Spike Spiegel
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Saturn Girl, Lightning Lad, and Cosmic Boy are definitely in that trailer, and wearing not just their colors but their symbols as well. Also wondering if the guy in the mask might be... Steel?
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The Official Smallville Season 8 Thread
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Napoleonthechimp
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You'll get a fight in the finale, that's for sure. Clark will no doubt beat the ever living crap out of Doomsday and in the process sacrifice himself to protect everybody. I mean did you see the end where Lois asked him why all of these bad things kept happening to them? The guy feels responsible for it all.Chamber said:
Great season finale, I haven't watched Smallville in a long time (I didn't even know Lana left the show :lol). Chloe has the star-studded role which is great and while I was skeptical of Lois Lane's acting abilities I was impressed especially in this episode. Lana making a comeback as well as the introduction of Doomsday means I'll definitely watch the next season of Smallvill! 
Thunder Monkey
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Technically this is still mid season.Xamdou said:Great season finale, I haven't watched Smallville in a long time (I didn't even know Lana left the show :lol). Chloe has the star-studded role which is great and while I was skeptical of Lois Lane's acting abilities I was impressed especially in this episode. Lana making a comeback as well as the introduction of Doomsday means I'll definitely watch the next season of Smallvill!
They just going on a break until January.
Chamber said:
I hope they don't because it would be boring tease into next season if there is one. Clark is not going to die so why bother trying to duplicate the storyline? I am hoping the new producers going in a different route with the doomsday/clark storyline and don't try to push it into next season.
What worries me as a chloe fan is that she is not long for the show because they are moving on from Clark/Chloe to Clark/Lois(finally) which makes Chloe really expendable.
weird, when lana came into the wedding who said "No way! I cant believe it!" at first i thought it was lana being surprised at lois and clark but then it could be chloe...but it didnt seem like it. :lol
aha! i called it that it was lana getting hurt first. surprised she wasnt knocked out for once though
aha! i called it that it was lana getting hurt first. surprised she wasnt knocked out for once though
Eh. If you think like that there's no reason to even watch the show. I know Clark isn't going to die just like I knew he wouldn't stay trapped in the Phantom Zone. Doesn't mean it can't be entertaining.Ripclawe said:
I feel you on the Chloe thing though. Like someone else said, if Chloe doesn't know about Clark, she's useless to the show which is why I feel her memories will be restored.
Vast Inspiration
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omg rite said:
VAST - Don't Take Your Love Away
And considering that is up there as one of my favourite songs of all time...I have to say that this episode was fucking fantastic. I haven't liked an episode this much since...Lex/Lana Wedding or the 100th Episode.
It's also interesting that they use VAST both time when going into the mid-season finale.
Last time it was "VAST - One More Day With You" when Brainiac nuked Lana's brain.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Hmm...I found a line rather telling when Lana tells Clark "I would never forgive you if you took my memories away," or something to that effect.
Incidentally, when Chloe is presumably
Braniac'd again, since Brainiac took over the fortress of solitude as Jo'rel was taking away chloe's memories of clark, it's entirely possible that she'll regain those lost memories, and it'll be a point of conflict with her and Clarke if/when she gets free of brainiac's influence again/
The only thing I didn't like about the episode is that I wish they had brought Ma Kent back. And Pete. Why wouldn't they be at Chloe's wedding?
They should have brought them both back, and had Pete try to go up against Doomsday, only to have Doomsday kill him. It would have added an insane amount of "oh shit, they're not fucking around with this show anymore".
Obviously just a little thing I wished happened, no big deal.
They should have brought them both back, and had Pete try to go up against Doomsday, only to have Doomsday kill him. It would have added an insane amount of "oh shit, they're not fucking around with this show anymore".
Obviously just a little thing I wished happened, no big deal.
Ashhong said:
How perfect was the song at the end of that episode? "I Grieve" by Peter Gabriel. I literally cried.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RuKNEbLSvc
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bgassassin
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omg rite said:
:lol
Yeah. Killing Pete is a little thing.
omg rite said:
indeed. i match your funeral scene with lanas death scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr3lDjyLr1s&feature=related
and raise you with lionels funeral scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juh3tpFzSHA&feature=related
you know, as much fun as this season is, watching these scenes really makes me miss the old days before lex and lana became annoying. lex's look at jonathan's funeral was such a perfect scene.
holy crap i didnt realize they used "i grieve" in lionel's death...i could have sworn it was this awesome instrumental piece. did they change it?
stealth edit: i knew it. that was some weird version. changed the link.
bgassassin
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omg rite said:
Hey. They gotta make money to cover the budget somehow.
Marty Chinn
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I thought Smallville was likely ending this season which is why they were doing this angle. I mean it seems to me that it would be the perfect way to introduce Clark as Superman because he has to finally expose himself in order to stop Doomsday which would be an epic battle in the series finale as well as introduce Superman to the world. Seems like it would be a great way to send off the show.
Thunder Monkey
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I hope not.Marty Chinn said:
I just started liking the show again.
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Marty Chinn said:
A season ending battle against Doomsday would be good but I'm glad they didn't have them fight right now. This was about introducing the character and developing his storyline with Chloe.
Also, I thought Chloe was a little underutilized in this episode. She wasn't in it as much as I was expecting considering this was her wedding day. Her final scene was fantastic though.
Mr. Durden
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Holy shit, awesome episode. Especially the shocking end, WTF.
But January 16th? That's just too far away
But January 16th? That's just too far away
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Nothing wrong with Pete gaining superpowers from Stride gum, in the Stride gum factory.omg rite said:
Any reason why this bitch Lana had to come back and bring the suck with her?
Look producers, we don't care about this bitch, and we don't care about the supergirl bitch either.
Anyway, the episode has been bitchin, it's on the lana part now, so i'm kinda not giving a fuck, and posting on gaf.
Look producers, we don't care about this bitch, and we don't care about the supergirl bitch either.
Anyway, the episode has been bitchin, it's on the lana part now, so i'm kinda not giving a fuck, and posting on gaf.
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:lol :lol
That wasn't even what bothered me though. It was the fact that they had him come back to still act like he was in high school. They already did that plot when he was street racing with Kryptonite powered gas.
... I can't believe I just typed that sentence.
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Handy for Chloe though. She gets a new car every week.joshuagor44 said:
That, and Lois never would've gotten into that warehouse without that Ford Fusion she drove once to distract the guard...
Thunder Monkey
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Ya know what?
I've been watching a lot of the show lately. It's first few seasons were pretty good, then it hit a lull.
Season 8 though has been fantastic so far. Hell, if the cast wants to come back for years to come I'd be fine with it.
Costume Tom Welling up for all I care. Really delve into the mythos. Update them. I'd bet they'd bring up ratings by keeping the writing quality and jumping into the character head on.
The recent budget hit though might hamper then slightly.
I've been watching a lot of the show lately. It's first few seasons were pretty good, then it hit a lull.
Season 8 though has been fantastic so far. Hell, if the cast wants to come back for years to come I'd be fine with it.
Costume Tom Welling up for all I care. Really delve into the mythos. Update them. I'd bet they'd bring up ratings by keeping the writing quality and jumping into the character head on.
The recent budget hit though might hamper then slightly.
Just thought I would share some updates for the rest of season 8 for those interested. Spoilers will be marked with spoiler tags. First off we have this small teaser trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7bOtIPz8I8
Also a decent fan trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2nfO7PlV24
The latest issue of SciFi magazine has some spoilers regarding the rest of season 8:
Here is a partial script for the highly anticipated "Infamous" which is episode 15. This episode is about
. You can read the partial script here:
http://spoilertv-smallville.blogspot.com/2008/11/episode-815-infamous-casting-sides.html
Not significant spoilers, I'll just quote:
Tom Welling was also offered a small role to play a cameo in the Green Lantern movie but so far has not shown any interest in the role. Can't find the original source though, will post if I find it.
Season 8 sounds fantastic and they want to do another season but so far Tom Welling has indicated that he might not be interested in continuing on. Also Tom isn't interested in ever wearing the Superman costume. So season 9 is up in the air right now.
More spoilers for the rest of season 8 can be found here:
http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7bOtIPz8I8
Also a decent fan trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2nfO7PlV24
The latest issue of SciFi magazine has some spoilers regarding the rest of season 8:
UPDATED 12/4/08: In the latest issue of SciFi Magazine, executive producer Kelly Souders has revealed some tidbits about things to come (thanks to Cheers at DI who originally brought this online):
- Chloe and Jimmy will "try to manage life" after the wedding but things will not be easy for them.
- Tess's league of super-powered villains will be let loose at some point this season. ("Injustice," anyone?)
- Souders notes that Clark's double identity will face new challenges, and that Oliver and other members of the Justice League haven't had the same struggles with developing their superhero identities, because their first identities aren't lies. For Clark, the transition is harder because Clark Kent, farmboy, is already a mask. She adds that Clark's humanity also gets in the way.
- The producers have planned two different potential arcs to end Season 8, depending on if there is another season. Regardless of when it happens, the final episode will be "either a heroic send-off or a heartbreaking decision for Clark to move on to the next phase." Souders is confident that the show could work for a ninth season. "People have been telling Superman stories for decades, so we have no doubt we can tell stories for another year," she says.
- Regarding romantic futures for Clark and Lois: "After a near-kiss with Lois, emotions and lust are flying. Their chemistry is charging ful speed ahead, but let's face it, their insecure walls are getting in the way."
- Chloe and Jimmy will "try to manage life" after the wedding but things will not be easy for them.
- Tess's league of super-powered villains will be let loose at some point this season. ("Injustice," anyone?)
- Souders notes that Clark's double identity will face new challenges, and that Oliver and other members of the Justice League haven't had the same struggles with developing their superhero identities, because their first identities aren't lies. For Clark, the transition is harder because Clark Kent, farmboy, is already a mask. She adds that Clark's humanity also gets in the way.
- The producers have planned two different potential arcs to end Season 8, depending on if there is another season. Regardless of when it happens, the final episode will be "either a heroic send-off or a heartbreaking decision for Clark to move on to the next phase." Souders is confident that the show could work for a ninth season. "People have been telling Superman stories for decades, so we have no doubt we can tell stories for another year," she says.
- Regarding romantic futures for Clark and Lois: "After a near-kiss with Lois, emotions and lust are flying. Their chemistry is charging ful speed ahead, but let's face it, their insecure walls are getting in the way."
Here is a partial script for the highly anticipated "Infamous" which is episode 15. This episode is about
Clark unveiling himself to the world starting with an interview with Lois.
http://spoilertv-smallville.blogspot.com/2008/11/episode-815-infamous-casting-sides.html
Not significant spoilers, I'll just quote:
Tom Welling was also offered a small role to play a cameo in the Green Lantern movie but so far has not shown any interest in the role. Can't find the original source though, will post if I find it.
Season 8 sounds fantastic and they want to do another season but so far Tom Welling has indicated that he might not be interested in continuing on. Also Tom isn't interested in ever wearing the Superman costume. So season 9 is up in the air right now.
More spoilers for the rest of season 8 can be found here:
http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm
Thunder Monkey
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Dammit Welling!
You won't be a hugely successful movie star! Keep the steady paycheck and put on a pair of fucking tights!
You won't be a hugely successful movie star! Keep the steady paycheck and put on a pair of fucking tights!
Napoleonthechimp
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I'd definitely settle for a Martian Manhunter spin off.
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Nah. He'll be vulnerable to sunlight or something and Clark will KO him into orbit with one punch.Napoleonthechimp said:
Thunder Monkey
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You bet your ass the Persuader is the villain!besada said:
Being a bit of a Legion fan... I'm kinda geeking out about that episode.:lol
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