Hydro

Season 6, Episode 10, Aired
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A Daily Planet gossip columnist uses her special power to overhear a conversation between Lana and Chloe, and publishes the conversation... where Lana admits having doubts about marrying Lex. While Chloe investigates the reporter, Lois asks Clark to help her investigate the mysterious Green Arrow bandit when she suspects he may be Oliver Queen in disguise.moreless
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  • Clois first kiss

    10
    "Perfect"
    By scillaward, Sep 11, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is one of the best episodes so far. Lois Lane is on the verge of revealing Oliver Queen is actually the Green arrow. So she asked Clark to help her, but little does Lois knows, Clark and Oliver have a trick up their selves. I love how Clark took off the mask and seems quite pleased with Lois' kiss. I loved the teasing Chloe gave Clark because she knew it was him dressed as the green Arrow to fool Lois. Meanwhile, Lana says yes to Lex and Clark lets Lana go free because he knows that she's carrying Lex's baby. The ending was sad, but the clois banter was hella funny.moreless

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  • All of the reviewers who give this episode a high score are completely out of their freak'n minds. Did they even watch the episode I just saw. The writers are trying to drag out certain story lines. That's why things seem lame most of the time.moreless

    2.0
    "Terrible"
    By HTEflseGODS, May 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    1. Clark, in a few episodes from now will be infected with red K, therefore all his inhibitions being lost and will reveal his true feelings regarding everyone currently is his life. Hence will be one of the better episodes of the season. They have to give CW 22 episodes so that's why it's dragged out. But in Smallville world lets say Clark Kent's common sense is not so super.

    2. Lana and Lois are dirty SL*TS! I say this because Lois is too quick to get busy with Green Arrow. She has only known the guy for a couple of months and is about to run into her previous boyfriend Aqua Man, who she also fell and like with really quick. She obviously also has feelings for Clark and that is even pointed out more when Clark and Oliver fooled her into thinking that Oliver isn't the Green Arrow. Oliver was wrong for even setting her up knowing she might kiss the wrong Green Arrow if he truly had feelings for her. Plus Oliver might go on and tell her the truth, and that goes into what the over reviewer was talking about: these guys not being honest with the people around them who they supposedly care about. They put them in jeopardy every time they lie to them by not telling them they are super heroes with super enemies. Plus you would think that he would not want to see Clark kiss his girlfriend, also knowing that Clark is the better man in a shallow, naive girl. And this was proven in the end of the episode, that Lois was a dirty SL*T b/c Lois is already talking about how much of a better kisser Green Arrow is than Oliver. What? The pretty boy billionaire not good enough for you anymore? On top of that she so has to know Clark was Green Arrow that night just by the situation that was set up and how they were all talking in that scene about how Lois kissed Green Arrow with Chloe in the room cheesing really hard, like her and Clark had an inside joke!

    And this goes into my other point in how I know the character Lana Lang, futurs Mrs. Luther/single mom, is a dirty SL*T! She's known for years now, I think around the fourth of fifth time, Clark saved her--that he was special--but never really talks about it unless she is trying to for that week, to unsuccessfully get the truth out of Clark. But yet Clark will never tell her the secret that she obviously already knows but just wants to hear him say it, giving her an excuse to try to hook back up with him. CLARK DON'T WANT HER. He hit it and quit it for reasons only Clark, Jo-rel, and God knows. She basically knew she was pregnant. And a man that you would think would be the better catch, the billionaire, but she wants to follow her heart. Go for the pretty boy with the super EVERYTHING? And she obviously wants some super sons but she ain't getting none. But she will just have to deal with rich sons. I'll bet you anything, if Clark told her the truth about his feelings and his secrets, Lana would have got down and dirty right there, doing the missionary position on the farm. By the way, Whats a chicken head? Someone who likes to imitate their neck like one! My point made, she is a dirty SL*T. And what I predict will happen: Lex will have his evil plan revealed over the next few episodes and it could go either way. Lana finds outs and leaves him, only for him to go crazy and try to kill her, or she becomes evil herself for a while (we all know she'll be good in the end of show following the correct comic book lore). Final thought, the next episode looks very promising. But you would think it would be in the end of the season, not the middle. This worries me about where the story is going because the writers obviously wanted to drag out this story till the end of the show. Hence then introducing the story line two seasons ago. So once it's all wrapped up in a episode or two, we still have around 5+ episodes to go. Is that going to be all filler crap or possibly some really good story lines that wrap up the season, and I think ultimately the show. They don't have another season in them. I say that b/c of all the great episodes we've seen spread out over the last two seasons. All they have left to do at this point really is get Lana in a good place with Clark but not being together, Clark defeating all the Phantom Zoners, accepting his destiny and putting on the glasses to become the bumbling Clark Kent that we all love. Now the show can go either way, and ask some really good Superman questions we all wanted to have answers to since the beginning of the stories 50+ years ago. Or they can just have more cop-outs like they already have proven that they can do so well (anyone remember the eight that now suddenly is an "S"). The way I would do this is explain why no one can recognize Clark is really Superman with his glasses on or how he deals with having these powers everyday and not being able to share them with anyone, must be pretty annoying saving everyone all the time while not getting any credit. I would have him fight some demons, show what religion he is and how he so much closely relates to a character in the Bible and how he deals with that. But maybe that's too much extraodinary writing for these millionaires coming up with these stories every week! They really should of done something better with that 8 & "S" story line. Maybe connecting it to why Jor-el wanted Clark to take over the world but now adays just wants him to accept his destiny and protect the world. For example, the beginning of season five, Jor-el stayed evil pretty much up to that point. But with all the circumstances in that episode makes the memory of Jor-el think differently about the purpose of Clark's destiny on earth. By the end nof season five, when Jor-el and the fortress die b/c of what Brainiac and Zod did, destroys the 8. So later in season six, when Clark restores Jor-el and the fortress, there is only half knowledge in the fortress, therefore giving Clark only half the strength that he used to have (ie. he has all the powers but at half strength). Therefore the "S" is created! Now if a person in his early twenties with no college background really or no real history in writing stories can come up with this, why can't these supposed professionals come up with a better story line. Probably because they are lazy, but that's giving them too much credit. If you disagree, that's fine. But deep down we all know that that would have been a better wrap-up for the series and eventual better Superman movie than what we are getting. What? Are they trying to kill off one of the most once profitable franchises for DC comics and Warner Brothers.moreless

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  • Lois schemes to unmask the Green Arrow even as she realizes she loves him. Lana and Chloe battle a DP gossip columnist who threatens to expose Clark. The Lana-Clark-Lex triangle reaches it's climax.moreless

    8.0
    "Great"
    By cxtasy, Jan 01, 2009 Report Abuse
    Although "Hydro" is another meteor-afflicted antagonist-of-the-week episode, it's not all that repugnant, thanks to Allison Mack's good acting. The obnoxious gossip columnist for the DP can transform into a blob of water, which strangely still has the ability to eavesdrop on and remember various conversations, and oh, also to commit murder. She exploits this ability to get way too much information on the Lex-Lana-Clark relationships and threatens to expose Clark's deep background cover as an alien.

    Lana reveals to Chloe that Lex has proposed, but she hasn't given an answer. Her hesitation is over Clark, but our Hydro-adversary overhears this by somehow camping out in Chloe's water jug, a real strain in the plot. A bit of background on the gossiper having already targeted Lex for some tabloid coverage would have made this scene more plausible, if that term can even apply to a human turning into a puddle. But then, why is the reputable DP printing tabloid trash anyway? Chloe has to dump the proposal news on Clark, including some word-for-word coverage of Lana's conversation with her. Mr. Welling plays the shock-and-awe scene admirably, going from stunned silence, to wondering if he's still on Lana's "A" list, to believing she's endangered by tying up with Lex. The expose also reaches Lex, and Lana has to admit she still loves Clark, who drops in for a confrontation with Lex, and they both play the very good script in an engrossing fashion. Lex gets the winning hand, with the bombshell for Clark that Lana is "carrying my child." One could argue that Clark never had cause to really doubt Lana's love - ultimately his secrecy was the cause of their estrangement. Lex has doubts too - finally hooking with with the gossiper with an offer to get dirt on Clark and Lana.

    Jimmy and Chloe start to suspect murder in the case of a drowned (by the water-blob) baseball player, referring to his use of steroids as "roid rage" and "muscle-mixers." You have to listen closely to keep up with all the pop terms, particularly from Jimmy.

    A more interesting subplot involves Lois and her quest to identify the Green Arrow, with Jimmy moonlighting to get some incriminating photos. When Lois and Oliver try a Yoga duet - a plot excuse to display cast physiques - she notices a cut on his shoulder identical to one on Jimmy's G.A. photos, and Lois ducks out in mid-tryst. She talks this over with Clark - another conversation which first appears to be about his secret and a "hero complex." But her suspicions about Oliver give Clark the chance to help hide a fellow superhero's secret, a nice plot turn that will help forge a stronger relationship between the two.

    Clark's snooping into the G.A. photos (why would Lois leave her purse in the Talon apartment?) is discovered by Chloe, who again outplays everyone in the cast, as Ms. Mack drops the clever line of the episode - "You're covering for the new pledge of your hero fraternity." And Clark's accusation that Chloe knew of Lana's pregnancy leads to another great reaction - Chloe blows up with, "Clark, before you unload your anger on me...it is incredibly unfair that everyone trusts me to keep their secrets, and then they turn around and they throw me attitude when I keep someone else's secret!." What an example of true righteous anger! This is followed by, "I'm sorry that I had to take a two-second breather from hiding the fact that you are an alien from another planet!" Compliments to the screenwriters who bring out the strain Chloe often feels being caught in the middle of "Secretville." Clark is no insensitive clod - he simply sees her frustration and embraces her, a dear friend.

    Clark, too, gets a good line - "I prefer 'intergalactic traveler' over 'alien from another planet.'" Unfortunately, the water-blob is hiding out in the tub and absorbs this revelation - meaning that, like anyone discovering Clark's secret, it's about to be terminated. Not before Chloe has to endure more "attitude," Lana being next in the queue. But Chloe has found that the gossiper was once caught in a meteor shower, and the plot thickens.

    Overwrought Lois tells Clark that she may be in love with Oliver - "I swear, the guy could tell me he's from Mars right now and I'd find a way to dismiss it as an endearing quirk." Perhaps this tells us something about the far distant future for Clark and Lois. She wants to know about the G.A., but she doesn't want to jeopardize her love life if she's wrong. Clark has a plan - she'll play damsel-in-distress in a dark alley outside Oliver's place, forcing him into a rescue. But it's a double-blind - Clark and Oliver set up a ruse with Clark playing the G.A. When real thugs show up, Jimmy is first on the scene to get photos, but ends up being hero #1. Clark is #2, and grateful Lois plants a big one on him, but Oliver arrives, too, confirming to Lois that he's just her boyfriend. Clark-as-G.A. speeds off, perhaps for the first time exhibiting superpowers in costume, but they ain't tights, so The Principle is not violated.

    As Chloe and Lana prepare to entrap water-blob, Chloe discovers the next gossip column - it will expose Clark's secret identity. Gossiper discovers Chloe in her office; Lana overhears the incriminating conversation, forcing Chloe to smash the laptop before Lana hears too much. Chasing Chloe to the street, water-blob bashes Chloe around, but is finally squished by Lana's Jeep. Water drains off the hood, reminiscent of Terminator 2, and into the sewer, I hope to be diluted to extinction by a Vancouver rain shower.

    Epilog 1 - Clark, Lois and Chloe discuss the G.A. - how did Lois know it was not Oliver before he even appeared? She kissed him - "Ollie's a good kisser, don't get me wrong. But that Green Arrow...he could teach Ollie a thing or two." So Clark had to be giving something back in that lip-lock, and that's another inspired reference to his future with the inimitable Lois.

    Epilog 2 - Lana is back to see Chloe, who thanks her for the water-save, but Lana is probing for an explanation for Chloe's computer-bashing before the water-battle. Something about a farm-boy secret, and Chloe can't lie about this secret very well. "I would never do anything to hurt you," Chloe says, words Lana has heard far too many times from Clark. The tension between the two is palpable - superior script writing as well as directing by Mr. Welling here. And Mark Snow's musical score is just perfect.

    Epilog 3 - Lana tries one more time to win Clark's trust - virtually demanding it, and the scene is played with great intensity - she begs for his trust. But Clark now has another reason to push her away - everything is changed - he knows about the baby. His parting comment, "I hope Lex makes you very happy," is just a bit cold and uncharacteristic for Clark. Lana now turns to Lex, who still awaits her answer. She admits she met Clark, she admits her love for him, but she sees someone who trusts her, and shows her sides of himself that no other is shown. "Yes, Lex Luthor, I will marry you."

    "Hydro" is a fun episode, well-designed to play up the Lois-Clark relationship, avoiding too much Lana-Clark angst, and offering some of the cleverest lines of dialog in the series. Ms. Mack is the key player again, holding together the entire episode with skill and humor, but without acting like a Big Important Star. The seeming end of the Clark-Lana saga, and a future wedding episode to confirm that, make this a watershed story. If you can close your eyes when water-blob is on screen, it's even better. Re-run rating B.moreless

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  • A gossip columnist finds out Clark's secret. Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, with John Glover, and Annette O'Toole.

    9.8
    "Superb"
    By budde22, Aug 28, 2008 Report Abuse
    When this episode first showed that it was going to premiere right before Justice, which i was really looking forward too, so i was mad that this episode premiered before Justice. However, this episode proved to be one of my favorite episodes of the season. I really liked the idea of Linda Lake (guest star Tori Spelling) being able to figure out all of her informationa and gossip with her ability. I thought this was a good episode with good acting, and also revealing that Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) proposed to Lana (Kristin Kreuk) and that she hasn't given him an answer because she still loves Clark (Tom Welling), interesting. But, perhaps my favorite part of this episode was that when Linda got hit by the car after fighting with Chloe (Allison Mack) she started to reform herself, making it possible that she could return.moreless

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  • Watered Down Journalism

    8.5
    "Great"
    By lenzinoH20, May 12, 2008 Report Abuse
    Hyrdo-A Daily Planet gossip columnist uses her special power to overhear a conversation between Lana and Chloe, and publishes the conversation... where Lana admits having doubts about marrying Lex. While Chloe investigates the reporter, Lois asks Clark to help her investigate the mysterious Green Arrow bandit when she suspects he may be Oliver Queen in disguise.

    Despite an over-the-top performance from Tori Spelling, "Hydro" is a surprisingly well written episode that creates some nice drama between the characters. I like the fact that Linda Lake was using her hydro powers to get her stories and reveal the secrets of the characters. The character may be unbearably campy, thanks to Tori Spelling once again, but she doesn't hurt the episode by any means. It's expected that Lana still has feelings for Clark and is the reason why she hadn't said yes to Lex's proposal yet. The Clark-Lex-Lana triangle actually works in this episode and some characters just have some great dialogue, especially Chloe. Allison Mack is brilliant in her scene where she attacks Clark about him getting mad at her about not telling him about Lana's pregnancy. It's about time Chloe stood her ground as she has other friends beside Clark and can have secrets of her own to keep. I also liked the scene of Lana figuring out Chloe's hidding Clark secret and it's good that her suspicions are building.

    Lois also gets a fun sub-plot as she finds out the identity of Green Arrow. I love how Oliver and Clark came up with a way to keep his secret. The scene where Clark, disguised as the Green Arrow, saves Lois and she gives him a kiss was very entertaining. Not to mention, Lois saying that Green Arrow was an amazing kisser at the end was just beyond hilarious! Lana accepts Lex's proposal at the end but of course, theyre' happiness doesn't last long. "Hydro" has lots of tense developments and fun sub-plots that make for a great episode. Also, nice direction by Tom Welling!moreless

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    • When Lois calls Oliver to come save her from the thugs, she bangs her phone into the dumpster and it breaks. You can see that her phone is already broken on one side after she hits it the first time, but she continues to speak into it. Edit
    • Also during the Chloe/Linda confrontation, Chloe says that Linda's news van was nearly hit by a meteor and crashed into Crater Lake. But the news article shown to Lana states that Linda was reporting in a field and was struck individually by a meteor. Edit
    • During the Chloe/Linda confrontation, Chloe states that Linda Lake was a rookie reporter for KSCW covering the second meteor shower. However, if you look at the news article that she shows Lana earlier, under Linda's picture, it clearly states that she was reporting for KPAZ. Edit

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    • Deleted Scene: Jimmy and Lois wake up in the morning and argue over who should take a shower first. Chloe wakes up and at the request of Jimmy goes down to get them some coffee. Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Norway: April 29, 2007 on TVNorge Belgium: December 8, 2007 on KanaalTwee Australia: December 28, 2007 on Ten Czech Republic: May 15, 2008 on TV Nova New Zealand: June 27, 2008 on TV2 Slovakia: August 2, 2009 on Markiza Edit
    • Linda Lake has the same initials as four of the main characters: Lex Luthor, Lana Lang, Lois Lane, and Lionel Luthor. Edit

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    • Lois: You can't have cocktails without ice. (turns to Clark) Don't worry, yours will be virgin. Edit
    • Lois: (talking to Clark and Chloe about the kiss with "Green Arrow") Well... he was holding me in his arms and... Ollie is a good kisser, don't get me wrong. But that Green Arrow... he could teach Ollie a thing or two. Edit
    • Oliver: (after watching Lois kissing Clark) That's one hell of a "thank you." Edit

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