Alicia Baker, the teleporter who tried to
kill Clark and Lana, has been released from Belle Reve, apparantly
cured. When she goes to see Clark to apologize, the two of them strike a
connection once more, something that Alicia's doctor is not too happy
about. He tells her to stay away from Clark or else he might have to
re-institutionalize her. She decides to leave town and wants Clark to go
with her. He does so, but only because she gives him a necklace with
red kryptonite in it. As a result they end up getting married in Vegas.
But Clark is very upset when the necklace comes off. When Alicia's
doctor attempts to shoot Clark, she teleports in front of the bullet, in
order to protect his secret. Thankfully, she survives, and while Clark
breaks off their relationship at first, he appears to have a change of
heart in the final moments. Meanwhile, Lana offers herself to Jason,
misunderstanding the reason he left, so he tells her that his mother may
have been responsible for getting them together. Also, Lionel wants to
set up a charity.
I love this episode. It's one of the first episodes a remember watching that made me realize I was no longer just a casual fan. I really root for Alicia despite the way she goes about things. She does honestly seem to be trying to make amends, but she's just not quite emotionally equipped to handle things in the most mature way, which comes as a result of feeling like an outcast as well as her time in a mental institution. I like her and Clark as a couple, but we all know where it goes from here, which makes it all the more heartbreaking. Sarah Carter certainly helps me warm to the character. She's great in the role.
The scene where Clark and Alicia get married and then go on their honeymoon is hilarious. It's also quite racey for a show centred on teens. But I love that this episode deals quite heavily with the theme of responsibility in regard to sexual relations. I love that Chloe is able to advise Lana about what she intends to do with Jason. She's coming at it from the point of view of someone who regrets her first time. Add to that Jonathan and Martha's stance on marriage and the acknowledgement that Clark is still a virgin and I think the episode, for the most part, tries to display a moral attitude towards sex that is rarely depicted on film and television these days.
I'm glad that Jason doesn't take the opportunity that Lana gives to him to have sex with her, but I must admit that it makes me lose a little respect for Lana offering it in the first place. Not because I'm a prude, who doesn't want people to have sex, but because if that really was the reason that Jason left then I would hope that Lana would respect herself enough to let the door hit him on the arse on his way out!
Lex's interaction with his father is interesting. The whole dynamics of their relationship have changed, with Lex holding all the power and Lionel just trying to get the slightest bit of acknowledgement and affection from Lex. Seeing how Lex handles things from here on out will determine just how much he will end up like his father was before his conversion. Will absolute power corupt absolutely?
A great episode!
10/10
I love this episode. It's one of the first episodes a remember watching that made me realize I was no longer just a casual fan. I really root for Alicia despite the way she goes about things. She does honestly seem to be trying to make amends, but she's just not quite emotionally equipped to handle things in the most mature way, which comes as a result of feeling like an outcast as well as her time in a mental institution. I like her and Clark as a couple, but we all know where it goes from here, which makes it all the more heartbreaking. Sarah Carter certainly helps me warm to the character. She's great in the role.
The scene where Clark and Alicia get married and then go on their honeymoon is hilarious. It's also quite racey for a show centred on teens. But I love that this episode deals quite heavily with the theme of responsibility in regard to sexual relations. I love that Chloe is able to advise Lana about what she intends to do with Jason. She's coming at it from the point of view of someone who regrets her first time. Add to that Jonathan and Martha's stance on marriage and the acknowledgement that Clark is still a virgin and I think the episode, for the most part, tries to display a moral attitude towards sex that is rarely depicted on film and television these days.
I'm glad that Jason doesn't take the opportunity that Lana gives to him to have sex with her, but I must admit that it makes me lose a little respect for Lana offering it in the first place. Not because I'm a prude, who doesn't want people to have sex, but because if that really was the reason that Jason left then I would hope that Lana would respect herself enough to let the door hit him on the arse on his way out!
Lex's interaction with his father is interesting. The whole dynamics of their relationship have changed, with Lex holding all the power and Lionel just trying to get the slightest bit of acknowledgement and affection from Lex. Seeing how Lex handles things from here on out will determine just how much he will end up like his father was before his conversion. Will absolute power corupt absolutely?
A great episode!
10/10
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