May 11 2006
(SPOILER)
SMALLVILLE season finale.
James Marsters' evil Brainiac starts an apocalypse tonight. Trailer for this episode at the link.
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billz | May 11, 06:32 CET
Saje | May 11, 06:43 CET
war_machine | May 11, 07:14 CET
jam2 | May 11, 07:22 CET
jaynelovesvera | May 11, 07:42 CET
gossi | May 11, 07:58 CET
Ahem.
Saje | May 11, 08:00 CET
gossi | May 11, 08:09 CET
ETA: Seriously, I think the show looks like it's must see TV. From what I gather from the SMALLVILLE boards, the finales tend to be pretty awesome.
[ edited by spikeylover on 2006-05-11 15:34 ]
spikeylover | May 11, 08:22 CET
I like the Brainiac story, but I think it should be a bigger part of the series...they need to use JM more than they do...but what he has been in has been very enjoyable, at least to me!!!
kathylovesspike | May 11, 08:41 CET
Sad it's over already, though, I thought it was a fun ride. Now I'm looking forward to the season 5 DVD this summer. I heard JM will be doing some commentary for it.
anindoorkitty | May 11, 08:44 CET
I know Kristen has predicted that James is going to be on next season, (although she can be wrong) it will be interesting tonight to see if that is a possibility.
spikeylover | May 11, 09:03 CET
One season ender had Chloe apparently die in a massive explosion only to _actually_ be in a witness protection programme the following year and another year Lex collapsed, apparently dying, after being poisoned only to, yep, you guessed it, get better by episode 2 of the next season. In other words, the finales are usually excellent, the payoff the following year, not always quite so great (though I thought the season 4 finale/season 5 resolution were pretty good).
Various people involved have said that this season ender is going to be a very big moment in Clark's journey towards the cape though so I live in hope.
Saje | May 11, 09:44 CET
spikeylover | May 11, 10:06 CET
SpikeBad | May 11, 11:45 CET
My mind just went to a bad pace. I like it here, send my mail:)
ramses 2 | May 11, 12:11 CET
{snip}
Brainiac has already poked Clark. (Remember the roll in the hay?)
{snip}
I've found that as long as Braniac is leaking lube, he still kicking.
*rubs eyes in disbelief*
spikeylover has single-handedly earned this thread an R-rating. Well done! ;-)
billz | May 11, 15:46 CET
ETA: Damn. I just read this again, and I sound like a horrible mother. You guys don't think less of me do you? :)
[ edited by Harmalicious on 2006-05-12 01:16 ]
Harmalicious | May 11, 18:15 CET
billz | May 11, 18:39 CET
ramses 2 | May 11, 18:42 CET
jaynelovesvera | May 11, 19:36 CET
That ain't right.
[ edited by jam2 on 2006-05-12 03:05 ]
jam2 | May 11, 20:01 CET
Not just the coat, the whole getup! Apparently when Zod was released through Fine he channeled his residual Spike-ness into Lex as well.
yourlibrarian | May 11, 20:25 CET
Reddygirl | May 11, 20:27 CET
As the The WB press release at the start of the season said.The Lex Luthor of comic book lore has finally arrived.
The episode had one hell of a cliffhanger.I swear Spike was never able to pull off the level of damage Brainiac does in this episode and on such a global scale.
Buffyfantic | May 11, 20:28 CET
The episode had one hell of a cliffhanger
I'd agree with those who said season finales were often a strength of the show. And it also seems likely James would return next season since his location on the plane at least would seem to necessitate it. I'd hope they don't resolve everything in an episode or two -- the apocalyptic level of chaos would make for a great dark season. Though I did find it a little odd how people would suddenly go berserk and riot in a matter of hours. Surely their iPods would still have battery power ;>
yourlibrarian | May 11, 21:17 CET
James could be in next year's season premiere since Brainy was flying the plane into space, although he did sort of vaporize when Zod came. Actually, I don't really know WTH happened there.
spikeylover | May 11, 21:30 CET
As for the backlash DeKnight is getting on his blog to the episode tonight,after the reaction to,"Seeing Red" and,"The Girl In Question" at the Bronze,I think DeKnight is use to this sort of thing.He is a old pro at this.Probably will bring back fond memories of Buffy and Angel.
Buffyfantic | May 11, 21:44 CET
Jam2, I had the same reaction to evil Lex's get-up. I'm thinking JM had the coat with him and loaned it out to wardrobe. Ok, so maybe not... but a girl can dream!
greenhair00 | May 11, 22:19 CET
I know! And Capt. Picard was never able to read minds like Professor X. What's up with that?? j/k ;~P
Rogue Slayer | May 11, 23:08 CET
Spex, that's good.
Harmalicious | May 12, 00:02 CET
girlpowerbit | May 12, 00:03 CET
The only parts I dig are when Spike..er, Braniac...er, Fine...er, James kicks the crap out of Clark and does something really badass.
UnpluggedCrazy | May 12, 01:37 CET
Still, I am not that familar with the Superman myth, but even I know that Clark doesn't end up with Lana. There is no mystery there. These viewers had to know this when they started watching. Maybe it's just going over my head, but I don't understand the anger when Clark/Lana don't END UP TOGETHER. I don't think you can throw tantrums at DeKnight, say you won't watch anymore and CHANGE any of this.
The only real mystery seems to be as to whether Lois is really Lois or is Chloe Lois. James is right, with this show, you know the outcome going in, and it is like a play where you know the beginning, middle and End. OTOH, with Spike, you had no clue where he was going.
[ edited by spikeylover on 2006-05-12 13:31 ]
spikeylover | May 12, 06:29 CET
I'm not a shipper, but like many, I got a kick out of Chloe kissing Clark. Good for her!
jam2 | May 12, 07:52 CET
I have watched only the JM episodes of Smallville, and I must say this was probably the best of the ones I have seen. I still say that it's too bad that all the other characters can out-act Welling, because that is such a problem. Maybe there will be a few non-Welling episodes to begin the next season! Writers, don't bring him down too soon!
I'm not a shipper, either. I'm so uninvested in this show. (Show more scenes between JM and MR, though, and it could be interesting -- not in a shipping way, but in terms of their acting abilities.) However, of the three choices, I do like Chloe, and I'm glad she took advantage of the situation.
palehorse | May 12, 08:07 CET
The biggest mystery for me is that they have this incredible guest star in JM soooo....use him already. I would have loved more scenes of Brainiac/Lex action...what happened in that ship to PREPARE him???
Hey...maybe James did lend Lex the coat...heee!!!!! Still I really don't think evil Lex Luther has one tenth the appeal of bad ass Spike!
As for Clark and Chloe kissing...well I for one say YES!!
Kinda like I felt when Spike and Buffy first kissed.
I had been waiting like forever for Spuffy and man when it happened...uhhh..I better stop now, but anyway I think the kiss was great and Clark/Lana is going to be OVER anyway!!!!! I'm sorry that SDK has to get crap over it.
I did think it was odd though that ZOD/Lex would know who Lana was or even be interested, but then Lex must not really be 'dead'...he's just been integrated into ZOD, or whatever.
Hopefully JM will be in some episodes next season, but I hope he gets on some other shows or one of his own. If they want him back on SV I at least hope they realize they should use him in more scenes.
kathylovesspike | May 12, 08:26 CET
Harmalicious | May 12, 09:11 CET
Buffyfantic | May 12, 09:25 CET
Amen to that. I just hope they paid him by the quality of his performance and not by actual screen time.
And what happened to the stuff from the previews with Lex clawing his way free of some blue snot and Braniac with the white background? Did I miss something after I nearly passed out after Fine appeared in the field looking extra fine and handsome in that suit?
bloodflowers | May 12, 09:29 CET
Something went terribly wrong with this episode. So Fine has been collecting blood all over the planet from sick people to cause a computer virus?
WTF?
Honestly, they really lost me here. I feel kind of cheated too. I have been watching all season, for James, and thought at least they would use him in the finale to make the season worth my while, but no, about five minutes of Fine.
And a few weeks ago Lana is totally in love with Clark and now she can't believe she ever loved him?
And even Zod wants to make out with her? Almost funny.
Man I hope James has something else so I don't have to watch this anymore.
Auuurgh.
Xane | May 12, 11:00 CET
YOu are right, that made no sense to me. It's like everything got changed, (and Glover did say they rewrote the entire finale the day before) but really you have to tie in what you had before.
spikeylover | May 12, 11:07 CET
Ameer | May 12, 11:36 CET
It was all worth it for the Chloe kiss though. I know it doesn't mean anything in the long run, but it was fun. I've been wondering why Clark doesn't wake up and date the chick already. She's hot, she's smart, she already knows his secret.
war_machine | May 12, 11:36 CET
SpikeBad | May 12, 11:48 CET
With that said, this finale was imo by far the show's worst ever (which is too bad, since they have a pretty good track record with their finales.) It's too bad, since I think this season was one of the show's best.
Count me in with everyone who is pleased with the Clark/Chloe moment, I love Chloe with a fiery passion, one of the best characters on the series. I always found it kind of annoying that she was relegated to the background while the show's core relationships went through their motions.
As for JM, I always like him, but the way the Zod/Brainiac/Lex/Lana story went this episode kind of ruined what should have been a good storyline.
rabid | May 12, 14:45 CET