8.05 Committed Lois and Clark tell Ollie they're getting married (Lessie)



Why do you love SV’s version of Lois and Clark?

Lois and Clark have always been my favourite characters; both individually and as partners. As a little girl I loved the story about the quiet, sensitive reporter with an amazing alter-ego -- Superman -- who loves this brash yet caring and kind woman named Lois Lane. The wonderful thing about Lois and Clark is that before they were lovers, they became best friends, which in turn set the strongest of foundations for a love that would become the stuff of legends. For me, Smallville's Lois and Clark are both fresh, young and burning with chemistry, ready to face the world head on -- together. They're rivals yet share an intense attraction for each other. They make the best of a dynamic duo committed to their cause -- and one another. Their relationship is unconditional, one of true friendship and mutual understanding. They started as strangers on a journey that will take them both to legendary heights and the discovery of the greatest love of all -- each other. They are soulmates in every sense of the word. They're wonderful as individuals and even more wondrous as a team. Erica and Tom give this generations' Lois and Clark a breath of life that is both flirty & modern, yet brimming with feeling and sincerity. No matter the circumstances, we all know that these two people are meant for each other, and come what may, even through the fire, they'll be the last ones standing, together, by each others side, where they belong.

What’s your favourite episode and why?

I have too many favourite episodes, but one that stands out is Pariah when Lois stops Clark from killing Tim. Why? Because this is one of the first glimpses we get into the future dynamic of Lois and Clark's relationship. Lois can get through to him in ways others can't. Even at such an early stage in their relationship, we saw how Lois is the sound of reason, and the role she'll later play in Clark's life as a moral compass.

What’s your favourite moment and why?

I have many favourite Lois and Clark moments but if I must choose, it'd have to be in Committed when going undercover they pose as a happily engaged couple in order to save their friends, and end up telling Ollie that they're getting married. Initially he doesn't buy it, but after he sees that they're serious, he’s astonished, to say the least. Erica and Tom play off each other in that scene very well, and make Lois and Clark's ploy believable while keeping it humorous and light-hearted. Their chemistry is totally perceivable and alluring, revealing the sensational ability they possess to work as a team when the circumstances call for it. The fact that they're both extremely comfortable around the other makes it even better.

I personally can't wait to see how both Lois and Clark move forward, discover that they're falling for each other, and continue developing their unforgettable love story. Their transformation will be something incredible and awe-inspring to witness.

By Lessie

8.05 Committed Lois admits she loves Clark (Rachel, missingOTH)



Why do you love SV’s version of Lois and Clark?

There are so many reasons to love Lois and Clark, so I’ll just give you a few of mine. These two just seem to click together. Their scenes together sparkle with an undeniable chemistry that everyone notices. As Jimmy Olsen once said, “You gotta admit, they’ve got chemistry.” On the surface they may seem like “hot fudge and halibut”, but once you really get to know their characters and examine their interactions you’ll see why these two work together so well. They bring out the best in each other, since Lois makes it her mission to stop Clark from brooding, and Clark makes it his mission to keep Lois alive. They also support each other unconditionally and are there for each other when one of them needs someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. As frustrating as Smallville can be with its constant use of love triangles, one thing that keeps me watching is Lois and Clark and the knowledge that no matter what these two are endgame. They’re meant for each other and destined to be together in any reality. There is a Lois and Clark for each generation, and Smallville’s Lois and Clark are mine and I love how their story is developing in season 8.

What’s your favourite episode and why?

Well my favourite episode used to be Apocalypse but now after seeing Committed, Committed has taken that slot. Committed was the perfect blend of comedy and angst and it was definitely the episode that’s had the most contact between Lois and Clark so far. Their chemistry sparkled in all of their wonderful scenes together and we got to see them in almost every aspect of their relationship. We saw them as friends in the engagement party scene and in the morning after scene when Clark was looking out for Lois and preventing her from complete and utter humiliation and when he was taking care of her while she was hungover. We saw them as a reporting team that works remarkably well together, while they were trying to find out what happened to Chloe and Jimmy. We saw them as lovers, albeit pretend ones, when they posed as an engaged couple, and seeing them together at the jewellery store provided us with a delightful glimpse into their future relationship. Finally, we saw them as soulmates, when they were captured by the jeweller from hell, who would do anything to save each other, even admit to feelings that they weren’t ready to acknowledge just yet. Friends, co-workers, lovers, and soulmates…I’d say that pretty much sums up Clois for me.

What’s your favourite moment and why?

My favourite scene is now the scene in Committed when Lois is forced to admit that she loves Clark. This scene packs an emotional punch from the start when Clark bursts into the room and gets knocked out and captured, due to the whack jobs kryptonite laced watch, in his attempt to save Lois.
The psycho calls Clark gallant for storming in the basement after Lois and Lois calls Clark stupid for doing so, while sharing furtive looks with Clark. She didn’t want him to come and save her if it meant he was endangering himself. Clark’s also concerned about Lois’ well-being and just wants the psycho to let Lois go.
Psycho then informs Clark that after Lois gets her turn he’ll get his and Lois wonders if it’s some kind of game that he’s going to put them through. He lets them know that it’s a test to reveal everything they’ve been hiding from each other. At this Lois and Clark share panicked looks. There are certain things about themselves that they don’t want the other to know yet.
Psycho asks Lois if she’s ever cheated on her “fiancée”, and surprisingly, Clark is electrocuted when Lois answers, “Of course not! Don’t be ridiculous!”
Clark’s pain is Lois’ pain so she begs psycho to stop hurting Clark, “What are you doing???!! You’re killing him!”
Psycho tells Lois that he’s not the one hurting Clark, Lois’ lies are. She immediately apologizes, “Okay, okay, I take it back then, I’m, I’m sorry. Just don’t hurt him again!”
By this time Clark’s realized the psycho has a k-nite watch and knows that he has to get it off of him. He tries to reason with him but to no avail and Lois is forced to reveal their cover in hopes of ending the torment he is inflicting on them. Psycho ignores them and continues. And now we come to the heart of the scene, the reason why this scene has become my favourite Clois moment. Psycho asks Lois, “Deep down underneath it all, do you love this man?”
Lois’ eyes nervously flit to Clark’s, “Answer the question, Lois. Don’t out think it. Just tell the truth.” He breathlessly gets the words out while he’s still heaving with pain.
Lois looks cornered and lost. She only just realized how deep her feeling for Clark go recently and she’s not ready to voice them aloud yet, but she doesn’t want to see Clark get hurt again either. Psycho heaves a sigh and asks again, “Do you love him?”
Lois is visibly shaking in her chair and again glances at Clark, “Just tell the truth.” He assumes that Lois is worried about hurting his feelings, since he has no idea that she loves him like that.
Psycho asks one more time, “Do you love him?”
Lois is left with no other option than to tell the truth. She sobs and looks Clark in the eye then lets out a soft, “…yes.”
Clark braces for the pain, but none comes. He glances at the lie detector and realizes that she was telling the truth. Lois Lane loves Clark Kent. Clark looks at Lois in amazement and Lois can barely look at Clark. She’s been emotionally raped and is left naked and trembling before him.
Now it’s Clark’s turn to answer the same question, but before he does psycho comes close to him and gives Clark the opportunity to escape by literally using his head to get out of the situation. Clark head butts psycho and grabs his watch, throwing it down the drain. Then he uses his heat vision to blast the pipes and create steam to cover him while he uses his abilities to take down their tormentor. Once he’s finished with him he decides to look after Lois.
Clark calls her name from the shadows and she responds with a confused, “Clark?”
Clark asks her if she’s okay and she tells him that she isn’t sure, so he proceeds to kneel down in front of her and says, “Let’s get you out of here,” while she avoids his gaze.
They can barely hold each others gaze after the enormity of what Lois just revealed. This scene delivered it all, angst, UST, amazing performances, everything. If this is what the PS3 have in store of us for the rest of S8, I say bring it on!

by Rachel

This departure opened the door for some new characters to come into the Smallville series, and the new Lois Lane played very effectively by new comer Erica Durance stepped into the role and won viewers respect almost as quickly as she did the cast and crew of the show.Welling when talking about the actress is very quick to point out how much he enjoys the onset chemistry between his character of Clark and Erica [Durance] as Lois Lane.
"What I particularly enjoy about her character is the side of Clark that she brings out. I love the sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek humor that we're able to portray in that relationship, and haven't been able to in the past because of the heavy, dramatic situations that Clark often found himself in with the other characters."
- a recent Tom Welling interview - taken from www.supermanhomepage.com.

Total Stars: Did Lois Lane bring a lot of changes in Clark's life?
Tom: She came into his life in a totally unexpected way and even though she doesn't change his life radically, she still has a strong impact on it. Lois does not behave with Clark as others do. She's natural, has no problems and she's got a knack for getting into trouble! Clark doesn't have a clue that she's going to be the love of his life (smile)

- a recent Tom Welling interview - taken from DTS.

Tom Welling: "I know that Lois isn't exactly a romantic addition, but you're right, there's a spark, a chemistry between Clark and Lois where they can't stand each other but at the same time, they can't stand not being around each other." - Tom Welling, December 2004

Laura Vandervoort is a Clois fan!
As a 'Smallville' fan, do you think Clark should be with Chloe, Lana or Lois?
I would have to say Lois Lane. Chloe is kind of the best friend and there isn't really that kind of chemistry there. Lana has been there for so long on and off that I think it is time for a new woman.
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Taken from an Erica Durance Interview on the direction of Clark/Lois relationship in S7 and beyond.
"What is also interesting for me to see is these two fighting with each other and finding out why they love each other."

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