SMALLVILLE: Crossfire

Smallville’s Crossfire episode was one of the best 60 minutes of the series this season. Not only did we finally get to see Lois and Clark kiss, and on purpose, we also witnessed Oliver finally picking up the pieces while Chloe met her match. And did Tess do one heck of a number on Zod or what? Onto the details of last night’s Crossfire.

Lois puts the heat on Clark, making him co-host for a morning Metroplis TV show. Clark of course does it in hopes of winning a second date with Lois after standing her up. These two have really come full circle. Lois is openly interested while Clark is actually putting himself out there.

Their blind date project for the morning show really brought feelings of jealousy to the surface for both of them. Especially Clark, who was ready to give up Lois Lane to the Green Arrow out of pity and what I’m sure, was cold feet. His attempt at staying away from humans and the civilized world sure did end fast, thankfully! The fact that Chloe doesn’t seem too fond of Clark’s interest in Lois is still obvious. Although she does tell him he needs to do what makes him happy at the end of the episode.

The good news is Chloe may have met her new partner in crime who is sure to keep her mind off of things. Tess’ IT assistant really throws Chloe for a loop while she attempts to crack all of the firewalls Tess has in place. Smallville’s villain is apparently establishing her own Area 51 while she and Zod play cat and mouse. In the end Tess wins after she demolishes his bodyguard sent to her to find out who the Blur is. Trouble for Clark is definetley brewing. With all if the Kandorains on the loose and Zod joining the ranks with Tess there is sure to be quite a blow out in the episodes to come.

Now on to Oliver’s storyline… The Green Arrow hooks up Pretty Woman style with the troubled Mia, aka Speedy. Olly just wants to rescue her from the streets after he witnesses her fighting and similar lifestyle. One of the best parts of the episode came when Clark steps in to save both Lois and Oliver after Mia’s pimp attempts to blow them away with an oozy! In a flash Clark picks a bullet out of thin air before it pierces right through Oliver’s brain.

Overall, the mix of action and different storylines popping up all over Smallville was really what made crossfire entertaining. The writers really nailed this one. It felt a little like the old Smallville minus Lex and Lana. That could however be coming to an end. It was recently reported that the Smallville producers will be adding in a visit from either Perry White or Clark’s mom, played by Annette O’Toole.

When they were questioned on whether Jimmy would return they didn’t say “no”, which is good enough for me right now! I have a feeling its Chloe’s turn up next to sink to the depths of despair now that Oliver has pulled himself out!

Kelly Souders of the series was also questioned about a tenth season and here’s what she had to say. “We’re just going gung-ho. We are planning to break a season finale and not a series finale. We have our fingers crossed. The fans have just been amazing. Nobody knew what was going to happen when we moved to Friday night and the fact that fans showed up and have been enjoying the show, it’s meant everything to us and I know it’s meant a lot to the studio and the network. I think that’s given us a much better chance of coming back for Season 10. We’re hopeful.”

Next week Clark will discover Jor-El on earth!

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