Smallville Season Premiere Review
And the return of Smallville without Lex Luthor. I miss Michael Rosenbaum like crazy and it’s only episode one. I kind of wish that all these media sources would stop saying that he’s going to come back because he kept saying that there was no chance thanks to the head shaving thing, and if he was, they wouldn’t be advertising the possibility because they’d want it to be a big surprise. So stop getting my hopes up, internet!
I know very very little about snow and mountains seeing as I’ve spent my entire life in a subtropical environment, but isn’t it a bad idea to set your camp at the base of a mountain that could possible have an avalanche? Is there no other option? Like…slightly away from the base of the mountain?
Oh, look, it’s Tess Mercer, the new Lex. And seriously? She’s pretty hot. I’m kind of not gonna mind looking at her for the rest of the season since they took my hot girl away. I miss you, Laura Vandervoort. I hope you and Mike are keeping each other company.
Ollie! I make no apologies for saying that Ollie and Chloe are basically the only things saving this show from being completely unwatchable. Justin Hartley is hot even though he sucks at Guitar Hero and I find him a joy to have on my screen every week. Ollie coming on the show is actually the only reason I started watching it full time. Where’s my spin off, people?
I do love Black Canary. I complained for about a year until I heard that she was coming on because they kept having all these superheroes and not a single one of them was female. Obviously they wanted to do Wonder Woman, but it wasn’t possible even if there was technically no embargo like Batman. But where was Black Canary? Zatanna? Anyone? I’m still not completely happy with them because there’s so much more they can do with female superheroes, but at least they tried. Disappointed in the Canary Cry though, it’s supposed to have sound, not just waves. Good to see Dinah getting back to her roots of kicking ass and taking names though.
Four minutes into the new season the hoyay has returned! Aquaman’s just upset because his boyfriend Cyborg is out of town. It’s okay, AC, we understand.
I kind of love how Dinah is wearing pleather in the North Pole. They have to be very cold, really.
Am I the only one who hates these “epic” CGI shots that they always use? Because it looks like CGI! Not even kind of hidden CGI. The Justice League cartoon used to do that too and I hated it.
SO pleased that Allison Mack is second in the credits. She’s amazing and I love her. And Aaron gets to be fourth? Justin Hartley with no shirt on is the best credit picture ever of all credit pictures that have ever existed.
Professor X’s house! First time I watched this, I was like “Oh, hey, maid…LOIS? *sporfle*” Also, really hating the bangs on her. It’s just…it doesn’t work. The outfit doesn’t even fit well enough to really be sexy. Oh, a slidy jump drive! Love those things. You have no idea how fun those are to play with.
Lois is all, “I can speak the French! Watch as I know two words of it!” Intrepid reporter what? Oh, yes, let’s distract the viewers with some female hoyay this time. Good job, writers.
I think Cassidy Freeman is doing a good job at this point. I really like her take on the character and I’m looking forward to her expanding upon it.
Chloe! Hey, there, darling! She’s so smart. I’m kind of not sure what I think about her being all powerful because I really liked when she was just girl reporter doing what girl reporters did. She was someone human that could be looked up to to fight the good fight even being a tiny blonde girl, paving the way for other tiny investigative blondes, possibly by the name Veronica Mars.
I don’t know if this counts, but according to my AP American Government teacher, during a time of war, the president can suspend the right to a speedy trial which has a Latin law name that I can’t remember. Maybe he was totally wrong or maybe it doesn’t count in the world of Smallville. Otherwise, she totally does deserve an attorney and everything right now. Who says she’d even get convicted? I bet Ollie would hire her a really great lawyer.
Have I mentioned I hate Black Canary’s wig? Because I really do. Originally, Black Canary had blonde hair and a black wig, and according to the DC Encyclopedia, Black Canary II, which is Dinah Lance, just has blonde hair and she never wore a wig. It just bugs me. I’d really much rather have her be blonde the whole time.
Oh, Ollie, you’re so chagrined. The way Dinah says “Ollie” though makes me think they’re at least starting to pair them up, which is a nice comics call back. Vic! Bart *sobs*! Please to be guest starring soon!
I have to admit that it’s been a pet theory that Clark’s emo has mostly been caused by the fact that he’s upset that all other guys on his show are hotter than him, but wet and scruffy TOTALLY works for Tom Welling. So hot right now. Kinda like that movie the Fog or the Mist that I started watching on TV and got bored with, where he wore that really gay sweater.
I…I really have nothing to say about the Russian guy. It is what it is.
Clark, if you’re going to escape at least do a better job. Running away: You’re doing it wrong.
I have to admit that when I first watched this on TV, it took me a really long time to understand that his powers were gone. I am obviously not as acquainted with Jor-El’s twisted forms of punishment as the rest of the viewers.
Congrats, Regan, you can use Google. Snaps for Regan, everyone!
I’m kind of wondering why Tess wants to find Lex so bad. She says it so much that it’s kind of sounding fake, like when you type/read a word so much that it doesn’t seem as if it’s spelled right. She’s now controlling Luthorcorp and it’s not like they were boning each other, so really, what’s up?
The way Allison Mack says Sudoku is so cute.
Look, I know that the cell phone numbers are important, but it just seems odd that they would be able to find them all right away. It obviously doesn’t happen instantaneously despite the editing, but that it happens so quickly doesn’t sit right with me.
But, um, way to be naked in Norway, AC?
It’s a good thing Chloe knows Ollie’s number by heart. Maybe they Skype a lot? But the fact that she tries to fight back is awesome. That’s the Chloe I love.
Thank you, Russian guy, for giving me that wet and scruffy look I enjoy so much. For filming in Vancouver, where I hear it rains like a mother, Clark is not nearly wet enough as he should be. Embrace the rain, people!
Determined, suicidal… It’s a fine line.
Oh, Ollie, arriving to save the day. And looking good doing it. People there are NO WORDS for the noise I made when Ollie said his name was Roy Connor. I believe I hurt my dog’s ears. Whoever wrote that line, big props. Loved the call back to the comics. For those not in the know, Roy is the name of his adopted son and sidekick, and Connor is one of his biological sons. It’s just beautiful.
And now he’s starting a fight with Clark, which I have to admit, I think everyone’s wanted to hit Clark once or twice and finally getting the opportunity must be fun. Especially after he’s that slow. And now the completely heterosexual rolling on the ground with each other.
I have no idea why, but I’m a little upset that Ollie’s plane is so normal-looking. I didn’t really expect it to be bright green, but… I dunno. It’s disappointing. The inside’s pretty cool. And look, even his drinks are green, so maybe the plane could be a little…? It doesn’t look like a very comfortable plane. Maybe that’s the “business” plane and he has a fun one too? I am way too interested in this plane. The Queen Industries screensaver on the computer is a nice touch though.
I’m trying to think of all the reasons why Ollie would know about a compound that no one’s ever come out of, and my list is very very small.
I really like comic Ollie despite myself because he champions a lot of things I really disagree with, but I love show Ollie just because he’s himself, because he fights the good fight and he doesn’t back down and he cares about his friends and he uses everything at his disposal to help them and not himself. He’s just a good guy.
Haha, the sudden “Oh no, be afwaid!” music when Regan appeared next to Dinah and AC was just hilarious. Oh noes, he’s wearing a suit without a jacket! And rolling up his sleeves, oh God!
Arthur really is pretty good at lying. I mean, he could be a lot worse, right, Clark?
So, I’ve now watched the part where Ollie and Clark go into the compound three times and you know where they are? The haunted lunatic asylum! It’s a set that was used twice in Supernatural, first season’s Asylum, and then In My Time of Dying! It actually was a real asylum before, but I guess the CW likes to rent it out a lot. It’s a good space, but really noticeable because of the staircase and that’s the same booth next to the door where the nurse ignored Dean. I hope no one got lost like Jensen did.
I kind of like Combat!Lois. She’s a lot cooler when she’s all “My dad was in the army, let me show you how I use my gun” rather than “I’m a ‘top notch’ reporter, watch as I shame all others with my total lack of journalistic integrity.”
I’m missing some seasons in my watched catalogue, so I really know nothing about Chloe’s mom, but, um, having it be used against her? That’s tough. Would Ollie really bring the phone that they’re tracking in with him? Really? I would think he’d be smarter than that.
Wow, Justin Hartley’s arms are huge. Guh. And now they have green fluid in them. Great.
Oh, haha, I know this hallway! This is where Dean and Sam were discussing who is the better psychic. I personally vote for Sam. I’m pretty sure Sam and Kat had a nice chat here too. Ah, memories of being hunted by psychotic ghosts. Maybe there’s still some salt or shotguns left over to use in your favor, Clark.
First of all, shooting a lock won’t hurt it. I learned this from Mythbusters. And that swinging door is not the same door that they just shot. It has no lock, first of all.
Hehe, I kind of love how Chloe chastises him for not being all the superhero he can be. “I’ve been WAITING for you!”
Yay for epic, long lingering hugs! It’s long, lingering hugs night on the CW.
I kind of love how Clark’s all “Oliver!” all over the place, like, way to blow the man’s secret identity, CLARK. There are a ton of freaking people here and you’re all “Oliver! Oliver! Oliver, don’t do this!” I mean, you might as well leave a Queen Industries business card around.
Damn, Ollie. Straight through the chest? You kinda rock. Also, I wonder if Clark will get the hot reaper. I liked her.
At first I wondered why the serum lasted so long in Ollie rather than Chloe since they seemed to get the same amount and he has a lot bigger body for it to work through, but I figure that her healing powers cleared it out of her system faster. That is my fanwank and I’m sticking with it.
I think Justin did a good job reacting to, you know, killing his friend and all. And Chloe is totally excused from saying “Oliver” with Clark dying in her arms and trying to save him and everything.
I’m still not seeing why the healing power didn’t work. I’m a Chlark shipper and even without the shippiness of it, Clark’s life being saved by Chloe after all the times he’s saved her is really rewarding, I think. It really cements them as being in each other’s lives forever, lives being risked for each other and in each other’s hands. I thought it would have been far more emotional and emotionally satisfying rather than what really happened.
Seriously? Two things of Lana, but not a single thing of Pete or Chloe or Kara? Really, Clark? Lame. You don’t deserve the hot reaper.
I love Allison Mack. She’s so good. When she cries, I cry. She really deserves so much better than this. God, looking at them there is totally flaring up my Chloe/Ollie shipping.
So, Martian Manhunter is all, “Let me get you out of your bloody clothes, Clark, but please, keep your shoes on. We wouldn’t want you to be comfortable or anything.” And the barn, rather than his bed? God, comic J’onn was so much more awesome. I really wanted Clark not to catch the ball and be all, “It feels like I’m still sore and weak, ASSHOLE.”
Two separate people? Sorry, Clark, had to dodge that anvil. Comic J’onn had a great destiny. I’ve heard people argue he’s a better character than Superman.
What’s with all the dust? It’s been like a month, not fifty years. And who is that blonde girl with the flat hair?
So, personal thoughts on the Jimmy/Chloe thing. I love Jimmy. I hear a lot of negative opinions about him, but I adore Jimmy. In fact, I adore all Ashmore twins in any form they may want. I kind of like Jimmy/Chloe too. I think it’s horrible that it’s been years and years and Chloe/Clark will never get their due, but if she can’t be with him or Ollie no must fight it, then I’m glad that she’s with Jimmy. But I still don’t want Clois.
The idea of the Justice League splitting up means that they have to come back together eventually and if Ollie is the credits (not closet…Freudian slip?), then he has to stick around. He’s the one I really care about. I really wanna see Bart and Vic too though, if my urge to cry overcomes my squicky urge when I see Kyle Gallner.
Clark getting a job at the Daily Planet? Makes NO FREAKING SENSE. He’s been gone for a month, so he didn’t get an interview, he hasn’t done anything for years… Is he mom still Senator? Because that would be the only thing to explain it. But it’s Smallville, I guess I’m not watching it to wait for it to make sense.
Quotes!
Fake DDS Guy: You’re going to help us find a few bad guys, Chloe.
Chloe: By playing Sudoku?
Russian Mobster: Who are you?
Ollie: Roy Connor.
Ollie: What are you gonna do if you get caught? Bite someone?
Lois: What are you doing here?
Clark: I hear they have good espresso.
Lois: You disappear for a month and come back with a sense of humor?
Lois: I’m not aiming at you, God. Besides, it’s just your kneecap.
I know very very little about snow and mountains seeing as I’ve spent my entire life in a subtropical environment, but isn’t it a bad idea to set your camp at the base of a mountain that could possible have an avalanche? Is there no other option? Like…slightly away from the base of the mountain?
Oh, look, it’s Tess Mercer, the new Lex. And seriously? She’s pretty hot. I’m kind of not gonna mind looking at her for the rest of the season since they took my hot girl away. I miss you, Laura Vandervoort. I hope you and Mike are keeping each other company.
Ollie! I make no apologies for saying that Ollie and Chloe are basically the only things saving this show from being completely unwatchable. Justin Hartley is hot even though he sucks at Guitar Hero and I find him a joy to have on my screen every week. Ollie coming on the show is actually the only reason I started watching it full time. Where’s my spin off, people?
I do love Black Canary. I complained for about a year until I heard that she was coming on because they kept having all these superheroes and not a single one of them was female. Obviously they wanted to do Wonder Woman, but it wasn’t possible even if there was technically no embargo like Batman. But where was Black Canary? Zatanna? Anyone? I’m still not completely happy with them because there’s so much more they can do with female superheroes, but at least they tried. Disappointed in the Canary Cry though, it’s supposed to have sound, not just waves. Good to see Dinah getting back to her roots of kicking ass and taking names though.
Four minutes into the new season the hoyay has returned! Aquaman’s just upset because his boyfriend Cyborg is out of town. It’s okay, AC, we understand.
I kind of love how Dinah is wearing pleather in the North Pole. They have to be very cold, really.
Am I the only one who hates these “epic” CGI shots that they always use? Because it looks like CGI! Not even kind of hidden CGI. The Justice League cartoon used to do that too and I hated it.
SO pleased that Allison Mack is second in the credits. She’s amazing and I love her. And Aaron gets to be fourth? Justin Hartley with no shirt on is the best credit picture ever of all credit pictures that have ever existed.
Professor X’s house! First time I watched this, I was like “Oh, hey, maid…LOIS? *sporfle*” Also, really hating the bangs on her. It’s just…it doesn’t work. The outfit doesn’t even fit well enough to really be sexy. Oh, a slidy jump drive! Love those things. You have no idea how fun those are to play with.
Lois is all, “I can speak the French! Watch as I know two words of it!” Intrepid reporter what? Oh, yes, let’s distract the viewers with some female hoyay this time. Good job, writers.
I think Cassidy Freeman is doing a good job at this point. I really like her take on the character and I’m looking forward to her expanding upon it.
Chloe! Hey, there, darling! She’s so smart. I’m kind of not sure what I think about her being all powerful because I really liked when she was just girl reporter doing what girl reporters did. She was someone human that could be looked up to to fight the good fight even being a tiny blonde girl, paving the way for other tiny investigative blondes, possibly by the name Veronica Mars.
I don’t know if this counts, but according to my AP American Government teacher, during a time of war, the president can suspend the right to a speedy trial which has a Latin law name that I can’t remember. Maybe he was totally wrong or maybe it doesn’t count in the world of Smallville. Otherwise, she totally does deserve an attorney and everything right now. Who says she’d even get convicted? I bet Ollie would hire her a really great lawyer.
Have I mentioned I hate Black Canary’s wig? Because I really do. Originally, Black Canary had blonde hair and a black wig, and according to the DC Encyclopedia, Black Canary II, which is Dinah Lance, just has blonde hair and she never wore a wig. It just bugs me. I’d really much rather have her be blonde the whole time.
Oh, Ollie, you’re so chagrined. The way Dinah says “Ollie” though makes me think they’re at least starting to pair them up, which is a nice comics call back. Vic! Bart *sobs*! Please to be guest starring soon!
I have to admit that it’s been a pet theory that Clark’s emo has mostly been caused by the fact that he’s upset that all other guys on his show are hotter than him, but wet and scruffy TOTALLY works for Tom Welling. So hot right now. Kinda like that movie the Fog or the Mist that I started watching on TV and got bored with, where he wore that really gay sweater.
I…I really have nothing to say about the Russian guy. It is what it is.
Clark, if you’re going to escape at least do a better job. Running away: You’re doing it wrong.
I have to admit that when I first watched this on TV, it took me a really long time to understand that his powers were gone. I am obviously not as acquainted with Jor-El’s twisted forms of punishment as the rest of the viewers.
Congrats, Regan, you can use Google. Snaps for Regan, everyone!
I’m kind of wondering why Tess wants to find Lex so bad. She says it so much that it’s kind of sounding fake, like when you type/read a word so much that it doesn’t seem as if it’s spelled right. She’s now controlling Luthorcorp and it’s not like they were boning each other, so really, what’s up?
The way Allison Mack says Sudoku is so cute.
Look, I know that the cell phone numbers are important, but it just seems odd that they would be able to find them all right away. It obviously doesn’t happen instantaneously despite the editing, but that it happens so quickly doesn’t sit right with me.
But, um, way to be naked in Norway, AC?
It’s a good thing Chloe knows Ollie’s number by heart. Maybe they Skype a lot? But the fact that she tries to fight back is awesome. That’s the Chloe I love.
Thank you, Russian guy, for giving me that wet and scruffy look I enjoy so much. For filming in Vancouver, where I hear it rains like a mother, Clark is not nearly wet enough as he should be. Embrace the rain, people!
Determined, suicidal… It’s a fine line.
Oh, Ollie, arriving to save the day. And looking good doing it. People there are NO WORDS for the noise I made when Ollie said his name was Roy Connor. I believe I hurt my dog’s ears. Whoever wrote that line, big props. Loved the call back to the comics. For those not in the know, Roy is the name of his adopted son and sidekick, and Connor is one of his biological sons. It’s just beautiful.
And now he’s starting a fight with Clark, which I have to admit, I think everyone’s wanted to hit Clark once or twice and finally getting the opportunity must be fun. Especially after he’s that slow. And now the completely heterosexual rolling on the ground with each other.
I have no idea why, but I’m a little upset that Ollie’s plane is so normal-looking. I didn’t really expect it to be bright green, but… I dunno. It’s disappointing. The inside’s pretty cool. And look, even his drinks are green, so maybe the plane could be a little…? It doesn’t look like a very comfortable plane. Maybe that’s the “business” plane and he has a fun one too? I am way too interested in this plane. The Queen Industries screensaver on the computer is a nice touch though.
I’m trying to think of all the reasons why Ollie would know about a compound that no one’s ever come out of, and my list is very very small.
I really like comic Ollie despite myself because he champions a lot of things I really disagree with, but I love show Ollie just because he’s himself, because he fights the good fight and he doesn’t back down and he cares about his friends and he uses everything at his disposal to help them and not himself. He’s just a good guy.
Haha, the sudden “Oh no, be afwaid!” music when Regan appeared next to Dinah and AC was just hilarious. Oh noes, he’s wearing a suit without a jacket! And rolling up his sleeves, oh God!
Arthur really is pretty good at lying. I mean, he could be a lot worse, right, Clark?
So, I’ve now watched the part where Ollie and Clark go into the compound three times and you know where they are? The haunted lunatic asylum! It’s a set that was used twice in Supernatural, first season’s Asylum, and then In My Time of Dying! It actually was a real asylum before, but I guess the CW likes to rent it out a lot. It’s a good space, but really noticeable because of the staircase and that’s the same booth next to the door where the nurse ignored Dean. I hope no one got lost like Jensen did.
I kind of like Combat!Lois. She’s a lot cooler when she’s all “My dad was in the army, let me show you how I use my gun” rather than “I’m a ‘top notch’ reporter, watch as I shame all others with my total lack of journalistic integrity.”
I’m missing some seasons in my watched catalogue, so I really know nothing about Chloe’s mom, but, um, having it be used against her? That’s tough. Would Ollie really bring the phone that they’re tracking in with him? Really? I would think he’d be smarter than that.
Wow, Justin Hartley’s arms are huge. Guh. And now they have green fluid in them. Great.
Oh, haha, I know this hallway! This is where Dean and Sam were discussing who is the better psychic. I personally vote for Sam. I’m pretty sure Sam and Kat had a nice chat here too. Ah, memories of being hunted by psychotic ghosts. Maybe there’s still some salt or shotguns left over to use in your favor, Clark.
First of all, shooting a lock won’t hurt it. I learned this from Mythbusters. And that swinging door is not the same door that they just shot. It has no lock, first of all.
Hehe, I kind of love how Chloe chastises him for not being all the superhero he can be. “I’ve been WAITING for you!”
Yay for epic, long lingering hugs! It’s long, lingering hugs night on the CW.
I kind of love how Clark’s all “Oliver!” all over the place, like, way to blow the man’s secret identity, CLARK. There are a ton of freaking people here and you’re all “Oliver! Oliver! Oliver, don’t do this!” I mean, you might as well leave a Queen Industries business card around.
Damn, Ollie. Straight through the chest? You kinda rock. Also, I wonder if Clark will get the hot reaper. I liked her.
At first I wondered why the serum lasted so long in Ollie rather than Chloe since they seemed to get the same amount and he has a lot bigger body for it to work through, but I figure that her healing powers cleared it out of her system faster. That is my fanwank and I’m sticking with it.
I think Justin did a good job reacting to, you know, killing his friend and all. And Chloe is totally excused from saying “Oliver” with Clark dying in her arms and trying to save him and everything.
I’m still not seeing why the healing power didn’t work. I’m a Chlark shipper and even without the shippiness of it, Clark’s life being saved by Chloe after all the times he’s saved her is really rewarding, I think. It really cements them as being in each other’s lives forever, lives being risked for each other and in each other’s hands. I thought it would have been far more emotional and emotionally satisfying rather than what really happened.
Seriously? Two things of Lana, but not a single thing of Pete or Chloe or Kara? Really, Clark? Lame. You don’t deserve the hot reaper.
I love Allison Mack. She’s so good. When she cries, I cry. She really deserves so much better than this. God, looking at them there is totally flaring up my Chloe/Ollie shipping.
So, Martian Manhunter is all, “Let me get you out of your bloody clothes, Clark, but please, keep your shoes on. We wouldn’t want you to be comfortable or anything.” And the barn, rather than his bed? God, comic J’onn was so much more awesome. I really wanted Clark not to catch the ball and be all, “It feels like I’m still sore and weak, ASSHOLE.”
Two separate people? Sorry, Clark, had to dodge that anvil. Comic J’onn had a great destiny. I’ve heard people argue he’s a better character than Superman.
What’s with all the dust? It’s been like a month, not fifty years. And who is that blonde girl with the flat hair?
So, personal thoughts on the Jimmy/Chloe thing. I love Jimmy. I hear a lot of negative opinions about him, but I adore Jimmy. In fact, I adore all Ashmore twins in any form they may want. I kind of like Jimmy/Chloe too. I think it’s horrible that it’s been years and years and Chloe/Clark will never get their due, but if she can’t be with him or Ollie no must fight it, then I’m glad that she’s with Jimmy. But I still don’t want Clois.
The idea of the Justice League splitting up means that they have to come back together eventually and if Ollie is the credits (not closet…Freudian slip?), then he has to stick around. He’s the one I really care about. I really wanna see Bart and Vic too though, if my urge to cry overcomes my squicky urge when I see Kyle Gallner.
Clark getting a job at the Daily Planet? Makes NO FREAKING SENSE. He’s been gone for a month, so he didn’t get an interview, he hasn’t done anything for years… Is he mom still Senator? Because that would be the only thing to explain it. But it’s Smallville, I guess I’m not watching it to wait for it to make sense.
Quotes!
Fake DDS Guy: You’re going to help us find a few bad guys, Chloe.
Chloe: By playing Sudoku?
Russian Mobster: Who are you?
Ollie: Roy Connor.
Ollie: What are you gonna do if you get caught? Bite someone?
Lois: What are you doing here?
Clark: I hear they have good espresso.
Lois: You disappear for a month and come back with a sense of humor?
Lois: I’m not aiming at you, God. Besides, it’s just your kneecap.