Ok I got back to it and just finished episode 3 of season 1 titled Hothead
The Good: There was a lot to like in this episode mainly the scenes between Clark and his father. Every scene they were in was well written and acted by Welling and Schneider who make an awesome father/son duo. I especially loved the scene early on when Jonathan told Clark that he was meant for something greater than throwing a football. Lex finally gets a story in this episode and its a nice one. This episode sets up the relationship between Lex and his father Lionel brilliantly played by the incomparable John Glover. A big contrast is shown between the Kents and the Luthors in this episode. You see just how different Clark and Lex have been brought up, which is even more intriguing considering the wonderful season 10 episode Luthor which shows how Clark would have been if raised by Lionel. Chloe also starts to have more focus and this is the happy Chloe I know and love from earlier seasons. The lack of Whitney was a breath of fresh air (still annoyed that he is even a series regular).
The Bad: I didn't dislike much in this episode but the one thing that stands out is the cheesy villain. A football coach who wants to win a game? Worst motivation for being evil ever. The character was insufferable so it was gratifying to see him go up in flames at the end. The villain wasn't as good as Bug Boy but was better than Jeremy.
Fond Memories: I always look back at this episode as the one that set the characters on the paths to becoming who they ultimately became. It was definitely a beginning for the Chloe and Lex characters
Final Random Thoughts: A pretty good episode, so far all the episodes have done a good job with the storylines and characters despite the weak villains.
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