This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the sixty fifth episode of Smallville, "Forsaken." We talk deleted and repurposed scenes, Pete's exit from the series, the writers potentially getting confused about Lana's necklace, and what a narrative mess this episode is. And stay tuned till the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of the podcast! Don't forsake this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Lance's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 14
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 16
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 22
Hospital Visits: 45
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 22
Weddings: 2
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