Smallville Season 10, Episodes 20: Prophecy

PROPHECY

This was a strange choice for the penultimate episode of a ten season series. I loved certain aspects of the episode while some I thought were strange. I would have preferred if we didn't have to go through this 'Lois getting Clark's powers' episode. I hated when it happened with Lana and while this wasn't as bad it was still annoying. Lois shows why she is incompetent as a hero in this episode, only an idiot would have fallen for Toyman's idiotic plan. Why?! Why did Lois stupidly allow him to control her to save Clark?! If he can control her than he can either do it anyway or just send her to do it (which is what he does!). Oh Lois.... Otherwise this was an okay episode, but not for the penultimate one. I loved the League of Doom! Captain Cold, Solomon Grundy, Dark Archer, Black Manta! this episode hinted at a larger villain population that I wish could be explored further. Stargirl's appearance, while unnecessary was a welcome one for me because of my love of the character and Britt Irvin's portrayal. Spinoff please CW! My favorite aspect of the episode was Kara and Oliver's story. The bow of Orion was a neat idea taken from the best of Jack Kirby mythology, but I wanted it explored in more depth. I still loved the scenes though. Justin Hartley and Laura Vandervoort had great chemistry. Plus the beautiful Laura is always a welcome sight! Good episode overall, just bad timing.

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Smallville Season 10, Episodes 19: Dominion

DOMINION

Kneel before Zod indeed! This episode marked the return of Callum Blue as Zod of Krypton and a welcome return it was! So Slade is released from the Phantom Zone and Clark attempts to find out how. Oliver tags along much to Clark's dismay and they are reunited with none other than Zod. I applaud Smallville for doing what I hoped would happen ever since clone Zod's appearance in season 9. The Zod that Clark and Oliver encounter is both Zods (clone and the phantom from season 5) in one. Which means he has twice the hate for Kal-El! Callum Blue does an amazing job of portraying this new and improved Zod (who was apparently sent to the Phantom Zone by the Kandorians). His manipulation of Oliver is chillingly good but Clark and Ollie have other plans. The reveal at the end was obvious but well played. I loved the 300-esque battle between Clark and Ollie and the whole barbaric look of the Zone. Needless to say Clark and Ollie escape thanks to Lois' outside intervention. Great episode that wrapped up Zod's story quite nicely.

Smallville Season 10, Episodes 18: Booster

I haven't posted a review in a while mostly because I've been lazy. Smallville ended its record 10 year run last Friday with an emotional finale that ended with Clark becoming the Man of Steel. I enjoyed it and even shed a few tears, but more about that later in my Finale review. For now here are my thoughts on the Geoff Johns penned episode Booster as well as Dominion and the much debated Prophecy.

BOOSTER

Booster was one of my favorite episodes mostly because for a DC fanboy like me seeing Booster Gold and Blue Beetle on screen was amazing. Eric Marstoff was spot on as the self-loving Michael Jon Carter who came from the future to try and take Superman's place as the hero of Metropolis. The episode also featured some entertaining moments with Jaimie Reyes (Blue Beetle) who struggled with his social awkwardness as well as the Blue Beetle scarab. I absolutely loved the Clark phone booth moment! Moments like that make me love Smallville even more. Booster's attempts to get an interview with Lois were funny and I loved his Booster girls. Cat Grant was also a welcome presence and her jealousy of Lois boiled to the surface again. The ending talk between Clark and Booster was nice and it was great to see Booster become Jaimie's mentor and Role model.