This is a really great episode. But then episodes that mostly focus on Lex usually are. I like what the story has to say about one night stands. We see how Lex's laissez faire attitude towards women can wreak terrible emotional damage. It acts as a cautionary tale against treating people as though they were toys that can be discarded after they've been played with.
It had been a long time since I last saw this episode so I was really surprised to see Cobie Smulders pop up as the jilted and vengeful lover. She does a good job in the role.
The standout scene though is between Clark and Lex where Lex tells Clark, "Don't give up on me yet!" There is a real sense of desperation in his voice and it comes off the back of Clark telling Lex how he's been feeling about him lately. It's a great moment because the two of them are being emotionally honest with each other rather than the usual case of Clark hurling accusations and Lex giving suspect justifications.
It's a bit wierd seeing Lionel being good. Even having seen all of these episodes before it still takes some getting used to. But Glover goes a long way in making you believe that he is a changed man, with subtle changes in body language and vocal cadance, delivering a typically great performance.
While I'm still not sold on the whole witches angle, it's nice to see Jane Seymour pop up as Jason's mother. She only has a couple of scenes here but manages to convey that this woman could be trouble.
No meteor freaks, just a good old fashioned mystery thriller, and plenty of great character moments.
10/10
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