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tonight's tv
Oh, Smallville. Only one more week.
Um. Well, that happened. I did think Lois' giddiness when she got Clark's powers was cute, as was her teasing him about cocking his head for superhearing, but that was pretty much all I got out of the episode. Kara seemed extremely wasted here, and I hated that she listened to Jor-El. Ollie's plotline would be more compelling if I didn't fear it was all going to have to be resolved way too quickly in the first part of the finale (as with the whole Darkseid plot) to make way for the return of Lex. And damn, I thought Lois was smarter than to (a) cave to the obvious manipulations of Toyman and (b) to think it is possible for Clark to spend every waking moment as a superhero without getting completely burned out. Not that I actually think the wedding is off, of course.
I'm just--I don't know--now kind of convinced that the finale is not going to live up to 10 years of buildup? But what could, really? I just feel like they've really squandered the last few episodes of this show.
And Supernatural was...not what I was expecting.
I guess I was hoping for some revelations about Castiel I hadn't already guessed? I mean, I love Cas, so the fact that this was a Cas-centered episode, and that we got to see his emotional journey, was great, as was the revelation that so many of his actions were to protect "the boys" (regardless of how misguided or downright fucked up a lot of his choices were). And the banter with Crowley was always a treat, as was Dean's desparate defense of him, and then Dean's inevitable feeling of betrayal.
I guess I was just hoping for more. I definitely wanted to know exactly how souls are currency.
I did like a couple of elements of the story, though. Crowley changing hell into standing in line was brilliant (and I swear I read that in someone's fic once upon a time, only it was Cas ruling hell?) I also loved that apparently angels can't create their own heavens but borrow from human ones. That was a really nice touch.
And I really can't wait to see what some of the good Dean/Cas writers can do with all the relationship stuff in this ep. But still, overall the episode felt like a letdown.
Um. Well, that happened. I did think Lois' giddiness when she got Clark's powers was cute, as was her teasing him about cocking his head for superhearing, but that was pretty much all I got out of the episode. Kara seemed extremely wasted here, and I hated that she listened to Jor-El. Ollie's plotline would be more compelling if I didn't fear it was all going to have to be resolved way too quickly in the first part of the finale (as with the whole Darkseid plot) to make way for the return of Lex. And damn, I thought Lois was smarter than to (a) cave to the obvious manipulations of Toyman and (b) to think it is possible for Clark to spend every waking moment as a superhero without getting completely burned out. Not that I actually think the wedding is off, of course.
I'm just--I don't know--now kind of convinced that the finale is not going to live up to 10 years of buildup? But what could, really? I just feel like they've really squandered the last few episodes of this show.
And Supernatural was...not what I was expecting.
I guess I was hoping for some revelations about Castiel I hadn't already guessed? I mean, I love Cas, so the fact that this was a Cas-centered episode, and that we got to see his emotional journey, was great, as was the revelation that so many of his actions were to protect "the boys" (regardless of how misguided or downright fucked up a lot of his choices were). And the banter with Crowley was always a treat, as was Dean's desparate defense of him, and then Dean's inevitable feeling of betrayal.
I guess I was just hoping for more. I definitely wanted to know exactly how souls are currency.
I did like a couple of elements of the story, though. Crowley changing hell into standing in line was brilliant (and I swear I read that in someone's fic once upon a time, only it was Cas ruling hell?) I also loved that apparently angels can't create their own heavens but borrow from human ones. That was a really nice touch.
And I really can't wait to see what some of the good Dean/Cas writers can do with all the relationship stuff in this ep. But still, overall the episode felt like a letdown.
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Yeah... Tom's attempt on Jimmy Fallon to not spoil anything just made it sound like nothing is going to happen.
Lalala. I think I'll just focus on how pretty everyone is.
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All told, it's a good thing Collins is pretty when he angsts. *g*
I also loved that apparently angels can't create their own heavens but borrow from human ones. That was a really nice touch.
THIS, yes. That was a *great* touch.
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I do hope they're not leading up to killing Cas. That possibility worries me.
That Raphael was hanging out in Ken Lay's heaven cracked me up.
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That's where I am, too, which is why I stopped reviewing. Mostly, I'm just hoping that there will be things in the finale that I like/love and nothing that makes me ragey. I've given up on expecting it to be amazing, because I don't think they've laid the groundwork for amazing with, really, most of the episodes in the back half of the season.
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On the other hand, this show generally pulls out all the stops for finales and premieres, so maybe it will be better than we're expecting.
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I really wanted Kara to have some scenes with Lois and Clark. I didn't understand why Oliver was invloved must do a re-watch. SV has left me feeling cold this year with everyone's characters. S10 started out strong then the storylines took a noesdive. The problem was too many storylines, guest stars and not enough time. The darkness could have been cut out and then just just focused on Lex coming back, and Granny Goodness or the Suicide Squad.
I am excited about the series final but I think it will be a let down like Latxcvi. The writers have squandered everything and making Lois into an romantic interest then taking away the fiesty reporter girl vibe I dunno. I feel Clark had great voices but then the next episodes proceed to tell him he was wrong.
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I guess we just have to hope the SV finale will be better than we're expecting.
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Agreed. I re watched the episode and it was more about the lying.
Hope so. It is surreal that SV won't be on our tv screens anymore. I just want the show to go out with a bang. IT is kinda nice that it has lasted for over ten years. Never thought it would do this far.
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