Episode 189 — 9×15 Conspiracy

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss theone hundred eighty ninth episode of “Smallville,” “Conspiracy.”

They talk this being the series’ take on the New Krypton arc from the comic books, Agent Zod being a three dimensional villain, Chloe beig an untrusting xenophobic liar, and Clark unwittingly giving Zod superpowers. Don’t let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville get lost in the wacko pile!

Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.

Episode roundup

Zach’s Grade: A
Anthony’s Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 7.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

Series tally board

…From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16
Amnesia Count: 70
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 76
Hospital Visits: 147
In Media Res: 7
Injection Count: 54
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 57
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 3
Lana Kills: 7
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois’ Costume Closet: 15
Main Character Deaths: 24
Mind Control Count: 25
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 27
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 11
Shower Count: 24
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 44
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 37

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