I have NOTES that I took the 2nd and 3rd time watching this episode because there is just so much to be said about it. But, as usual, I have far more ambition than time.
Writing cohesive thoughts is a LOT more time consuming for me than... doing art. :) So, I spent my time doing that instead. I still have my notes, and I still want to actually write some thoughts down, but for now - just art.
Am I really hearing that there is controversy over this episode? So, basically, Smallville fandom per usual. ;)
I did skim through reviews from some of my favorite regulars. They hit so many of the same points that I had jotted down. I kind of love that. SV fans sympatico! (because it's so rare).
Check out
bop_radar and
dawnybee 's reviews for much wisdom and entertainment. Apologies to my other favorites that I have yet to give a proper reading too.
Here's the thumb, but full version under cut.
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