I love Rogue. The only other S1 episode I love more is Stray, and I think I love Rogue only slightly more than Hourglass. So that's my ranking order, lol.
I remember being turned off by Chloe immediately. I think the only time I "liked" her was from Pariah through Arrival. Then they dumbed down Clark to make her look better and I've resented her ever since. And it's obvious that this is what they did because Clark was very very clever in the earlier seasons. I love that they remembered this in Seasons 8 and 9 when he started exerting more independance from her.
...they showcased Clark's personality: the good heart, the temper, how much Jonathan meant to him. Outsmarting the villain du jour. And how, even at age 14 (15?), you can see those glimpses of Superman, even when he wants to tears someone's head off, that line that he will not cross.
THIS. So much. This is what I remember most about Rogue and why it will also be on my list of favorites. I love being able to watch Rogue and Salvation and see that he has remained in character in this sense.
I remember being turned off by Chloe immediately. I think the only time I "liked" her was from Pariah through Arrival. Then they dumbed down Clark to make her look better and I've resented her ever since. And it's obvious that this is what they did because Clark was very very clever in the earlier seasons. I love that they remembered this in Seasons 8 and 9 when he started exerting more independance from her.
...they showcased Clark's personality: the good heart, the temper, how much Jonathan meant to him. Outsmarting the villain du jour. And how, even at age 14 (15?), you can see those glimpses of Superman, even when he wants to tears someone's head off, that line that he will not cross.
THIS. So much. This is what I remember most about Rogue and why it will also be on my list of favorites. I love being able to watch Rogue and Salvation and see that he has remained in character in this sense.
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