Kent Screentime Minutes, and some thoughts

[jeannev]

 God, it feels like this took me forever to get around to.

I guess I could blame a busy weekend, or a terrible on-again, off-again headache that has just been messing me up for 2 days.

But in reality?  I expect its just more about my general feelings about the show this season, and the episodes.  Which isn't to say that I didn't like Kent well enough

Comments

[tariel22]

The most obvious thing to take away from this episode is just how great Tom Welling can be when he turns it on.This episode was a treat for me, just because it gave me so much of Tom, and gave him such an opportunity to shine. Clark Kent and Clark Luthor are so different, and I enjoy them both. I especially loved seeing CK embody Superman so perfectly in his scenes with CL and Jonathan. Believe me, I'm happy Tom's not a part of Snyder's MOS, but he could have rocked it so hard

[jeannev]

Its very, very hard for me to dislike an episode with so much Tom, and him being so brilliant. I've always maintained that one can forgive a lot when you get certain things that make you happy. And for me, lots of Tom with great acting is one of those things.

Its true that they were never going to be able to cram everything they needed to truly bring Clark Luthor to life in 42m. And especially when they spent no more then 5m on him in his last outing. But for me, knowing the time constraints doesn't make me more forgiving of the writing, because this is a fact they are well aware of going in. So, as they say "keep it simple Stupid!" Don't create all this intricate scenarios that you can't adequately resolve in 42m

I also liked that scene between CL and Tess at the mansion. I totally agree that his reaction gave us a hint of what lies beneath. I wish the episode had included more of those hints.

It didn't make a lot of sense to me either. Exactly what lesson was Clark supposed to have learned there? He's never placed

[tariel22]

But really, its manufactured drama.

There's been an awful lot of that in S10, IMO, especially between Clark and Lois. I miss the fun, flirty banter between them, and the way they used to butt heads sometimes. Lois is a little too soft for my taste lately. I appreciate that she's always there for Clark, and Erica portrays that beautifully, but where's the fire? Where's that unique spirit that made him fall in love with her in the first place? We get glimpses, but I want more.

At this point, S10 is what it is, and for me, its a terrible disappointment.

That's the thing. For all these seasons I've hoped for certain payoffs from this show, and now I know a lot of them are never going to happen. Not that it's up to me to say what should happen, not at all, but of course I'm disappointed. And it's a done deal, it's over. It's time to put my hopes, and my passion, in the future. Tom's future.

[jeannev]

I think one thing that I've really taken away from S10 Clois is sweet and loving is very nice, but I think I need my TV couples a bit more fiery and tempestuous and spicy. Its just a personal preference.

And why isn't it up to you to say what should happen? There's nothing at all wrong with you having expectations. I think thats a natural reaction when you invest so much time in something.

I hope Tom's next project is a lot more fun for me.

[tariel22]

And why isn't it up to you to say what should happen? There's nothing at all wrong with you having expectations.

Oh, I'm not apologizing for having expectations, or being upset when they're not fulfilled. I just wanted to make it clear that I recognize that my opinion isn't the only one that matters. I get that I'm one voice among many, and that a lot of people are perfectly happy with how S10 has played out.

I may be a hater at times, but I hope I'm not an entitled one. ;)

[jeannev]

You aren't. You are very respectful of other opinions, and very clear that you are always speaking for yourself.

Thats why you're the nice one! :)