Sunday, April 11, 2010

S-9.17 "Checkmate"

Going back to season 8, this episode checkmated about the past 19 episodes.

Awesome opening scene. Sorta got a Disney PR vibe with how slow some shots were. Usually when there are fewer I wouldn't give it much thought.

Still trying to grasp the fact Tess has a hidden jump tube. >_>

Beautiful rescue scene. For something fairly simple, it worked wonders.

I have to admit, I about jumped outta my chair in excitement when it was revealed John had impersonated Waller. It was the icing on an already very sweet cake.

Ugh... Where's Mia? I generally like just about everything, but not this Chloliver thing. o_O

And yeah, it's great how Clark has no problem threatening Tess on the edge of buildings and she's genuinely scared he'd kill her.

Wait, another player? Red Queen? (long pause) Martha? OMG!

Just like last year at this time, Smallville delivered again. The focus on Checkmate and getting to see John in action with his powers easily made for some of the best scenes since the Davis/Lex flashbacks and pilot re-creation.

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