Episode 198 — 10×02 Shield

This week, Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report and John Curcio to discuss the one hundred ninety-eighth episode of Smallville, “Shield.”

They talk about the best Hawkman, the worst Cat Grant, the lamest Suicide Squad, and the debut of a new costume for Clark! It’s not against company policy to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

Check out Tyler on Krypton Report.

Episode roundup

Zach’s Grade: C+
Tyler’s Grade: C+
John’s Grade: C
IMDB Grade: 7.9
Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

Series tally board

…From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 19
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 16
Episode Title Said In Episode: 82
Hospital Visits: 151
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 57
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 60
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois’ Costume Closet: 19
Main Character Deaths: 26
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 12
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 9
Red Leather Jacket: 1
Shirtless Oliver: 13
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 37

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