Clark & Lois End Scene Discussion thread

[LegendaryU2K]

Has anyone seen the clip over at eonline, where clark is talking to lois about seeing her bright and early monday morning?

If you look at clark, he looks like and acts like Christopher Reeve, with the smile and the way he said ms lane. freaking awesome lol.

I can't wait to see it.

[roccanater]

I saw it. I thought he looked like Cristopher Reeve as well. He acted really similar to him. It's obvious they did that purposely. I like it. It's gonna be awesome when it aires. Can't wait.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

OMG that was too cute, love the banter. I love Clark's smile as he walked away and the grin Lois got after she looked at Clark's name plate

[pharaoh8]

me 2. it was soooo great.

[Minela]

I loved it when he swiveled in the chair. Deliberately trying to annoy her. Love it!!! :D

[boywithbluehanger]

Could the acting have been more stale? Could the scene have felt more forced? :rolleyes:

It is what it is...I'm just glad they finally progressed Clark 3 years worth AlMiles-wise in one scene.

:eek:

[theotherJane]

I loved the whole "stop pointing the gun at my knee cap." Classic Clois!

[mistaguitarmasta]

Dude, I couldn't disagree more. It felt like "FINALLY!" It was awesome. Such a great moment. It feels like this is going to be an epic season. I can't wait for more!

[ChrisMac]

boywithbluehanger: Are you kidding me? It was fantastic! Lois thought Clark was simply there to have a quick visit and recap the rescue time they had together... and then finds out in the span of a heartbeat that Clark is going to be working across the desk from her, not to mention the sly smile she had at the end. Clark calling her "Lane" was pure liquid awesome. What do you think could have possibly made it stale and "forced"?

[ChrisMac]

I agree. It felt like it was a long time coming, and completely worth it. Bravo!

[ClarkyBoy14]

I have to completely disagree. Both Tom and Erica did an awesome job in this scene. It was fantastic. My hat goes off to all the actors and writers for this episode.

[WickedJenn]

Pff, that's probably one of the best Lois and Clark scenes I've ever seen on this show.

The banter is back. Tom and Erica give me the feeling that they're so happy about where their characters are and where they're going.

[Minela]

Dude, I couldn't disagree more. It felt like "FINALLY!" It was awesome. Such a great moment. It feels like this is going to be an epic season. I can't wait for more!

ITA. It didn't feel forced at all. It all makes sense, he is leaving everything Smallville behind and trying to make a new life for himself. I loved it. Especially the way he tried to annoy Lois. Classic!

[AndiGirl]

I LOVED the scene...very cute. ;)

If I had one complaint it would be that it didnt fit very well. I would have expected it to end with clark walking down the street....it seemed a little squeezed in. But I still loved it just the same.

[abbaspice1]

Excellent The highlight of the show!

[WickedJenn]

At first I thought they were going to end it with Clark walking away, but I was happily wrong, whew!

LOVED that scene, I miss a smiling Clark!

[CountryGirl84]

I loved the end! It felt like such a release after so long! I'm excited about this season now and before I totally wasn't!

[individuall]

I LOVED the scene...very cute. ;)

If I had one complaint it would be that it didnt fit very well. I would have expected it to end with clark walking down the street....it seemed a little squeezed in. But I still loved it just the same.

IA. The scene itself was awesome and cute and...I could talk about it all day...
But it did seem a little oddly placed...I think it would have been better to end with Clark walking down the streets of Metropolis too...But the scene itself was simply fantastic TW and ED really nailed it! :D

[abbaspice1]

Were you looking at the same scene as the rest of us?

It was GREAT!

Dude, lighten up. (And I mean dude is a non-gender way)

[WickedJenn]

IA. The scene itself was awesome and cute and...I could talk about it all day...
But it did seem a little oddly placed...I think it would have been better to end with Clark walking down the streets of Metropolis too...But the scene itself was simply fantastic TW and ED really nailed it! :D

I agree on the odd placement, but at the same time, I keep thinking...

So what Jenn? It's Clark and Lois at the DP!! :D

[Routh]

If it's any sign of the Clois dynamic for the rest of the season, then I am EXCITED! :)

[lisasstar]

I have never seen TW shine like he did in tonight's episode or in the DP scene. Love or hate Clois the truth of the matter is TW and ED are amazing together. . they could be in a cereal commercial and I would fall in love with them. Their chemistry is amazing. Lightning in a bottle has been captured and it airs on Thursday nights in the form of Tom Welling and Erica Durance. . . .I like both Lana and Chloe and think that KK and AM are respectively good actors, but honestly ED is the only one that has brought the light out in TW. . .sparks fly where they fly. . and they fly all over these two.

[Poyntz]

I didnt mind that scene but yeah the whole end looked squeezed in. I think they really should of done a 2 hour premier to tie it all in nicely. I Iliked the planet scene but i wasnt fond of the scene with lois and clark looking for chloe. It seems silly to have Lois there just to get knocked out cold after all that LOL. Plus i missed having a Chlark scene near the end to discuss what had happened. But that's just me. It might just be on the cutting room floor LOL.

[Russkafin]

I didn't realize you could just fill out a job application and become a staff writer for a great metropolitan newspaper, with your own desk and everything, being a college dropout with no real writing experience other than your high school newspaper! ;)

[theotherJane]

IA. The scene itself was awesome and cute and...I could talk about it all day...
But it did seem a little oddly placed...I think it would have been better to end with Clark walking down the streets of Metropolis too...But the scene itself was simply fantastic TW and ED really nailed it! :D

It did seem a little out of place, like it was just hanging there, by itself. But it was needed, because it's a nice setup for Plastique.

[skylar]

That was my favorite part of the show. Just to see Clark getting Lois nerves was funny to watch. The smiles classic Clark and Lois.

[Smallville6]

*Rolls eyes at this thead*

[doodie8808]

it was great my favorite love clois

[TWLOVER03]

I didn't realize you could just fill out a job application and become a staff writer for a great metropolitan newspaper, with your own desk and everything, being a college dropout with no real writing experience other than your high school newspaper! ;)

I know! THe standards keep going down! Chloe had to work her way up. Lois got a job out of the blue but eventually earned it, and now a college dropout has been put of the first floor. Gotta love television ;]

[individuall]

I didn't realize you could just fill out a job application and become a staff writer for a great metropolitan newspaper, with your own desk and everything, being a college dropout with no real writing experience other than your high school newspaper! ;)

yeah...But as Oliver once said..."Just roll with it";)

[superman07]

yeah, looks like its going to be a fun season with them

[boywithbluehanger]

Were you looking at the same scene as the rest of us?

It was GREAT!

Dude, lighten up. (And I mean dude is a non-gender way)

Lighten up?? its sv, I'm more happy than most of the people who probably watched it!

If you read the whole post, I like the outcome, just not the execution...and from the responses from everyone else, it seems they are more in love with the outcome than the way it was done. No one's commenting on "why" it was a good scene. Only why the outcome was good! LOL

Not everything is perfect and forums exists to express our thoughts/opinions on such things or to inform. :lol:

[AndiGirl]

You know what would have been better placement??
Remove the Chloe/Jimmy scene.....and place it right there. That would have made my night! :lol:

[theotherJane]

I know! THe standards keep going down! Chloe had to work her way up. Lois got a job out of the blue but eventually earned it, and now a college dropout has been put of the first floor. Gotta love television ;]

Well...after 3 years of basically getting nowhere with AlMiles, you knew this was coming.

[thehenry89]

that was freakin awsome love the dynamic between those two.

[TWLOVER03]

Haha I guess
its just i don't know... unusual to see clark joking, and making life progress!

[Minela]

I have never seen TW shine like he did in tonight's episode or in the DP scene. Love or hate Clois the truth of the matter is TW and ED are amazing together. . they could be in a cereal commercial and I would fall in love with them. Their chemistry is amazing. Lightning in a bottle has been captured and it airs on Thursday nights in the form of Tom Welling and Erica Durance. . . .I like both Lana and Chloe and think that KK and AM are respectively good actors, but honestly ED is the only one that has brought the light out in TW. . .sparks fly where they fly. . and they fly all over these two.

How very poetically put. ITA. :D

[Routh]

It really was a great scene. More DP Clois, PS3! :)

[myankskent]

I would've liked to get a scene showing Clark getting the job, followed by the Clois scene. But I did enjoy the final scene between these two. They bring a dynamic that's just not found with any other relationship/friendship on this show and that is a nice blend of comedy and drama. I also felt that it was appropriate to end the episode with Clois, considering the fact that most of the season is going to be about them working together at the DP, finally.

[Poyntz]

'hmmm a little extra thought about Clark getting the job here. Not only no experiance and he just filled out an application. But he is now working at a place owned by the missing Lex which means it was Tessy is the one doing the hiring. If i recall they never got another editor since the last one was shot in cold blood with lional. LOL

I guess it makes sense since after all Chloe and Lois are living in the Talon which is also owned by lex. LOL

[AndiGirl]

Did you see the looks they were giving each other...talk about flirty! Sheesh!! :lol:
Very cute moment. I loved Lois at the end...she knows she's in trouble.

[WickedJenn]

Did you see the looks they were giving each other...talk about flirty! Sheesh!! :lol:
Very cute moment. I loved Lois at the end...she knows she's in trouble.

Oh she sure is!

I loved the flirty looks, I've been waiting for those for a long time. ITt's nice to see that with neither on some kind of Red K cocktail :D

[individuall]

Lighten up?? its sv, I'm more happy than most of the people who probably watched it!

If you read the whole post, I like the outcome, just not the execution...and from the responses from everyone else, it seems they are more in love with the outcome than the way it was done, No one's commenting on "why" it was a good scene. Only why the outcome was good! LOL

Not everything is perfect and forums exists to express our thoughts/opinions on such things or to inform. :lol:

Okie dokie...I like the scene because I thought it was very well acted, there was a lot of playful/fun/chemistry, IMO (I know chemistry is subjective blah blah blah)...I thought Both ED and TW did a great job capturing a very Classic Clois dynamic of bantering and flirting...I also liked Clark's smile in the end, I hope he does that a lot this season..And I liked Lois looking all "You've got to be kidding me' at the name plate then kinda smiling I thought ED did a fantastic job at that.
I do agree it was kinda just hanging there like it's own scene...But I thought the scene itself was awesome I liked the outcome and the.....i guess you would call it the journey to the outcome...But that's just me. Like you said not everything is perfect to everyone and you are perfectly welcome to think the scene wasn't that great...And I am perfectly welcome to completely disagree with you..:D

[spokesnwheels]

Could the acting have been more stale? Could the scene have felt more forced? :rolleyes:

It is what it is...I'm just glad they finally progressed Clark 3 years worth AlMiles-wise in one scene.

:eek:

You WERE tuned into the right channel, right?????

It was very good acting. The scene was playful between the two. It was very natural and believable.

What were you expecting????

[thehenry89]

that was a wonderful scene the clois dynamic this year is gonna kick ass. that was my second favorite scene of the whole ep.

[ClarkyBoy14]

I loved it too.

Great smiles from both. :)

[luvinChlark]

It was cute. I didn't really understand Lois smiling though. I sorta wanna know how he got there in one day too. Just like Chloe, she had an interview and sorta with Lois. It would have been nice to see how our future superman lands a job there. Could have done with an interview with Tess or something. I mean if filling out an application gets you to the DP that easily why hadn't Chloe just done that?

[Minela]

You know what would have been better placement??
Remove the Chloe/Jimmy scene.....and place it right there. That would have made my night! :lol:

I thought the Chimmy scene was very cute. ;)

[WickedJenn]

I know! THe standards keep going down! Chloe had to work her way up. Lois got a job out of the blue but eventually earned it, and now a college dropout has been put of the first floor. Gotta love television ;]

Clark Kent in "Superman The Movie" just walked in and got a job too ;)

And BEAUTIFULLY put lisasstar!

[boywithbluehanger]

Like you said not everything is perfect to everyone and you are perfectly welcome to think the scene wasn't that great...And I am perfectly welcome to completely disagree with you..:D

and as seen by your post anyone is also welcome to reply to someone who never commented them or to someone who doesn't care... Thanks for posting! LOL

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Nothing forced about it, probably the best Clois scene EVER. My gawd that was awesome!

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

I loved the looks, and it just felt so Lois and Clark-ish(the tv show) :D

[AndiGirl]

I thought the Chimmy scene was very cute. ;)

It was...but gosh, I just hate it so much! :lol:
Who knows, maybe I'll have to re-consider the chimmy relationship.

[individuall]

and as seen by you post anyone is also welcome to reply to someone who never commented them or to someone who doesn't care... Thanks for posting! LOL

I'm sorry I thought you were putting it out there for everyone to comment on... I thought you wanted feedback from other posters on why they liked the scene...I didn't know you were looking for someone to specifically answer...Sorry... :\ :o

[boywithbluehanger]

I'm sorry I thought you were putting it out there for everyone to comment on... I thought you wanted feedback from other posters on why they liked the scene...I didn't know you were looking for someone to specifically answer...Sorry... :\ :o


I was putting it out there for everyone to comment back on, I was just being a smart ass...couldn't ya tell? :p

[individuall]

It was...but gosh, I just hate it so much! :lol:
Who knows, maybe I'll have to re-consider the chimmy relationship.

OK don't shoot me...But honestly...And trust me I was definitely turned off by Chimmy last year.. Completely... I didn't like them...I thought the propsal was cute..But i didn't want Chloe to accept at all...However, the Chimmy scene tonight...Chloe looked genuinely happy and in love with Jimmy..Which completely threw me off. But if she continues to smile and act like she's in love with him and he redeems himself from being a total youkonwwhat...Then I think I can be OK with Chimmy...But I'll have to wait and see.

[geminis]

Yep, there's no denying it. That was classic Lois and Clark.

[Aries83]

I actually thought that Eric and Tom had the same offbeat dynamic they've always had together. I enjoyed it, and I can't wait to see how they'll interact.

[eas]

You know what would have been better placement??
Remove the Chloe/Jimmy scene.....and place it right there. That would have made my night! :lol:

LOL... aw, you just want to remove Jimmy/Chloe completely.

You know, I have to say that Chimmy didn't annoy me as much as it usually does. Did they... dare I say it... have chemistry for about 30 seconds? Chloe actually sounded sincere when she told him that he's perfect for her. Still hate the 'ship, on principle, but it didn't grate as much.

Regarding the topic of this thread:

I thought the scene was cute, but yes it was completely random and out of the blue. There was zero build-up to it. I mean, I understand that Clark has now decided to be very proactive and go out and live life, etc. However, the leap from THAT to "I'm gonna get a job at the DP" was a bit of a stretch. Also, it ended on this note where he goes off on his own from the JL and, then, the same night managed to get his own name-plate at the DP and get hired & everything.

I understand that they're to jump start the series and get the ball rolling really quickly, but that was not that well done. It makes me wonder if that scene was supposed to be in 8.02 and then they decided to have it in 8.01, instead.

The scene, itself, was nicely done -- just didn't fit well within the context of the episode.

[Jade4813]

Oh, that was an excellent scene! And I liked that it was upbeat! It left me with a happy glow when the episode was over! :D

[individuall]

I was putting it out there for everyone to comment back on, I was just being a smart ass...couldn't ya tell? :p

Sorry. I've just learned you have to be careful on these boards some people are pretty sensitive and one post can start an all out war:lol:

I just didn't want you to think i was being facitious or anything... But since you were being a smart ***.... I can now do this...

:rotfl:

Better late than never I guess!;)

[kyl-el]

I didn't realize you could just fill out a job application and become a staff writer for a great metropolitan newspaper, with your own desk and everything, being a college dropout with no real writing experience other than your high school newspaper! ;)

Well, you have to consider that Clark has pretty solid connections. Lois and Chloe for starters would be pretty good references. And not to mention that his mother is a US senator.

[boywithbluehanger]

Better late than never I guess!;)


Now the difference from what I did and what you did is: Your response is against the forum rules!!

Mods, tell her what she's won! j/k ;)

its all gravy :)

[LuckyLois]

They looked like they were having alot of fun, and let's face it, it is so great to see Tom happy and smiling!!

[Aries83]

Don't forget about Perry either.

[LovelyLoisLane]

I liked the scene quite a bit and as for the scene I have no complaints.
Relating to the scene I have two.
There wasn't any explanation as to how Clark went about getting hired. i.e. who's the editor now.
And it should have been placed before the scene with Clark, Oliver, Dinah and Arthur.

[individuall]

Now the difference from what I did and what you did is: Your response is against the forum rules!!

Mods, tell her what she's won! j/k ;)

its all gravy :)

:D

*wishes she had witty remark..But can come up with none*

[ClarkyBoy14]

OK don't shoot me...But honestly...And trust me I was definitely turned off by Chimmy last year.. Completely... I didn't like them...I thought the propsal was cute..But i didn't want Chloe to accept at all...However, the Chimmy scene tonight...Chloe looked genuinely happy and in love with Jimmy..Which completely threw me off. But if she continues to smile and act like she's in love with him and he redeems himself from being a total youkonwwhat...Then I think I can be OK with Chimmy...But I'll have to wait and see.

I agree.

[WickedJenn]

I liked the scene quite a bit and as for the scene I have no complaints.
Relating to the scene I have two.
There wasn't any explanation as to how Clark went about getting hired. i.e. who's the editor now.
And it should have been placed before the scene with Clark, Oliver, Dinah and Arthur.

Agreed, I think them ending it with Clark walking away would have been perfect.

They could have had that DP scene, THEN have Clark outside talking to the JL (like he just left the DP), and have him walking off. Symbolic of going out on his own and becoming more independent.

[alejandrita439]

oh god.. i loved that scene :):):)

[Ladyalchemy]

I think it was forced. I think the Chloe Jimmy thing was as well. I think they should have worked into the CK at the DP thing not started him right off there with her - she worked for hers, he did not.

[redeem147]

I'm in my happy place.

[CountryGirl84]

I thought it fit well with the end of the episode. He's all new beginnings and stuff and this is just a tid bit (I HOPE) of what we'll see this year. Lois even looked at him kinda like she might like him just a teeny bit! Made my heart flutter just a smidge. Lois and Clark have to be my all time favourite pairing of like... all time...

I was recently looking for information about the next Superman move to see if i could find ANYTHING about it and there was a guy commenting on what the next one should and shouldn't have and one of the things was for Superman to get over Lois! That it was old and Superman shouldn't be about Lois. I was like WHAT? Superman without Lois is just.... boring! You gotta have the love story! And it looks like this year we're finally gonna get it!!!

[TECHWON]

boywithbluehanger: Are you kidding me? It was fantastic! Lois thought Clark was simply there to have a quick visit and recap the rescue time they had together... and then finds out in the span of a heartbeat that Clark is going to be working across the desk from her, not to mention the sly smile she had at the end. Clark calling her "Lane" was pure liquid awesome. What do you think could have possibly made it stale and "forced"?


yeah and couldn't agree more plus this was a fun scene and finally the writing was rock hard as it tends to be sometimes on this show and i'm glad the writing progressed and gave clark a sense of humor and better outlook on life now about damn time

[curiosity]

Totally loved it. It was the best scene in the history of Smallville, so far.

[curiosity]

OMG that was too cute, love the banter. I love Clark's smile as he walked away and the grin Lois got after she looked at Clark's name plate

I totally loved it. The squeaking chair thing was cute, when he asked her if he was bothering her. Too funny.

[Ilovesuperman21]

LOL... aw, you just want to remove Jimmy/Chloe completely.

You know, I have to say that Chimmy didn't annoy me as much as it usually does. Did they... dare I say it... have chemistry for about 30 seconds? Chloe actually sounded sincere when she told him that he's perfect for her. Still hate the 'ship, on principle, but it didn't grate as much.

Regarding the topic of this thread:

I thought the scene was cute, but yes it was completely random and out of the blue. There was zero build-up to it. I mean, I understand that Clark has now decided to be very proactive and go out and live life, etc. However, the leap from THAT to "I'm gonna get a job at the DP" was a bit of a stretch. Also, it ended on this note where he goes off on his own from the JL and, then, the same night managed to get his own name-plate at the DP and get hired & everything.

I understand that they're to jump start the series and get the ball rolling really quickly, but that was not that well done. It makes me wonder if that scene was supposed to be in 8.02 and then they decided to have it in 8.01, instead.

The scene, itself, was nicely done -- just didn't fit well within the context of the episode.

ITA, with everything you said. It did feel like it was a forced scene. It felt awkward like it was in the wrong place. They should have took more time to build up the scene to show how Clark actually got the job at the DP. I find it completely dumbfounding that they would not have a scene that would actually tell the story how he got the job. And him being a college dropout doesn't look good on his resume. How in the hell did he get the job when he didn't even graduate from college? It makes no damn sense!! And his so-called connections :rolleyes: aren't a good enough explanation.

Other than that, the scene itself was cute!! Tom and Erica did a fantastic job. Although, I would take issue with one poster that said Erica brings out the light in Tom Welling. I think that's just foolishness. They must be a Clois shipper if they actually believe that nonsense. I think they're confusing the characters themselves with the actors. AM and KK all have had scenes with Clark shining. They all have been there before. Erica/Lois doesn't bring anything to the table that wasn't already there with AM/Chole.

[boywithbluehanger]

Totally loved it. It was the best scene in the history of Smallville, so far.

errr?


Better than Martian Mannhunter's revival of Clark only minutes before that scene?

Better than Ryan seeing the S-Shield on Superman's cape while it's floating on Supe's back in outer space??

Better than Bizarro's initial transformation in the last seconds of Season 6?

Better than the emotional ending scene of Vengeance??

I dunno...I'd def say it was below the powerful impact of those scenes to both comic fanatics and loyal viewers alike!

[TomWellingLover122]

I think it was SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[red_sun1938]

Great scene. Not forced at all.

[eas]

funny in what way? I thought it was cute... she was surprised, but also very happy.

[curiosity]

I think it was SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of it was funny and cute, especially the squeaking chair and when he asked her if he was bothering her. Wondering how he got to start across from her instead of the basement? Maybe his senator mom?

[LuckyLois]

The only way it could have been better was if there was a scene before it with Perry hiring Clark personally. I wish they could get MM back. Loved Tom and Erica, I don't see how anyone could think it was forced. Clark never smiles as much as when he is in the company of Lois Lane!!

[origin]

It was very cute

[curiosity]

errr?


Better than Martian Mannhunter's revival of Clark only minutes before that scene?

Better than Ryan seeing the S-Shield on Superman's cape while it's floating on Supe's back in outer space??

Better than Bizarro's initial transformation in the last seconds of Season 6?

Better than the emotional ending scene of Vengeance??

I dunno...I'd def say it was below the powerful impact of those scenes to both comic fanatics and loyal viewers alike!

No way, this was THE best scene.:)

[6-Super-Man -5]

It was cute and funny.

[xrayvision]

It definitely was a lightswitch, though Clark did write in his essay to Principal Reynolds in Redux that he saw himself working as a reporter. Then again, there's no way he would be hired in real life with no qualifications. I was really hoping that Perry White would have showed up and bring Clark into the DP after seeing him there talking to Lois & knowing his past potential and how he saved him.

But I could care less at this point. I just want some progression.

[boywithbluehanger]

But I could care less at this point. I just want some progression.

AMEN! :D

[SpiritedDiva]

I thought the scene was well acted. But, like others have said,
it seemed oddly placed.

[curiosity]

It definitely was a lightswitch, though Clark did write in his essay to Principal Reynolds in Redux that he saw himself working as a reporter. Then again, there's no way he would be hired in real life with no qualifications. I was really hoping that Perry White would have showed up and bring Clark into the DP after seeing him there talking to Lois & knowing his past potential and how he saved him.

But I could care less at this point. I just want some progression.

Or....his senator mom. Anyone would hire a senator's son.

[geminis]

Lois likes being interested and Clark just entered her radar. It was funny and cute and flirtatious and oh so Lois and Clark. Bring on the banter!

[attitudejc]

i thought it was odd and corny....corny makes me feel like its a stupid scene..but tom smileling made it better....and then lois made it worse...:\ lol...i didn't really like the scene...but they had to put it somewhere

[geminis]

I don't care if the scene didn't fit the context or that OMG, Clark just walks in off the street and gets a job at the Daily Planet unlike Chloe and Lois but exactly like classic, iconic Christopher Reeve did in Superman: The Movie. I'm not picky. I'm just reveling in the fact that we got to see Clark and Lois being Clark and Lois at the Daily Planet. Irritating each other and sparking off each other exactly like they're supposed to.

[Jade4813]

I like that it was LONGER than it seemed in that clip we were given. I mean, it was clear that Clark was just DETERMINED to annoy the hell out of her until she noticed him!

[MetropolisGirl4SV]

It was so cute and funny...I actually think Ms.Lane was totally taken by surprise, even the general couldn't prepare her for this moment, LoL! I think she was nervous and even kind of scared since she knows that Clark will be around. Now Clark has to deal with a "bumbling reporter" if the season goes well...Lets see guys its just the starting :) Looks good don't ya think ;)

[Tebow15]

Lois likes being interested and Clark just entered her radar. It was funny and cute and flirtatious and oh so Lois and Clark. Bring on the banter!

You hit it on th head.

I think Martha helped him move up too.

[xrayvision]

Yeah, I saw that smile on her face & she liked it that he's there.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Yep, it was funny.

[Shadow116]

I didn't realize you could just fill out a job application and become a staff writer for a great metropolitan newspaper, with your own desk and everything, being a college dropout with no real writing experience other than your high school newspaper! ;)


How did two college drop outs get regular desks and not have to start from the bottom up like EVERYONE ELSE!


God, I wish the real Lois and Clark were here....they actually deserve their jobs.

[Smallville6]

I loved it :D

[MetropolisGirl4SV]

All of it was funny and cute, especially the squeaking chair and when he asked her if he was bothering her. Wondering how he got to start across from her instead of the basement? Maybe his senator mom?


Yeah I just loved the squeaking chair part...and that die for grin on Clark's face. I'm sure mommy dear, with the apple pies had to pull some strings.

[geminis]

I also noticed Clark more in the actual episode holding his name plate. It was like he was reveling in being a reporter and also sharing space with Lois. And that smile! Lois is a goner.

[Alexander III]

Fun watching Clois as always. I hope this is the season of Clois and it should coz this might be the last season ever!

[paolinki25]

Very nice scene. I really like how Clark was teasing her with the chair. It gave me such a classic Clois vibe. This is definitely going to be their year, and it's about damn time.

[MetropolisGirl4SV]

I have never seen TW shine like he did in tonight's episode or in the DP scene. Love or hate Clois the truth of the matter is TW and ED are amazing together. . they could be in a cereal commercial and I would fall in love with them. Their chemistry is amazing. Lightning in a bottle has been captured and it airs on Thursday nights in the form of Tom Welling and Erica Durance. . . .I like both Lana and Chloe and think that KK and AM are respectively good actors, but honestly ED is the only one that has brought the light out in TW. . .sparks fly where they fly. . and they fly all over these two.

Nothing else has to be said...Lisasstar You said it all and in such captivating words!
I can't wait for the Lois Clark dynamic this season!

[paolinki25]

Forced? Not at all. I think Tom looked very relaxed and comfortable. Clark is finally growing a pair, and that just amazing.

[miks]

It wasn't forced to me. The acting wasn't that great on ED's part but it felt like it was Lois saying "Oh I'm soo proud of my son for making it into the DP!" And Clark like, "haha I've been sitting here for half an hour how have you not noticed me?" and " haha you're not the only one who can get into the DP big sis"

It was all brother/sister/mother stuff, it was kind of funny.

[paolinki25]

Well, I don't know if it was intended to be brothely, but if my brother gives me that flirty smile, I'd be totally freaked out. :lol:

[xrayvision]

Or....his senator mom. Anyone would hire a senator's son.

I would hope Clark wouldn't give in to cronyism. I really wanted Clark to get into the DP by going back to CKU last season and having Perry White as an adjunct professor in his journalism course and working with him on a major expose about Lex.

[madcatlady]

You hit it on th head.

I think Martha helped him move up too.


After Clark had those flashbacks, he probably did a "wait, what?" in his head, realized Martha was still alive after a year of forgetting, called her for a favor, and hopefully fed Shelby when that was over.

[WickedJenn]

Well, I don't know if it was intended to be brothely, but if my brother gives me that flirty smile, I'd be totally freaked out. :lol:

Yeah, exactly, that was no brother/sister vibe I got there, at all.

[origin]

completely disagree, I thought the scene was fantastic

[LovelyLoisLane]

Well, I don't know if it was intended to be brothely, but if my brother gives me that flirty smile, I'd be totally freaked out. :lol:

I don't know, I had a cousin smile like that at me a few times when we were kids . . . then of course I discovered he had a gross crush on me. :(

[Alexander III]

Lois has some tough competition now that Clark's joined the club!

[individuall]

Yeah, exactly, that was no brother/sister vibe I got there, at all.

IA. If my brother ever acted like that with me...I'd forsee a lot of group therapy in our future...:lol:

[rconner]

It looked like both Tom and Erica had laughs doing that scene.

[morrigan01]

How did two college drop outs get regular desks and not have to start from the bottom up like EVERYONE ELSE!


They're in the BASEMENT. So they are starting at the bottom.

[Ilovebeinglost]

That's what I said out loud, yipeeee we are moving on and leaving Smallville. Anything can happen now

[pleasenoclois]

TOTALLY FORCED! I was going to post that myself but was afraid of the backlash from all the people who love TWClark and EDLois just because they are Clark and Lois. I'm not one of those people. I think that character development and acting ability and real chemistry MATTER. I've loved other versions of Clark and Lois, but not Smallville's. That wasn't very good acting, was out of character, and wasn't developed at all... though I have never really thought ED was a very good actress and I don't think TW and ED have good chemistry. I would have probably liked the thought of Clark and Lois together had they cast someone else as Lois. And it was yet again another lightswitch and was totally out of place... as was Lois showing up to try to save Chloe.
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[LovelyLoisLane]

How was Lois showing up to save Chloe misplaced or out of character?:mad:

She's gone after Chloe before, ALONE, in the past. Forgetting 'Crusade'?

Certainly not out of character and not misplaced either since Lois' first scene in Odyssey was her sneaking into the Luthor Mansion to look for info on where her cousin went.

Then we saw her pretending to work at the facility, which has been an ongoing trait of SV Lois to dress/pretend to be other people to sneak into places.

[Shadow116]

They're in the BASEMENT. So they are starting at the bottom.

Yeah....yeah...

I still don't get how Clark just miraculously got a job there without an interview or anything and Lois....we know how SV Lois got that job. And it had nothing to do with her brains, only comic book Lois has any of those. SV mainly ruined 3 characters in this show, okay 4. Clark, Lois, Lana, and Pete. All of them have been horribly out of character for awhile. Clark since S4, Lois since well S4/5, Pete since S3, and Lana since S4....

Sorry, angry SV/comic book reader rant over.

[geminis]

You could so see that Lois was denying that she wanted to work with Clark when she said,
"are you starting in the mail room" (paraphrasing) and Clark had to tell her right away that he's going to be much closer to her than she expected.

I can see how people feel that the placement of the scene in the episode is awkward and, to be honest, it was. But it also works for me. I would dearly love to see Perry back but that would be a replay from Christopher Reeve's Superman. And the previous scene while awesome, didn't have the same feel. Superman at it's heart is Clark Kent and Lois Lane, so for me, it was a terrific way to end the episode.

[Thil_EL]

It was totally out of place. Guess they cant just miss an opportunity to cram Clois down our throats.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

What exactly was out of character about it? It was more in character than Clark's been in YEARS

How do we know Clark didn't have an interview? Clark in Superman the Movie didn't have an interview.......

[LovelyLoisLane]

I think that character development and acting ability and real chemistry MATTER.

So do I, thank you very much. I'm not an idiot, I happen to be quite intelligent and capable of liking characters based purely on characterization.

I'm not a Clois shipper either. So you can forget about making this an issue about me only liking Lois because I'm a Cloiser. I like Erica's Lois because I like Erica's Lois. Period.

I'm fine with people having different opinions, but I'm not fine with insults.

I'm sorry you didn't like the premiere. I loved it. I thought it had excellent writing, excellent acting and above all good flow and direction. If you don't, that's fine, but I do wish people wouldn't act like their opinion is the only one that is valid and if you don't agree you must be a poser, imbecile, or not aware of what's going on.

[pleasenoclois]

So do I, thank you very much. I'm not an idiot, I happen to be quite intelligent and capable of liking characters based purely on characterization.

I'm not a Clois shipper either. So you can forget about making this an issue about me only liking Lois because I'm a Cloiser. I like Erica's Lois because I like Erica's Lois. Period.

I'm fine with people having different opinions, but I'm not fine with insults.

I'm sorry you didn't like the premiere. I loved it. I thought it had excellent writing, excellent acting and above all good flow and direction. If you don't, that's fine, but I do wish people wouldn't act like their opinion is the only one that is valid and if you don't agree you must be a poser, imbecile, or not aware of what's going on.

Oh stop! You're making me blush!:rotfl:

[SnowBird]

Love the Lois and Clark interaction. Great scene!

[Deana]

It reminded me of Season 4 Clois which was my favorite Smallville Clois relationship. It wasn't forced. It was all natural.

Maybe it seemed forced because Clark wasn't there begging for leads from his reporter friend. Him spreading his wings and gloating about it would seem a lightswitch from his previous scenes in the Daily Planet but Lois always did bring out a mischievous side to Clark.

[SnowBird]

Clark and Lois are such a good match when kidding each other. Finally, they get to work together and we will get more fun times. Loved the scene and Clark's smile.

[BadToad]

I thought the scene was cutely written, well acted, and I thought the flirty chemistry was spot-on.

Having said that, I think they should've moved the start of the "Clark gets a job at the DP" into episode 8x02. I think the development needed more time to explain it a bit.

I do understand the sentiment of just loving the story moving forward though. After years on the AlMiles hamster wheel, I think a lot of us are willing to cut the show a lot of slack if it progresses Clark forward.

[kal-el_Girl]

ok I just don't understand this... people compained for years that clark wasn't moving fast enough to his daily planet destiny and now that he's done it, in one amazing scene, people complain that it was too rushed?? i loved this eppy and gave us what we all wanted and needed.... sexy clark in a wet tshirt.

[Supergirl0331]

I thought that it was so funny with him in the squeaking chair... How amazing was that grin of his <3... Also I think that Lois is finially starting to see something in Clark. However she was probably thinking about ways to kill him if he squeaked all day every day. Either way this is going to be AWSOME!

[Meteror Freak]

I liked it, but I didn't think it was "cute and funny" like the three hundred other Clois fans on here.:p

[yosemiteangel]

Say huh? I loved that scene! The interaction between TW and ED is great! The flow of it just rocked for me. Starting w/ irritation, going to mutual admiration (of sorts), and ending w/ Clark getting the dig in to Lois, (not to mention giving us our dream of CK at the DP), it worked so well. :D

I was dang near :rotfl: during that scene. I hope they keep up the dialogue and interactions at or near this same level for the whole season.

This is why Lois Lane is right for Clark Kent. This is what I call chemistry.

[geminis]

I thought the scene was cutely written, well acted, and I thought the flirty chemistry was spot-on.

Having said that, I think they should've moved the start of the "Clark gets a job at the DP" into episode 8x02. I think the development needed more time to explain it a bit.

I do understand the sentiment of just loving the story moving forward though. After years on the AlMiles hamster wheel, I think a lot of us are willing to cut the show a lot of slack if it progresses Clark forward.

ITA. But I'm still glad I got to see Clark and Lois in the Daily Planet one week early, rushed for Odyssey or not. And yes, no more holding Clark back. I don't think Lois will let him. He's going to be falling all over the place keeping up with her and secretly protecting her. :D

[susangail]

Traumas have a way of focusing people, so I was okay with the sudden employment. Who knows -- maybe we'll find out that Tess has an ulterior motive for hiring Clark so quickly.

[Princess_Kara]

I thought it was great. It absolutely brought forth the relationship of Lois and Clark showing their teasing nature, and I especially liked the glimmer of love in her eyes towards the end. I also enjoy how Lois is always in disbelief, and yet amazed about what Clark is capable of doing.

[yosemiteangel]

Loved it! I kept :lol: throughout the whole scene. Especially when Lois picked up Clark's name plate. The look on her face was priceless! :D

I'll have to watch the episode again (too many commercials!), but on first watching, my absolute favorite scene of the episode. :D

[Minela]

TOTALLY FORCED! I was going to post that myself but was afraid of the backlash from all the people who love TWClark and EDLois just because they are Clark and Lois. I'm not one of those people. I think that character development and acting ability and real chemistry MATTER. I've loved other versions of Clark and Lois, but not Smallville's. That wasn't very good acting, was out of character, and wasn't developed at all... though I have never really thought ED was a very good actress and I don't think TW and ED have good chemistry. I would have probably liked the thought of Clark and Lois together had they cast someone else as Lois. And it was yet again another lightswitch and was totally out of place... as was Lois showing up to try to save Chloe.
:\

Condescending much? So, just because some people don't share your personal view on acting skills, character development and chemistry between characters... we are mindless drones only liking Lois and Clark... just because they are Lois and Clark. Never mind that some of us are attached to these two characters because...oh, I don't know... we enjoy this particular portrayal of Lois and Clark and find their banter and jokes and smiles towards one another and the angst free interactions... refreshing?

See, nobody is accusing you of being boring just because we find the Chlark pairing puts us to sleep and more often than not bores us to tears. <---- not very nice, is it?

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Yeah....yeah...

I still don't get how Clark just miraculously got a job there without an interview or anything and Lois....we know how SV Lois got that job. And it had nothing to do with her brains, only comic book Lois has any of those. SV mainly ruined 3 characters in this show, okay 4. Clark, Lois, Lana, and Pete. All of them have been horribly out of character for awhile. Clark since S4, Lois since well S4/5, Pete since S3, and Lana since S4....

Sorry, angry SV/comic book reader rant over.

Lois without brains? Have you missed the beginning of the show where she (and I know you're gonna love this as a comic book reader) broke into the Luthor mansion and stole info and escaped with it by putting it in her bra (straight out of the comic book pages). Oh, and how she got into the DP. Show canon tells us she got in because she had spunk, spark and great writing skills. Yeah, you can fanwank it all you want, but that's show canon.

[geminis]

Pleasenoclois, I don't just love Smallville's Lois and Clark because that is their character's names, I love them also because of what the actors bring to the roles. I'm sorry you don't see how well Erica does the subtle and overt aspects of Lois Lane or the incredible chemistry between Tom and Erica as Clark and Lois. It was well acted, completely in character and was well developed. And hello, Lois out of place trying to rescue her cousin?????? This I do not understand.

Shadow116, "only comic book Lois has any brains"? You're saying that Noel Neill, Dana Delany, Teri Hatcher and Margot Kidder's Lois Lanes had no brains?

[LightningFlash]

The acting wasn't force...but the way it was edited...Clark, Ollie, AC and BC(don't know her real name, lol) walked in different directions and then that epic music started to play...and then stopped...to me, that was forced with how that scene was right after...to me, I think it should've been beforehand, and with those four walking way; that should've been how it ended, imo.

[borednow]

I thought it was a fun, flirtatious and well done scene.
Clark's ostrich tendencies were gone, it was nice.

[LKent113]

there was definately shock there at first, but by her subtle little smile she gave when Clark left, no question she is ok with it

[coco#1]

Erica Durance got hotter over the summer. i like her new hair style too:cool:

[AndyBear1980]

I'm ecstatic that Clark is finally at the DP.

the Clois though looked a bit forced and cheesy for me. But hopefully they grow on me.

[puppiesnkittens]

The scene was fantastic. The only problem was that it should have been before the JL meeting. Other than that, TW & ED lit up the screen with sparks. Seriously, it is enormously visible how much fun they have working together. Clark is even developing a real sense of humor. Something he has been missing before.

I love how they go above and beyond to show that his relationship with Lois is and always will be different than his relationships with anyone else he has ever known. The first thing that I said when the show ended was, "wow, if this is any indication of this season, BRING IT ON." lol I am so psyched for this year. I just wish these PS3 guys would have taken over long before. Clark would have been a much happier guy. I love to see him smile so much. :)

[PepsiMax]

That was awesome!! :eek:

[Sneefomaster]

how come it seems like people are always bashing ED (when they're not saying she's hot)? i always felt like she's been a terrific Lois...plus Lois and Clark in Smallville always seemed to have good chemistry from the start of season 4. i guess this scene may seem a little forced but the quality of it was great, especially with the bantering/flirting...they're finally moving forward

[AndrewVDk]

The scene was ok! I like that brother sister thing they got going on!
Younger brother trying to annoy his older sister, funny stuff!

[Kal-ed]

Could the acting have been more stale? Could the scene have felt more forced? :rolleyes:

I kind of agree with you but I dont think it was the scene by itself, it´s how it was brought up, in fact things didnt flow as they should have, it was like one scene after the other, without an actual progression, maybe if we´d seen Clark entering his aplication, going through his interview and then he showed up at his new desk, Id would have liked it a lot more. But it all started when MM took Clark to the sun, we see them flying, sudenly that scene is gone in a puff and Clark´s back at the farm, with new clothes on (btw where are the slash MM/Clark shippers) and from then they just skiped from one scene to the next with out a natural progression.

We have Clark talking on the street with the JLA then next scene suddenly his already with Lois in the DP in his desk:confused:

Now the scene on itself didnt feel forced to me, it was playfull, fun, lighthearted and highly enjoyable for anyone (at least anyone who doesnt have a personal issue with Lois and/or Clois).

[hiler1988]

An awesome scene...filled with little glints of humour, something the Clark has really been lacking...I like the 'fresh' approach that the new showrunners are taking with the show...It feels re-invented!! Which is definately a thumbs up!! :)

[Clark/Lois-fan]

The scene is iconic :D

[DontCha]

Has anyone seen the clip over at eonline, where clark is talking to lois about seeing her bright and early monday morning?

If you look at clark, he looks like and acts like Christopher Reeve, with the smile and the way he said ms lane. freaking awesome lol.

I can't wait to see it.


Also, I saw it when he was squeeking the chair smiling...then his face dropped "sorry is this bothering you"

just reminded me of him lol.

[WickedJenn]

The scene was ok! I like that brother sister thing they got going on!
Younger brother trying to annoy his older sister, funny stuff!

LOL, if brothers and sisters give each other flirty smiles like that, then there's a bit of a problem.

[DontCha]

The scene was ok! I like that brother sister thing they got going on!
Younger brother trying to annoy his older sister, funny stuff!


right..you honesty think its still a brother sister thing?..I've never looked dazy eyed at my brother like Lois did at the end of that scene.

I also dont ever see my brother smiling at me the way clark was smiling at Lois when we pick on eachother.

I've never seen it as a brother sister thing because there have been obvious moments throughout the entire series where they're obviously attracted to one another.

thats just my opinion though lol

ts rather gross if its a brother sister thing and clark enjoys passionatley kissing his sister like he did in hydro and Crimson.

[WickedJenn]

The scene was fantastic. The only problem was that it should have been before the JL meeting. Other than that, TW & ED lit up the screen with sparks. Seriously, it is enormously visible how much fun they have working together. Clark is even developing a real sense of humor. Something he has been missing before.

I love how they go above and beyond to show that his relationship with Lois is and always will be different than his relationships with anyone else he has ever known. The first thing that I said when the show ended was, "wow, if this is any indication of this season, BRING IT ON." lol I am so psyched for this year. I just wish these PS3 guys would have taken over long before. Clark would have been a much happier guy. I love to see him smile so much. :)

I agree with you, I'd have rather placed it before the JL scene, and yes, they definitely did light up the screen! They ooze chemistry.

Since I've spoiled myself on the spoiler page, I think you'll be VERY happy with this season's Clois :D

[DontCha]

It was totally out of place. Guess they cant just miss an opportunity to cram Clois down our throats.


cram down our throats?

purlease

this is like the first time its actually started to head somewhere on screen.

and how exactly was it out of place?

clark is moving to the DP, which is whats SUPPOSED to happen in his life..and we get the hint of clois romance in the office which is SUPPOSED to happen in his life.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

It was okay.

[WickedJenn]

cram down our throats?

purlease

this is like the first time its actually started to head somewhere on screen.

and how exactly was it out of place?

clark is moving to the DP, which is whats SUPPOSED to happen in his life..and we get the hint of clois romance in the office which is SUPPOSED to happen in his life.

*sigh*

I hear you DontCha. We hardly got ANY Clois last year, even less than usual with Erica only getting 12 episodes. Even when she was there, she didn't get much screen time with Clark except for maybe a couple of episodes.

And they're Superman mythos, why SHOULDN'T there be Clois? They've worked at the DP together for 70 years, and this is no different.

[DontCha]

also I cant see why people are saying that Lois is all of a sudden falling for clark here and that its rushed

its not

It was coming to the forefront since Siren onwards. Spotted it right there..the moment she said "why settle for hot rich and famous when i can hang out with you"..I mean HELLO lol, when the hell has lois EVER said stuff like that to clark? In the last scene of Apocalypse, you could actually see the moment she fell in love ..or actually realized she was in love with him...got scared, tried to hide it.

[eas]

It was okay.

You weren't blown away by the scene, HAGF?

I have to say that a bit of the enjoyment was taken away by watching the scenes before-hand. I wish I had done that. In fact, I think I'm going to avoid watching all scenes before the episodes.... it detracts from the enjoyment.

Having said that, I think the scene itself was nice. The problem was that it was in the wrong place. It would have made more sense if Clark had put his jacket on and then gone immediately to the DP with his application. I also would have liked a "link" between those two scenes.

For example, after his convo with MM, Clark could have gone to the kitchen island (where he had dropped the DP application the last time he was there) and picked it up. They could have zoomed in on Clark's face as he got a bit of a smile. Then, he could have gone to a drawer and pulled out a pen, with the scene fading too black as he put pen to paper & started filling out the application. THEN, they should have shown him at DP and gleefully telling Lois that they would be working together.

And, then, the JL scene should have happened on the street, with the episode ending on that note.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

You weren't blown away by the scene, HAGF?

Well, I kinda expected it because I watched the clips on youtube.

[DontCha]

You weren't blown away by the scene, HAGF?

I have to say that a bit of the enjoyment was taken away by watching the scenes before-hand. I wish I had done that. In fact, I think I'm going to avoid watching all scenes before the episodes.... it detracts from the enjoyment.

Having said that, I think the scene itself was nice. The problem was that it was in the wrong place. It would have made more sense if Clark had put his jacket on and then gone immediately to the DP with his application. I also would have liked a "link" between those two scenes.

For example, after his convo with MM, Clark could have gone to the kitchen island (where he had dropped the DP application the last time he was there) and picked it up. They could have zoomed in on Clark's face as he got a bit of a smile. Then, he could have gone to a drawer and pulled out a pen, with the scene fading too black as he put pen to paper & started filling out the application. THEN, they should have shown him at DP and gleefully telling Lois that they would be working together.

And, then, the JL scene should have happened on the street, with the episode ending on that note.


they made the choice to put this scene at the end of the season premiere for a reason..

think of how they closed season 1's pilot.

[LoveHurts38]

I loved it with a Lois and Clark ending for the 1st episode of the season!**grin**

[LuckyLois]

I can see where the scene maybe would have flowed better if it were the one before the JL scene. This though is not the actors fault, and I am so tired of people bashing Erica. I think she did a great job and it is clear that her and Tom enjoy their scenes together. Tom seemed so ready for some comedy, with Oliver too.

I think it is a pivitol time in Clark's life when he finally works in the DP which is why they wanted to end there. They already had a Jl ending before. It would have been great to have Perry give him the job, but this is a fantasy show so if they take liberties giving them jobs as reporters, so be it. I'm not going to nitpick.

I hope they have Lois find something on the flash drive she took from Lex's office.

[eas]

they made the choice to put this scene at the end of the season premiere for a reason..

think of how they closed season 1's pilot.

I don't remember how they closed the S1 "Pilot". Refresh my memory... was it the scene where Clark spies on Lana & pretends to dance with her in his loft? I can't see this scene as a parallel to that one... in that scene, the episode ended on a "wistful" note... a promise and hint of the innocence of first love. I can't see this scene as one that mirrors that wistfulness, nor do I see a connection between this pro-active Clark Kent (goes out and gets a job and very much pro-actively gets the upper hand with Lois) vs. the Clark Kent who chose to hide in the shadows and spy on Lana, rather than cross the short distance between their houses and just reveal himself and his feelings to her.

And, honestly, I like it that way... I think Clark has a come a long since then and this episode definitely is a good example of that.

Secondly, I have a pretty good idea why they stuck that scene at the end... they wanted to lead into 8.02 & let viewers know - right off the bat - that Clark now is working at the DP. It was, imo, poorly done... Clark Kent deserves much more that to showcase how/when/why he got into the DP.

I am a Clois fan as much as the next person (perhaps more so than a few) but I don't like Clark Kent's development to take a back seat to it. Also, it was a cute Clois scene, but I wouldn't say that "Odyssey" was Clois-heavy. There was, in fact, more of an emphasis on how close Chlark are than Clois. Lois didn't even hug Clark when she saw him -- she mentioned he'd been gone a month, but there wasn't much emotion there. Admittedly, she was 100% focused on not getting killed and tracking down her cousin, but I think they could have taken a second to say, "Hey, glad you're back."

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Yeah....yeah...

I still don't get how Clark just miraculously got a job there without an interview or anything and Lois....we know how SV Lois got that job. And it had nothing to do with her brains, only comic book Lois has any of those. SV mainly ruined 3 characters in this show, okay 4. Clark, Lois, Lana, and Pete. All of them have been horribly out of character for awhile. Clark since S4, Lois since well S4/5, Pete since S3, and Lana since S4....

Sorry, angry SV/comic book reader rant over.

I think we're supposed to assume that he filled out the application that Lois left for him, headed over to the DP, submitted it, had an interview on the spot, went over to HR and got a badge & name-plate, and then went over to his assigned desk in the basement to give Lois the good news -- ALL the same night. And it all happened in "Offscreensville", as the good things are usually prone to do.

*sigh*

To answer your other comment: In general, Lois's entry into the journalism was a little fast, but she did get into the DP because of her intelligence and writing skills. Show canon told us this. Whether or not you choose to believe in what they tell you is your perogative, but don't assume that "WE ALL" know that she got in some other way. No, "WE ALL" (the viewers of "SV") know how she got the job, according to show canon, and some folks tend to believe it's something else entirely.

I would say that none of the characters on this show have been ruined when compared to the comics. Lana Lang? She's not all that great in the comics from what I hear. Pete Ross was completely shafted and replaced with Chloe... but they didn't ruin him. He's had his moments over the years. And, basically, "SV" is giving you Pete Ross... in the package of Chloe. And, of course, I don't think that they've ruined Lois, at all.

Have they made some mistakes with these characters? Sure. But, overall, it's still a pretty entertaining version of the Superman mythos....

[oberyn]

Secondly, I have a pretty good idea why they stuck that scene at the end... they wanted to lead into 8.02 & let viewers know - right off the bat - that Clark now is working at the DP. It was, imo, poorly done... Clark Kent deserves much more that to showcase how/when/why he got into the DP.

I agree with you. I liked the performances by ED and TW, but it was almost as if this episode had two codas, one after the other. The first was Clark with the JL and the second was Clark and Lois at the DP.


I think it ended up diminishing the overall impact of both scenes.
I think we're supposed to assume that he filled out the application that Lois left for him, headed over to the DP, submitted it, had an interview on the spot, went over to HR and got a badge & name-plate, and then went over to his assigned desk in the basement to give Lois the good news -- ALL the same night. And it all happened in "Offscreensville", as the good things are usually prone to do.

Didn't "Offscreenville" win an emmy or two last year? If not, it certainly should have. It's by far the best show on television. :\

[WickedJenn]

Again...

Per the episode "Blue", Grant Gabriel specifically told Lois why he hired her, because of her article she did on the cage fighting (per "Combat"). He described it as an "edge of your seat" article. Lois herself was concerned with why he hired her. Grant told her why and said he saw that article first before he ever saw her face.

Now as eas said, whether one chooses to believe Grant is their choice. However, this is what the show has demonstrated to us.

So, no, Lois did not sleep with Grant to get her job, and I say this because it is constantly brought up as a mark against Lois and it's just not true per show canon.

[smallv17]

I Loved this scene! It was certainly fantastic! Tom and Erica looked so happy and their comic timing was remarkable!

They have such a wonderful chemistry!

[stenochick]

I hope they have Lois find something on the flash drive she took from Lex's office.

I think that happened in Offscreenville. She determined Chloe's location from the flash drive because the case she stole it from said "Black Creek" on it. Then she somehow got to Montana from Kansas, got a guard uniform that fit her, and then Smallville picked it back up at that point when she bumped into Clark.

[umm]

[QUOTE]I am a Clois fan as much as the next person (perhaps more so than a few) but I don't like Clark Kent's development to take a back seat to it. Also, it was a cute Clois scene, but I wouldn't say that "Odyssey" was Clois-heavy. There was, in fact, more of an emphasis on how close Chlark are than Clois. Lois didn't even hug Clark when she saw him -- she mentioned he'd been gone a month, but there wasn't much emotion there. Admittedly, she was 100% focused on not getting killed and tracking down her cousin, but I think they could have taken a second to say, "Hey, glad you're back."

Yeah, but that's exactly Lois in a nutshell, when someone she loves is in danger, she doesn't let herself get distracted by the slightest or the biggest thing, as the case may be! At that moment greeting Clark after a month of not having seen him or knowing where he was, was a second priority to saving Chloe!
Besides I am sure she gave him hug offscreen, or rather maybe considering her new feelings for him and her not knowing to do with them she is probably swearing off any body contact for the time being, especially now that he is her partner and coworker, adn we all know how that has ended for her in the past!
As for Chloe, yeah this episode seemed more about saving Chloe than saving Clark, cos somehow everything ended up where she was!

[curiosity]

I know! THe standards keep going down! Chloe had to work her way up. Lois got a job out of the blue but eventually earned it, and now a college dropout has been put of the first floor. Gotta love television ;]

Did you forget his mom is a senator? Not only that the same thing is done in the original Superman movie and they use "fastest typist I've ever seen" to explain how he got the job. So we really don't know exactly how he got it, all that matters is...he got it.

[MetroGirl06]

It was a cute scene. :)

[curiosity]

You weren't blown away by the scene, HAGF?

I have to say that a bit of the enjoyment was taken away by watching the scenes before-hand. I wish I had done that. In fact, I think I'm going to avoid watching all scenes before the episodes.... it detracts from the enjoyment.

Having said that, I think the scene itself was nice. The problem was that it was in the wrong place. It would have made more sense if Clark had put his jacket on and then gone immediately to the DP with his application. I also would have liked a "link" between those two scenes.

For example, after his convo with MM, Clark could have gone to the kitchen island (where he had dropped the DP application the last time he was there) and picked it up. They could have zoomed in on Clark's face as he got a bit of a smile. Then, he could have gone to a drawer and pulled out a pen, with the scene fading too black as he put pen to paper & started filling out the application. THEN, they should have shown him at DP and gleefully telling Lois that they would be working together.

And, then, the JL scene should have happened on the street, with the episode ending on that note.


I didn't mind that they didn't show him apply, because they showed him apply in Lois and Clark the New Adventures of Superman so this was a good change.

I think the reason the JLA scene wasn't done last is because they wanted the most memorable and best scene to be the ending. So I can see their reasoning with that, and I feel it was probably done right. It was an abrupt change of subject, so I think that's why some people are saying it was oddly placed. But I didn't mind the change at all.

[theWatcher]

Their love and their destiny fianlly begins. The scene, in my humble opinion, was well acted and muched loved.

[Lara Lane]

I just know one thing... he called her "Ms. Lane"!!! *drops dead*

But yeah, I also feel the scene missed some connection, but so did many others in the episode. Yet I'm sure the season is promising :D

[DontCha]

eas...its showing you the core relationship of the season/show from this point on. The new budding romance that will develop over the season.


In other words, its teling us, the audience that that this is the way they are heading with the rest of the season/show.

[DestinyAw8s]

Brother and sister? uh huh Whatever helps it go down easiest for you. hehe Anyway, I simply loved the scene. And I'm with you, Dontcha. They ended the premiere as an indication of where the rest of the season will go. Clark working at the DP along side Lois. And her little smile at the end was also indicative of what they have in store for future episodes. But most of all, I am thrilled with Erica. She absolutely shines as Lois Lane. And she alone DOES bring out that big, ol', unabashed Clark smile.:D

[~*smallville_tv*~]

^ Yeah it was pretty good lol
I particularly liked the dialogue when Lois mentioned about the sound of the chair or him on it annoying. And Clark's smile! Tom's teeth are so white. Suitable for a toothpaste commercial :P I also really like Erica's new hair colour.
Anyway about the scene itself- I thought it was a great introduction to what could be going on between clois. Even though, I don't really get how easy it was for Clark to get the job. Who is taking over the daily planet now that Lex is gone?
I think the writers managed to make the Clark's decision to go Metropolis reasonably believable, considering that Clark said 'No way' last season lol. Gonna miss seeing the god old 'Kent Farm' scenes though.

[unfocused]

It was a great scene. And I know most won't agree with me when I say this but... it's one of Smallville's best scenes to date. It's ok not to agree with me, it's a bold statement. But I believe it.

Also, to reply to those who think the final Justice League scene should have been the final scene of the episode instead of this one: My guess is that Tom loved the Daily Planet scene, he felt that he and Erica did a superb job with getting the iconic characters right. It was a major step forward for Clark AND Lois. So I think he chose to make it the final scene. And I wholeheartedly agree with his choice.

I did love the final JL scene, don't get me wrong. It would have made a GREAT exit scene for any JL episode. But it wasn't as progressive as the DP scene, IMHO.

EDIT: Ooops, I didn't read any posts prior to commenting, so I didn't know my thoughts were mostly already discussed, lol.

[PacificNWBuckeye]

I just know one thing... he called her "Ms. Lane"!!! *drops dead*

But yeah, I also feel the scene missed some connection, but so did many others in the episode. Yet I'm sure the season is promising :D


Did he say Ms Lane? I thought I just heard Lane, guess i have to go rewatch it again...... oh darn.:\

[Bizarrolover]

He said just 'Lane'.

[iThieve]

am i the only one who noticed the part where after lois picks up his name plate and the camera zooms in and she obviously exhales just right before she smiles to herself? i saw this the first time i watched it so it was there for a reason. i think this means lois is already struggling with feelings with clark and has been for a little bit.

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so subtle but perfect and i think it was to put emphasis on what was to come thus i think the location of the scene, though odd, a great indication on what to expect for these two for the rest of this season. props ms. durance.

[Chrisluvstommy]

I looved the sqeaky chair scene! LOL they are just too fantastic together for words!!!

[SueB]

They wasted alot of time on this scene. It would have been much better to end with Clark talking to the JL team and looking at the DP and saying "I know just where I can get into the action here". Instead of focusing the next episode on how he becomes a journalist, we get Clois bantering and "voila" Clark is lightswitched a reporter. The banter was not worth the shoving of Clark's entrance into the DP into offscreenville.

[unfocused]

Great scene. Love the banter.

[Lara Lane]

He said just 'Lane'.

ah damn, that's what happens when one watches the episode during work hours :p

[susangail]

I'm ready for the real cat&mouse game to begin. It should be a lot of fun.

[kryptonaidxh]

:D It was great, I loved them together in that scene, thanks God we´re going to watch a lot of them together now Clark is going to be her partner in the Daily Planet.:D

[geminis]

Squeak away, Clark!!!!!!!

[curiosity]

I'm ready for the real cat&mouse game to begin. It should be a lot of fun.

If we don't get Lois and Clark in every episode now, I'm going to be upset.:)

[ginnyfan]

I loved the end scene. It's great when Clark gets one up on Lois. :D

I like the cute little twist to Lois' mouth as she grudgingly pays Clark a compliment. And Clark's laugh at her comment that it was his first attempt at heroism. :lol:

[unfocused]

Yes, Clark's laugh at that comment pretty much said "if you only knew." lol I loved it.Y

[4Clana]

I liked this scene, just great to see Tom so happy. And I get why they left it as the last scene and off of Lois' face. At the end of the Odyssey he goes home, Lois is his "home" so it makes sense that it's the last scene. And it sets the tone of the rest of the season. :) A happier pro-active Clark.

[Tatiana]

I liked this scene, just great to see Tom so happy. And I get why they left it as the last scene and off of Lois' face. At the end of the Odyssey he goes home, Lois is his "home" so it makes sense that it's the last scene. And it sets the tone of the rest of the season. :) A happier pro-active Clark.


Yup I think they did it because of that as well, and to show also that his heroic attitude and leaving the farm behind, isn't just the first episode thing like some people said it would happen. I loved the scene, it was sexy, funny and enough to show there are feelings there, but not rushing it to make it seem they both suck cuz they forgot about their respective exes too fast.

[wolverine316]

Absolutely loved it. Go Clois!!!!!!!!!!