Extinction is a cracking thriller, and Van McNulty makes for an effective nemesis for Clark, using a kryptonite bullet to bring him down. This is a really cool moment in the series and the scene plays very well, both on the special effects side of things, as well as Tom Welling’s reaction to taking the bullet. His shock and disbelief are palpable.
The opening scene at first had me rolling my eyes as we get yet another Lana-obsessed media freak stalking her. But as soon as he is taken out and we realize this is going to be a different kind of villain, it instantly becomes a lot more intriguing.
The episode also poses some interesting questions, such as whether or not all meteor freaks turn into psychos, and is it possible that Lex Luthor himself is a meteor freak?
After the events in Exile and Pheonix it’s hard to believe that Clark would be so easily able to settle back into life as usual in Smallville. Clearly Lana and Chloe are very forgiving.
Otherwise there is much to appreciate, including some funny moments, such as Lex being unable to get insurance due to his many scrapes with death, and Lana’s standout moment, in which she takes out Van McNulty. Not only does she totally floor him, she does it with her hands tied behind her back.
Chloe continues to struggle as she tries to escape Lionel’s manipulative clutches. John Glover is as excellent as ever delivering his threats to Chloe with all the slithery charm of a snake. It is always a bonus to see two of this series finest actors sharing screen time.
10/10.
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