This week Zach is joined by Ryan Unicomb to discuss the one hundred forty eighth episode of Smallville, “Descent.” We talk Ryan’s Smallville fandom, the death of Lionel and its aftermath, the return of young Alexander as Lex’s conscience, and some of the greatest Clark/Lex moments of the entire series. THIS IS (the latest Always Hold On To) SMALLVILLE!
Episode roundup
Zach’s Grade: A-
Ryan’s Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 9.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Series tally board
…From Metropolis: 16
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12
Amnesia Count: 60
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 72
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 11
Episode Title Said In Episode: 60
Hospital Visits: 114
In Media Res: 4
Injection Count: 47
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 48
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 3
Lana Kills: 6
Lois Arm Punches: 6
Lois’ Costume Closet: 6
Main Character Deaths: 18
Mind Control Count: 23
Movie Plot As An Episode: 16
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 11
Possession Count: 25
Product Placement Pete: 24
Shirtless Oliver: 3
Shower Count: 21
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 29
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 32
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 35
