This week Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred thirty first episode of “Smallville,” “Prototype.” We talk season six so far, Lex Luthor as his most villainous yet, Martha Kent’s time on the series winding down, a set-up for an epic season finale that was not to be, and much more! We’ve realigned the Luthorcorp satellites you can can listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
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EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach’s Grade: A-
Matthew’s Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
…From Metropolis: 16
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 10
Amnesia Count: 56
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 58
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 27
Clark Loses His Powers: 9
Episode Title Said In Episode: 49
Hospital Visits: 104
In Media Res: 4
Injection Count: 47
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 39
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 3
Lana Kills: 5
Lois Arm Punches: 6
Lois’ Costume Closet: 4
Main Character Deaths: 13
Mind Control Count: 22
Movie Plot As An Episode: 15
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 6
Possession Count: 21
Product Placement Pete: 18
Shirtless Oliver: 2
Shower Count: 21
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 26
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 32
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 32