to work out. It was awesome to hear the return of Naman and Sigeeth (especially since Clark realizes that Lex IS Sigeeth now that Lionel is dead). I also loved the origin of Luthor Mansion and how it ties into the Veritas mythology. I remember Lex's line about Lionel moving the Mansion to Smallville brick by brick.
On a side note, remember at the end of Solitude where Lionel plays three notes on the piano. Maybe he was recalling the song that he made Lex play when he was learning how to play the piano.
The only thing that bugged me was the mystery device Lex obtained at the end. Why would it point to the Fortress. If Jor-El sent it when Veritas was formed, the Fortress didn't exist. I wonder if the device is kryptonian or man made (since it produced a hologram of the Earth and Kryptonian objects don't usually do that). I'm curious to see as to how it will control the traveler.
The device was sent by Jor-el to control his son if his son fell into the wrong and hands and did not comply with his destiny.(Became evil). the fortress i believe was always there. The stones in the cave just allowed clark to reveal it and assemble it. Jor-el more than likely put the fortress there originally for another purpose. The device was prolly sent later to veritas and swann to allow them to have access to the fortress
Thrill_Seeker
05-09-2008, 04:18 AM
I think the fact that clark has always ignored and denied his destiny, really really bit him in the ass this episode, all the stuff edward was saying to him in the church was true.
Clark didnt take a step, but he didnt take any back, did he ?? so im grateful for that.
10/10 definetly.
AWESOME episode.
I loved how there were clues all over the world, it was hard enough to get both keys and get to surich, but then there was more to do after that, I really like that.
monel49
05-09-2008, 05:15 AM
Again, an excellent episode, gave it a 9. The exploration of who kal-el is and his godlike powers, the moral argument stated by Teague, lifts Smallville above just a comic book presentation and pushes the deeper meaning of Superman. Okay, I know that's heavy, but I bet that's what's going on inside all of us who really liked this episode. Very, very good.
Miss_McElroy
05-09-2008, 05:25 AM
I loved this episode!!! 9/10.Only thing that annoyed me was the Jimmy/Chloe facade. For once Lex had a gun and DIDN'T get knocked out!!!!..and the whole shirtles thing was a bonus!!;):p
jesslang
05-09-2008, 06:36 AM
I missed it ....:( ill have to watch it when i get home form school
superhippie2000
05-09-2008, 06:39 AM
i thought this was a great episode. i still dont get why teague would say to lex it wasnt him. he didnt want lex to know about clark but he made it obvious to lex that the traveler was still alive. thought the end was cool with lex and the orb. that was probably the coolest part of the episode. its also cool how they braught back the cave paintings even tho the we didnt see the cave. was cool to learn more of the history about it. its nice to see how these last few episodes sumed up a lot of the storys we had in the early seasons regarding lex and clarks destiny.
fly'n special
05-09-2008, 07:09 AM
I love how the writers are tying up alot of lose ends. With so much "stuff" happening in 7 years I love it when the writers bring things togther. It makes it IMHO the epis more compelling. Chloe getting to the church was a bit unbelievable. However, Chloe can do no wrong! What a great character and I love AM! I too also love the Veritas story line. Is Lex going to be killed off? I am sure this is a dumb question but is MR off the show for good? I read his letter to the fans and all that stuff but I still thought he would be back for some epis.
Super Maverick
05-09-2008, 07:12 AM
good, but i only give it a 7 due to the lack of kara and lois
berniepooh
05-09-2008, 08:46 AM
Pretty good ep. Gave it an 8. Was worried it was going to be crap since Smallville is known for following an awesome ep with steaming @$#!.
I don't have a young girl in the house, so the part about your little sis I can't identify with, but I agree completely with everything else.
I give it an 8
trekker325
05-09-2008, 08:52 AM
This season, which started out very well, has turned into a major disappointment, including "Quest." The whole Traveler/Savior story line is not the way the show should be going. It will be interesting to see how the writers turn it into the "Superman/Clark Kent mild-mannered reporter from the Daily Planet" ideology that we've all come to expect.
Humdinger
05-09-2008, 08:57 AM
I gave it an 8/10. It was a really good episode for tying up some loose ends. Circling back to Veritas was cool, roping in the symbols, the clock, Lex realizing he had the answer right in front of him all this time (or part of it) was stupendous. The gore I can live with, the romance between Jimmy and Chloe I can't. They just don't do it for me. Now if Clark would just step up to the plate. I deducted another point for whining self blame, again.
LoveHurts38
05-09-2008, 09:12 AM
Gave it 5 could of been lower and it's because of Lex it's high he was great...I was just zoning out alot.
OMEGA SAM87
05-09-2008, 09:21 AM
I was thinking about the Edward Teague character and I loved the way they tied in the old loose thread of Jason and Genevieve Teague's deaths, I always wondered what happened to the "powerful defense lawyer" that Lex was referring to (in the season 4 finale "Commencement").
Not to mention the Cave symbols and the Neman story being revisited after so long, I loved every minute of it.
Tatiana
05-09-2008, 09:43 AM
I loved it, it started a bit slow but i thought it was amazing how Lionel always had the crystal hidden, so he could have controlled Clark if he wanted to, one more thing that shows he really cared about Clark, plus Mr. Teague was freaky...in some twisted ways, he was right, like Clark said so himself. OMG and the trailer for the next episode looks awesome, I can't wait. I have mixed feelings though cuz it will be Lex's last episode :(
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I loved this episode!!! 9/10.Only thing that annoyed me was the Jimmy/Chloe facade. For once Lex had a gun and DIDN'T get knocked out!!!!..and the whole shirtles thing was a bonus!!;):p
Ya lol I agree with the shirtless quote. For both Clark and Lex hehehe, and the cuts look very real. I was like OUCH don't hurt Clark!
Jaded Wolf
05-09-2008, 10:45 AM
I give it an 8/10. I was glad to see another Clark-centric episode and the continuity tie-ins to previous episodes was nice. All in all the story was good but was slow at the beginning. Robert Picardo is always fun to watch because I like his voice and the way he speaks. It always sounds robotic in a way.
My gripes primarily are small. I think Clark should have went back to Teague after he saved him from Lex to get further information. Instead, Clark just leaves him for good. The other thing that bothered me was the whiny-Clark at the end again. Once again after taking steps toward embracing who he is Clark steps back and complains about him being on Earth. Didn't we already cover this in "Apocalypse"? It's like one step forward two steps back in this series when Clark should be at the point of 3:4 ratio with his steps. It bugs me too that Chloe was just able to appear courtesy of Queen's jet. That was just too convenient there. She left way after Lex left for Montreal but yet gets there minutes after. Also, back in the hospital how did Clark and Chloe know which room was Lex's. They both got there and didn't check in with the front desk so...
Other than that, this was a good episode and it'll be interesting to see how this ends next week.
Kryptik
05-09-2008, 12:01 PM
do you really need to see them talk to some cast extra where Lex's hospital room is? I gave this ep an 8. I agree with the whole Chloe getting there right after Lex, a little too convienent. Unfortunately i saw that one coming, Chloe saving Clark, AGAIN. I'm tired of Chloe constantly saving Clark's life, it's getting repetative, and predictable. Loved how loose ends got tied up, and the fact that both Luthors have had the answer they been looking for right under their nose the whole time. I agree Lionel knew that the clue(crystal ball) was in the mansion, just didnt know exactly where it was. But all in all, was a great episode that I think set the finale up real nice, of course things have become slightly jumbled because of the writer's strike, But the producers did the best they could. And to answer someone's ? as to why Clark didnt go back to Teague after Clark saved him. The man tried to kill Clark, it's the same reason Clark wouldn't talk to Lionel after he kidnapped him, and when Jor-El took Clark prisoner back in Blue, i think, why go back to somebody who has it out for you. We know Jor-El is only trying to make Clark grow up and accept his destiny, and Lionel was protecting Clark, But Clark didnt even know Teague, so why go back to him, especially since Teague knows that Krytonite can hurt/control/KILL Clark. i like how Clark passed out from the K, he hasnt done that in awhile if i'm not mistaken. anyways, cheerio, and can't wait for next week.
Yasise
05-09-2008, 12:41 PM
I gave it a 7.
I think it was a quite good episode, but still I wasn't too overwhelmed either. Actually I just watched it and I'm just like "well, I don't know exactly what to think about it".
Like others said before, I liked how those loose ends tied up and I'm excited about the finale next week.
I didn't understand though, why Chloe and Clark had to meet in the hospital to discuss about those symbols right there, where actually everybody around was able to hear them, but well....
I can't believe actually that this little monk, Mr. Teague, was able to lift Clark on this altar on his own, but well.....
And finally, I didn't like Tom's hairstyle. In "Apocalypse" it was almost o.k. again, not like in season 3 of course (his hairstyle was the best in that season IMO), but it was nice.
In this episode it was too short again. He looks the best with longer hair, IMHO.
Hydra
05-09-2008, 12:50 PM
Not a horrible episode by any means, and good within the context of season 7, although this episode makes the critical episode of retconning certain aspects of past seasons/episodes (yet again).
jordeant1200
05-09-2008, 12:51 PM
9/10
Hydra
05-09-2008, 12:53 PM
Yeah I forgot to say what I gave it...
7/10
Drakian
05-09-2008, 01:42 PM
Quest was okay up until the ending where Clark turned into a big whiny baby. "I'm too dangerous, my abilities could hurt people, blah blah blah blah" Enough already. Clark needs to gain some confidence or have Jor El spank him and force him to accept his destiny. I'm getting so sick of this show.
MetroGirl06
05-09-2008, 01:46 PM
3/10. I didn't like it :\ Not exactly sure why though??? Wierd. But I did like that Lana was not mentioned! YAY!
jqedward
05-09-2008, 02:18 PM
It was a pretty good episode, good story and character twists. I hope the season finale rocks hard though. If it is as good as last years finale in "Phantom" we shouldn't have anything to worry about.
Hydra
05-09-2008, 02:39 PM
Really? I hope its a heck of a lot better than Phantom. Phantom was the weakest of the finale's IMO.
bigteep
05-09-2008, 02:40 PM
Horrendous. They keep digging the hole deeper. When will CK ever be the CK who becomes Superman? Never!
I agree. Very frustrating.
Nothing gets resolved, nothing gets settled and on and on it goes.
Clark, become superman already. How many more ways can these people try to penetrate that thick skull?
Getting hit in the head with a two by four to jar your brain won't help in your case.
I have to keep watching the old superman movies to see the superman the way he's supposed to be. To get the upper hand of that superman it really took some doing.
There are so many ways to get Smallville's Clark down. One way is that all you have to do is mention the word "Lana" and down he goes.
Xanderman
05-09-2008, 04:28 PM
OK ep, I gave it a 7. This season has, more than any other, tried to connect things from over the years and bring various plots and storylines to a close it seems. Which makes sense seeing as this is the last season for the Luthors (apparently). This episode was another example of this, with us finding out that things even right down to the Luthor mansion/castle itself having a greater meaning. Seems like almost everything right from the beginning of the series had a greater purpose than we first could see or were shown. (I wonder if they had it planned this way from the very start, or if these connections are just recently madeup inventions for the sake of current season stories and ideas...)
GENERALzod777
05-09-2008, 04:31 PM
DID ANYONE notice when the kryptonite liquid drain it was the same scene as it was going in only in reverse... Anyways 8/10
Xanderman
05-09-2008, 04:35 PM
^it definitely looked odd. Why would every bit of the liquid drain out the way it did, I mean wasn't that a flat surface? Only if it was tilted or elevated would it make sense for that complete drain-off to happen the way it did (with gravity pulling the liquid down).
Deana
05-09-2008, 04:42 PM
I hated this episode. I actually walked off from it without finishing it.
ClarkNLanaTogether4Eva
05-09-2008, 05:10 PM
It was a pretty good episode, good story and character twists. I hope the season finale rocks hard though. If it is as good as last years finale in "Phantom" we shouldn't have anything to worry about.
I agree with you whole-heartedly! Phantom was one of the best season finales ever.
We don't have to worry about Arctic because it is being directed by the same person that directed Phantom - Todd Slavkin.
If that isn't any indication that the finale will be explosive, then I don't know what is!
smallvillelogan
05-09-2008, 05:50 PM
Wow, awesome. 9/10
I love this Veritas storyline. Sure, it tampers with previous continuity a bit, but overall it does well it tying the entire show together.
I could go on and on about how much this episode makes me excited for the finale next week, but if I start writing all that I think about this episode, this will be an essay. It was just fantastic.
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Quiet frankly this season has been the best. Again, 10/10.
Totally agree
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And finally, I didn't like Tom's hairstyle. In "Apocalypse" it was almost o.k. again, not like in season 3 of course (his hairstyle was the best in that season IMO), but it was nice.
In this episode it was too short again. He looks the best with longer hair, IMHO.
Does Superman have long hair? No. By making his hair shorter they're trying to hint that he's closer to becoming Supes.
I think you have to look at the story, and not so much as hairstyles when judging an episode. Just my ''IMHO.''
PepsiMax
05-09-2008, 06:40 PM
9/10. Great episode exploring more of Veritas and giving Lex some control - him finding that orb was awesome.
jessef13
05-09-2008, 07:40 PM
Another problem was Lex was very active for someone who had been slashed in the chest, stabbed in his side, and had a bandaged hand. Lex’s security really needs shooting lessons. The blonde didn’t have time but the other guard who was shot had about 20 seconds to setup the shot and missed by a mile. He couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn.
Well of course these ones are slow and stupid! After all the seasons, Lex has lost all his good henchmen, now he's just probably going through a temp agency or something ;)
Hopefulsuicide
05-09-2008, 07:51 PM
i really enjoyed this episode
good TC, linking back to the caves, Lex felt like he did back in earlier seasons, with the blood and the stones etc
there were still plenty of faults, but for now i'm just going to post my genuine appreciation for this episode... yeah if you stick it back in season 2 or 3, i'd be a pretty standard episode, but it was nice to get something back that felt like Smallville again
jessef13
05-09-2008, 07:51 PM
somebody mentioned how Lionel kept the Crystal hidden to protect Clark, and now that I think of it, it kinda makes me wonder if Lionel actually knew it was there or not. When you, or I, think about it, it can really kinda confuse you, lol. I mean, in one hand, if he knew it was there, than yeah, maybe he did care that much about protecting the traveler, and maybe the killings of the other members of veritas were maybe in fear that they may try and control Clark. Which makes some snese, because when you think of it, even Virgil Swan seems a bit of a villain now, because it now turns out his character wasn't completely honest to Clark about all that he knew and how. And Edward Teague obviously has a bit of villain in him from his obsessiveness how he was quick and ready to sacrifice Clark.
But on the other hand, scenes they've shown us really make it look like Lionel probably didn't know where the crystal was exactly, because he never actually had both keys in his possessio to get the cryptograph. And the one episode said only Swan knew exactly where it was. So without the cryptograph it doesn't seem he could have known where the crystal to control Clark was. It seems to me that he was probably just as torn as we've seen him be, he probably at first did want to control the traveler, but as time went on, he started to see clark more as a son, probably due to guilt from being there when jonathan died. so its kind of confusing
9/10
It's one of the few episodes of season 7 that I really liked. The acting was very good, by everyone. The writing was pretty decent. I always talk about the writing, but crappy dialogue and plot holes get me out of the story. Wasn't the case in Quest.
The episode made me sad though. It feels like the show is ending, not just the season. They are wrapping up everything - the mythology, the characters storylines. Lionel's is over. Lex's comes to an end. And it feels like Chloe's finishes also. Not just because of the news about her contract, but from AM acting and from Chloe's overall story arc.
And then I think of Gough/Millar open letter : "We achieved what we set out to do." Maybe we are getting something of the ending they had planned? What do you think? Could it be possible?
Seems to me that the next season will be like a spin-off, even if they keep the same name. With so many key characters gone, Smallville will not be the same. At all.
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good TC
Yeah. I was thinking "If only Ken Biller had directed Traveler..." *sigh*
Thrill_Seeker
05-09-2008, 08:33 PM
I absolutely loved how when lex put the clock thingy into the clock and it went inside it and went all through the clock and how lex found the device thingy,
this episode rocked !!!!!!
I loved it,
like a mini national treasure episode !!!! hehehe, so cool it was !!!
Hopefulsuicide
05-09-2008, 08:37 PM
Yeah. I was thinking "If only Ken Biller had directed Traveler..." *sigh*
ah, i see we have the same taste in TC then :lol:
yeah, tonight made me realise that i have been waiting ages for a good TC moment... i can't actually remember the last one before traveler... and that was just not good enough IMO
Mackdaddy
05-09-2008, 08:53 PM
6 too bored to explain
Lazy Boy
05-10-2008, 01:14 AM
I gave this episode a 7 but after having a think about it, I should have given it an 8. It was quite an intriguing episode with these little mysteries even if some of the solutions appeared out of the thin air. It was quite well done but it could have done with a few more minutes....
GuardianAngel
05-10-2008, 04:13 AM
9!
Very good episode which recalled a lot of elements (and unanswered questions) from season 2, 3 and 4. And gave them a "Da Vinci Code" angle. Very intriguing!
The only thing I didn't like was Chloe showing up to save the day. Again!
Jaderoyale
05-10-2008, 06:09 AM
It was a good episode.
They seem to delivering well, besides Sleeper.
I feared it would be a filler, but it wasn't imo.
Gave it a 9.
nenaj
05-10-2008, 06:15 AM
greate episode but i don't like that real lex don't exist enymore everything abut his sick brain
Hydra
05-10-2008, 04:12 PM
greate episode but i don't like that real lex don't exist enymore everything abut his sick brain
What do you mean 'the real Lex doesn't exist anymore'?
Welling_is_pretty
05-10-2008, 05:00 PM
I gave this ep a solid, respectable 8 (actually wanted to go with about a 7 1/2 but...). There was some good stuff, there was some bad stuff but it was a decent episode. it didn't suck and it wasn't great.
That's about all i can say about it. Except once again Allison Mack rocked out loud and the CW and SV producers should pay her ANY amount of money she friggin' asks for to keep her on the show!
Lazy Boy
05-11-2008, 04:27 AM
By the way, can anyone tell me what was the connection between the Vessel clip in the promo for "Quest" and the actual episode? I'm a bit lost at trying to establish the connection.
ginnyfan
05-11-2008, 07:44 AM
It was showing Clark being heroic (godlike) and Chloe's worshipful eyes.
nenaj
05-11-2008, 08:06 AM
What do you mean 'the real Lex doesn't exist anymore'?
i mean lex as he was from the begining of the show till the seson 5
Darth Pipes
05-11-2008, 11:08 AM
8/10
Really enjoyed this episode and where it's leading up too. Rosenbaum was excellent again as well and it was nice to see Doc Cottle.
Still, it's getting harded to not notice all the plot holes and problems. Chloe gets to Quebec in ten seconds. Teague (rightly) rips Clark for not wanting to fulfill his destiny yet ignores the fact he could have had his goon kill Lex. He certainly didn't mind making sacrifices.
karmick
05-12-2008, 04:51 AM
This epi got a 9 from me cuz it showed a willingness to commit fullly to a storyline, for better or worse. And it was directed very well for a story that crept in a Da Vinci Code sort of way.
I'm always sad and mourn for the loss of the kool kindov S F/X we used to get before budget slash, but part of what I liked about Quest was that it showed how you can still have a great show without big F/X $. And after all, shirtlesness is next to godliness and it's free...;)
The objects popping up are cool and Veritas/Cult/Secret Society angle is an unexpected direction which I feel is starting to pay off (surprisingly enough cuz at first I was cringing a little-5 or 6 epis ago; not so much now:))
Loved Teague, Jimmy, Lex, Chloe, Artifact Expert and even Clark BDA.
Only disappointment was Kara still lying in the milk, though I'm sure that was the big subplot for this epi they couldn't fit in; Shelby licking it up. Yup, I know, I'm stupid. Blame it on BDA rubbing off me :rolleyes: [Note to other BDA: This paragraph NOT to be taken seriously]
IN fact, after watching this epi again, I move my rating up to 10. It took a 2nd look to see how well crafted and designed an epi this is. ONe to pay attention to; NO ADD allowed.;)
Props! From someone who has done his share of cringing on many levels re SV, from Clana horror, BDA tearyourhairoutnissyty and unforgiveable plot dropping over the years. This gives SV one last chance to rescue itself as a memorable show -for the season and the series (Re: Season 8). I ship that if what comes in the Finale and how it plays into the Season 8 arc, SV could well pull a Phoenix.
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Chloe gets to Quebec in ten seconds. Teague (rightly) rips Clark for not wanting to fulfill his destiny yet ignores the fact he could have had his goon kill Lex. He certainly didn't mind making sacrifices.
Ummm, nope. Chloe zoomed on Oliver's Jet and the timing in that regard is spot on. Watch it again. Mind you, I can see how you'd get that notion cuz this is not an episode for the ADD or just simply distracted. Almost fits like a puzzle. Oh wait...woa, wow!:rolleyes:
Teague took clear steps to deal with Lex, carvings and all, and I'm sure would have gone the extra mile to kil-oh, wait a minute, that's right: Teague does try to Kill Lex in the 4th and final act of the show before, lo and behold, Clark, saves him from the proto-krypto-human monk. In any case, Teague's point wasn't about his concern over the danger Lex poses, more to the point he was mortified that Clark wasn't...at least not to his fanatical -and not so fanatical, actually- satisfaction. Teague, a little like Jor-El, wants to see Clark take his destiny by the bal- oopss, umm, orb, no, umm...crystal, that's it! The point where Teague turns on Clark is awesome. Super-scene. And Picardo is an amazing actor. No matter which show he's on.:cool:
jesslang
05-12-2008, 07:27 AM
I saw it it i thought it was a good ep...but whats going to happen to clark now that lex has the ball looking thing? ........how is he going to control him????
Props! From someone who has done his share of cringing on many levels re SV, from Clana horror, BDA tearyourhairoutnissyty and unforgiveable plot dropping over the years. This gives SV one last chance to rescue itself as a memorable show -for the season and the series (Re: Season 8). I ship that if what comes in the Finale and how it plays into the Season 8 arc, SV could well pull a Phoenix.
I'd love that. I still have that tiny hope that, maybe, SV could become great once again.
Oh, and this season's ending bears an uncanny resemblance to the season 2 ending - Clark's life is falling apart, he loses everyone he loves and he even had the symbol carved into his chest again.
If only SV could pull a Phoenix on us for season 8...
All about Clark
05-12-2008, 10:34 AM
Still, it's getting harded to not notice all the plot holes and problems. Chloe gets to Quebec in ten seconds. Teague (rightly) rips Clark for not wanting to fulfill his destiny yet ignores the fact he could have had his goon kill Lex. He certainly didn't mind making sacrifices.
I have to agree and even if you felt that Oliver's jet made it work, you still have the fact that that jet wasn't sitting in SV with a pilot waiting for Chloe to make her call to Oliver.
Also, Teague's goon killed Lex's Gina ep before, why not just kill Lex instead, makes no sense. Teague and his goon obviously knew Lex retrieved the item from Zurich.
STFanatic
05-12-2008, 10:34 AM
I am thinking that the writers are trying to correct some previous writing mistakes that we were supposed to forget.
Many things over the last few episodes conflict early season episodes, perhaps this is how they are trying to tie up some loose ends that should never have been left loose to start with.
Yeah, I am sort of bugged by it, but, I will live with it if it brings the final season to a good ending.
Sweetie
05-12-2008, 10:55 AM
Are they going to stop to compare superman to god for goodness sake?Mr.Teague worshipping him in a church,Clark is the savior and Lex is the destructer,sacrifice's rituals like the satanists do!!!What were they thinking :mad:
guybrush
05-12-2008, 11:43 AM
Actually I don't really like this episode, because it's just very Da Vinci Code episode.
The symbols, the monks, the church, the Switzerland bank, etc.
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smallvillelogan
05-13-2008, 12:41 AM
[QUOTE=Sweetie;3782746]Are they going to stop to compare superman to god for goodness sake?QUOTE]
Yeah. This comparison was very Superman Returns-like for me. I didn't mind the symbolism in that film, but we were hit over the head with it a little bit with the worshipfulness of Teague. I gave this episode a 9, but when Holly Harold writes Chloe saying, "Looks like, whether you want to or not, you will have to play God," that made me cringe. Not only is the term "play God" uncomfortable for me, but the fact that Clark is reluctant to even accept that mantle on this show, is disappointing.
ginnyfan
05-13-2008, 07:02 AM
Yeah. This comparison was very Superman Returns-like for me. I didn't mind the symbolism in that film, but we were hit over the head with it a little bit with the worshipfulness of Teague. I gave this episode a 9, but when Holly Harold writes Chloe saying, "Looks like, whether you want to or not, you will have to play God," that made me cringe. Not only is the term "play God" uncomfortable for me, but the fact that Clark is reluctant to even accept that mantle on this show, is disappointing.
Well when I saw the monk in the preview I expected a Superman/Christ bludgeoning. It wasn't as bad as I expected. IMO it wasn't as bad as Superman Returns' Passion of the Superman scene. *shudder*
It would be weirder for me if Clark was eager to accept the mantle of god.
And Chloe's been worshiping Clark for years.
jimmyolsenblues
05-13-2008, 07:52 AM
i loved lex, I was disappointed by Mr.Teague was not fleshed out better as a character. But Clark is still moping about he causes people to die, he learned nothing from the previous episode. I did not love this episode. I give it 7 because I am a easy grader.
Hopefulsuicide
05-13-2008, 08:25 AM
[QUOTE=Sweetie;3782746]Are they going to stop to compare superman to god for goodness sake?QUOTE]
Yeah. This comparison was very Superman Returns-like for me. I didn't mind the symbolism in that film, but we were hit over the head with it a little bit with the worshipfulness of Teague. I gave this episode a 9, but when Holly Harold writes Chloe saying, "Looks like, whether you want to or not, you will have to play God," that made me cringe. Not only is the term "play God" uncomfortable for me, but the fact that Clark is reluctant to even accept that mantle on this show, is disappointing.
yeah SR was all inference and suggestion, they never actually said anything specific
whereas
chloe: "that's probably how god felt about the crusades"
teague: "i've waited a lifetime for this moment - to serve the traveler"
"i suppose you know what it feels like to be worshipped"
"we believed you would be the next saviour"
"people want to see you as their saviour"
"he said you would rule us with strength"
"your father understood the risks of setting a god among men"
... a bit of over kill if you ask me :lol:
All about Clark
05-13-2008, 10:32 AM
[QUOTE=smallvillelogan;3784370]
"i suppose you know what it feels like to be worshipped"
I really didn't get why Teague would say this to Clark. I mean, Clark has hidden himself, no one but Swann and Crosby knew who he was, who would be there to worship him. Not to mention most of Veritas were dead.
berniepooh
05-13-2008, 10:34 AM
Well when I saw the monk in the preview I expected a Superman/Christ bludgeoning. It wasn't as bad as I expected. IMO it wasn't as bad as Superman Returns' Passion of the Superman scene. *shudder*
It would be weirder for me if Clark was eager to accept the mantle of god.
And Chloe's been worshiping Clark for years.
OK I'm lost. What is the "Passion of the Superman" scene to which you refer? I don't remember anything like that in Superman Returns. Please explain.
clana4everfan2
05-13-2008, 05:57 PM
I gave it 8/10 not bad.
smallvillelogan
05-13-2008, 08:33 PM
Well when I saw the monk in the preview I expected a Superman/Christ bludgeoning. It wasn't as bad as I expected. IMO it wasn't as bad as Superman Returns' Passion of the Superman scene. *shudder*
It would be weirder for me if Clark was eager to accept the mantle of god.
And Chloe's been worshiping Clark for years.
I wouldn't say Chloe has been worshipping Clark for years; rather, she has just had a crush on him for a long time (which I doubt she still does; to me, that plea to Jor-El in the Fortress with Kara in Traveler was platonic). And secondly, I think she has more hope and confidence in Clark than Clark himself has in himself. :p
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[QUOTE=smallvillelogan;3784370]
yeah SR was all inference and suggestion, they never actually said anything specific
whereas
chloe: "that's probably how god felt about the crusades"
teague: "i've waited a lifetime for this moment - to serve the traveler"
"i suppose you know what it feels like to be worshipped"
"we believed you would be the next saviour"
"people want to see you as their saviour"
"he said you would rule us with strength"
"your father understood the risks of setting a god among men"
... a bit of over kill if you ask me :lol:
Agreed. Though I think Teague was an extremist and not all members of Veritas felt that way, I think Holly Harold was hitting the audience over the head with the parallel, whereas at least Singer for SR did it at least a little bit more subtuly.
superman2001
05-14-2008, 04:35 PM
i thought the episode, was great, it was great to see Edward Teague, telling Clark, about Vertias, my favorite scene in the episode, is when clark, saved edward teague, from lex,and i really did like the scene, where chloe, saved clark, from the kryptonite, i can,t wait to see the Season Finale, tomorrow, it is going to be Awesome.
Mr.White
09-01-2008, 05:24 PM
It wasn't all that good. Teague worshiped Clark so much he wanted to kill him? How did this short fellow get the taller bigger Clark onto the mantle? And it was a shame that Clark here ,in this episode, still didn't care much for his powers and that Chloe ,once again, has to come to his rescue.
WellingFan
01-06-2009, 04:18 PM
The writer's of this episode deserve a huge pat on the back. Unreal. How any writer can make an episode of this quality and get it so right is brilliant. The ending when the coordinates placed themselves in the Arctic hit the realisation the Lex would find.....
e-µ-i
01-17-2009, 01:15 PM
I love the episode, especially the end. Reminds me of some good old sf movies.
9/10
Nimkong
03-04-2010, 07:57 PM
Its a good episode.Liked how jasons dad returned,the plot was nice and the ending was more surprising then arctics!
BoyScout-ManOfTomorrow
05-30-2010, 02:01 PM
Reading some of the posts got me wondering have we seen the same episode? I would like someone to point out what was it that made this episode a 6-10 episode? and 6 is such a good grade for this.
"Quest" and "Arctic" have been some of the most dullest episodes I've ever seen. The whole going to Zurich thing...Edward Teague trying to kill Clark...Lex getting lost to "Da Vinci Code"...Im saying lost because this isn't Superman...this isn't even Smallville.
Yes I know about season 2 and 3 with it's cave paintings and story about Namaan...about the Traveller...about Star Blades and all. Don't know if this was interesting to you but it was really boring to me. I liked that the indians had depicted Clark's arrival on the cave walls but thats it. It shouldn't be this big of a deal. If you want to make Clark mystical and magestic then compare him to Alexander the Great like in season 1's "Rogue" or season 5 when Lex consoled Clark that even the greatest heroes have flaws and referred king David. Don't remember the episode.
Edward Teague was a good tie in to season 4. I didn't care much for the Teague's to begin with but season 7 and the Traveller-crap gave more info about them wich is good I guess. Didn't really care who was the last surviving member of Veritas so it was a borefest for me... So you want to stop someone controlling the Traveller who is here to save us all...What do you do? Kill him! OF COURSE!
Then Clark gets lost to a satanic ritual that resembles some sort of a sacrifise...Hey if you want to sacrifise Clark for the good of all mankind do it properly like in...you know...? SALVATION!!! Btw a satanic ritual (a person tied up and tortured and the colour scheme is green 'cos of K) that is all done in a church...I know church burned people in stakes for being a "witch" but the problem is...that was in medieval times...God I hate this episode.
Clark is his usual (season 7) self...completely useless :/ and he is saved by another person again...Don't know about repeation but someone clearly got bored of Clark doing all the saving...But believe me I would take an active protagonist that saves and helps people any day over this. So what's Lex up to?
By the end of "Phantom" Lex clearly was all out evil. He was that before that. So evil infact that the writers apparentaly didnt know anywhere else to go than redeeming him in season 7...Sorta...Thing about Lex is I like him when he was Clark's friend and then nemesis. I don't like switching back and forth. Lex killed Julian and Lionel and I like that because it's who he is supposed to be at this point of his journey. But in "Quest" he is just bored, not good, not evil. Just bored and has nothing really interesting to do in the whole episode. He found the orb but it was so dull and awefull it was painfull to watch. As painfull as it was for Clark being stuck and hurting in the church knowing the writers werent gonna let him get out from there by himself. Im gonna continue Lex bashing in "Arctic" so more in there if you can stomach it...
I can pretty much safely say that "Quest" is the most AWEFULL episode in Smallville's history. Lana being a witch in season 4 is Shakespierre compared to this. I dare anyone to find a more despicable episode.
If I could give this episode a 0 it would get it.
1 from me
SGuthrie27
11-21-2010, 05:18 PM
This was... a pretty good lead-in episode, but all it really did was serve as build-up to "Arctic," which wasn't the best finale, if I'm being honest. I loved Chloe saving the day again, even if it did rather stretch belief that she could get to Montreal so quickly after Lex had just arrived, but... this is Smallville, so maybe she has her own personal black hole she can travel through, too. :lol: I kind of liked the mysterious element of the church, the clock, and the cryptograph. The carving up of Lex's and Clark's chests -- so graphic! I didn't really like that all that much. I guess I'll give this 7 out of 10 Scottish folk songs for just being a fair momentum-builder leading to "Arctic."
ck123
01-15-2011, 06:13 AM
Great i like the last scene were Lex discovers the Orb
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