Some thoughts on this episode:
I can't imagine how awkward and irritating it would have been for Superman to stand next to Lex Luthor, be handed the key to the city, and then have to be nice to him.
One thing that always irritates me in shows/movies is when the lightning happens the same time as the thunder. Have you ever heard thunder at the same time as the lightning? It's loud, its heart-stopping, it shakes the windows. Having a thunderstorm overhead would be much louder. (As an aside... there's a lot of thunderstorms in this episode... I'm used to thinking of storm season in May-August. Would this many storms be something to be expected further south, around the Great Lakes area?)
At the fundraiser, it's interesting to look at Cat's expressions. She's clearly awed by Superman and as much as she jokes about taking him for a 'test drive' I think there's some genuine attraction and desire there. Lois on the other hand comes off as desperate and it's a bit grinding on the nerves. That's how she's portrayed for quite a few episodes, and while I try to remember she's 27 (26?) at this point and obviously crushing hard on Superman (weren't we all stupid, embarrassing and obsessive over our first big crushes?), it's still annoying.
When Clark comes back as Clark to the fundraiser, he's got gelled back hair still, just the front bit is flopping over, the back is still in 'Superman style.'
I love it when Clark mentions that he saw Lois in her pajamas and Martha's eyes widened. It's great moment.
The shoulder pads on Lois' black coat when they're out on the balcony is giving me flashbacks! My first suit I had to buy for work had shoulder pads and I hated them.
The scene on the balcony is sweet, and Lois is leaning on Clark. Is that the first time we've seen some intimacy between them outside of a ruse?
Lois falls asleep on the strangest chair and lies on the coffee table? I can't believe Clark let her fall asleep there! The floor would have been far more comfortable. A few blankets and a pillow. I can't believe she stands up in one go. I'd be trying to work the kinks out of my hips and neck for 5 minutes before attempting to stand.
Superman answers Clark's phone and Lois doesn't question it. It would seem strange to me that someone else was answering the homeowners phone. Has Clark already said that he and Superman are 'friends' or does that come later in the series?
If you lock someone into an airtight vault, ultimately they will suffocate from lack of breathable air, but it takes longer than two minutes to breathe all of the air that's in the vault, even if you're having a panic attack. A little inaccurate, but that's ok because of I'm delighted with the rescue scene.
Superman rescuing Lois from the bank vault is one of my favourite scenes in season 1. I love that he hears her and goes charging through the vault wall to get to her. The way he holds her, and the way she leans into him is just a wonderful moment. If anyone has any fic recommendations from that moment, please send them my way. I tried to write one but it didn't go anywhere.
Superman states that all proceeds of the sales of merchandise go to charity, but he doesn't specify. Is it Fanon or canon that the Superman Foundation exists?
Favourite quote:
Lois: "Couldn't you afford a whole dress?"
Cat: "Less is more, darling... Sometimes."
Plot bunny: What if Cat noticed Clark's hairstyle having a striking resemblance to Superman's?
