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Oh, I never thought about it that way.
Seriously? Actually, I only thought about that because of your theory! But your theory does explain why Lois seemed so much less "dusty" after she settled into a stable relationship with Clark—there was no longer any need to push people away once she'd found her safe haven.
I have to admit I don't really like either Lois or Clark in seasons 3 and 4. They became so different. I missed their teasing and banter, and Lois became too mellow for my taste. My favorite version of her is in season 2, because seeing her fall in love with Clark heals something in me. And even so, my favorite season overall is still season 1. I’m a rather lazy person.
I'm lazy too, and unfortunately I have way more ideas than I'll ever be able to write. But there are some that won't let me sleep at night and force me to write them! Seriously, I've lost count of how many hours of sleep I've lost because of writing  And many times I didn't even finish or publish the story in question. So, no thanks. I’d much rather lounge in my air-conditioned room, sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee, and enjoy the brilliant works you geniuses create. 
 Then there was the hug scene near the elevator in the Daily Planet bullpen.
Oh, I absolutely love that hug, it's another one of my favorite moments from the show. It's simply beautiful. I agree with you, her reaction felt very natural. Lois was genuinely happy that Clark was okay, but once the initial relief faded, it was time to focus on other things: Superman being okay too, and the story! yet Clark got all pouty simply because the lady didn't focus ALL her attention on him. You're really high maintenance, Mr. Kent—you know that?
 That's one of the downsides of love at first sight: people become so impatient... While conducting archaeological research into the history of this show
“You don't need to bid for my attention, Lois.” “You'll always be special to me, Lois.” — said Superman.
Yes, Clark said some strangely romantic things as Superman, encouraging Lois's feelings. (And then he would get sad because she was sighing over Superman, even though he was the one feeding those feelings...) In BATP, he really was very abrupt when he confessed his love to her; his emotions ended up speaking much louder than reason. I've noticed that from the start of Season 1 all the way into early Season 3, almost every time after Lois kisses Clark, he starts showing symptoms that look suspiciously like brain damage
I think we can say Lois's kisses have the opposite effect of Disney prince kisses, which woke up the protagonists  Could the studio not afford a science advisor?
If a superhero story doesn't disregard science at some point, then it's not a good superhero story
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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I have to admit I don't really like either Lois or Clark in seasons 3 and 4. They became so different.
Me neither! Especially when it comes to Lois. It was pretty clear that some writers in seasons 3 and 4 were trying to "tame" her and shove her into that trad-wife mold the moment she was "claimed" by a man. I still remember one line from BGDF where she actually says " darn some socks." What the hell was that about? Did professional women in the '90s really sit around darning socks instead of just tossing out the ones with holes? But there are some that won't let me sleep at night and force me to write them!
Same here. I only started this thread because these thoughts about the show keep clogging up my head—I have to get them out, or my brain will burst. Meanwhile, what I'm supposed to be writing these days is my thesis proposal  . I've never been addicted to anything before. This is a whole new experience—honestly it feels kind of crazy. I absolutely love that hug, it's another one of my favorite moments from the show. It's simply beautiful.
Actually, I think the hug works so beautifully largely because of Teri's performance. If she had followed the script to the letter, Lois really would have come across as a bit cold-hearted—and Clark would have had every right to feel disappointed. I suspect that was exactly the effect the scriptwriter originally intended. But Teri's super-enthusiastic hug completely turned it around. In BATP, he really was very abrupt when he confessed his love to her
Yes, I would imagine that from Lois's point of view, his confession must have seemed entirely out of the blue. Even though Clark did countless things to make Lois happy in Season 1, ninety-nine percent of the time he did them in secret without her ever having a clue. In front of her, he almost never acted like anything more than a dependable partner and a caring friend. So no wonder the lady was left utterly confused. Poor guy. I think we can say Lois's kisses have the opposite effect of Disney prince kisses, which woke up the protagonists.
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Episode 05-Requiem For a Superhero
The plot of RFAS is fairly straightforward, so I'll keep my comments on this one brief.
We don’t see too many “chips” on Lois’s shoulder this episode—probably because Clark has already partially recovered from the temporary brain damage caused by that first kiss back in SV. Throughout RFAS, he practically keeps his eyes fixed on that “World’s Best Work Partner” trophy 7-inch, and he offers Lois an endless supply of trust, loyalty, and emotional support throughout her clash with her father—which certainly earns Mr. Kent quite a few bonus points in the lady’s book. In fact, Clark’s performance in this episode is just about flawless—right up until the very last scene:
To wrap up the first official Lane & Kent collaboration, Lois turns to Clark and says:
“Come on, let’s go get something to eat.”
As far as I recall, this is the first time Lois has ever invited Clark to dine out with her—just the two of them, no chaperone in sight. Any of her human suitors would have jumped at the chance to seize such a heaven-sent opportunity. But no—not the Alien.
“I’m not hungry,” replies Mr. Lunkhead—and then, he just sits there sulking, leaving the lady to go eat all by herself.
It’s nothing short of a miracle that Mr. Kent eventually ended up with a wife, rather than spending his entire life miserably alone.
Another interesting bit of trivia: at the beginning of this episode, we see Clark looking mighty nervous at the card table—As Trask puts it, "That was fear, Kent. Real fear." Clark came to Metropolis with only ten bucks left in his pocket, and by the time of RFAS, he'd only been earning money for two months at most. As a newcomer, his monthly salary probably wouldn't have exceeded $3,000. With the three-month rental deposit, monthly rent, plus buying furniture, professional attire, and paying back the loan from his father, Clark would be lucky to have $500 left in his account—and the Planeteers were gambling BIG. No wonder he was scared out of his wits. I always love seeing Superman fuss over money problems. It makes him look so wonderfully human.
Finally, although Perry isn't officially part of the B-plot, his marriage to Alice does serve as a guidepost for Lois and Clark's relationship. In this episode, we see exactly why Perry deserves to get dumped by his wife and sons in Season 3. From his brief chat with Clark in the opening scene, we know Perry puts in at least ten hours a day at work—yet even when there's nothing left to do, he'd still rather hang around the office socializing with his underlings than go home to his wife and family. And from the episode "Chi of Steel," we learn that Perry spends a good chunk of his off-hours at the men's club, shooting the breeze with his "buddies." I seriously doubt he ever sets aside even ten minutes a day for his family  . This is textbook marital neglect. Perry should've been the one Detective Friday hauled off in DTOSC—not Superman.
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writers in seasons 3 and 4 were trying to "tame" her and shove her into that trad-wife mold the moment she was "claimed" by a man.
Yes. But I'm not sure whether that was an intentional choice by the writers or simply laziness when it came to continuing to develop the characters - which I actually think is much more likely lol. They probably just did what seemed most reasonable to them without giving it much thought. That's still open to criticism, of course, but it's a different kind of criticism, less about what they did and more about the mindset behind it (which makes it a more delicate discussion). Did professional women in the '90s really sit around darning socks instead of just tossing out the ones with holes?
As someone who hates wasting things, I support darning socks But I understand what you mean. I have to get them out, or my brain will burst. Meanwhile, what I'm supposed to be doing these days is writing my thesis proposal. I've never been addicted to anything before.
That's exactly what it feels like, if I don't write, my thoughts just won't leave me alone. Good luck with your thesis proposal! I went through something similar recently. I had to finish writing my undergraduate thesis, but the fanfics simply wouldn't let me Thankfully, everything worked out in the end. As someone who's had several obsessions over the years, I sometimes find it a maddening experience. I wish I could switch it on and off whenever I wanted. If she had followed the script to the letter, Lois really would have come across as a bit cold-hearted—and Clark would have had every right to feel disappointed.
Maybe. That makes sense. At the same time, I can't imagine another moment that would have fit that scene better. and then, he just sits there sulking, leaving the lady to go eat all by herself.
Wait, didn't they go to lunch together? // Okay, I just checked and realized there's a difference between the script and what was actually filmed. In the script they do go to lunch together, but in the episode it's not clear whether he accepted her invitation or not (in fact, it actually seems like he didn't). If he really did turn her down, it wasn't the smartest move, but I can understand it. When I'm really upset, I sometimes feel like sparing people from my company too. I wish we'd seen more of Perry and Alice in the series. Even though I know Perry was in the wrong on that issue, I was still sad when Alice left him. One thing that bothers me about that episode: Lex kills a man to save Lois (!), then Superman shows up (after conveniently taking longer than usual), Lois goes over to thank Lex, looking all impressed (which feels very odd), and we get a moment of love triangle tension. Meanwhile, nobody seems to spare a thought for the body lying right next to them! Shouldn't that have been the priority? Poor extras...
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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I had to finish writing my undergraduate thesis, but the fanfics simply wouldn't let me lol Thankfully, everything worked out in the end.
Wow, congratulations! Hope I have the same luck next month...already shaking. In the script they do go to lunch together, but in the episode it's not clear whether he accepted her invitation or not (in fact, it actually seems like he didn't). If he really did turn her down, it wasn't the smartest move, but I can understand it.
No, he didn’t. Because Lois turned and walked off on her own. And honestly, whether we as viewers understand him or not doesn't really matter. With both Luthor and Superman showering their attention on the lady in question, there's barely any room left for Mr. Kent to keep making blunders like that.  Lois goes over to thank Lex, looking all impressed (which feels very odd)
It doesn't feel very odd to me. In Season 1, Luthor and Superman really aren't that different in Lois's eyes: both are extremely powerful men who can 'handle' her, and both seem so out of reach that they shouldn't be taken seriously—or so she thought, before Luthor proposed. She just leans toward Superman because he's younger and flashier. So it makes total sense that she would occasionally waver between the two. I think it's really not until mid-Season 2 that she truly begins to love Superman—when she sees that he eats, sleeps, lies, and bleeds just like any ordinary person—just like Clark. Meanwhile, nobody seems to spare a thought for the body lying right next to them! Shouldn't that have been the priority? Poor extras...
Actually, from what I've seen of real-life shootings, people don't go down that easily from gunshots. So the poor guy could very well still be alive—and in that case, he needs an ambulance ASAP.
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Episode 06 – Smart Kids
You’ve probably already noticed that I moved this episode up in the order, and that’s because I feel like Lois and Clark come across as much less familiar with each other here than they do in "IGACOY." Their interactions in this episode are relatively more polite, and they’re clearly still in that “getting to know my new partner” phase—cautiously feeling out each other’s professional strengths: Lois is impressed when Clark mentions that he “did his homework” on Dr. Carlton. Meanwhile, Clark is amazed that Lois not only tracked down Aymee’s mother but also managed to coax a formal authorization out of her.
And of course, there’s that cute little “I love it when you steal” moment. But if "IGACOY" came before "Smart Kids," Lois would already know full well what a “rotten, backstabbing piece of slime” Clark really is. She wouldn’t have been nearly as surprised when he pulled off that little thieving stunt in Dr. Carlton’s office—especially since she just swore she wouldn’t be fooled by that “innocent, boyish exterior” ever again. 
This episode also does a great job showcasing just how incredibly intelligent both Lois and Clark are. Lois deduces that Dr. Carlton is behind the whole scheme simply from a guarded “I can’t say” from little Inez, while Clark manages to outsmart a whole bunch of super-genius kids. Their matching high I.Q. levels certainly make for easy cooperation and a solid partnership. This episode practically tells the audience: these two have absolutely no problem working together, so by all means, go ahead and focus all your worries on their romantic relationship instead.
I know this episode seems to be one of the least favorites among Season 1 viewers, but I personally enjoy it a lot. I’ve always pictured that, a little over four years after "Smart Kids," Lois and Clark would welcome a daughter —their only child, no siblings. She’d inherit her father’s super-long lifespan and live for five centuries, with powers far more magnificent than Clark’s—thanks to some unexpected mutations courtesy of a little mishap around the time she was accidentally conceived. Eventually, she would go on to become the founding mother of Utopia, completely remaking human civilization—right along the lines of what H.G. Wells called "that one great love that changes us forever"—and be revered as a goddess by Earthlings for eons... ... Sorry, I got a little carried away with my own imagination there. Anyway, "Smart Kids" does offer some nice glimpses into how Lois and Clark might interact with their own precious little girl in the future.
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Wow, congratulations! Hope I have the same luck next month...already shaking.
It's impossible not to be nervous, but all your hard work will pay off. Everything will be fine!  Because Lois turned and walked off on her own.
There's also the possibility that he caught up with her later. I actually like that Clark has these little moments where he's not the perfect gentleman, it makes him feel more human. But, as you said, it's a bit tricky when Superman is always the perfect gentleman! For strategic reasons, he should probably try to make his alter-ego seem just a tiny bit less perfect sometimes  It doesn't feel very odd to me.
I understand the attraction to Luthor, even though I don't like it. I was referring more to the part where she ignores the fact that Luthor hurt someone. In that respect, she already knew Superman was far superior to him, since he was able to resolve situations without anyone getting killed. So when Superman arrived, I thought the scene was meant to reinforce that contrast in her mind. Actually, from what I've seen of real-life shootings, people don't go down that easily from gunshots. So the poor guy could very well still be alive—and in that case, he needs an ambulance ASAP.
The script makes it seem like he died immediately, but you're right, in real life, it probably wouldn't happen that way. And yes, it would be even stranger if he were still alive while everyone ignored the fact that he needed medical help :p This episode practically tells the audience: these two have absolutely no problem working together, so by all means, go ahead and focus all your worries on their romantic relationship instead.
I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the whole utopia thing, and Smart Kids isn't one of my favorite episodes either. But there were things I liked, and I wish we'd seen more of Aymee later. That was the episode that made me start thinking Lois was born to be the mother of a girl.
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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For strategic reasons, he should probably try to make Superman seem just a tiny bit less perfect sometimes
Well, if he were that savvy and experienced, he wouldn't be Clark Kent anymore. In truth, I seriously doubt Clark ever even tried to court anyone before Lois. He probably always let women do the chasing—which is why he’s so passive and evasive around the one woman he actually cares about. Old habits die hard, I guess. I was referring more to the part where she ignores the fact that Luthor hurt someone. In that respect, she already knew Superman was far superior to him, since he was able to resolve situations without anyone getting killed. So when Superman arrived, I thought the scene was meant to reinforce that contrast in her mind.
I don't like it either. The writers made Lois so blinded by Luthor's charm and power that it seriously undermines who she's supposed to be. In the real world, a prize-winning investigative reporter would never extend a shred of trust to a billionaire like Lex Luthor. But then again, in the real world, it's equally implausible that she wouldn't recognize that two men—identical in height, build, facial features, and voice, down to the exact same moles on their upper lip, the right corner of the mouth, the center of the neck, and the back of the left hand—are the same person. 
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Episode 07- I've Got A Crush On You
IGACOY makes for an ideal finale to the first part of this trilogy, handing both of our leads their most defining moments yet：For Clark, realization finally penetrates his singularly dense brain structure when the stunningly seductive Ms. Lola Dane takes the stage—his heart has long been her prisoner. It's such a terrifying thought that his first instinct is to break free from this imprisonment and reclaim the high ground—In this one episode alone, Mr. Lunkhead has tried more than once to get Lois to admit she's jealous of him and Tony Taylor (Take my advice, boys—never do this to a lady, or you’ll lose her favor.) Meanwhile, Lois finally admits to a tub of Rocky Road that Clark means more to her than just a colleague or a friend. Because yes, she does feel that pang of jealousy when other women get too close—We’ll have to wait until Part 2 to find out what she plans to do with that revelation.
Unlike many viewers, I personally have no issue with Clark playing a “backstabbing piece of slime” and blowing Lois’s cover this episode. Since L&C are going to share the byline on this toaster story anyway, it does make more sense to let Lois’s bulletproof partner go undercover in a nightclub where bullets fly on a daily basis. And sometimes drastic measures are required when the lady is too stubborn to stand down. Let’s not forget: in other universes, other Lois Lanes have died chasing down dangerous leads like this one. There is no guarantee our Lois will stay that lucky forever. And I believe that deep down, Lois knows Clark meant well when he blew her cover—because once she’s done throwing her fit in his apartment and letting off steam, she doesn't press the issue any further and clearly holds no lasting grudge against him.
What I do have a problem with is the dumpster scene. According to Clark’s X-ray vision, the bin on the left is packed with rotting food waste; the one on the right holds mostly dry leaves and shredded paper. And yet, Clark appears to have shoved Lois into the messier one on the left? If that was intentional, then the writers owe us a massive apology, because Clark Kent would never—not even as a joke—repay his partner’s loyalty with a prank that vile. First of all, Lois did absolutely nothing wrong in this episode. Second, she only let herself be dumped into that bin without a fight because she was trying to protect Clark's identity. So if he deliberately picked the garbage-soaked dumpster, that’s not playful—that’s rotten, maybe even cruel. And that's sure not how Martha and Jonathan raised him. I’m choosing to believe it’s a technical flub, a POV shot mismatched in the editing bay, because when Lois flails her arms inside the dumpster, we do see quite a bit of shredded paper flying. And later when she turns up at Clark’s apartment, her evening gown is still impeccably clean—not a single stain from the garbage. So I’ll rewrite the scene in my head: Clark picked the cleaner bin, landed Lois on a nice soft cushion of dry leaves and paper strips, and let her think she got the raw end of the deal. That would be perfectly in character for Clark Kent—mischievous to her face, but always protective behind her back.
That being said, Lois endures an unfair amount of ridicule and snickering from her coworkers, Clark included—for simply doing her job as a dedicated investigative reporter. It’s hard to imagine any '90s scriptwriter having the guts to send Mr. Kent undercover at a male strip club called “Xquisite,” isn’t it? Ironically, despite being “perfectly placed” inside the crime organization and armed with superpowers, Clark walks away with next to nothing. The one time he does try to pry information out of Tony Taylor, the cool-headed Mafia Mama immediately gets suspicious. In the end, it’s Lois who does all the heavy lifting for their story. Clearly, Clark is still a rookie in the undercover game, and he's got plenty to learn from his seasoned partner.
One thing this episode makes abundantly clear is that both Lois and Clark ooze sexual charisma to outsiders. It’s obvious that neither of them would have any trouble finding a willing partner if they ever wanted one. What's equally interesting in this episode is the way Clark seduces Tony Taylor—it's nearly identical to the approach Luthor, Scardino, and Sullivan take when they court Lois Lane: astute, cool, confident, and completely unfazed. They never hesitate to voice their “feelings” as rejection carries no real cost for them. The message is crystal clear: If this woman takes the bait, excellent. If not, oh well. No love lost. This couldn't stand in sharper contrast to how Lois and Clark behave once they're actually dating—fear, doubt, anger, frustration—every step forward is taken with extreme caution, because the stakes are simply too high. And yet, they still stumble at nearly every turn. So really, it's not that hard to tell when a man is genuinely taken with a woman: he stammers, he fumbles, his I.Q. takes a noticeable nosedive whenever she’s around—and somehow, it's absolutely adorable.
It also occurs to me that despite being intelligent, kind-hearted, and strikingly attractive, Lois has only ever won the heart of one man: Clark Kent—who, as it happens, is an alien. Her long procession of human suitors—Claude, Luthor, Scardino, Solovin, Xavier, Deter, Luckabee, Luthor Jr., and so on—each seeks merely to possess her, driven by their own brand of greed. Not one of them truly considers what she desires or requires, let alone lives by the philosophy that "making you happy makes me happy." Perhaps the poor lady isn't even meant for Earth. Does that hold true in other Superman versions too— that Lois never has a human suitor who truly loves her? How tragic, really. If Clark had never been sent to Earth, Lois might have been the loneliest woman on this planet.
Another scene I love is right after the first toaster attack—when every thug at the Metro Club bolts at super-speed without even checking if their lady boss made it out. Lois alone runs back toward the fire the moment she realizes Clark is not with her: “Clark, are you okay?” It doesn't necessarily mean she has deep feelings for him or anything—it's just who she is. Fearless and selfless. One remarkable woman.
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He probably always let women do the chasing
I've wondered about that too and came to a similar conclusion. I think that if he ever actively tried to pursue a woman, it was probably only a few times. But then again, in the real world, it's equally implausible that she wouldn't recognize that two men—identical in height, build, facial features, and voice, down to the exact same moles on their upper lip, the right corner of the mouth, the center of the neck, and the back of the left hand—are the same person.
I think Lois being fooled by Clark's disguise is much more plausible But I'm biased because I absolutely love his disguise. I think the whole idea of hiding in plain sight is brilliant. It's such a terrifying thought that his first instinct is to break free from this imprisonment and reclaim the high ground
Hmm, that makes sense. Unlike many viewers, I personally have no issue with Clark playing a “backstabbing piece of slime” and blowing Lois’s cover this episode.
I have to admit I'm one of those viewers... This episode annoys me a little I’m choosing to believe it’s a technical flub, a POV shot mismatched in the editing bay, because when Lois flails her arms inside the dumpster, we do see quite a bit of shredded paper flying. And later when she turns up at Clark’s apartment, her evening gown is still impeccably clean—not a single stain from the garbage. So I’ll rewrite the scene in my head
I'm with you on this one. Does that hold true in other Superman versions too— that Lois never has a human suitor who truly loves her?
Well, I can think of Richard White and John Henry Irons. But I don't have anything against Daniel Scardino either, aside from the fact that he was very persistent (which Mayson was too). If Clark had never been sent to Earth, Lois might have been the loneliest woman on this planet.
I think both Clark and Lois could find or build a healthy relationship with other people. Especially Clark, because I feel like he wants love more than she does, having spent so much of his life searching for a place in the world. I can see Lois as someone who enjoys romance in fiction but would be perfectly fine on her own - although, considering how many suitors she attracts, at least one of them should have been decent, according to the laws of mathematical probability. Actually, that list of suitors was another thing that made me roll my eyes at the show. At some point, I decided to consider certain things that are technically canon as non-canon, and I've been happier ever since Anyway, I still think Lois and Clark together are the best match either of them could have, and I enjoy discovering stories where they always end up together. It doesn't necessarily mean she has deep feelings for him or anything—it's just who she is. Fearless and selfless.
Totally
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I think Lois being fooled by Clark's disguise is much more plausible.
Not after they start dating. When you pay that close attention to a guy, you become hyperaware of his physical marks, not to mention his unique scent and taste. Just that one mole above Clark's lip would have given him away within a week—I’m talking about real-life circumstances here, of course.  I have to admit I'm one of those viewers... This episode annoys me a little
Well, as long as Clark doesn't swipe Lois's byline, I'm cool with it. It might actually do her some good to hone her writing skills in front of a word processor. But I seriously doubt Clark would be willing to take the undercover job if the bartender's uniform is anywhere near as revealing as the waitress's. Well, I can think of Richard White and John Henry Irons.
Okay, I looked into these two, and they both seem like darn nice guys. Good for Lois. That makes me feel way better. But I don't have anything against Daniel Scardino either, aside from the fact that he was very persistent.
Ugh, I have to say it: I hate Scardino even more than Max Deter. At least Lois's other suitors admit they're the bad guys. Scardino, on the other hand, does all the bad things while somehow still believing he's the good guy. He used his dead partner Jena's story to seduce another woman before her body had even gone cold—classic "grieving widower" schtick. His little speech in Lois's car made it crystal clear he never intended anything long-term with her. But he was still willing to torch her entire personal life and work partnership to get her—so he'd have a nice juicy sex toy to play with while he was stationed in Metropolis. And what he did to Mayson Drake is just sickening. Mayson was a female warrior who gave her young life fighting crime. And instead of showing that woman even an ounce of respect, he waved her private diary around in front of other people, reading her most treasured secrets out loud and mocking them without a shred of decency. I'm honestly surprised Clark didn't twist his head off right then and there just to shut his big mouth. To sum it up: Dan Scardino has no compassion, no honor, no sense of responsibility, and absolutely zero respect for women's autonomy. I'm pretty sure he took the DEA job for the glory, not for the good of people. The second those “decorations” stop feeding his ego, he'll go full dark side and turn into a crooked agent. Sorry, I'm getting a little worked up here—for some reason, that guy really gets to me.  Considering how many suitors she attracts, at least one of them should have been decent, according to the laws of mathematical probability.
Unfortunately, it's part of Lois's character setup in the L&C universe that she always manages to attract that one villain in a sea of good guys. I guess Clark gets a pass only because he's an alien—and that earthbound rule just doesn't seem to apply to him.
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Part 2 – The “heavy flirting” stage
Episode 08 – Honeymoon in Metropolis
The main reason I moved "HIM" ahead of "GGGH" is that I needed a plausible excuse for Clark’s parents to treat Lois as his girlfriend in "GGGH"—and, more importantly, for Lois not to take offense at their oddly forward behavior. Unfortunately, nothing in the first seven episodes could possibly give us such an excuse.
Probably every young woman knows this particular nightmare: you have a seemingly amiable male classmate or colleague—someone you consider a good friend, someone you occasionally share a laugh with—only to find out later that he’s been telling everyone behind your back that you're his girlfriend. If "GGGH" had stayed in its original slot as Episode #8, Martha and Jonathan’s blatant “Hello, daughter-in-law!” attitude would only make sense if Clark had said something wildly inappropriate about Lois to his parents. That wouldn’t exactly reflect well on Clark’s character. But if the small town visit takes place after "HIM," then everything makes perfect sense. After all, Lois and Clark were “registered as husband and wife,” went “under cover” together in a honeymoon suite, took “turns” in the bedroom, and shared a horizontal kiss on the bridal bed. Lois even started having some delicate thoughts about Clark and tried to tell him during a late-night phone call while she was curled up in that very bed. So she’d have no trouble forgiving the misunderstanding this situation caused with Clark’s parents.
The second reason I slotted "HIM" in as Episode #8 is that the "horizontal kiss" scene here shares a direct connection with "IGACOY." When the maid barges into L&C’s love nest without knocking—and I’d be surprised if she didn’t get fired for that—all Clark has to do is walk over, lock the door before the maid enters, and call out, “We’re a little busy right now—could you come back later? Thanks!” But instead, he chooses to pretend that he and Lois are “sharing some fleeting moment of passion.” Why? Because Lois explicitly instructed him to do exactly that in "IGACOY," and now he’s following her instructions to the letter. It's a hilarious and cleverly staged scene, but unfortunately, the original airing order put "HIM" and "IGACOY" so far apart that most viewers completely missed the joke.
The third reason is that there's a July 1993 calendar hanging on the wall in Roarke's office. So HIM clearly has to be placed before GGGH—since GGGH is set in the fall, during the Corn Festival. I suspect the prop department deliberately selected that specific calendar as a clue for the audience that HIM was originally slated for production much earlier in the season.
Lois’s behavior in the honeymoon suite is absolutely fascinating to watch. For starters, she only looks embarrassed when there's an audience—her colleagues, the bellboy, anyone—is present in the suite. But the moment she's left alone with Clark, her demeanor shifts to one of total relaxation. For another, she seems to be subtly testing Clark's "patience" during their first night together: she wears the shortest pajama shorts she owns on their late-night stakeout—something we almost never see her in when she's home alone. And after she tells Clark to wake her if anything comes up, she chooses to sleep in the nude—I seriously doubt this is something she's ever done before, since she's always in a nightgown when she sleeps at home. She even tosses out a provocatively charged line before heading into the bedroom: “Our job is to rip away the veil of secrecy and expose the naked truth.” All in all, it seems like a carefully designed set of field tests to gauge just how high Clark's moral standards really are—And luckily, Mr. Kent passed with flying colors. (Shh—don't mention Clark's little peeping-Tom thing to her.)
This episode also makes it crystal clear that the honeymoon-suite cohabitation is the first time either of them has shared living quarters with the opposite sex—meaning not only have they never lived full-time with a partner, they’ve never even had a lover who regularly stayed over. For two healthy, good-looking people in their mid-to-late 20s, that's definitely saying something—we're talking about one seriously weird pair here. Of course, we all learned why Clark is the way he is from "Virtually Destroyed." But the series has wisely remained evasive about how Lois ended up this way: she has no clue how to share personal space with a man, despite having slept with one before. She was robbed of that life experience because, after her one-night stand with Claude five years earlier, the scumbag slipped out while 21-year-old Lois was still asleep—in his haste to steal her gunrunner story. That old wound never quite healed, and she hasn't let a man close since.
Then we get to the final scene of the episode: Right after Clark finishes his call with his parents and sets the phone down, it rings again—immediately. That means after Lois finds out Clark's line was busy, the poor girl has kept redialing—she's clearly made up her mind to tell him something important, fearing that if she waits any longer she'll lose her nerve.
And can you believe what the lunkhead Mr. Kent does? He fakes a huge yawn and kills the conversation—just like that.
I actually asked a few of my male Homo sapiens friends what they’d do if a woman they were into called them late at night from a honeymoon suite and said, “This'll give you something to look forward to.” The answer was unanimous: they’d ask her out on the spot, because the green light she’s giving is so obvious you’d have to be blind to miss it.
So I'm forced to conclude that Clark's unfathomably dense move here has to be a Kryptonian thing: Partly it’s the lingering effect of the brain damage from that horizontal kiss two nights before—because Kryptonians are so emotionally repressed all the time that a sudden onslaught of overwhelming feelings tends to short-circuit their brains. Partly, it's also Clark's old habit of pushing people away when they get too close to his heart—a habit he's been cultivating since he was thirteen, now so deeply wired into him that he just shoves Lois away on pure reflex, without even thinking it through first.
Thanks to Mr. Kent's latest galactically stupid move, we never get to find out what Lois was trying to tell him while snuggled up in that bridal bed. But it's not exactly hard to guess: By now, Lois has pretty much figured out that Clark Kent is a remarkably decent man of unimpeachable character——loads better than any of the trashy men she's dated so far, and way more practical than Lex Luthor. In short, he's excellent raw material for a boyfriend, if not a husband, and an ideal solution to her personal predicaments. In fact, she's likely already aware that Clark may well be the best offer she'll ever get in her lifetime. But first, she has to make him fall for her—by nudging him to ask her out. So what about her fear of getting hurt again? Well, She probably figures she can protect her heart by keeping him in the role of a devoted squire—careful to keep her own feelings in check and not fall for him. Sure, this late-night phone call didn't go as she'd planned, but there's still tomorrow, at the Planet, and the "Carnival Date" in Smallville coming up next episode.
One more thing worth pointing out this episode: Lois looks rather bored and melancholy when she's "relaxing" alone in the honeymoon suite, but she seems a hundred times happier when she's sharing that same suite with Clark. That's why I stand by what I said earlier in this thread: Lois Lane is NOT the type to enjoy solitude. Living her private life alone makes her downright miserable, which is why she crams every waking hour with work. And this soul-crushing loneliness will eventually push her toward some deeply unwise life decisions down the road.
Sadly, one of my favorite scenes from this episode never made the final cut: Lois goes berserk and charges off to the harbor to hunt down the bad guys solo—because one of the thugs slaughtered her beloved teddy bear, the white one that had been sitting on her bridal bed with the pine-green ribbon around its neck. This brutally murdered 'bridal bear' means so much to Lois that she bought an exact replica right after her first date and first kiss with Clark. You can spot the very same white bear—complete with its pine-green ribbon around the neck—sitting on her bed in both 'Resurrection' and 'WWW'.
Lois heads for the bedroom. From inside, we hear EXPRESSIONS of anger and dismay.
LOIS: “We have to find him. That man is capable of anything.”
She holds up the teddy bear, its stomach slashed wide open.
It's such a cute little moment, and it says so much about Lois's character—tough on the outside, total softie on the inside. What a shame they left it on the cutting room floor.
But don't you worry, little Lola—Clarkie will get you a new teddy bear next episode.
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Not after they start dating.
I know that rationally, but I can't help defending the disguise on every occasion. And what he did to Mason Drake is just sickening.
 That's true. I'd forgotten about that, and it really was awful. Very disrespectful to Mayson. Although, to be fair, even the script of this episode itself wasn't exactly very respectful towards her. Anyway, I'm deducting points from Scardino on my scorecard here. Sorry, I'm getting a little worked up here
No worries, sometimes fiction just brings out reactions like that in us.  I recognize Dan's flaws, although the fact that he's a quirky character keeps me from hating him  (I'm neutral about him, in the end). I don't see the car scene as a declaration that he doesn't want a real relationship, but maybe that he wanted something less planned, more spontaneous. It's not my kind of romance, but I know people and couples who have worked/work well that way, just starting without expectations and then evolving. But there were quite a few scenes with Dan that gave me secondhand embarrassment (especially the way Lois reacted to him sometimes and the little competition between him and Clark). For another, she seems to be subtly testing Clark's "patience"
My friend K said the same thing when I had her watch a few episodes with me in January, especially referring to the part where Lois sleeps naked. And really, I can't argue with that we're talking about one seriously weird pair here.
They're practically an alien who's very human and a human who's very alien. Made for each other. I actually asked a few of my male Homo sapiens friends
Interesting research. Yeah, Clark definitely should have done something at that point. That's why I stand by what I said earlier in this thread: Lois Lane is NOT the type to enjoy solitude.
I agree. She's extroverted and was made to socialize, talk and interact with others. I just don't think that this "being with someone" she needs necessarily has to be in a romantic sense. Although I don't think that means she would turn down a romantic opportunity that made sense for her, like what happened with Luthor later. Sadly, one of my favorite scenes from this episode never made the final cut:
I had never noticed that in the script! It really is such a sweet moment.
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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I know that rationally, but I can't help defending the disguise on every occasion.
I see what you mean. Going maskless really does set Superman apart from most other superheroes with secret identities.  but maybe that he wanted something less planned, more spontaneous
That’s exactly what gets under my skin. Scardino only ever thinks about what he wants and never gives Lois’s interests a second thought. He deliberately sabotages Lois’s relationship with Clark—her most important work partner—all for the sake of a fleeting, spontaneous fling with her, one that was never going to work out given their career choices. It’s selfishness beyond imagination. And he keeps up his sabotaging act even after Lois shuts him down at the beginning of 'TJO.' I love that rejection, by the way—it’s firm, clear, and straight to the point (guess that movie date with Clark the night before went pretty well). It leaves zero room for negotiation, and it really shows what a dishonorable person Scardino is when he keeps harassing her with phone calls and outright stalking after being turned down like that. He’s the classic guy who just can’t seem to understand that “No” means no. But I know people and couples who have worked/work well that way, just starting without expectations and then evolving.
That’s perfectly fine if both parties are single and available. But Lois was already headed toward a serious, long-term relationship with Clark when Scardino stuck his grubby paws in. If the guy had any sense of decency, he would’ve at least waited until L&C broke up—and thanks to Clark’s own stupidity, Scardino wouldn’t even had to wait that long. They're practically an alien who's very human and a human who's very alien. Made for each other.
Excellently put. I just don't think that this "being with someone" she needs necessarily has to be in a romantic sense.
Agreed. She'd be much better off living with Star than accepting Luthor's proposal. Unfortunately, she wasn't having any luck with friendships in Season 1 either—and Star didn't show up until Season 3. Poor Lois. Come to think of it, maybe her friendship with Star only worked because Star's a bit of an alien herself. I had never noticed that in the script! It really is such a sweet moment.
Yeah, I absolutely love these little character touches in L&C. Lois has such a thing for teddy bears—there are references to them throughout the series, and every single one is just adorable. And the prop department, pure genius. They never threw anything away. Who would've thought they'd hold onto that 'bridal bear' for over a year, only to bring it back after Lois and Clark's first official date—just to show how deeply Lois treasured the memory of their time together in that honeymoon suite?
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Episode 09 – The Green, Green Glow of Home
This marks Lois Lane's very first visit to the small town that, three years later, will become her adopted hometown.
Watching her navigate Smallville is every bit as fascinating as watching her fumble through that honeymoon suite—both are entirely foreign territory to her. The moment Lois sets foot on Smallville soil, she quietly sheds the bossy, take-charge attitude she wears like a second skin back in Metropolis. Instead, she clings to Clark—the only familiar face on this alien turf—as if he's a lifeline. She goes where he goes, sits where he sits, and keeps constant tabs on where he is and who he's talking to. And when Martha and Jonathan welcome her as Clark's girlfriend, she doesn't even correct them. She just plays along. In fact, she behaves exactly like a shy bride meeting her future in-laws for the very first time. This seemingly out-of-character behavior fits neatly into my theory: Lois formed a plan back in "HIM" to capture Clark's heart and mold him into a squire-like boyfriend to serve her needs. And if there's even a chance that the Kents will one day become her actual in-laws, then first impressions are everything. She needs to be careful not to insult them—oops. Too late. Then again, no harm done. It's clear that Clark's parents are both extremely nice people, just like their son, which no doubt earns Mr. Kent some serious bonus points in Lois's book.
I remember the first time I watched that couch scene in the Kent farmhouse—I sort of felt like Martha crossed a line when she suggested that L&C might want to share a bed. But upon rewatch, I realized her seemingly forward "Unless you two are..." is actually triggered by Lois herself. After Martha announces, "Clark, you'll be on the couch," Lois turns to look at Clark, obviously surprised—either because the Kent farmhouse apparently doesn't even have a guestroom, or because she's just realized her presence has displaced one of her hosts to the sofa. But Martha misreads that look entirely, interpreting it as her disappointment at being separated from Clark for the night. It's a brilliantly funny beat, executed flawlessly by two actresses working in perfect sync. But unfortunately, the camera crew didn't quite do their job—they should’ve given Teri a close-up on that surprised reaction.
Then comes the Kryptonite attack. In the kitchen scene, Lois once again slips into full girlfriend mode: one casual glance at Clark and she immediately knows something's wrong. She fusses over him right alongside the Kents, even throwing in a defensive, "I tried to warn him about those amber waves of grain." The subtext seems to be: I did my part looking after your boy. It's not my fault he got sick.
From this episode forward, the production team starts cutting scenes that make it crystal clear Lois is the one driving this romance forward. The "line-dance" scene is the first casualty: L&C find themselves on the dance floor only because Lois spots Rachel Harris making a beeline for Clark, about to invite him to dance—and Lois isn't about to let that happen. She springs into action and beats her rival to the punch：
The country-rock band plays while Clark and Lois stand watching a crowd that has arrayed itself into a huge line-dance. Lois spies Rachel on the fringe of the crowd, approaching.
LOIS: Give it a whirl?
CLARK: You're kidding?
LOIS (dragging him out): No, I'm not kidding. I'd *like* to dance. If you promise never to breathe one word about this to anybody at the Planet.
CLARK: Promise.
They take places in the line. It's obvious that Lois knows as much about this as Clark does.
This basically means that Lois has already gotten pretty territorial—and she’s clearly marked Clark as her prey. In fact, Lois practically orchestrates the entire "carnival date" with Clark: First, she ditches her work clothes for a super cute "date dress" and leather boots. Then she drags Clark into line-dancing. Then she steers him toward that "Ring the bell, win a prize" hammer-strength game—the kind of attraction that's basically designed for guys to show off for their lady friends. And I'd bet that chocolate-coated ice cream bar was her special request too. Clark, for his part, happily goes along with all of it—and for once, doesn't push her away. Maybe it’s because the Kryptonite radiation has reshaped his singularly dense brain into something more human, one that does not short-circuit as easily from strong emotions. Or maybe he's secretly hoping the Kryptonite effect is permanent—that he could stay human forever, date, love, and live a normal life just like an ordinary guy.
Come to think of it, wouldn't it be extra sweet if this carnival date just happened to fall on Lois's 26th birthday? She's a Libra (September 23–October 23), and Kansas corn festivals do tend to pop up in late September. If that's the case, then that teddy bear Clark won for her doubles as a perfect birthday gift—which would explain why it holds the place of honor as Lois's bed-mate for at least three solid months—the next time we spot this “Clarkie bear” would be around Christmas time in "Witness."
I genuinely enjoy the street fight between Trask and Clark—Dean clearly has a knack for physical scenes. But I can't help feeling the writers missed a golden opportunity here to protect Clark's secret identity. Just imagine: Trask's vicious roundhouse kick opens a nasty gash on Clark's forehead. When Lois rushes over, she finds blood streaming down his face, dripping onto his neck and staining his blue shirt crimson. She drags him to the county clinic, where he gets at least five stitches and has to wear bandages to work for a week. An injury like that could've bought Clark's cover another two years—maybe even long enough to get a "Yes" out of Lois when he finally proposes in "ATAI."
I can grudgingly accept Lois's failure to connect Clark with Superman for two seasons. After all, she's seen him bleed from a paper cut, and she's watched him get beaten to a pulp by an ordinary human criminal. Even after she learns about Kryptonite in early Season 2, she still has no idea that a piece as big as the one in "GGGH" could knock Clark out for days, not just minutes. So whenever her suspicion starts to flare up, she probably talks herself down: "What am I thinking? This guy bleeds!"
But Perry White is an entirely different story. It genuinely bothers me that Perry didn't figure it out in "MOSB"—the clues are simply too glaring to ignore. And Perry is supposed to be the Master Yoda of investigative journalism. In "Fly Hard," Jack figured out Clark's secret with far less evidence than Perry's had at his disposal. That kind of blind spot really undercuts Perry's character, making him look dimmer than a troubled teenager. To be fair, the show eventually makes it clear that Perry knows by the end of Season 3—he lends the Kents his private office for a quiet goodbye to Clark, which means he has to be in on it. Throughout Season 4, he simply pretends he doesn't know, and L&C pretend they don't know that he knows. But still. It would've been nice if the writers had given Clark a profusely bleeding wound as early as GGGH, just so everyone around him wouldn't have to look so dim-witted all the time.
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I see things a little differently. Dan was annoying, pushy, and sometimes inconsiderate, but he didn't have access to all the information we do. He came into Lois's life at a very sensitive point in her relationship with Clark. After Mayson’s death, Clark was understandably shaken, and Lois was insecure. Even they weren't entirely sure about their relationship anymore, let alone Dan, who knew nothing about their history together. From Dan's perspective, Clark wasn't taking Lois seriously (and it really did seem that way), and Lois herself seemed somewhat undecided (maybe not in her heart, but in her mind). I don't think Dan was acting out of pure selfishness, but rather because he was kind of clueless and also didn't have the full picture. In the kitchen scene, Lois once again slips into full girlfriend mode:
There's a tiny scene in this part that really shouldn't make me as happy as it does: when Lois holds Clark's face. I think it's so cute. Oh, and that hug at the end of the episode? So beautiful! Teri and Dean were born to hug each other lol. his singularly dense brain
It would've been nice if the writers had given Clark a profusely bleeding wound as early as GGGH, just so everyone around him wouldn't have to look so dim-witted all the time.
It was, indeed, a good opportunity that was missed.
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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I guess part of why I despise Scardino so much is that I'm a Mayson Drake fan—and Jena, too. She's yet another fallen female warrior. That poor woman's probably rolling in her grave if she knew how her partner used her story to hit on another woman. After what he did to those two female martyrs, I can't find a single decent thing about this character. But you're right—he's not worth obsessing over. All he ever got from Lois was a lunch date at an ice-cream parlor; he didn't even walk away with a handshake . And really, he's nothing more than a temporary plot device meant to move the story forward. The writers must have deliberately assigned him an unlikable character to keep the audience from getting emotionally attached. There's a tiny scene in this part that really shouldn't make me as happy as it does: when Lois holds Clark's face. I think it's so cute. Oh, and that hug at the end of the episode? So beautiful! Teri and Dean were born to hug each other.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s the little nuances in their body language that elevate this show above most romance movies and TV shows I've ever seen. They set the gold standard for what two lovers completely in sync should look like—unlike some recent shows where the leads clearly repel each other but are forced together by contract anyway, and it's just painful to watch.
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Episode 10 – Man of Steel Bars
In this episode, we witness Lois go full groupie as she chases after Superman for the second—and final—time in the series. And honestly, who could blame her? It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get that close to a godlike celebrity, and the chance practically lands right in her lap. If Chris Evans ever crashed at my boyfriend’s dorm, I’d absolutely go all out whipping up a decent meal for the guys—and treat my BF like a piece of furniture the entire time he was there (I’d make it up to him later by snagging tickets to that premiere where Zendaya’s expected to appear). But I swear I wouldn’t sneak a peek at Mr. Evans in the shower, because that’s just not something you do to someone you love and respect—celebrity or not. As I’ve mentioned before on this thread, the swooning and groupie-like behavior Lois shows around Superman is clear proof that her feelings at this stage are pure infatuation. She doesn’t truly love Superman—at least, not yet—she’s only in love with the idea of him.
This episode also gives us the one moment in all of Season 1 that might actually make Lois wonder, “Is there a chance Clark is in love with me?” Yes, I’m talking about that parting kiss he gives her in the late-night newsroom—born out of sheer desperation that he may never see her again. Granted, the kiss is so feather-light and gentlemanly that the lady could easily brush it off as some quirky Smallville custom for saying goodbye to a dear friend. But still, the possibility of something much deeper is in the air. And this rare glimmer of encouragement immediately stirs the seed of love that's been lying dormant deep inside Lois’s heart. The moment it receives its very first drop of nourishment, her true feelings for Clark begin to sprout at an astonishing speed. The next morning finds a teary-eyed Lois at her desk, musing out loud: “First Superman, now Clark. I don’t know who I’ll miss more.” In just one night, she's elevated Clark Kent to the exact same place in her heart as Superman—the man she once claimed she’d been looking for all her life.
It's worth noting that, for a sharp investigative reporter, Clark swallows that 'Super Feat Equals Super Heat' nonsense without blinking—even when nobody around him buys it. That goes some way toward explaining why he spends most of Season 1 being so passive and evasive with the one woman he actually loves. I figure at least half of it is sheer selflessness: there’s always this deep-seated fear in him that his alien, freakish nature will bring disaster to those he loves if he lets them get too close. That fear metastasizes into something far more monstrous by early Season 3, culminating in that infuriating “I love you too much for us to be together” mindset. While all his human rivals are dead set on possessing Lois Lane to feed their own egos—never once stopping to consider what they could offer her in return—Clark alone is constantly haunted by the worry that he might not be Lois’s best option in life. And that worry often manifests as reluctance to let her come too close, which Lois no doubt reads as plain disinterest. So in a sense, this was a losing battle from the very start. That said, I'm glad to see Clark's character evolve and mature over time. By Season 4, he finally realizes that loving someone means not only accepting her flaws, but also making peace with the fact that he'll inevitably bring some trouble her way. In "Lethal Weapon," even after he physically hurts Lois and turns their newly furnished townhouse into The Poseidon Adventure, he doesn't run away like he always has before. Instead, he stands his ground amid the devastating wreckage he caused and patiently works through all the chaos alongside her.
I remember watching “MOSB” for the first time with my sister and being completely charmed by that almost scandalous office flirting at the very end. We were both buzzing over such a huge leap in L&C’s relationship—those two lonely souls finally realizing just how vitally important they are to each other—and we couldn’t wait to see what came next. So even though it was already past 11:00 p.m., we decided to squeeze in one more episode before calling it a night. Unfortunately, that next episode turned out to be “PML” in the original order—the one where Lois suddenly starts dating Luthor again! It made her look like she was playing both sides of the fence, which felt wildly out of character. My sister smugly pointed this out and tried to get me to admit that Lois Lane is, at heart, a "scarlet woman." But then I noticed that the timeline in “PML” jumps ahead to spring, only to snap back to winter in the later episode “Witness”—which means “PML” was clearly out of place. That misplacement doesn't just confuse chronology; it severely undermines Lois’s emotional integrity as a character.
And that was the moment I realized something was seriously wrong with the show’s production order. So, to hell with the so-called “canon” sequence—I’m going to rearrange this jigsaw puzzle in whatever way makes me happy. In my custom viewing order, Lois puts all dating on hold for a solid eight months to zero in on Clark, which leaves Mr. Lunkhead with no grounds to complain when he gets the rejection he deserves in BATP. The lady gave him more than enough chances—and he squandered just about every one of them.
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And in any case, it's all a matter of the writing (whether intentional or not) making Lois's experiences less serious and more of a source of comic relief, while we're encouraged to empathize with Clark's pain and take his experiences seriously. (I even thought the whole thing with Lois's parents reconciling was poorly handled for the same reason, but anyway...) I'm not a fan of Mayson, but I definitely wish she had survived, and I also wish Lois had had a romantic option (other than Clark) who was someone as worthy as Mayson. She was a warrior, as you said. And I wish no one had gotten a tragic ending! I don't like it when other characters get in the way of the main couple only to get hurt. They set the gold standard for what two lovers completely in sync should look like
Totally! In this episode, we witness Lois go full groupie as she chases after Superman
One of the moments that gives me the most secondhand embarrassment in the entire series. To this day, I’ve never rewatched it (I’d make it up to him later by snagging tickets to that premiere where Zendaya’s expected to appear)
 Fair enough! The next morning finds a teary-eyed Lois at her desk, musing out loud: “First Superman, now Clark. I don’t know who I’ll miss more.” In just one night, she's elevated Clark Kent to the exact same place in her heart as Superman—the man she once claimed she’d been looking for all her life.
Ah, I wish Lois had said that to Clark. I figure at least half of it is sheer selflessness
It just goes to show that even good things can become bad when taken too far! that almost scandalous office flirting at the very end.
I looove that scene. My sister smugly pointed this out and tried to get me to admit that Lois Lane is, at heart, a "scarlet woman."
Wow... I would find it easier to believe that the episodes simply didn't have a consistent connection with each other. But then I noticed that the timeline in “PML” jumps ahead to spring, only to snap back to winter in the later episode “Witness”
What a mess! I'll follow your chronological order when I rewatch the series in a few months. I'm already curious to see if it gives me any new perspectives.
Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)
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I also wish Lois had had a romantic option (other than Clark) who was someone as worthy as Mayson.
Same here. I dug a little deeper into that Richard White character you suggested, and I really like him. I just wish they'd brought someone like him into the L&C world, instead of making it seem like Lois had no other decent options. One of the moments that gives me the most secondhand embarrassment in the entire series.
Then I'm glad you never saw me in my teenage celebrity-chasing days . Honestly, I actually love Lois's little swooning fits. They show that despite everything she's been through, she still has that spark of girlish innocence. It also makes her feel more energetic and more relatable to younger audiences. I wish Lois had said that to Clark.
I kind of feel like he already knew. It always seemed to me that Clark spent most of Season 1 wrestling with that "I know I love her, but is it a lifetime kind of love?" thing. Unfortunately, by the time he finally figured it out—too late, dude—Lois had already shut him out completely. It just goes to show that even good things can become bad when taken too far!
Exactly. Sometimes Clark Kent's character setup is a little too saintly for my liking. I've dug through the fanfic archives trying to find darker takes on Mr. Kent, but I came up with very few. 
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