SMALLVILLE: Stiletto

[Note from GMMR: Hey Smallville fans – Poor Sarah had TV issues last night and had to watch most of the episode without sound. And being the dedicated soul that she is, she still managed to write up a review – even if it took a little lip reading to do it. A round of applause for Sarah!]

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Hey GMMR! After yet another brief hiatus we finally got to see Smallville back on the small screen last night. The episode, titled Stiletto, showcased the pushy and persistent Lois Lane as Metropolis’ new superhero. I do have to say though before I get into last night’s action that I spent most of the time trying to read lips! Something was going on with my connection and I wasn’t getting any sound. So forgive me if I get something wrong! Onto the highlights.

The episode opened with Lois getting denied at a social event. After several attempts to get in the door the lady just can’t find her on the list. Soon after Chloe shows up and Lois decides to give up. Walking back the car Chloe ends up falling victim to a mugger. Dressed up in a black evening dress and stilettos Lois saves the day and comes up with a story that will kick her career into high gear.

After the incident Chloe ends up at the hospital where she runs into Clark and asks for his help getting her laptop back. The computer was in her car that was stolen by one f the criminals running off to avoid the wrath of Lois. Meanwhile Lois has left her there to chase after a big wig at the Daily Planet to show off her story. Without photos of Stiletto though she’s not making headlines.

At this point there is a good amount of action but not enough Lois and Clark. The chemistry just isn’t entertaining enough. When they finally do meet up at the Daily Planet and argue about Clark trying to find Stiletto they come off flat and mundane.

What I didn’t expect to see is a complete lack of communication between Jimmy and Chloe. Jimmy is working at the Ace of Clubs and trying to get an advance on his pay to support his drug habit. Meanwhile Chloe’s watchtower duties have come to an end so she spends her days taking care of Davis who has locked himself into the Talons basement. Her new lifestyle is also affecting Clark and Chloe’s relationship. Clark knows something is up but can’t seem to get the truth from her.

The episode also featured someone else experimenting with their superhero identity. Lois has designed herself a cape with an eye mask and stilettos. Jimmy also comes in handy, for a $100 fee, when Lois needs to get some pics of Stiletto. What she doesn’t know is that she is now a target of Metropolis’ criminals all out to rid the city of superheroes.

In the end Lois’ attempt to catch the red blue blur at the scene of a robbery but fails. Clark shows up and explains to Lois that he knows it’s her under that black leather get up. Feeling like a failure she takes off to Chloe’s. She does however successfully save the day when on her way back she discovers Clark and Jimmy being held by the criminals out to kill off the capes in Metropolis.

The best part for me was when she jumps through the ceiling window to rescue Clark. After he takes a bullet for her we get to see that maybe another superhero isn’t what Clark needs to feel complete, he just needs Lois. Lois saves the day by dragging him out of the kryptonite filled room while she cries. Definitely not the normal strong Lois we see.

At the end of the episode (I’m still reading lips!) Clark gives Lois just what she’s looking for, a phone call from the red blue blur! And that’s where it ended for me. I’m not sure what was going on but even with my TV issues it was a pretty good episode.

Sarah is from Massachusetts and currently writes for several TV and music websites. She loves Smallville, Heroes, Everwood, and of course Californication.