"Smallville" Prey (2008)

Director:

Mike Rohl

Writers:

Jerry Siegel (characters) &
Joe Shuster (characters) ...

TV Series:

"Smallville" (2001)

Original Air Date:

23 October 2008 (Season 8, Episode 6)

Genre:

Drama | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A serial killer is on the loose in Metropolis, and Clark always seems to be one step behind him, while Chloe's paramedic friend seems to think he blacks out and performs the dirty deeds, himself.

Plot Keywords:

Smallville | Power | Meteor Shower | Kansas | Best Friend

Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Welling	...	Clark Kent
Allison Mack	...	Chloe Sullivan
Erica Durance	...	Lois Lane (credit only)
Aaron Ashmore	...	Jimmy Olsen
Cassidy Freeman	...	Tess Mercer (credit only)
Sam Witwer	...	Davis Bloome
Justin Hartley	...	Oliver Queen (credit only)
Phil Morris	...	John Jones
Tyler Johnston	...	Randy Klein
Anna Williams	...	Eva Greer
Julia Maxwell	...	Mary Pierson
Max Train	...	Jesse Watts
Mitchell Duffield	...	Travis Black
Aubrey Arnason	...	Jessica Holm
Jay-Nicolas Hackleman	...	Jewelry Store Owner

Runtime:

42 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-14

Company:

Smallville Films

Quotes:

John Jones: You're so fixated on being a hero, you're not paying attention to who might be watching.
Clark Kent: Is this your idea of a pep talk?
John Jones: It's not *my* identity that's at risk. Every day, I have to run faster and faster interference on these mysterious Good Samaritan reports.
Clark Kent: Well, that means I'm doing my job. Just have to make sure no one sees my face.
John Jones: Well, you can't be sure of that. Unless you plan to put on a mask.
Clark Kent: You're joking, right?
John Jones: You are not in Smallville any more, Clark. Metropolis has millions of people walking the streets, every one of them watching for a miracle to change their lives, to give them hope. You *are* that miracle. And it's just a matter of time before someone discovers that.

Smallville

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

As someone who grew up with both Superman and Superboy comic books 40+ years ago, a costume or disguise and the glasses are both long overdue. It's a no-brainer and my main complaint, even if it isn't the final version; come on, think about it. Do what you must and cover your face and identity, something! Mardi Gras, Holloween, a cop uniform without patches, with sunglasses, Zorro's mask, a pullover hat, anything! Really short-sided, infuriating.

Superboy could fly. Krypto the dog was a superdog, not the result of an experiment, and could also fly. The meek, gawky and geeky Superboy has been abandoned in favor of a popular farm boy and athlete. "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" have not showed up, yet. The power or "ability" of flying are also long overdue. Still, this is a great series which I have thoroughly enjoyed. As I recall, in the original legend the costume was made by Martha from his baby blanket contained in the spaceship. The "S" was an El family symbol, like a Scottish emblem; this has been hinted at. The red and blue colors of his farmboy dress are right on but the yellow is missing; good show. The story of the constantly disappearing Clark is also right on.

There is more to be done and quickly before Tom Welling reaches 35.

With kudos to Annette O'Toole (excellent), John Schneider (very good), Tom Welling (very good), Kristin Kreuk (average, story character and looks only), John Glover (ok), and Erica Durance (sexy), Allison Mack is by far the best actor (actress) in the ensemble. Allison Mack is the glue. She and her character make sense of everything.

Thanks, John W