The season premier is about to start! I, um, might have something to say about this in a little while.
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OK, now its later. Spoilers in the rest of the record.
Well, there were still some things which were unexplained and left hanging in tonight's episode, but overall, I liked it.
Not showing too much in the tornado was good. It left a lot to the imagination. It would seem, though, that Lana is the one who has figured out that Clark is not what he seems. And Clark seems to be starting to develop his flying ability.
Not enough was said about the space ship. Clearly it will be found by someone. I think I saw that the little hexagonal chip that somehow seems to control the ship fell off and has been lost again.
The relationship between the Luthors is as unstable as ever. With Lionel blinded, does that make him more dependant upon Lex or angry at him and even more alienated? With current technology they are starting to develop chip implants to give limited vision to people who have been blinded by damage to their eyes. It is not clear to me if Lionel is blind because of eye damage or brain damage, but this could be a running plot thread. Perhaps he will take an extended break while his scientists turn him into a cyborg during which time Lex gains greater control. Lex did not completely sell his soul by allowing his father to die, but he has deliberately killed someone. Granted, it was done in order to save another person, but Lex is now blooded.
Jonathon Kent saying that not killing Nixon was the hardest thing he'd ever done seemed like a stupid line. It certainly looked as though he were trying to kill him.
Too bad about Chloe pushing Clark away, but she's only a bit player in the Superman story. It's not like they can have Clark and Chloe fall in love and get married or anything.
So little Pete this episode it was disappointing. I was really looking forward to Pete figuring out Clark's secret and having a bigger part in the series. Oh well.
Lots of plot threads going in multiple directions. At least Whitney is out of the picture. Can hardly wait for future episodes.
Posted by JoKeR at September 24, 2002 08:59 PM