This week Zach joined by Chris Clow from The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief to discuss the ninety second episode of Smallville, "Aqua." They talk the character of Aquaman, the trope of Lois dating a non-Superman Justece Leaguer, Brainiac's introduction to the series, Lex's transition to villainy. Stay super and keep listening to Always Hold On To Smallville, bro!

Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Chris' Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.6
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 14
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8
Amnesia Count: 43
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 27
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 22
Clark Loses His Powers: 7
Episode Title Said In Episode: 36
Hospital Visits: 71
In Media Res: 2
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 27
Lana Kills: 2
Lois Arm Punches: 4
Main Character Deaths: 5
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 8
Possession Count: 16
Product Placement Pete: 6
Shower Count: 18
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 12
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 2
Weddings: 3
"You Weren't Yourself": 17

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