I'd like to see them play with the idea of evil - maybe have him get into more morally gray areas, and actually make the audience sympathize with his evil acts because they're done with such good intentions. Make it so that by the time Clark and Lex are having their showdowns, the audience doesn't know who to root for, and are in fact, terrified that either could be killed.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Madrigal Costello - Sep 16, 2003 7:50:38 am PDT #425 of 10000
It's a remora, dimwit.
Anne W. - Sep 16, 2003 7:51:28 am PDT #426 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Make it so that by the time Clark and Lex are having their showdowns, the audience doesn't know who to root for, and are in fact, terrified that either could be killed.
Yes. This. Plus all the heartbreak that their falling out should cause.
tina f. - Sep 16, 2003 8:04:08 am PDT #427 of 10000
Make it so that by the time Clark and Lex are having their showdowns, the audience doesn't know who to root for, and are in fact, terrified that either could be killed.
Wrod. We should only be so lucky.
I wonder if they'll stick to their "no flight, no tights" rule.
Every single interview I've seen with the creators says that they will. Keeping fingers crossed.
Sean K - Sep 16, 2003 8:44:36 am PDT #428 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Make it so that by the time Clark and Lex are having their showdowns, the audience doesn't know who to root for, and are in fact, terrified that either could be killed.
What I've seen of the show seemed to be laying the groundwork for something along those lines...
Whenever I've seen Lex be a cold mofo, he has his reasons. And they try to make them good ones.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 16, 2003 9:56:36 am PDT #429 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I dunno, there's still a perverse part of me that thinks it would be funny to have Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning lad show up to invite Clark into their super hero club.
DXMachina - Sep 16, 2003 10:04:15 am PDT #430 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Matt, I would *so* love to see that. t /LSH fan
Emily - Sep 16, 2003 10:15:10 am PDT #431 of 10000
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I'd like to see them play with the idea of evil - maybe have him get into more morally gray areas, and actually make the audience sympathize with his evil acts because they're done with such good intentions.
I thought this was what they were already doing. That's what made the show worth watching for the time I was watching it.
(Eta: Wasn't Peter DeLuise Exec. Producer for a while? And never forget Urgo, with both Peter and Dom! And also Dom.)
Katie M - Sep 16, 2003 10:27:57 am PDT #432 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
(Eta: Wasn't Peter DeLuise Exec. Producer for a while? And never forget Urgo, with both Peter and Dom! And also Dom.)
I wouldn't be surprised - I'm not sure what kind of producer he is now, but he's definitely both writing for and directing the show.
Jeff Mejia - Sep 16, 2003 10:50:46 am PDT #433 of 10000
"Don't think of yourself as an organic pain collector racing towards oblivion." Dogbert to Dilbert
He's so much more interesting now, and I just can't wrap my head around the idea of a Smallville mega-evil mogul in his early twenties.
I imagine Lex won't go completely evil until Lionel is out of the picture, which the producers should keep from happening until near the end of the show's run, if they are smart.
Emily - Sep 16, 2003 10:59:41 am PDT #434 of 10000
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I wouldn't be surprised - I'm not sure what kind of producer he is now, but he's definitely both writing for and directing the show.
Everyone pretend that's what I said. This is not the tongue-tied idiot you're looking for...