Season 7 of Smallville was confusing, and with strange twists here and then, but at this point, was at its highest. The whole deal about Veritas is a very intriguing plotline, which concerns Clark's fate. The Luthors, the Queens, the Teagues, and the Swann family, four chosen to be the human guidance for Kal-El. But one of them, will become his greatest foe.
There's something amazing achieved by Smallville. And that's Lex Luthor. How his background was built, the character development, everything was perfect. It's incredible how the roles were reversed. In the earlier seasons, especially in the 3rd (Shattered, Asylum), I could feel pity for Lex, and feel bad for how he lost his mother, and had to be raised by a cold-hearted father. But now, it's the opposite. Lionel ends up like a redeemed man, who recognized his crimes, and instead is wrongly by everyone of Patricia Swann's murder. It's sad, the heroes forgot about Lex, and were led to Lionel only because he knows the secret. Praise deserved John Glover and Michael Rosenbaum for their performances. Smallville was totally underrated 15 years ago.
As for the other part, Brainiac shines once again as a villain. I understand Lana had borrowed time in season 7 (she should have been sent away sooner), but still, giving this tragic turn out for the character was magnificent. Brainiac not only leaves her in a coma, but also uses her to chastise Clark. "Kal-El. You're too late" Without doubt. Brainiac is one of the greatest of the story. Taking Kara away, was also a master move, leaving Clark more alone on his quest. The ending scene, with Clark kneeling, broken, before a comatose Lana in a wheelchair, was excellent. The statue of an angel by the side, nice detail.
Then, Lois and Jimmy, the dynamic duo of reporter and camera, served as a lighter for the episode. It's always good to see some wink to the original comic. Jimmy Olsen is a memorable character.
There's something amazing achieved by Smallville. And that's Lex Luthor. How his background was built, the character development, everything was perfect. It's incredible how the roles were reversed. In the earlier seasons, especially in the 3rd (Shattered, Asylum), I could feel pity for Lex, and feel bad for how he lost his mother, and had to be raised by a cold-hearted father. But now, it's the opposite. Lionel ends up like a redeemed man, who recognized his crimes, and instead is wrongly by everyone of Patricia Swann's murder. It's sad, the heroes forgot about Lex, and were led to Lionel only because he knows the secret. Praise deserved John Glover and Michael Rosenbaum for their performances. Smallville was totally underrated 15 years ago.
As for the other part, Brainiac shines once again as a villain. I understand Lana had borrowed time in season 7 (she should have been sent away sooner), but still, giving this tragic turn out for the character was magnificent. Brainiac not only leaves her in a coma, but also uses her to chastise Clark. "Kal-El. You're too late" Without doubt. Brainiac is one of the greatest of the story. Taking Kara away, was also a master move, leaving Clark more alone on his quest. The ending scene, with Clark kneeling, broken, before a comatose Lana in a wheelchair, was excellent. The statue of an angel by the side, nice detail.
Then, Lois and Jimmy, the dynamic duo of reporter and camera, served as a lighter for the episode. It's always good to see some wink to the original comic. Jimmy Olsen is a memorable character.