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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chanaka89" data-source="post: 1058289" data-attributes="member: 51319"><img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />4. RunIt's always an exciting week on Smallville when we get introduced to teenaged versions of DC superheroes. Who doesn't like superheroes with angst? Bart Allen (also using aliases like the famous Wally West and Barry Allen) has proven to be one of the more popular of the heroes to appear on the show, and it's not because he's been the most quick-witted (pun intended) of the bunch either. The episode 'Run' started out with quite an introduction of the little speed demon as he managed to not only save Jonathan Kent's life, but also take his wallet in the process. Clark then went hunting for the speedy pick pocket, which led to some very nice special effects for its time. Despite starting out as a morally ambiguous character who put himself before all others, Bart quickly (pun not intended) developed a friendship with Clark. However the friendship was put to the test when Clark and Bart butted heads, especially about their views on how their abilities should be used. As is to be expected from Smallville, this led to miscommunication, which led to hurt feelings, which somehow led to Clark ending up near Kryptonite. Eventually, Bart does see the light (and it wasn't the light that gave him his abilities) and the two future Justice Leaguers were back in each other's good graces. The episode had a memorable ending as Bart offered to stay in Smallville if Clark could catch him. It turns out that not even Clark with all his super speed track skills could keep up with the future hero who would be known as the "Fastest Man Alive." The popularity of Bart's appearance on the show has since led to other future heroes making their own Smallville appearances which have all been quite enjoyable. Yet for some reason Bart stands head and shoulders above the rest, even if he is the shortest of the group.<img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />5. RedSmallville is known to introduce the occasional change to Superman mythology. Sometimes, as in the case with Red Kryptonite, it works out unbelievably well. Originally, Red Kryptonite was the most unpredictable of the multi-colored radioactive rocks that kept hindering Superman. Its effects varied; everything from turning him into a dragon to an old man depending on the fragment. Smallville decided to try something different by making Clark lose all inhibitions when he touched the now infamous "Red-K." His first experience with Red Kryptonite has proven to be his most memorable. Clark developed some confidence where he was previously lacking (cough, Lana) when he put on the Red Kryptonite class ring. Gone was the nervous boy who was never sure of what to say to pretty girls. Instead we got Casanova Clark pulling out all the stops as his mojo was let loose. However, it wasn't just confidence with women that came with the Red-K. There was also an increased amoral personality, along with very risky behavior that almost revealed his secret to the world. His complete disregard for others' wellbeing soon led to his friends and family trying to get Red-K Clark under control (without losing their own limbs in the process). Tom Welling did an excellent job as the nonchalant James Deanesque personality that hid deep within Clark Kent's do-gooder facade. Fans were in absolute amazement with the new and bad*ss Clark. It's no surprise that since then, Red-K has made a reappearance (usually once a season) because it seems that many of the fans like Clark with a hint of bad, and lots of leather.<img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />6. OnyxWe had wanted to see it for a while; Lex Luthor being a true villain. You know the kind of villain who would steal candy from a child and then laugh at the crying child? All right, so maybe a little scarier than that. And scary is what we got with one of the most intense Lex-centric episodes to date. 'Onyx' had an interesting premise and as always, it involved Kryptonite. In an experiment that involved heating up Kryptonite, Black Kryptonite was created. Then there was a big boom and everything went to hell in a hand basket. Lex was caught in an explosion that led to a separation of his good and evil personalities. First, there was "Alexander" who strived to be kind and a humanitarian. He wanted nothing more than to live a life of charity and close friendship with Clark. Then there was "Lex" in all his evil psychotic glory, who would not stop short of taking over the world. Michael Rosenbaum's acting was beyond stellar as he pulled off the two contrasting personalities with ease. Furthermore, we got to see some serious Clark/Lex enmity that is part of the legendary relationship between Superman and Lex Luthor of comic fame. And as mentioned earlier, we actually got to see Lex being evil. Pure, glorified, antisocial evil. The kind of evil that makes you never want to be around bald men in expensive suits. Admit it; you were excited (even if it was negative excitement) when Lex went Rocky Balboa on Clark. Finally, the episode ended with us wondering if Lex ever had a chance to be anything other than the villain. Would Clark's kindness have made a difference? Was his emotionally abusive and distant father to blame for who Lex would become? Or was there always that darkness in Lex? Regardless, we loved uber-evil Lex. We're still waiting to see more of him.</blockquote>

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