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My CW kept pixelating and losing signal. So, I think I missed things. Can someone please explain to me what the deal was with Jamie Kennedy? I liked his show when I was in college, but that was 25 years ago. Has he done anything of relevance since then? I can't buy all the teenagers knowing who he is. I mean, might as well also say Carrot Top and Pauly Shore sent friend requests. And thank you. Once again, I was trying to figure out who was playing the reporter.

I liked it. I thought it was sweet. And I also was pretty amused at "Oops. Forgot my wallet in the truck. Here I go, getting my wallet. What do you mean I'm back quickly? I just went out to the parking lot to get my wallet." I also laughed at Clark being the bunt king. But, I'm glad that the world's worst kept secret is now no longer a secret. Even taking a page from Tony Stark's "I am Iron Man!" press conference. Albeit a lot more humble with Clark. And how accepting everyone was. And, yeah, I was also getting serious "Jimmy Olsen is dead" vibes, so I'm glad that he's not, and him and CK were able to reconnect. I thought it was sweet. A nice breather to the final three episodes, no doubt.

Yeah, pretty sure Denise was giggling at the fact that Superman was buying regular stuff from her like an everyday person. It was Clark that panicked and tried to hide the hair dye from Lana (and she was only like "OK, he's being weird.")

I kind of loved everything about this one. That powerless fight at the end was brutal, and I loved every moment about it. And I also loved Jon and Jordan echoing me with their collective "That was awesome!" Mild mannered Clark Kent definitely can hold his own, powers or no powers. I also noticed the gray flecks in Clark's hair in the last couple episodes, but I also thought that it was Tyler Hoechlin's natural hair. He's 37 now, so I didn't think anything about it. But, this is why I also love his Clark Kent so much. His Clark is such a dork. Of course he gets a complex at the thought of having gray hair! But, yeah, I also beg to differ with Lois. There are some things about growing old that sucks. I'm a woman and I have decided to just stop dying my hair and let my gray out. I'm 46. I've earned it. But, my shoulder hurts, and I'm watching my parents become elderly and watching my father slowly die from cancer. I only got the diagnosis that I have cataracts. I feel changes in weather in my shoulder, ankle, and knee. Growing older does have things that SUCK about it. Of course, I have wisdom and life experiences that I didn't have when I was 23. And I know myself better. But, I can see where someone who has always been at his peak would be struggling with these limitations, and the gray hair is just a reminder. You know, with all of Smallville knowing that Clark is Superman, which, yes, I'm also from a small Kansas town, and the best way to let everyone know a secret is to tell one person and say "Don't tell anyone." But I'm also wondering if they also put 2 and 2 together with the aftermath of Doomsday. Denise certainly did. But, they would have also had to have known that Clark died. I mean, what did Lois and the boys say while he was dead? That he's can't come to the phone right now? So, Clark suddenly appearing alive and Superman also appearing alive at the same time would have triggered some people to figure it out. (And I absolutely think that Clark is the reason that the bar patrons stood up to Lex. Superman is here! And that was also very awesome.)

The CW (mostly) behaved on me. So, I was so happy I got to experience Lex's amazing wig. Yay to that. So, agree to the above. At this point, every single person in the entire world knows Clark Kent is Superman. Worst kept secret ever. Good grief, a couple of teenage girls are better at keeping Clark Kent's secret than his own sons. But, I did kind of love Jordan's cover stories. Jonathan is a reporter on the side! Yeah, black market puppy ring! Why won't you believe me? What was that at the end? Did Doomsday kill himself? I wasn't sure what I was looking at because that's when the CW decided I'd seen enough and started freezing and pixelating like crazy. So I wasn't sure what I was looking at. And thank you for the above posters to identify who the actress playing Elizabeth was. That was driving me crazy! I knew her, but I was having the hardest time placing her. So, thank you.

Watched today. Yay, Clark's back. And I'm glad they didn't drag it on, give him amnesia for a few episodes, something like that. And so glad that his personality is in tact. I loved him geeking out over Jon getting the Star Wars reference. And I don't mind the problems he's having. The heart that he has is fundamentally human, even if it is enhanced with Kryptonian DNA. But, please bring on more buzzed Clark. That was fun. But, yeah, I'm also someone who thinks that Lex didn't crush Superman's heart. Which will, sadly, make Sam's sacrifice all in vain. I was going "Oh, Sophie does still exist!" When was the last time we saw her? But, to the poster who said Chrissy's pregnancy happened off screen (I think you meant between seasons), Chrissy said she was pregnant on the last season finale, I think. Either that, or it was the episode before it. At least, I knew she was pregnant before this episode. But count me in on those who just don't care. Although I was wondering if Mom was evil, like she was part of Lex's henchmen who would report to him that hey, Lois Lane's husband is back. Probably the storyline that was going on in my head was too complicated. But I think that may have been more interested than the standard runaway bride trope. And I didn't mind Jordan in this episode. I'm an only child, but I understand why he would be so crushed at the phone message. I'm actually glad he's taking a step back and working things out. And I also liked that, while Jon is a natural with his new-found powers, he also still has a lot of growing to do before becoming a hero. And I do hope that he did listen to Lois' words.

I do want to say -- How awesome was it that Jordan was reading To Kill a Mockingbird? It is my all-time favorite book (and the movie is one of my top 10 favorite movies). I've read that book at least once a year since I was 11 years old. It is the book that got me through college (I wrote something like 5 term papers on it). So, it did my heart good to see him reading To Kill a Mockingbird.

What is going on with this show and killing off fathers? Is John Henry going to be next? Since I'm facing the death of my own father, this just doesn't seem fair to me! I also have never liked Jordan, and kickingnames, you pretty much hit the nail on the head for me as well. My issue was never been his social anxiety and the mental health fight. In fact, I applaud this show for tackling it. But, the attitude, especially with his powers, is tiring. And that's why I just gravitate to Jonathan. He was kind of a fish out of water in Smallville and then has to watch his brother with the powers. But, although some hiccups along the way, he just seems more grounded and level headed, but also more upbeat, than his brother. Which is why it did make me laugh that Jonathan not only seems to have all of his father's powers but took to them so naturally. Of course, he probably also knows "Well, Jordan has this power, and he handles it like this. So let me try this as well." Though, I guess, Jonathan reminds me that I'm watching a family drama, but Jordan reminds me that I'm watching a CW show. And I think that's ultimately the difference. I've never been a big CW show fan, if you understand my meaning.

Like I said, my CW was pixelating and freezing, so I'll have to watch it on streaming tomorrow. But, I'm actually glad that Jonathan now has powers. I like Jonathan (no matter the actor playing him). And, hee for him to adapt to his powers so quickly. I agree with the poster above who said that Elizabeth Tullock is killing it as Lois Lane. I also watched her in Grimm, and Juliet was probably my least favorite character in the ensemble. But, that reminds me -- I'm from KC, and every summer the celebrities from KC (Paul Rudd, Jason Sudakis, Eric Stonestreet) have a charity event called Big Slick that raises money for Children's Mercy Hospital. They have a softball game before a Royals game, and it attracts a lot of celebrities to participate (like Weird Al). And, this year, Elizabeth Tullock joined in the softball game. I was trying to figure out the connections that led her to join in (BTW, she is not much of a softball player!) But that was so cool to see her!

My stupid CW always freezes and pixelates. Will watch tomorrow on streaming.

It's been so long since I've been here that I've forgotten how this box works! My Dad is dying of cancer, so this caught me in the feels. And, maybe because I'm trying to face my Dad's death, I thought the conversation between Lois and the boys were going to include Jon saying something like, "I never thought he could die. Not because he's Superman but because he's Dad." I don't agree this Lex is too sadistic. I'm very interested to seeing what will happen and where he is going with this. I also thought that the heart that Lex crushed wasn't Clark's heart. It looked different than what was in Doomsday's hand. Although that's a big hand. I'm also kind of worried that Clark/Superman will remain dead and will be in just hologram form until the finale. I hope not. But, it's still a better take on The Death of Superman than Batman v Superman.

You'd think that TOS didn't know about Spock/Chapel :D Everything else in SNW, I'm completely fine with in terms of TOS canon. I don't care if they want to introduce JTK before he takes command of the Enterprise. I'm fine with this. I'm fine with the little inconsistencies. I'm OK with Spock being more human in this one. But, I can't reconcile myself to Spock/Chapel, except by saying that this is an alternate timeline. The only explanation is that you've got two attractive actors, and there has to be a love story. And there's canon relating to Chapel having an unrequited crush on Spock.

Isn't there a TNG episode where Crusher is concerned that Picard has a headache because headaches are so unbelievably rare? Or did I imagine that? I know SNW is around 80-85 years before TNG, and it would be baffling to suddenly have an outbreak of Smallpox in today's society.

They should at least drop a line about Boyce. But, he's in the events of The Cage, which is in the past in SNW's events (as in, it's already happened). So, since he's not the CMO during SNW, he's not going to be in the future.

I'll come back and read your responses above after I post. But, wanted to get some quick thoughts down. I... wasn't all that crazy about this episode. 1. I don't know what the "To Be Continued" is trying to accomplish. Here's the problem with prequels: you know what's going to happen to some characters, so some tension goes out of it. Of course M'Benga and Sam survive this. How do I know? They appear at least once in TOS. I know she wasn't in the "To Be Continued, and her thing was before this, but I wasn't worried about Chapel. Why? She's in TOS. Clear up to The Voyage Home, in fact. Now, granted, La'an and Ortegas aren't in TOS, so who knows their fates right now. 2. We did Alien last year, so we're doing Aliens 3 this year? 3. Nice to see you, Montgomery Scott. Please replace Pelia soon on the Enterprise, because, interestingly, the accent that Carol Kane has used all season is like fingernails on a chalk board to me. And since he's on the Enterprise, let's get him going as Chief Engineer! 4. So, Scotty, Uhura, and Spock have seen Gorn. Scotty even managed to rig up a trap. Spock killed a Gorn. Why were they strangely silent in Arena? I know Kirk wasn't going to listen to anybody, but they could have at least tried. (Again, the problem with prequels) 5. So, when are we getting Sulu and McCoy to make an appearance? (Chekhov is just an ensign in season 2 of TOS, so he would probably be a teenager in Russia at this point. Although I love the idea that Walter Koenig had as to why Khan remembers him in WoK. Chekhov kept Khan waiting for a bathroom, and when Chekhov came out, he told Khan that it was broken and go somewhere else. Khan swore that he would never forget him.) 6. Batel's so much of a goner that they are going to come up with some miracle to save her, if and when we ever get a third season premiere.