The confessions of a Smallville apologist
Superman mythos,
Smallville is finally off the air, deservedly consigned to that unnamed underworld where bad television rots for eternity. But why do I have these pangs of unplaceable sadness?
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NOTE: Given that last night s series finale (appropriately named Finale ) was a unique episode, this is not a traditional recap. If you ve never seen
Smallville before, don t worry about being lost.
Smallville doesn t give a fig about narrative logic and neither should you. Those old Superman Peanut Butter ads had more rigorous plotting. Spoilers on, but who cares?
This recap is one final attempt for me the reluctant
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Saru makes the profound error in judgment that his skills as a dinner host can make up for, well, y’know, existential trauma.
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The opening episodes of
Star Trek: Discovery’s third season have seen Michael Burnham and the ship’s crew realize that their lives have changed forever. Not only that, but the future they sacrificed those old lives for is not what they expected. This week, in an explosive moment of self-reflection, they’re beginning to reckon with the impact of their new reality.
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Illustration: Jim Cooke
“Forget Me Not” examines the need to be open with yourself in the wake of great change painful change, especially across two important arcs. In the episode’s main plot, Michael and the crew take the newly aboard Adira (revealed last week as the
On today s
General Hospital recap: Nina tells Jordan that Carly s been lying, and wants Carly arrested for Nelle s murder. Nina explains what happened and says Carly and Jax lied to police. Nina tells Jordan that Nelle s her daughter and feels Carly could have saved her.
Portia tells Curtis about Cyrus offer to leave Taggert alone if Jordan finds his mother. Portia s angry and wants Curtis help in getting information from Jordan. Curtis says he and Jordan are separated. Curtis complains to Portia that Jordan s shutting him out and he wonders what else she s keeping from him. Curtis talks about a case he s working on and asks Portia s help, and she agrees.
Perkie s Observations: Hamilton Finn, You Might Be the Daddy on General Hospital
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Michael Easton
Finn takes a swab from himself and Chase s water bottle. He drops it off at the hospital lab for a DNA test. He runs into Jackie. She s still angry with him for wanting to know the truth about Chase. She knows it will destroy his life.
Finn admits he s not even sure if he would tell Chase the truth, but he still wants to know the truth. Finn says it would be comforting to know that Chase is there for Violet. Jackie says Chase has always wanted a normal family and has it now. She wants Finn to back off.