Smallville: Season 1, Episode 21 "Tempest"

 Smallville: Season 1, Episode 21 "Tempest"

May 21, 2002

“Tempest” is Smallville’s first season’s finale. Some people considered the episode a letdown, but I was rather enthralled. There are some major cliffhangers that riled people up but ain’t that a point of a cliffhanger? The season was a great one overall. The producers had to change the villain-of-the-week storyline for a more substantial story midseason, and color me surprised with how well it worked. All of the characters were fantastic. Tom Welling makes a great Clark Kent. In my mind, Michael Rosenbaum is the season’s MVP. The way he made Lex Luthor to be a good guy with darkness lurking is incredible. Sooner than later, that darkness will find its way to the forefront. The season is also all about its relationships, romantically and otherwise. Clark spent most of the season trying to express his love for Lana. He did manage to find some sweet moments with Chloe much to Pete’s chagrin in this episode. I am doubtful that will last. Chloe says she will never talk to Clark again if he leaves her. Prom night is here…and what does he do? You better watch to find out.

Lionel Luthor makes his return to Smallville to shut down Lex’s plant so Lex can join in him in Metropolis thus firing 2,500 workers. He does not wish to join his father, so he schemes to buy back the plant and have it run under local management. Lionel is not about to be outdone by his son. In other plot points, Whitney tells Lana he is dropping out of school to join the military. He tells Clark to watch over Lana. Roger Nixon, the despicable reporter, is back in the picture when he steals a piece of spacecraft from Lex’s mansion and eventually finds out the truth about the Kents even going as far as to threaten Jonathan. Then, to change the lives of many, a tornado appears. Lana might just happen to be straight in the path of the twister. Clark cannot leave prom, right?

This is a great way to end the season. I am excited to see how everything is resolved in Season Two. In terms of storylines, I am glad the Whitney storyline is over. Eric Johnson did a decent job, but that was the weakest plot of the season. I am excited to see what happens between Lana and Clark as we progress forward. The episode has some good visual effects. The tornado was convincing enough. I am also ready to see what happens between Lex and his father. There is some bad blood, and I am there for it.

My Grade: A+


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