The Smallville Season 5 Thread

Post by **Tami** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:35 pm

YAY /yahoo.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(yahoo)' /> Season 5 filming is well underway. /yahoo.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(yahoo)' />

So many good things to look forward to this season. James Marster (Spike: Buffy the Vampire Slayer) will be joining the cast as Brainiac. Tom Wopat (Luke: Dukes of Hazard) will be making guest appearances, and Mr. Kent didn't die in last season's finale of destruction. Lois Lane will become a more permanent member of the cast....and other nifty stuff....like Lana's transformation...maybe....

According to reports, Aquaman will be some type of environmental superhero, who is going to teach Clark some global thinking. When we left Clark at the end of Season 4, he was in "the Arctic" and we were all thinking he is preparing to build his Fortress.

NightStorm pointed out that before Clark can build the Fortress though, his Earth father has to die. Well judging from pre-season news, it looks like Mr. Kent will be around for quite some time-at least through this season anyway-unless they are really keeping that part of the storyline under wraps.

Here's some news that no one else has--at least until tonight's t.v. news, probably. A cast or crew member was injured on the set of Smallville this morning and airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital. There is no word yet on who it the person was, other than male, but early reports are that the person injured his back but will be okay. How do I know this, you ask? Because they're filming in the studio which is on the same street as our office /blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

What are you looking forward to in the new season of Smallville (which premieres in North America on September 29)

Adrasteia · Post by **Adrasteia** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:13 pm

well i get really impatient waiting for new episodes so generally read so many spoilers that i forget to watch the episode!
i get my smallville spoilers at www.spoilerfix.com - be warned though, they get pretty detailed spoilers! lol
nem

Post by **NightStorm** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:41 pm

Some more on Auqaman... apparently he comes as a Swim Coach hired by lex to help with his swimming skill... who better to hire than a teenage prodigy that turned down a spot on the Olympic Swim team after swimming the 50 meter in a few seconds...?
I guess the season is supposed to open with Clark in a resteraunt watching the news and seeing the devistation that is caused in Smallville (now national news).
And the spacecraft that Lana finds at the end of Season 4? 2 Survivors of Krypton with a real bad attitude... did I mention naked?

us3rX · Post by **us3rX** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:22 pm

[url="http://us3rX.killanet.net/smallville_season5.wmv"]http://us3rX.killanet.net/smallville_season5.wmv[/url]

Awesome trailer for the season 5, warning tho spoilers in it /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> cant wait till the 29th /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

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Post by **Tami** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:29 pm

saw that at the end of last Thursday's season 4 finale rerun; season 5 is so going to rock on SmallVille.

Post by **Tami** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:35 am

Tonight's the big night....Clark is going to be told by Jor-El that he has to prepare to save the planet, we're going to find out who Lana sees in the spaceship, will Mr. Luther wake up from his trance? How did Mr. & Mrs. Kent escape that meteorite? And of course...just how bad has Lex become?

Post by **Tami** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:19 pm

wo0t triple post

Awesome season's premier for the series. Lex didn't let down the expectations, he's gotten more devious since the end of last season, and somehow I don't think he and Clark are friends anymore. Clark managed to save the world again, but...was that...blood coming from his finger? Has he truly lost his powers? Oh and Mr. Luther-nice glowie eyes there dude, maybe you should lay off staring at the kryptonite in your vault. Figures that Luthercorp would end up with the spaceship, but I bet they didn't bet on having Brainiac ooze out of it and take form in the warehouse. Don't think I want to be those guards.

While they did a nice job on making the Kent farmhouse look like it was destroyed, I know for a fact that it's still standing intact, I've driven past it since the premier was filmed. You'd never know there was a big meteor shower & massive police car explosions down in the field either. I think they could've done a better job on morphing the Fortress of Solitude out of the "Arctic Snow" but it still looked impressive.

The preview for next week looked like they're going to really turn on the heat this season and judging from the large amount of filming they've been doing out in my neck of the woods, it'll be interesting to see what they've got planned.

When you see the scenes with Clark "hanging" from a ceiling, those were filmed in the studio up from our office, and one of those film sessions is likely tied to the injuries sustained by the stuntman I mentioned in the first post for the season 5 thread, as he was hurt when he fell from the roof, where he was hanging from a vent.

us3rX · Post by **us3rX** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 9:31 pm

what she said ^ lol, the premier was awesome, some of the CG was a let down, but none the less good, about time Chloe tells clark what she knows, and i wonder how "honest" Clark is going to be with Lana, i guess we have to wait and see, next weeks show, looks awesome... except i dont remember if it was "coming this season" or "coming next week" also wondering how long clark is going to be "punished" o.0

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us3rX · Post by **us3rX** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:33 pm

[spoiler]well that "punishment" didnt last long, lol, anyways this weeks ep was awesome, lots of drama, main thing is Clark died, was brought back, got his powers back, but now someone close to him has to die... Well if they "follow" the superman story, like ns said, its going to be Clark's dad.[/spoiler]

Can't wait to see next weeks ep /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

us3rX /ph34r.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ph34r:' />

Post by **Tami** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:27 am

It'll be interesting now to watch the interaction between Lionel and Lex; the introduction of Aquaman this week should add an nice mix to things-which reminds me, what do you think Brainiac's been up to since he oozed out of the spaceship?

Post by **NightStorm** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:51 pm

Establishing his place in Human society... very likely a very high place.
Brainiac was the primary computer on Krypton, that the entire Council (minus one) would consult regarding just about everything... it was because of Brainiac that the Krypton Society fell when the planet exploded. Jor-El warned the society that it would happen, and Brainiac (who had developed a form of self-preservation at any cost) informed them that Jor-El was mistaken and that the planet was simply suffering from a 'Pole Adjustment' as had happened before. In the meantime, he was uploading his entire 'being' (being his computer database with the entire history and records and data of Krypton) to a ship to save himself.
This would make Brainiac the most intelligent being on our planet now, given the advancements that Krypton had achieved before it's destruction. It would not be difficult for 'him' to achieve a very high position in our society in a very short time, be it by 'good guesses and decisions', or by eliminating someone else and simply taking their spot. The technology that is housed in the cyber-brain of Brainiac will make him very much a wanted individual by Lex-Corp, as it would set them forward a thousand years in technology and usher Lex's path into the White House as an adult (which happens in the DCU).
Prime example of the ammount of Intelligence that Brainiac houses, his 'Human' name is "Professor Fine".

[spoiler]Also... a vampire named "Buffy Sanders"? Little close to the Slayer "Buffy Summers", ain't it? Especially with Spike already cast...?

And Princess Leia is now the Editor-In-Chief of the Planet, where Chloe goes to work... hmm... wonder when Lois picks up her journalistic ambitions (possibly sometime after her love afair with Aquaman?)?[/spoiler]

Post by **Tami** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:26 pm

[spoiler]*waits for yoda & angel to appear*[/spoiler]

radar · Post by **radar** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:02 pm

[spoiler]Clark Kent is Superman[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Radar is less leet than Kobra[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Radar > All @ editing posts.[/spoiler]
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Kobra · Post by **Kobra** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:18 pm

he is? what? WHAT?
*ahem*
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Post by **NightStorm** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:21 pm

No, Superman is a label created by Lois Lane in her late-twenties. Right now, Superman does not exist. Up until that point, it's simply some unknown flying around Metropolis without any name... in fact, until she attaches a label to him, many speculate that he does not even in fact exist.
Geez... don't you rookies know anything? What are they teaching you in schools now??
Besides... Clark Kent is simply the name that was given to him while on Earth. When he travels to the City Of Argos, he is still known as Kal-El, Son of Jor-El, of the House Of El.

us3rX · Post by **us3rX** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:27 pm

[quote name='Adaera' post='29554' date='Oct 17 2005, 05:26 PM'][spoiler]*waits for yoda & angel to appear*[/spoiler][/quote]

[spoiler]rofl, to bad "angel" is already cast in Bones[/spoiler]

us3rX /ph34r.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ph34r:' />

Post by **Tami** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:14 pm

yeah but he sux in that show, he makes a better vampire /blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

Post by **Tami** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:27 am

[spoiler]I like how the writers have neatly set Clark down his path as a reporter, and introduced Aquaman and Brainiac all in one episode. Although, as NightStorm pointed out last night, it's very weird watching "Spike" without his blond hair & no accent. The preview of next week's episode looks very promising-especially with Brainiac saying "there's no such thing as vampires" ohhh the irony LOL [/spoiler]

Post by **NightStorm** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:16 pm

[spoiler]SOMEONE DIES IN EPISODE #100!
Smallville Executive Producer Alfred Gough has revealed to TV Guide that Jor-El will be coming to collect the life of someone who is close to Clark, a deal made earlier this season. The "reckoning" (also conveniently the title of the episode) will happen in episode #12 of the current season, which happens to also be the series' 100th show. More so, Gough has hinted that the life force that Jor-El is collecting might not be the only big character finality in the episode.

The big question of fans' minds since then has been a resounding "Who will it be?" The Smallville production team is being extra careful so we don't find out; we hear false scripts have even been circulating so there's no way we can safely know.[/spoiler]
And to follow up, general spoliers to come:

Episode #5-10: "Fanatic" Air Date: January 2006

[spoiler]- Casting breakdowns have requested that the actress taking the role of Samantha (which may now be called "Roxanne") must be willing to shave her head on camera for the role. They want someone who is "drop dead gorgeous" and describe it as a "big" role.

Lex Is Running For Office
- Lex arranges a photo-op at the hospital, because "the nurses' union is key in the 49th district." Some students are wearing "Vote for Lex" shirts. By the way, the office both Lex and Jonathan are running for is senator.
- One of the members of the Central Kansas Students for Lex Luthor is a tight-shirted 21-year-old named Samantha Dunn. Lex meets with her and her friends and thanks them for their support. "The youth vote is stronger than we expected and I have you to thank for that," he says. Lex refers to the Kent campaign as "now rudderless."
- Samantha is the president of the Students for Lex Luthor. Samantha wants to take a picture of her, and she makes sure she gets the photo taken in front of a particular item. Her knowledge of Lex's history impresses him.

Meanwhile, back at the campus...
- Lois is stapling Jonathan Kent posters on a campus kiosk - over Lex Luthor posters. Clark suggests that is bad sportsmanship, and that she should be a little more professional. "I can be professional," she tells him.

Chloe Digs For Details...
- ...and she learns that Samanatha may in actuality be more than they bargained for. She may actually be dangerous.

Samantha's Fannish Knowledge
- Samantha shows up on Lex's bed, with a new shorter, darker haircut. "I hear you prefer brunettes," she tells him. She makes a reference to Jonathan Kent being "out of the picture" now. "I'd never condone what happened to Mr. Kent," he says. Jonathan has been attacked in some way, and Lex suggests that Samantha is the one who did it.
- Samantha exhibits an encyclopedic amount of knowledge about Lex, referencing certain interviews he has done in the past throughout the conversation.
- Some associates of Samantha's break into Lex's mansion at night, and they use the birthday of Lex's brother as the security code. (Julian's we imagine, since Lucas is virtually forgotten)
- We learn what Samantha's ultimate goal in this story is (best not to spoil here, but use your imagination) and that she plans on pinning the blame on Lex Luthor - "but don't worry, you have an alibi," she tells him.[/spoiler]

Episode #5-11: "Lockdown" Air Date: January 2006

[spoiler]- The title of this episode has changed from "Closer" to "Lockdown."

Candidates Running Neck and Neck
- A newspaper carries the headline proclaiming that the two senatorial candidates - Lex Luthor and Jonathan Kent - are running "neck and neck." Lex is not very pleased with this headline. The campaign manager suggests that they'll find something against him, that no one's record is that squeaky clean. "You haven't met Jonathan Kent," Lex tells him.
- Two Smallville police officers named Greg and Harris come in, and Greg announces they must vacate as there has been a bomb threat. After most of the people leave, and Lex is on the phone angry that security didn't alert him, Greg and Harries reveal guns. "We're not cops anymore," they tell him.
- Greg's a guy, Harris is a girl, and they both end up in Lex's library after Lex escapes to his Panic Room. Lex thinks he's outsmarted them, and taunts them over an intercom. Yet when he pushes a security button... nothing happens.

What Do They Want?
- Greg wants the ship that landed in "Arrival," or "that room is going to be your coffin," he tells Lex.
- Later in the episode Chloe and Clark look at a video of Greg Flynn talking to his psychiatrist. It seems that Greg was one of the people who saw the ship crash in the meteor shower, but no one is believing him, which has driven him insane. He even says he saw what came out of it. Greg tells the psychiatrist everything he'd seen, which was basically the first few minutes of "Arrival."
- "I saw them kill everyone. Everyone except the girl. She got away," Greg says. Clark immediately puts two and two together and knows he's referring to Lana.
- Greg continues rambling in the video, saying that Lex Luthor took the ship away. "He knows the truth!"

Lexana Lives
- "I know what you did," Lana tells Lex. Lex "holds her gaze" and "doesn't know what to say." "I'm sorry I sucked you into this," he tells her. She asks why he doesn't just tell Greg and Harris the truth about the ship if it's in a warehouse. Lex says "I can't tell them the truth. They'll kill us both."

Sheriff Adams, Reporting For Duty
- Sheriff Adams and a deputy respond to the Luthor Mansion, and start asking where the security detail is. Harris comes out and tells her "They're checking the grounds. Looks like it's a false alarm," hiding the fact, apparently, that she is a bad cop.
- When Adams asks what Harris is doing there, since she's supposed to be off duty, Harris says she's "picking up an extra shift."
- Sheriff Adams and her deputy enter the library to find Greg.

Lana Fu: The Legend Continues
- Lana gets in a whip-kick fight with Harris.

Who Shot L.L.?
- Lex is shot and is being wheeled in to Smallville Medical Center. Clark's following alongside, and keeps asking where Lana is. The EMT's want him to go away. Clark asks Lex where Lana is. "Warehouse fifteen...." Lex says under his breath.

Fight In The Warehouse
- Harris and Greg have Lana in the warehouse that the Kryptonian ship is in. Lana asks what they plan to do with the spaceship, "Climb in it and fly away?" They say they have no plan to open the ship, as there's nothing inside but death. It is revealed Greg's true plan - not to reveal or get inside the ship, but to DESTROY it.... because he saw things from that ship killing his co-workers and friends. "You were there?" Lana asks. "Just like you. Only you kept quiet and I told the truth," he said, before Harris adds that "he was put in a psych ward for it."
- Lana leads them to where the ship was located, only to find.... nothing but pipes where the ship used to be! Chaos ensues, guns are pulled out, there's some fighting, and Harris says she will be "happy when that /censored.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(cens)' /> is dead." Clark comes in with superspeed, presumably to save the day.[/spoiler]

Episode #5-13: "Vengeance" Air Date: February 2006

[spoiler]- 11/21/05: The character "Maya" referenced below is now named "Andrea." So, anywhere you see "Maya" below, change it in your head! /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

- 11/3/05: Casting notices have gone out for an "avenging angel" character named Maya. She is described as Latina, "drop dead gorgeous," and as having "powers similar to Clark's." Despite fan speculation, we do NOT think this is a code to cover up an apperance by an established DC Comics character.

- Chloe is present in these spoilers; however, don't assume that ANY spoilers beyond the previous episode ensure safety for your favorite character. We have learned that some false information can and will be disseminated. Beyond that, we do find it a bit odd that the casting sides for the episode mention nothing of a character death. TPTB may be on to us. Although... the Daily Planet connection here is pretty intricate, so maybe it DOES mean Chloe is safe.

But I Thought Clark Hated Masks?
- Clark puts on a pantyhose mask and pretends to mug Chloe, in order to get the attention of a local vigilante. The ruse works. The vigilante shows up and pounces, spinning the "mugger" off of Chloe. The vigilante is described as a masked, leather-clad heroine. There's a fight, and Clark pulls the mask off of her.. revealing Maya. Chloe and Clark recognize her, and are rocked.

As The Anvil Turns
- Maya turns into her "civilian identity" in a phone booth outside of the Daily Planet. Chloe asks her about this, and Maya says that the bathroom was taken. Chloe comments about how different Maya looks with her hair in a scrunchie and a pair of glasses. Chloe then asks Maya for an exclusive interview, promising not to reveal her true identity. Funny how Chloe takes all of these Lois Lane-like mannerisms all the time. "Trust me, she's great at keeping secrets," Clark tells Maya. Maya ends up striding to her desk, which implies she's an employee at the Daily Planet. Clark and Chloe follow her there, and there's a meteor rock on her desk. Chloe tries to keep it away from Clark. We learn that a meteor rock once saved Maya's life.

The Origin of Maya
- Six months previous, Maya and her mother were stabbed. She needed a heart transplant, and nearly died. The person who ended up becoming her heart donor, was in Smallville and died during the second meteor shower. Somehow the meteors must have affected the heart, which gave Maya special powers.
- Maya's mother wasn't so lucky. She had passed away. But her mom had worked a lot to give to the community and help people, as a social worker, which inspired Maya in many ways. "The day she died I lost my hero," Maya said.

Costume Fun
- Later, Clark asks why Maya takes her costume everywhere, and doesn't wear it everywhere she goes. "It bunches up. Makes me look fat," she tells him. He also asks her why she wears a mask and black leather, and she asks if he'd rather suggest primary colors and a cape.
- "So who are you really? The mild-mannered reporter or the dark avenger?" Clark asks. Batman anvil!
- Clark and Maya definitely have different approaches to crime fighting.[/spoiler]

Episode #5-14: "Tomb" Air Date: February 2006
[spoiler]

- Chloe is possessed by a young woman who committed suicide 10 years ago. She tries to kill herself, but fails and ends up institutionalized. Through sessions with a psychiatrist it is learned that an orderly in the institution has been coaxing young women to kill themselves and then keeps them in the walls of his house.
- Chloe's mentioned-but-never-seen mother may factor in to this story.
- A new character who is involved with law enforcement comes in who may be a potential love interest for Lois.[/spoiler]