CRUSADE (S4E01) Intro to Lois Lane, Jensen Ackles Joins the Cast & Tom Takes Flight

[@rimothytimothy1398]

Erica is, hands down, the best Lois in any TV/Film rendition of the character. She had all the sass and take-no-shit attitude down pat.

[@joankeys1087]

I don't even know if my posts are seen, but I appreciate Tom's possitivity so much, even when he does not like something, he is still so gracious. Thank you Tom, from a big fan in South Africa.

[@daveblackman816]

Season 4 was the best. Erica really pulled it off as Lois. I’ll never forget the first scene when she finds Clark in the field.

[@BeeDub57]

I also pulled it off to Lois. I mean, what?

[@Costas22]

It was only the best compared to season 7.

[@KingKidGoku32794]

My favorite Lois Lane

[@FervAnimalLover]

Season 4 was too light for me. An over-correction from season 3

[@ChadStormTheAftermath]

@@BeeDub57 Hey now!!!!

[@susanray975]

Erica D was the perfect Lois- loved her and Tom's amazing chemistry.. Their hilarious banter added so much to the show... Perfect Couple! ❤

[@blackdogbrown]

Aw man! I remember when Lois said her name after Clark asked, "who are you?" I never screamed so loud. I was so happy. Lol Great times.

[@jsharp3165]

Erica and Lois saved the show for me. It desperately needed some snarky fun and humor after three years of soapy why-won't-you-trust-me-Clark angst from Lana and Lex and I was over it. Thank you, A&M, for bringing Lois and Erica to town.

[@RLS1]

It was Chloe and Lana for me. I couldn't wait until that was over. I was so excited when Lois finally came in.

[@KrazyKryptonian]

When Erica joined Smallville, the show was taken to a whole other level. She changed the game…and for the better.

[@LittleMarySunshine4]

Erica's Lois is fantastic for a thousand reasons, but I love that she allows Clark to be really funny. She's the only character he gets to be playfully snarky with, and Tom is excellent at the banter they give them.

[@TCTUnlimited]

Because shes the Yin to his Yang. Everyone usually takes it personal when Clark is snarky, not Lois, because she likes the challenge. This is the main reason why she ends up being his perfect match because she can actually stand toe to toe with the eventual Man of Steel and can ground him brutality.

[@CandyCane23049]

Omg, season 4 was so refreshing cause, at this point, I'm over the Lana/Clark relationship.

[@jsharp3165]

@@TCTUnlimited It's one of the reasons. They are also both totally committed to truth and justice and will do anything to fight for them.

[@DerekThomasLirio]

@@CandyCane23049 Unfortunately, season 4 is very far from the last of the Clark Lana badly written soap opera.

[@dkirby9052]

I have been waiting for this. I said it before but Erica as Lois was a breath of fresh air that this show needed. Lois, just being who she is, brought out a side of Clark that was more lighthearted and playful. Their bantering back and forth was far more fun to watch than scenes of Clark pining over Lana. I think Lois was basically the only character on the show who wasn't constantly hounding Clark about his secret like he owes it to her. Well there was Pete I guess but he left.

[@vbrandy7088]

Lois wasn't hounding Clark about his secret because she underestimated him for the longest lmaoo she thought he was just a nerdy farm boy with a boring life 😂 it was obvious she didn't think for a second that Clark was out of the ordinary. The writers made Lois clueless about the supernatural side of him for years but they made all the others characters aware of it pretty early. Lex, Lana, Chloe, Lionel all saw in some ways that there was more than him than what meet the eyes because they knew him longer and had been confronted to situations with him that made them questionned his humanity.

[@jatindertgrewal]

Tom's natural enthusiasm and happiness shines through with Erica and Lois. She's a force of nature.

[@terrymcginnis2878]

Erica Durance debut appearance as Lois Lane changed the series for the better. She brought a new dynamic to the show with her upbeat and sparkling personality that clashes with Clark's no-nonsense personality that came across as playful banter. I also love we got to see Kal-El take flight, which at the time was spectacular to witness.

[@cloismagic]

"She made a splash" Tom is so right. Erica as Lois really changed the show for the better. She was such a breath of fresh air and her chemistry with Clark was electric from the get-go. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on her as the series progresses. She's the best Lois and character on the show for me. Looking forward to seeing Erica on the pod!

[@Costas22]

Gave it a new dimension? Yes. Changed it for the better? No.

[@tinatinarmainteresebs9255]

Exactly! Erica brought in such a phenomenal energy and her and Tom just stole the show with every interaction.

[@cloismagic]

@@Costas22 right. She made it MUCH better 🤗

[@ItsWilliam235]

Best thing about season 4 is the introduction of Lois Lane played by the wonderful talented Erica Durance. Best Lois Lane!!!

[@dkirby9052]

Well, I would put her up there with Teri Hatcher and Dana Delaney as the best depictions of Lois Lane.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

Best

[@asyouwish3636]

hands down the best portrayal, speaking as someone who's seen every other version even bits of the radio Lois! she was the most well rounded version and was able to pull off being independent without being selfish or or selfish centered. plus all of Lois' personality traits that come off as annoying in other versions, come off as quirky and layered from Erica. she really just nailed it 👏❤

[@jamieg9861]

SEASON 4 is finally here. Lois! Lois! lois!

[@theresemarkham9387]

When Lois says give me a nerd with glasses over a farm boy was definitely some foreshadowing. Loved the Martha and Lois scenes. We also had 2 Lois and 2 Lana in this episode.

[@jerodast]

Isn't every episode Margot Kidder appears in a 2 Lois 2 Lana episode since the other 3 are in the main cast? Not disagreeing just checking :)

[@danimoorehead]

@@jerodastno, margot is only in 2 episodes and erica isn’t in margot’s 2nd episode.

[@wellingdurancefans]

Wow, Erica Durance's debut as Lois Lane on Smallville was nothing short of amazing! 💫Her portrayal of Lois was fierce, confident, and full of charm. And let's talk about the chemistry she had with Tom Welling's Clark Kent! 🔥Their on-screen connection was electric, bringing the iconic Lois and Clark dynamic to life in the most captivating way. Can't get enough of these two! #LoisAndClarkForever

[@joaniemurphy3922]

Love Tom's love for Erica, he's on point. Lois stole the whole show and made it more fun to watch than it was...and Lois and Clark were pretty epic together. Can't wait for next week.

[@Outdafakeonz]

Erica completely changed the game when she arrived as Lois. She effortlessly elevated Tom's Clark with their banter and adding more depth to his portrayal of the character and more dimension to his personality. Their chemistry really popped. Probably one of my favorite ships of all time.

[@jatindertgrewal]

They really did pop on screen. Clark/Tom shined with Lois/Erica.

[@CloisForever29]

Lois Lanes introduction was the best thing that happened on the show. She brought me back to the show and stayed till the end. Also all the Clois scenes and anvils of their future was the highlight for me❤️

[@blackdogbrown]

Brought you back? So you stopped watching in season 2 or season 3?

[@pjjohnson5540]

Tom Welling looks super happy and absolutely giddy in this episode, the man is like us! he's excited about his queen Lois Lane, you can tell he's got mad love for Erica Durance. This is gonna be a great next 7 seasons with Lois. Great episode gents!

[@HeathsHarleyQuinn]

I met them both at a convention - they were set up next to one another - and it was really clear that they still get along very well and had a lot of fun with and respect for one another

[@wandawoman1985]

Can't believe the favorite scene wasn't..."Who are you?" "Lois, Lois Lane." Most iconic scene of season 4. And btw, Crusade was worthy of 3 roses. Tom gets it.

[@redfive7201]

Erica Durance was/is THE best Lois Lane. She encompassed who Lois was while creating her own unique take on the character that made Lois Lane even more amazing. She played her with the perfect amount of toughness and vulnerability. Erica made Smallville that much more special.

[@dkirby9052]

I would argue Teri Hatcher and Dana Delaney are tied with Erica as the best Lois Lanes.

[@ryanmussell739]

I am liking the dynamics in superman and Lois.

[@laurensweeney3491]

Jensen and Erica were awesome additions to the cast. Everyone in the show was the best portrayal of their characters but Erica really nailed it as Lois and made her my favorite character in the series

[@yahmicah4294]

“Jensen!” “Yeah boss?” “You’re a Goddamn stud.” “Thanks boss!”

[@JayDay32]

The 4th season is one of my favorites. The introduction of Lois really injected a new kind of energy that really propelled the show.

[@SarahGardus]

“Romantic banter which we’ll see in the next episode”-- Tom's a total Clois shipper, love himmm!! Loved what Tom had to say about Erica, she was truly strong and beautiful, coolest chick ever. Lois Lane made a huge SPLASH like Tom said and she was truly awesome. Love that both Tom and Michael adore Lois. Lois steals the show and makes Clark so much better and they make each other stronger which I love!!

[@krismyers4056]

It really did feel like home when Tom and Erica were onscreen together as Clark and Lois. Just a magical couple onscreen and off! You can tell Tom has so much love and adoration for Erica. I can see why he couldn't take his eyes off of her, she's amazing.

[@TCTUnlimited]

47:30 They keep bringing up Lois Smoking because Margot Kidder smokes, and Superman famously says, " You know you really shouldn't smoke Miss Lane!". Lois is addicted to smoking. It's part of her character.

[@vanessaquinn85]

Tom's such a Lois Lane fanboy, love what he said in todays podcast. I talked to him at a con recently and he loves Lois and the whole dynamic with Lois and Clark- it's refreshing and fun. You can still see the spark Tom and Erica have with each other, they remind me of Lois and Clark in real life. They're super cute.

[@jatindertgrewal]

That's why Clark/Tom shined with Lois/Erica.

[@zhanemaldonado7540]

Season four was top tier! The introduction to Lois lane brought so much depth to the show. The dynamic Tom and Erica brought to the screen was iconic. They could not have casted a better Lois lane!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@noir_9569]

It could be that Lois is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, character in every Superman iteration but Season 4 is the season that I truly fell in love with this show. Seasons 1-3 feel like a prequel tbh. After watching this, I’m thinking it may also be because of what the guys pointed out, that the show felt more mature. I think from this season on the stakes get higher as well for all the characters so it pulled me in even more. As much as I liked the previous seasons when I rewatch the series a lot of the times I start off on Season 4. (It does also have a lot to do with Erica Durance being in my top 3 Lois Lanes.)

[@TheMasterBaxter]

The emotion from Annette when she screams “I want my son, give me back my son!” And beating his chest was so intense. Followed by the flight. What a scene.

[@gottara]

I adore Tom gave the max rating for this episode....my clois heart

[@mandajo3712]

The intro to Lois is one of my favorite episodes. And watching her and Clark just go in circles is one of the best parts of smallville.

[@blangemanofficial1664]

Its kind of an unpopular opinion but season 4 is really great. It feels fresh and Erica steals the show

[@rickj.392]

i mean the overall storyline is meh (magic stones or whatever), but the acting and the new characters really go up a notch

[@thebasedgodmax1163]

I think if they changed the overarching story it'd be near perfect. it has some of the show's best episodes.

[@SmilingDahliaFlower-uq9ko]

It has the best and worst episodes of the series. I love high highs and low lows. They went for it this season.

[@Chimchimchu]

When people ask me about this show, I specifically say that the best episodes are from season 4 onward. Michael Rosenbaum's best scene of the whole series is in the episode Onyx. (debatable but most people would agree top 3 scenes from Lex)

[@GabePuratekuta]

@@SmilingDahliaFlower-uq9ko is one of the "lows" the episode where they remade The Craft?

[@Melissa.Garrett]

I remember being so afraid that I wouldn’t like Smallville’s Lois, because the character has been my favourite since I was a young child. By the end of the first scene I was like: “I love her. She’s perfect. OMG. More.” 😂

[@asyouwish3636]

I didn't watch the show live 20 yrs ago cuz I was afraid it would be a disaster like all the other live-action Superman content inevitably becomes (thank you DC always putting profit ahead of quality) 🤦‍♀️ boy was I pleasantly surprised and delighted to be wrong! and I totally regret waiting so long to watch, the first words I said when I finished the series was that I should have watched it live it would have changed my whole life! lol

[@GabePuratekuta]

Did you read Lois Lane: Fallout?

[@TalkVillePodcast]

she is the best

[@jacobharris954]

@@TalkVillePodcast it did not help she is so fine and fiesty

[@cymaddux3131]

I agree Melissa! And she makes us forget about Lana to boot!

[@Thunderflare99]

I've been looking forward to y'all getting to season 4, because Erica's addition to the show really took the show to a new, and refreshing, next level. Her banter with Clark was always hilarious.

[@tornadochaser2457]

She definitely brought a fun, rather comedic energy to the show, and made the show overall have a distinctly fun tone to some degree, which didn't really exist before.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

can't wait to have her on

[@asyouwish3636]

and I love how they wove his destiny into their love story. how he never fully realizes his true potential until his heart is secure with Lois. so brilliant ❤

[@Thunderflare99]

@@tornadochaser2457 You're right. The show and characters often took things too seriously. Clark was always this "hero in the making" and Lois comes in and constantly takes shots at him, taking him off the pedestal everyone else was, intentionally or not, putting him on.

[@Thunderflare99]

@@TalkVillePodcast I'd like Michael to ask her more about how she really is vs. how she is/was perceived. Obviously it took a turn for the worst with the old Howard Stern interview. With some casting people are similar to the character they play, but others like her are just plain acting and overcoming their own anxieties to pull it off.

[@carolinasalcedo4256]

This episode gives me CHILLS every single time Clark asks "Who are you" and you feel the build up before you hear "Lois. Lois Lane." I still remember the pure joy I felt the first time I watched this in high school. To know she had finally joined the story line! And Erica Durance is by far my favorite Lois Lane of all time!!

[@RLS1]

Amen!

[@primerose9555]

All rise for the Queen, Lois Lane 🎉🎉

[@SLD1977]

I do a Smallville rewatch every year but I always start at Season 4 because that's when it all begins for me. There's Before Lois and After Lois. Erica changed everything...not just for the better...for the best. 🌹🌹🌹

[@TCTUnlimited]

Tom and Erica really nailed the chemistry between Lois & Clark making them easily the best thing to watching the show from this point on. When I was younger watching Dean Cain & Terri Hatcher play the roles they were just as Amazing, so I'm glad to see the studios really pay attention to get this stuff right because it's so crucial to the continued success of the show. Probably one of the main reasons it continued another 6 seasons after this one.

[@carlabarcelo4452]

100% I think you've nailed it!

[@jatindertgrewal]

Well said.

[@frankrodriguez11591]

I know this season is not one of the most popular, but it's actually one of my favorites. I feel like this is when Smallville really started getting good with Lois now introduced. Also has one of the best episodes, with 'Onyx' basically showing what Lex would become in the near future.

[@EmilyGonzalez-h3x]

Season 4 is probably my favorite Smallville season. So excited for this one! Please have Erica on a few times and Jensen too!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

stay tuned :)

[@22nkhan1]

I always thought no one could top Margot Kidder’s Lois, but Erica completely won me over quite early on. She came in like a whirlwind and completely knocked Clark off his feet. Her every scene in this episode had me laughing so much. I thought she had great chemistry with Clark. I was disappointed that she was only signed up for a limited number of episodes during this season because she made every episode fun.

[@estavoratrelundar]

I love how there is so much praise for Durance's Lois here 😊 I absolutely love her Lois Lane! When I did my rewatch last year, I was counting down to Season 4 because of Lois 😅 Lois is a gem! ❤

[@ryanpjk-sproule3813]

Erica was a kick ass lois ! Remember this episode like it was yesterday

[@tinatinkvirkvelia1317]

The energy that Lois brings to the show is truly incomparable! The side she brought out in Clark was so fun and unique, you can tell that Tom is aware and very excited about it AND to talk about it, I hope he will get to talk about it more and, you know, won't be interrupted much lmao

[@jatindertgrewal]

You're very right, Tom is aware and very excited about it and to talk about it. I just commented about how Tom's natural enthusiasm and happiness shines through with Erica and Lois. It's effortless.

[@ranenditadas8870]

Erica as Lois was a revelation for me in the show. I was kind of losing interest in the show but then comes Erica and she just stole the show. Her banter with Tom was spot on. And as characters, I feel Clark was always happy and at ease with Lois. I must have seen best Clark-Lois scenes on KZbin for more than 1000times. It never gets old. They are my all time favourite onscreen couple. ❤. Pls call Erica again to the show

[@jatindertgrewal]

Couldnt agree more. Clark/Tom shined with Lois/Erica

[@andimatrus]

Exactly, for me she saved Smallville, she was the energy shot the show needed at the time.

[@shannonblake]

Erica/Lois added so much to this show and her and Tom were incredible together

[@jatindertgrewal]

They popped on screen together. It was effortless and beautiful.

[@daverickards7380]

I did not care for the intro to Lois Lane.... the first time I saw it. I knew that this meant we would be saying goodbye to Lana. BUT, NOW, whenever I rewatch the series, I very much look forward to it. Erica is smokin' hot, super talented, and such a sweetheart.

[@BelleyPuffy]

New season. New characters. New intro. I'm so excited! The legendary Lois Lane is in the house! Such an amazing actress, I loved the chemistry between her and Clark from the get go. There was a lot going on, we didn't get all the answers in this episode, it wasn't all tied up and I love it. Amazing season opener. I will give it 🌹 🌹 and a half.

[@Loisandclark_forever]

LOVED EVERYTHING TOM WELLING HAD TO SAY! about Erica/Lois...wanted to hear...more on clois scenes🥺❤ I want to hear more from TOM!😭❤ and ERICA!! too☺

[@TalkVillePodcast]

whole lotta love

[@chrisf3280]

So happy to see Lois Lane! Erica Durance is amazing and Tom finally met his match with her! Tom and Erica just naturally fit together perfectly, their synergy so incredibly natural they simply seemed to just effortlessly bounce off each other- their chemistry sizzled and just lit up every scene they shared!! they have the perfect partnership that still lasts till this day and that’s what makes us believe in Clark and Lois and know that they are so perfect for each other. I didn't know anything about Lois and Clark or their backstory back in the days but I just knew they were IT the minute these two showed up on my screen! BRAVO TO ERICA DURANCE! I can't wait to hear what else Tom has to say about her in future episodes. I give this episode 3 roses like Tom 🌹🌹🌹

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

The introduction of Lois is masterfully done!

[@justme79272]

Season 4 and the entry of Erica Durance is 🥰

[@dtnetlurker]

Erica MADE this episode. She just did. She was so great that by the end of the season (and she wasn't in every episode) they had signed her up as a regular. Greatest Lois Lane EVER!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

2 Lois' in one episode

[@Neoplasmic24]

I've always loved this season opener, not only because it was cool and felt more adult-oriented, but also because there's an air of mystery. I loved the "We will be like footprints in the sands" guy; thought he was awesome! And the annoyed receptionist at the hospital who had a great antagonistic chemistry with Lois. Three cheers for the background players, haha! Everyone did a fantastic job in this episode, from Michael and Tom to Erica, Annette, Margot Kidder, and the inimitable John Glover. (Also, I kinda can't wait for the reaction to Isobel/Lana, lol!) And I gotta recognize Mark Snow's musical score in this episode, specifically during the Lana wake up scene, which sounds like a dark fairy tale theme and I enjoyed that so much!

[@jerodast]

It made me laugh how we had the "adult opening in Paris" then we see Jensen in the credits as...very clearly the high school football coach. Can't get away from Smallville can ya!

[@Neoplasmic24]

@@jerodast You're absolutely right! The show loves its cheese! And so do I. Haha

[@BonnieW12]

I love how Tom loves talking about filming with Erica....you can see and hear it in his voice on how special she is to him. Lois Lane is the IT girl of Smallville.....the boys love her.

[@TheycallmeMrWonka]

I'm not not sure the actor playing her was ever hoping for the comparison to an IT girl. Can't she just be good at the role and whether "the boys" love her or Tom thinks she's "special", she does a great job. That's good enough. Mutual respect, is enough.

[@lynne1434]

Like how Tom was the perfect Clark, Erika was the perfect Lois lane. Absolutely ❤ her!!

[@asyouwish3636]

independently and together they are the best portrayal of their characters AND of Lois and Clark as a power couple ❤

[@lynne1434]

@@asyouwish3636 agreed!! ❤️❤️ absolutely !!

[@Loisandclark_forever]

The Legendary duo ❤ LOVE Tom Welling and Erica Durance! They clicked so well from the first second they met! Soo much natural chemistry 🔥🔥❤between them and loved their scenes in this episode!

[@josephtingley654]

One of my favorite Lois Lane's has finally arrived!!

[@jessicabarrett3603]

Erica Durance and her lines on that show were phenomenal. She was the missing piece and gave life during her whole performance to Smallville. My favorite Lois Lane. She was so plucky and fun. One of my favorite all time female character!!!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

brings a lot of fun for sure

[@asyouwish3636]

wow so well said about the missing piece! everything fit together practically perfect when Erica came on to the show (and then became completely perfect w the addition of Oliver) the only bad thing I could even say is that it just took about 2 seasons too long to get Lois and Clark together. but that's another conversation 😅😂 shoulda-woulda!

[@blackdogbrown]

I loved that they would always give Lois the more mature dialogue. Like they wouldn't give it to Lana cuz she was so " sappy/innocent" (talking before season 6) and they wouldn't give it to Chloe cuz she had to have the most comic-booky-one-liners-ever. But with Lois it always came out natural, never forced. Examples: 1) Lois to Clark: "Bros before hoes" 2) Lois to Clark: "Looks like Olsen's not so wholesome." 3) Lois to Clark: "Oh, I'm in the mood, just not for food." 4) Lois to Maxima: "Bring it, bitch!" 5) Lois to Cat Grant: Ow! What the hell?!? *throws a punch* 6) Lois referring to Metallo: "Heartless Bastard." 7) Lois to Clark: "Why don't I buy you a brew? You look like you could use one." 8) Lois to camera: It's like the General always says: Marriage is the only war where you get to sleep with the enemy...you can edit out that last part, right?" 9) Lois to self: "On certain days, you wear certain underwear and why today of all days you decided to go with a thong. 10) Lois to self: "Standing in the shadow of six and a half foot of handsome. No, Lois, he doesn't get off that easy. Kick his ass!" 11) Lois to Perry: Oh my god! You've gotta forward this to my high school journalism teacher. Check it out, Mrs. Krietzman. Me and Perry White. Who's sorry now, *biatch* ? And many many more. Lois was just awesome from minute 1. ❤❤❤

[@asyouwish3636]

@@blackdogbrown "I'm gonna roast this turkey!" 😂 I wanna use that url lol

[@blackdogbrown]

@@asyouwish3636 I wouldn't. Unless you want to give your friends second-hand embarrassment. 😅😅😅

[@NateKruger]

The additions of Erica and Jensen made Season 4 great. It also took me half a day yesterday to realize it was only Tuesday, and that's why there was no new episode yet lol.

[@albacarolinaenglish]

The introduction of Lois was amazing I loved it 😍

[@maralmeida9751]

I started loving Smallville because of Erica Durance's Lois Lane 😍 She was an inspiration for me growing up, her character really meant a lot to me, and so did the show 🥲

[@straycat34]

Love Erica's Lois Lane! Can't wait to hear more from Tom about working with Erica in these scenes this season. Also nice to have Bryce on the pod again, he always adds great insight.

[@orangepaper123]

Every time I think of Clark and Lois I go to Smallvilles with Erica and Tom. They'll forever be the best versions in my opinion🤘

[@Carla_FT]

Erica Durance is so amazing as Lois Lane, I hope she comes to the podcast in the future (I don't doubt it to be honest given her importance in the show lol). The chemistry between Tom Welling and Erica Durance was so magical in Smallville, one of the best fictional couples, Smallville gave us a new perspective for Clois thanks to Tom & Erica. Anyways, great episode and I loved hearing Tom Welling talk about Lois/Erica (and by the way, great reference to Margot Kidder & Christopher Reeve, in fact all the references in Smallville are so good and when you watch the show and you're a big fan of Superman or DC in general it's so great to have so many easter eggs/references!)

[@damouze]

"Crusade" is still my favourite episode of the entire series and I knew right away that Erica's Lois was going to be my all-time favourite.

[@lilymiranda4381]

Season 4 was when I got REALLY into Smallville. My dad had been watching it for YEARS (since the Pilot) and never missed a single episode. He tried so hard to get me to watch but I was like meh for a long time until Lois Lane arrived and then I was like IM IN! He went out and got me seasons 1-3 on dvd so I could catch up. I never missed an episode after that and would record the episodes on my old VCR if I knew I wasn’t gonna be home to watch live. There was a time when I’d leave it set up and I’d have my grandmother just press record at 8pm on any given night that it aired until I finally got a DVR in 2010 just in time for the final season lol!

[@yasminsefi2000]

Pretty cool that his parents (The Kents) and the love of his life (Lois Lane) find Clark naked in the cornfields. The most important people in his life met him in his rebirth. Pretty awesome stuff. Erica Durance was a breath of fresh that show badly needed. Clark finally grew a personality around her and I loved it.

[@jerodast]

Of course, Lois found _Kal-El_ naked in a field, not Clark...

[@jazieh1986]

Welcome back to Talkville everyone where the episode is about Kryptonian Super Weiner and a sassy Lois Lane. Thank you Michael for that new word never gonna let that one go 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It was fun to not only see Erica come in as Lois Lane but to see Margot Kidder in the same room as Annette O' Toole was amazing. Lois Lane and Lana Lang reuniting ❤️

[@JesusMyKing31]

Erica Durance played Lois Lane so beautifully ❤

[@DeanWinchesterIsMyBebe]

Can Michael and the team please let Tom Welling talk, it's his show I want to hear his thoughts. Tom understands the show and the relationships and it's too bad Michael just rushes through it and doesn't let Tom talk about anything. I want to hear more from Tom please.

[@jasminemagee410]

Yes, please and thank you 😉 I see a lot of fans comments online hoping we get to hear more from Tom 🙏

[@jamesnorton5837]

I’ve noticed this since the beginning of the podcast.

[@jerodast]

Tom is a weak podcaster and Mike-el must rule him with strength

[@vbrandy7088]

I've been asking this since season 1 but seems like Michael is incapable of letting Tom speak as much as him. He could just say something like : "Tom do you have any thoughts or anything to add regarding this scene" before moving to the next scene...I think this podcast would be so much better if there was more balance between them and if they had an organic convo about the episodes instead of rushing through a recap of the episodes.

[@showsjunkie]

exactly!!

[@alejandroangel998]

Can’t wait to see Erica on the podcast, such a great introduction of a character I’ve ever seen. Great season opener.

[@nickhydier1201]

Season 4 has begun! This opener had many fun and epic surprises. Erica Durance's introduction driving, then stumbling on Amnesiac Clark was perhaps one the most iconic moments of the series. Particularly with how he asks her who she is and she responds: Lois, Lois Lane. What an awesome way to begin the episode. Followed laterr by Martha calling Dr. Swann only to be met by his assistant Bridgette Crosby, played by none other than Margot Kidder, the feature films own Lois Lane. Two Lois's in one episode. Not to mention the scene was a nice little Lana/Lois reunion for Annette and Margot as they were both in Superman 3 as the characters. Enjoyed that much myself. Happy Wednesday guys!😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChanandIerBong]

Season 4 has aways been my favorite. I love Lois' introduction and her head butting relationship with Clark. I love the introduction of magic and and the whole quest for the elements. Just an overall fun season.

[@MichaelIsTheBestLex]

How is LOIS LANE'S ARRIVAL not part of the favorite scenes selection... are you people okay lol

[@Carla_FT]

Yeah I was shocked too ngl

[@dkirby9052]

My pick would have been the final scene between Lois and Clark in the graveyard.

[@laughforlife3539]

Erica and tom my all time favourite lois and clark. Love how at the start clark is always on edge and defensive and also chemistry simmering and lois is flying on all cylinders. By the end of show clarks confidence and calmness overtook her riding him all the time and he started confusing HER. Clark then challened lois. Great spark and energy between them. Fav line Youre signature move is driving a tractor Could not stop howling so out of the blue . Man of steel writers- lighten up😂😂😂😂

[@asyouwish3636]

🌹🌹🌹the BEST portrayal of Clark Kent EVER meets the greatest Lois Lane of all time! ...LEGENDARY 🤗🤗🤗

[@christiebarske5313]

Loved erica has lois, she brought freshness to smallville

[@ace360]

Boom! Season 4, Lois Lane First Appearance! Black Kryptonite First Appearance! And Kal-El Takes Flight! Margot Kidder Cameo! And I feel like I have seen that Young Hunter before ;) 😂Young Jensen! Legendary Episode❤️💙🤘🌹🌹🌹

[@asyouwish3636]

🥳 Welcome back Talkville 🤗 so excited to dive into S4 WOOHOO 😂When Lois says to herself, "Look at his face" . . . omfg PRICELESS YESSS we finally see him fly 🤗🤗🤗 So cool a Margo Kidder cameo! the movie Lois and movie Lana...brilliant! Lionel and Lex scene, electric as always. . . the closing scene w Clark and Lois ❤️ "you're not alone" and their chemistry is just MAGICAL this show is so freaking awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@HeathsHarleyQuinn]

Oftentimes, I start my rewatches of the series here. Not that I dislike seasons 1-3, because they set the tone and had so many wonderful fundamental moments, but its the Lois and Clark dynamic that really shines from here on out.

[@FatimaTomsEnough]

CRUSADE is worthy of 3 Roses, so glad Tom gave the awesome episode just that! Wishing Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce, & Jason and the entire TALK VILLE Team the best of luck for a superb Season Four! It's a fun & fantastic season of SMALLVILLE! #SmallvilleForever

[@SebasTian58323]

Lois is so great, and what a great introduction! Kryptonite has an interesting lore. Kryptonite wasn't even made just to give Superman a weakness but actually came about to give the guy a vacation. Back in 1943, during the "Adventures of Superman" radio show, the voice actor, Bud Collyer, needed a break from the grueling recording schedule. To make this happen, the writers came up with the idea of Kryptonite, making Superman sick so Collyer could take some time off. It all started on the radio, not in the comics, and that's just the beginning of the wild ride. Surprisingly Kryptonite didn't hit the comic pages until six years later in 1949, and It was red in it's comic debut, though had the same effect as the green version. I'm fact, it wasn't until 1951, in Action Comics #161, that the classic green Kryptonite we know today made its debut. And Bud didn't even reveal his real name as the voice is Superman for years, so it's like he has his own secret identity.

[@aavila1206]

That’s an awesome origin for what we know as kryptonite

[@confidentdna]

My favorite character is finally here! Lois is such an icon and Erica's acting just made her more perfect for me I love season 4, was really excited to see you guys talking about it since the beginning of the podcast ❤

[@misoboskovic]

Finally!!! Boys are back! Crusade is my second favorite episode of S4 after Transference. Epic episode, Lois Lane finally arrived! She was the star of Crusade, but Martha was awesome too, she was the ❤ of this episode. S4 always reminded me of S1, very light in tone, especially early season ( Devoted, Facade). Little bit of witch craft( that was not that great😂) but overall enjoyable season. Great guests in this season ( Margot Kidder and Bond girl Jane Seymour) and of course Jensen Ackles!!!

[@brandonmaze6119]

I love this show and have since season 1 . I rewatch the whole thing atleast once a year. But Erica Durance set that show on fire. She was such a breath of fresh air . She almost didn't fit in but in the best way possible. I'm a superman purest lol so I was not happy she was included so soon. I've never been shut up so fast in my life. I loved every second of every scene that woman was in. Erica Durance is the best Lois Lane ever.

[@MyFandomChannel-ee1sy]

Agreed! 👍

[@dominique9187]

It’s true that we travel much in the opening of season 4❤❤ with the arrival of Lois Lane, the magnificent Erica 💟💟 and her unusual meeting with Clark 😊!! What a joy to see you guys again, long live to TalkVille !! 💙💙❤❤💖💖👍

[@CoffeewithStephanie]

Love Season 4, excited to get into it! Love Erica as Lois (so much that I named my cat after her Lois 😁) she & Margo are my fav Lois Lanes! ❤❤❤

[@asyouwish3636]

YESSS she does an amazing job (lol so cute about your cat!) S4 is great! it was a little off w the sorcery storyline but after re-watch it makes more sense. each season gets better after re-watch (which is a sign of a good show). and idk why people freak out about it when really you only see the witch stuff in like 2 or 3 episodes. Lana gets possessed i think twice maybe? ppl blow it out of proportion

[@jmarshall7059]

Erica Durance is incredible as Lois. Beautiful human being inside and out.

[@vadernoe2126]

So interesting to hear that Erica in real life is almost the opposite of Lois, makes her scenes even better, great episode of the pod as always🎉

[@rebeccabuller1510]

Erica did an interview regarding the first episode she was in, & she said she was so nervous. She & Tom were standing in the hospital elevator before the scene began, & she was bouncing on her heels. Tom told her not to be nervous, that there was really nothing she could do wrong. She said he was so sweet & just really put her at ease🙂They couldn't have cast a more perfect leading man for the series.

[@vadernoe2126]

@rebeccabuller1510 wow didn't know that. You are so correct, Tom is the perfect choice for this show

[@jazieh1986]

Did anyone notice that when Martha stuck the Black kryptonite on Clark, Clark and Kal-El started to separate it kinda reminds you of the painting of Sageeth and Naman? Everyone says that the painting represents Clark and Lex in the future but what if that painting represents the identity crisis Clark was going through? The painting shows two people in the same body one is a monster the other is a hero, Clark's enemy is within himself who is Kal-El its almost like Bruce Banner vs Hulk, they fought with each other before accepting each other in the end and became one. It's sort of what Clark goes through the next few seasons, Clark wants to be normal but also needs to understand his heritage and his alter ego. So the painting to me not only represents Clark vs Lex in the future but Clark vs Kal-El. I think it's pretty neat

[@KennethKralyJr]

Season 4 of Smallville for me is where the show got better and better. Looking forward to this guys !!!

[@ailene_e]

So excited to watch….I’ve been waiting for season 4 with Lois since the introduction of the podcast! 🎉❤

[@Vixin24]

This is one my absolute favourite episodes of the show and definitely my favourite season opener! Definitely 🌹🌹🌹 from me, no question. The introduction of Lois really changed things. Erica was just incredible and Lois very quickly became my favourite character on the show and she's still my favourite version of the character. I always loved her witty back and forths with Clark. They had such crazy chemistry and seemed to have so much fun together long before they ever got together. Plus the episode we get Clark flying!!! So damn awesome! And no I love that "is it a bird? A plane?" line. It doesn't matter if its a bit cheesy, its such a fun nod. It was also incredible getting Margot Kidder on the show. Fitting that it was the same episode as the introduction of Lois. Honestly the only thing I didn't like in this episode and this season was the Lana/witch storyline. But otherwise I LOVE this episode! I hope you get Erica on the podcast sometime! I hope she knows how much her character is adored!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

going to be a high score indeed

[@lv6383]

I love that you gave this episode 3 roses and already jumped to watching the next episode Tom lol I was like....is Tommy officially becoming a genuine Smallville fan??!! Could it it be??!! Lol I love it!

[@passionsquietrage]

Erica was such a great casting choice for Lois. She's hilarious, gorgeous, a badass, and annoys the sh*t out of Clark. She did a great Job with the role.

[@SuperFreddy30]

Shoutout to Erica Durance, to date, the best Lois representation ever!

[@JayDay32]

I felt the tattoo thing was also weird, but I believe it is because Lana has some connection to magic, and that symbol is the magic part of the three stones. Like 3 different types of power come together for the ultimate power.