Smallville: Now You Know Me, Now You Don't!
Chloe approaches Clark in the barn and he tells her of his plan to go public. She warns him of the possible dangers and the invasion of privacy, but Clark sees no other way around it. The next day, he speaks to Lois about covering his story as the Red-Blue Blur, hoping to thwart Linda Lake’s scheme and help Lois’ career. The problem is Lois doesn’t believe him…until he single-handedly lifts her and a desk. As he drops the desk, she falls into his arms and says, “I guess I should stop calling you Smallville.” Lois asks about Clark’s powers and gets caught up on the fact that he can see through solid objects. Yes, she modestly covers her chest, but Clark tells her he has to focus to see through things. Her story goes out as, “Clark Kent: The Alien from Krypton” and we see Clark walking down the city street being congratulated and cheered on by the citizens.
In Metropolis’ hospital, Chloe asks the doctor why there is no space for her husband, Jimmy, and the doctor mentions the parking lot being full of reporters wanting to cover the story of the Kryptonian’s best friend. Glancing down the hall, Chloe sees Davis Bloom. She talks to him about the kiss they shared and he says they can’t be friends. As Chloe leaves, a nurse hands Davis a paper which informs him of Clark’s alien birth.
Not one to be beaten, Linda Lake goes live about Clark Kent being the man who murdered Lex Luthor and turns the newly publicized hero into an enemy. Chloe tells Clark of Linda’s weakness toward electricity and leaves as Federal agents come to ask Clark questions about his past. He plays ball until they want to run tests. Bullets ricochet off the Man of Steel’s body and he bolts to find Chloe. He tells her that the authorities are looking for her to get to him and she asks Clark to have Jor-El orchestrate another Second Chance. With Jor-El gone, his only hope is to go back in time using the Legion ring that is in the barn. Though they are speaking in some random location, Linda Lake happens to be behind a bush listening. This coincidence just doesn’t seem to “hold water” for us and is very deus ex machina.
Lois finds out about Linda’s story on Clark being a murderer and is almost tased by the Feds, but Clark speeds her off to the barn. He tells her he is going back to the time before his story was written and Lois asks him not to.
Lois: “And when you hit your reset button, you’re not going to tell me your secret, are you?”
Clark: “I’m sorry.”
Lois: “It’s okay. Why should I think I’m special? Clark, I understand.”
Clark: “Lois, you don’t understand. It’s because you are special.”
When he reaches for the ring, he finds…yeah, a big rock o’ kryptonite planted by Linda who jumps out and smashes a board across Lois’ back.
Meanwhile, Davis stumbles in to Chloe’s office and tells her he is Kryptonian and was sent to kill Clark. She runs away, leaving a voicemail for the unconscious Lois about Doomsday’s identity. As she tries to drive away, a fully-revealed Doomsday rips off her car door.
Back in the barn, Lois awakens and delivers a beat-down on Linda. She tosses the kryptonite away from Clark and checks her voicemail while Clark recovers the Legion ring. Lois calls to him and begins to say that Davis is Doomsday, but Clark slips on the ring and is instantly transported two days into the past. Again, this scene seemed a little too manufactured because there was no need for him to time jump without hearing what Lois had to say. You're going back in time! Listen to Lois, check out the lottery numbers. Maybe see what stocks are up.
In the past, Clark immediately gives Linda a shocking hello and even picks up Lois on time at the airport. She’s in such a good mood that she invites him to coffee that night. Chloe and Clark talk about what happened and Chloe wonders aloud if Clark doesn’t want Lois to know his identity so he can protect himself from getting hurt. He changes the subject and says he destroyed the Legion ring.
Back at the hospital, time has changed slightly. The doctor once again finds Davis stashing anti-psychotics in his pocket but upon hearing his name, informs him that a patient is looking for him. Davis enters a room with a bound Linda and she urges him to become Doomsday and set her free. As his eyes glow red, he smothers her with a pillow. It seems no one likes their identity leaked until they’re ready.
At last, Lois and Clark have a chance to talk as she waits for him at a table outside the Talon. Clark stands across the street and sends her a text about being caught up at work. Her disappointment is obvious but she replies with a message about being busy herself.
So, we have to ask: what did you think? Did this episode sate your Smallville hunger? Be sure to leave us a comment below!
Comments
This episode was a perfect example of the writers' dilemma in merging the life of young Clark Kent (in Smallville) with the life of adult Clark (in Superman films). As exciting as it was to see Clark reveal his secret to Lois, I had to cringe at the realization that his revelation would have to be undone somehow. If Lois Lane doesn't know Clark's secret in the Superman films, she must remain ignorant in Smallville, as well. Earlier seasons allowed more creativity with characters and plots, but as the show approaches its conclusion, the writers are going to have to focus their creativity on tying up all the loose ends. Maybe we'll get lucky and see a Superman film starring the yummilicious Welling and Rosenbaum.
But seriously... Clark standing Lois up for coffee? The "tortured soul" bit is getting a little old... Clark no longer seems like a misguided romantic struggling with his identity. Now he's just being a dick. Lois gave him an opportunity to break through her hard-candy shell and get to the good stuff inside... and he bailed, leaving Lois a sad, yet proud, panda. Not nice.
Posted by: MIchelle Cheri | March 15, 2009 8:59 PM
I'm still trying to get the bad taste of the last few episodes with Lana out of my mouth. The wrap-up of Lana's storyline started off promising enough in Bride and Legion...but whoa...I wish she and Clark were able to part on their own terms...
Anyway, the best parts of "Infamous" were those involving Lois and Clark. The barn scene where Lois tries to explain what Clark means to her was the best.
Posted by: RO-Z | March 14, 2009 7:56 PM