Discussion of 6.06 "Fallout" - Aired 11/2/06 (CW-US)

[prydain]

Clark (Tom Welling) is thrilled when he learns Raya (guest star Pascale Hutton) managed to escape from the Phantom Zone and has come to see him in Smallville. The two grow close and Raya shows Clark how to restore power to the Fortress of Solitude. However, Baern (guest star Bow Wow), a killer who also escaped from the Phantom Zone, takes on both Raya and Clark as he seeks revenge for his imprisonment.

Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star. Holly Harold wrote the episode directed by Glen Winter.

Source (http://cwtv.com/shows/smallville/episodes)

- "Where is Kal-El?"
- "What-El?"

lol

[Angels baby101]

Ok like i didn't see the first 15 minutes of this episode cause i was asleep lol and i would have missed it all but thanks to my step dad walking out i looked at the clock and went oh F**k lol so yeah what i seen of the episode it was pretty good... i dunno it was alittle boring a bit... but i liked it... the end was a bit sad but..

[Vilandra]

I'm really surprised they killed Raya - I thought she'd be a recurring. Not that I really cared for the character, but still. I guess setting up Clark's loneliness or something.

This episode sort of seemed like filler - a way to get the fortress back and not much else. Because everything we saw there we've sort of seen before.

What was with the no Oliver Queen in this episode?! What am I supposed to do, watch reruns this week? lol

[prydain]

Vil, do you have an addiction to Justin Hartley? They probably have a support group for that. ;) They have groups for everything now.

[Vilandra]

I think I just might have an addiction to JH. The only thing that might save me is my newfound addiction to Jonas Armstrong :D

[Angels baby101]

Do you seriously think they have addiction groups for everything cause i might need one for David Boreanaz Obsession....

Yeah it kinda sucked that Justin wasn't in this episode :(

[Karma]

I got the impression that it was just a filler episode to restore the Fortress, as well. It seemed a bit too soon to bring in another prisoner from the Phantom Zone, after we had just seen one.

I kept looking for a romantic connection between Raya and Clark, but it felt more like an older sister/little brother relationship. I was shocked to see her storyline play out. I thought she would be a recurring character. I really liked her in the first episode, she kicked ass :(

I'm glad that Jimmy and Chloe had their first little argument. And I know that Jimmy's storyline helped Clark discover that Lex was still trying to work out how to control the weapon, but Jimmy was getting a little annoying. Which is really unfair, because he doesn't know how dangerous Lex is or the trouble he was causing for Lana.

Moving to Lana...her dark nature character development is not working for me. I wish she'd change back to how she was....but what is the betting that this is the beginning of the end of the Lana/Lex relationship?

[Rose Tyler]

I think I just might have an addiction to JH. The only thing that might save me is my newfound addiction to Jonas Armstrong :D


You with an addiction...surely not. Then again it doesn't help that I feed your addictions :D

Anyhoo it was a bit boring, Chloe and Jimmy were good, Lana she's still annoying even when she's pretending to grow up.

Clark didn't annoy me so much this week, next week better have Lois and Oliver!

[historylover]

I wasn't all that impressed with this episode. Disappointed when Raya died, because I also thought that she would be recurring.

Of course, part of my problem with that I've been sick of Lana since season 3. It's not that I want to see her die or anything (and, trust me, I've seen many other forums proclaiming "Kill her! Now!") But, I'm so sick of her "thecreth and lieth" (to quote TWoP.) In every single episode, she comes up with a new lie.

Also, part of my problem with Smallville, and I'll keep watching it because it's like an addiction to me (plus, my breakdowns on tv.com seem to be fairly popular) is none of the characters really seem to grow. At least, now we're starting to have hope that Clark is going to start embracing his destiny and start becoming Superman. But, it's been a little bit too long...

Just my $0.02, people.

Kat

[Sin]

yeah, i agree. it takes forever for any of the characters to get anywhere new. watching the previews of next weeks epi, i'll die if queen dies...or leaves...because makes the show all the more brighter. i mean, sure, its great already with super hott shawn ashmore's twin brother, but having the green arrow on there is soo much more.

[prydain]

Since Justin Hartley is not in the credits that means he will not be in any more than 10 episodes. I read somewhere that if a recurring character is an at least 11 episodes, they get a spot in the opening credits.

[Rose Tyler]

Don't make me beat you with a sharp stick for jinxing things ;)

If he does not stick around then it really is a loss to the show, and no I don't just want him there because he's easy on the eye. I like the character and with all the other characters having new people in their lives and moving on Ollie is someone that can identify with Clark about the whole secret identity.

Remember sharp stick :p

[Vilandra]

Somewhere here it says how many episodes he's supposed to be in, but that they could pick him up for more if he's popular. I'm not sure if that's right about the number of episodes - because remember they only put Amber in the credits that one episode of Buffy so Joss could kill off someone in the credits?

[prydain]

Well Buffy always changed the credits, like "Superstar". I know there are exceptions. But like in "Veronica Mars" season 2, Teddy Dunn was in the credits all year even though he wasn't in the last half - they were to keep him in because he appeared in eleven episodes.

According to Wikipedia, Justin Hartley will be in seven episodes of Smallville.

[Sin]

well thats kinda good. he's been in...like...2 or 3 already...so that means theres a good 5 or 6 left to go...

[Angels baby101]

Blah i say they keep him :P it'll be a shame to see him go :( that smile :(... ah well 5 more episodes left woo hoo!

[historylover]

OK, I keep forgetting to post my breakdowns here. I'm sorry! I'll try not to let it happen again.

And, starting on Thursday, I'll post my breakdowns shortly after the episode airs.

In case y'all want to read my breakdown for "Fallout," here it is.

Smallville, "Fallout"

OK, y'all. Ready for my breakdown?

6 weeks ago. Guys, is that Bow Wow rapping?

And, my CW still likes to cut out for a few seconds! Oy! But, all I think I'm missing is basketball.

Huh. Which one was Clark? Obviously one close to the near one, since it's Oakland.

I was just about ready to type "Haven't you seen any horror movies?"

Deep voice.

That's still a cheesy effect. It looked better than what the Director's Cut had. But, still cheesy.

Somebody Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave Me!!!! That's still fun to do. And, I still laugh at the cheesy fireball when the train crashes with Lionel's limo.

Commercials. Come on! Stop advertising! Get on with the show!

Good grief. And the commercials continue!

One dark and stormy night in Kansas.

Um, Lana?

No, I'd disappear too if I'd have to listen to Lana's orders.

We? Lana, you're just the girlfriend! You're not married to Lex (and I hope it's not the unspoken "yet."). Does he really need to report all his affairs to you?

Apparently so.

What's up with Chloe's hair and earrings?

Don't care much for the term "Zoner." Might be just me, though.

"Hello. Have you met me?" Chloe still rocks.

100 mile radius. Let's see if Wolfcreek Nuclear Plant is mentioned. Then, I'll be convinced that the writers did a little homework.

Hello, Raya.

I'm not completely trusting Raya. Oh, don't get me wrong. She rocks too, but I don't really trust her.

Hi, Jimmy!

Poor Jimmy. "I don't know."

Did y'all know that the Watergate investigation by Woodward and Bernstein rose out of a hunch? A lot of great, important stories are built out of a hunch. You should know this, Chloe! You of all people should know this!

So, I'm taking it that Chloe is no longer an intern, right? She's a full-blown reporter, right? And, in her sophomore year of college. That's... amazing!

I wish I could research like him!

And, commercials. Does anyone remember (besides me) when you could go more than 15 minutes without commercial interruption?

I do want to say that Supernatural looks particularly creepy tonight!

Man, I swear, this episode's only going to be 30 minutes long once you take away the commercials! Grrr...

And, the CW cuts out again. Of course, it can't cut out during commercials!

OK, it's back.

Chloe and Lana are close? Since when? Lana had to lie in order to talk to Chloe back in, what was it? Reckoning?

I still don't think Aaron Ashmore looks identical to his brother.

Jimmy's sneaky. Not really.

Lex still rocks too.

Look at that smile. Hee hee hee.

You liar! Thecreth and lieth! Of course she didn't think this would catch up with her. I was going to as who the hell she thinks she is, but then I remembered. She's Lana Lang! She's perfect! No one catches her in a lie! Nope! Can someone please shut her up?

Race through Kansas?

"I haven't been the best son." That's an understatement!

"Pain is a part of anyone's journey." Word, word, word!!!!

OK, love the deep voice.

Haa haa haa LOL!!! I'm sorry, guys. I'm laughing so hard at Baern kicking Clark through the barn, and then Raya kicking Baern! Girls kick a$$!!!

That was so funny!

And... commercials! Good grief.

Man! That's one powerful little crystal! Stopped Zod. Will stop Baern.

"Lex is working with the Egyptians!" Haa haa haa!!! Jimmy's so stupid!

I got $50 riding on Clark not getting killed. No bets on Raya, though.

Um, Lex? You're talking to Lana Lang, the queen of standing in the same spot, whining about how tragic her life is.

Knock her out, Baern!

Oh, my gosh! Lex didn't get knocked out, for a change! And, neither did Lana! I'm... shocked.

And... commercials.

I feel sorry for the actual human that Baern has possessed. It's not his fault he's doing this. But, I bet he dies at the end. Maybe I need to stop gambling with my non-existant money.

Good grief. Get on with the show!!!

Smallville Medical Center. I may die here.

And, Lex is lying too!

And, it cut out again.

Lex really needs some sort of security. Maybe a whole bunch of Kryptonite on the grounds. Something. Anything!

He doesn't really owe you an explanation, Lana. That's the beauty of exes.

Awwww... that's sad. Poor Fortress. I can't believe I feel sorry for the Fortress!

That's a lot of knowledge! Obviously, Clark wouldn't have studied.

But, training means studying, and studying makes Clark's brain hurt.

Why, hi, Martha!

That was perfect timing.

Bye-bye, crystals.

"Cockroaches." Hee hee hee.

Bye-bye, Raya. Glad I didn't put money on your survival.

Again, powerful little crystal.

I'm amused at the closed captioning saying "Noooooooooooooo!!!"

OK, I might have a heart of stone, but I really wasn't broken up about Raya's death. Even though, I do think that she rocks. But, she's dead. Oh, well.

Commercials! Of course! We've had 5 minutes of show. Now, 10 minutes of commercials.

Smallville Medical Center. The worst HMO in Kansas.

Sad, but that's what a lot of people think about Kansas. Strictly flyover. Do y'all know what a beautiful state the real Kansas is?

Wow. Great dialogue here: "Kansas, huh?" "Kansas." It's a wonder this show has never won an award for writing.

Awwww... Jimmy. I feel so sorry for you. I like you! At least, he still has a job.

Yeah. Thecreth and lieth. And hypothrathy. Lana's a hypocrite! I could go on. Don't think I will, though.

Yeah, Lana, you're life is just so troubled and tragic. Poor pink princess.

Where the hell did they get those flowers on that fence? I've never seen flowers so neat on a fence like that.

Fulfill your destiny, Clark.

And, the sun dawns on the Fortress. And, I just dodged an anvil.

OK, y'all. Hope you enjoyed.

Kat

[prydain]

This is what caused the TV.com moderators to get mad at you? Hmm. This is a messed up world. lol

[historylover]

Isn't it? Totally screwed up world.

I've got news for them. I'm still gonna do those breakdowns until I completely get banned!

Kat

[Vilandra]

They reprimanded you for that? Would they rather you posted

"Yeah I liked it."

lol!

[historylover]

It'd probably be easier for the moderator to read.

Kat