Episode 96 - 5x08 Solitude

This week Zach is joined by Tony Black from We Made This and The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast to discuss the the ninety sixth episode of Smallville, "Solitude." We talk how television handles main character deaths, The X-Files influences on Smallville, product placement and much more! Put the crystal in the console and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

You can check out Tony's writing and podcasts at his website: ajblackwriter.com

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Tony's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 8.5
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 
Bechdel Test: PASS

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 14
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 9
Amnesia Count: 44
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 29
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 22
Clark Loses His Powers: 7
Episode Title Said In Episode: 36
Hospital Visits: 74
In Media Res: 2 
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 30   
Lana Kills: 3
Lois Arm Punches: 4 
Lois' Costume Closet: 1
Main Character Deaths: 5
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 8
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 4
Possession Count: 16
Product Placement Pete: 7
Shower Count: 18
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 14
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 30
Weddings: 3
"You Weren't Yourself": 20

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