This week Zach is joined by Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the one hundred fifty sixth episode of Smallville, “Instinct.”
They talk Michael’s Smallville fandom, the first and only live action Maxima, compare her to her comic book counterpart, and reveal that the series wasn’t the first time Smallville was close to Metropolis. Don’t let your endorphins and adrenaline levels get to high listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Checkout Michael at the Fortress of Baileytude:
https://www.fortressofbaileytude.com
Episode roundup
Zach’s Grade: B+
Michael’s Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 7.9
Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
Series tally board
…From Metropolis: 16
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12
Amnesia Count: 60
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 76
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 12
Episode Title Said In Episode: 63
Hospital Visits: 119
In Media Res: 5
Injection Count: 50
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 50
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 3
Lana Kills: 6
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again: 4
Lois Arm Punches: 9
Lois’ Costume Closet: 7
Main Character Deaths: 18
Mind Control Count: 25
Movie Plot As An Episode: 19
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 11
Possession Count: 25
Product Placement Pete: 27
Shirtless Oliver: 4
Shower Count: 22
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 30
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 37
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 36
