10 Things

Not really tired right now, so I decided to finally post the new feature to my blog called 10 Things. In this feature, I will be discussing, as it sounds, 10 things about a certain topic. For my first 10 Things post, I will discuss the top 10 things I wish for the second half of Smallville's Season 10. Smallville has been my favorite TV show since I started watching it during its sixth season. After a few episodes, I was hooked and started to get the DVD sets. Now, I must prepare for one of the hardest things: losing my favorite TV show. Over the years, the producers have done an excellent job at staying close to the comic book continuity while, at the same time, establishing themselves in their own universe. The first half of this final season has gone pretty well, but it has seemed slow at points. So, now, here is my wish list for Smallville's second half.

10. Bring back Zatanna, and do it right- Last season's episode "Warrior" brought Zatanna back to Smallville, but they played her as someone who was desperate for Clark's attention. She eventually placed a spell on Clark just so he would kiss her. This isn't the way I want Zatanna played. She needs to be portrayed as the awesome spellcaster she is supposed to be.

9. Do Darkseid right- As of right now, Darkseid has been alluded to be coming, being called "the Darkness" by everyone but his followers.  However, I'm afraid that, just like Doomsday, everything will fall short of its potential.  The final fight with Doomsday was terrible and was not done very well. The studio should pull a "Salvation" and have an epic fight with Darkseid like he did with Zod. I mean, Darkseid is a GOD!!! He deserves to be done right. If not, his followers will find you.

8. Less "Harvest", more "Icarus"- "Harvest" was probably the worst of the episodes so far. It was, at least in my opinion, a very slow episode with a not so interesting story. "Icarus", on the other hand, was the mid season finale and felt like a movie packed into an hour show. The pulse for the remainder of the season should feel like "Icarus". And even though I do enjoy a filler episode every now and then, they really should be a quality filler, unlike "Harvest" which did nothing to the overall story of the season.

7.  This show is about Clark, right?- If it is, then why are other characters getting more face time than the hero and number one character of the show. With Chloe returning and her romance with Oliver probably taking center stage in "Collateral", they need to focus on Clark, seeing that this is the final season and he has a lot to do before he can don the tights and fly off to save the day.

6. Speaking of Chloe...- Do her character justice. Seeing as Chloe is the only Smallville original character left, they need to send her out with a bang. Not to let her disappear into the background. Now, I've heard that her return in "Collateral" is going to be epic. I can only wish that her final bow will also be epic. I've always loved Chloe's character and hope that the producers will do the right thing with her.

5. Kneel Before Zod- There have been discussions that Callum Blue will be returning to reprise his character Zod. If these reports are true, that will be great news. I was absolutely amazed by Callum's performance last season as Major Zod. He played a perfect mini, less intimidating version of Terence Stamp. Even if it is for an episode, which it hopefully is, will be perfect for Clark's progression.

4. Too Many Villains?- Um, it might be a possibility. You have the Suicide Squad running around, the VRA going full force to stop the vigilantes, and the eventual rise of Darkseid. Throw in the possibility of a Zod re-emergence, the return of Lionel Luthor, the cloned Lex and the possible real Lex and that is a heck of a lot of villains. I'm just afraid that all these villains are going to be the downfall of the second half of this season. Trying to do too much with too little time left on the clock.

3. Unite the Justice League- At the end of "Icarus", the Justice League united, but not for the heroic reason. Instead, it was a sentimental moment: Hawkman's funeral. Hopefully, there is a really awesome moment in "Collateral" were the JL fight their way from whatever captured them at Hawkman's funeral. In order to defeat the VRA, the Justice League will need to unite fully. That means that Impulse, Aquaman, Cyborg, Black Canary, and the Martian Manhunter need to come to Smallville, team up with Ollie and Clark, and go kick some butt.

2. The Finale- Everything about this finale will be scrutinized. From the title to the final moments, this episode will be one of the most iconic moments in not only Superman history, but in comic book television history. Rumors have been floating ever since the show began that the final shots will be Clark, with his Superman suit on, flying off to save the day. That has all but been confirmed by the producers. Now, the new rumors swirling around involve the title of the episode and the length; will it be an hour or two hours long? Will the producers name the finale the kind of expected "Superman"? No one knows, but with the finale quickly arriving, these questions will be answered soon.

1. Bring back the bald man- Lex Luthor. Superman's number one nemesis. He needs to return. Now, I know that they are flirting with the idea of having a clone Lex run around and eventually bringing in the adult clone Lex. But, for the fan's sake, the right thing needs to be done. Michael Rosenbaum should do the right thing and return, just for one stinking episode. I know that it sounds like he wants nothing to do with Smallville, but I honestly believe that he is putting up a smokescreen to keep this a secret. Again, this is my hope and, while it seems very unlikely, it's all I have to hope for. Please Michael, return to Smallville. Just this once.

Well, that's it. The first 10 Things post. Hopefully more will come. As it looks right now, Thursday will be a massive review day. I will be review last week's V episode, this week's episode, Amazing Spider-man #652, and maybe a few more. I don't know. It's late and I'm going to bed now.

Go Pack.
-Randomblogger