Jonathan's reaction to Perry's suggestion that he 'borrow Clark to ferry him around for a few days' is priceless. It is very slight but it's all in the face.
The idea that Lex is suffering from insanity, which started with his experience on the island and is now continuing because of unresolved issues with his father, is the set up for what is to come within a few episodes. Watching the scenes between Lex and his psychotherapist makes me want to zip straight to the episodes where all this is leading to, 'Shattered' and 'Asylum', and I really feel that this story line was one of the strongest that the writers on the show ever came up with in terms of the journey that Lex goes through.
Perry White, as played brilliantly by Michael Mckean, is a whirlwind, offending everyone he comes into contact with, and holding nothing back. When he dredges up some painful memories for Lana, she goes running to Lex, and he literally runs the reporter out of town. But like the bad penny, he just cannot help coming back to investigate Clark further, culminating in a daring act of bravery/stupidity in order to test his theory about Clark.
How did Perry not spot the fact that Clark's hands had healed so darn fast, especially as they actually shake hands before he leaves? Seriously Clark, you couldn't even muster up some bandages and at least pretend like you were still injured? Duh!
Despite this minor quibble Perry is such a fun episode to watch. The scene where Clark accidentally hurls a tractor is hilarious and remains a comically iconic moment from the show.
10/10
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