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Lionel is taken hostage by a masked man who forces him to play elaborate games for the prize of staying alive. Martha goes to confront Lionel after Clark tells her Lionel knows his secret and becomes a part of the game herself, fighting for her life. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Steven S. DeKnight

Director:: James Marshall (III)

Stars:: Allison Mack (Chloe Sullivan); Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang); Annette O'Toole (Martha Clark Kent); John Glover (Lionel Luthor (Recurring Season 1, Regular Season 2+)); Tom Welling (Clark Kent/Kal-El of Krypton); Michael Rosenbaum (Alexander ('Lex') Joseph Luthor)

Guest Star:: Lauro Chartrand (Lionel (stunt double)); Ian Tracey (The Figure/Lincoln Cole); Dalias Blake ( Security Guard)

It's a common goof in many movies, but when the train is coming down the tracks it has plenty of time to see the limo and doesn't slow down. And when it hits Lionel's limo it just...keeps going. Trains aren't automated - there's a guy in the cabin. edit »
Trivia: Lana's phone number is 555-0164. edit »
When Martha and Lionel are going up toward their final test, you will notice that the elevator isn't really moving upwards at all, by simply looking at the stationary pipes in the elevator shaft which are behind and to the left of Lionel. The elevator was shaken, and a light source was panned from above to below repeatedly to make it look like upward motion, but the pipes gave it away. edit »
If Lionel's captor lost all his money in the failed Apex takeover, how was he able to construct that giant, elaborate death trap? edit »
When Lionel runs from the limo after the train hits it, the limo is just over his shoulder. When they cut to a closer shot, the limo is now considerably further back behind Lionel. edit »

Martha mentions "Truth, Justice and The American Way" in her speech. In the early comics, cartoons, radio shows, and the Richard Donner Superman, he was described as fighting for "Truth, Justice and The American Way." edit »
Erica Durance and John Schneider are credited but do not appear in this episode. edit »

Lionel: Well, I'm just thankful the elevator safety brakes slowed us down enough to survive the fall.
Lex: Yeah, you should be. Especially since Cole disabled them.
Lionel: That's enough to make a man believe in miracles. Isn't it, son?
Lex: I don't suppose Clark had anything to do with that divine intervention. edit »
Clark: My mother seems to think there may be some good in you, but I'm not so sure.
Lionel: It takes time, Clark. Maybe you'll be.
Clark: Or maybe you'll show your true colors. Secret or no secret, you stay away from my mother, or you'll wish I never saved your life. edit »
Martha: (practicing a speech) "It isn't enough to simply give when we can. Upholding the principles of truth, justice and the American way isn't a matter of convenience, it's a matter of conscience.
Clark: Sounds like words to live by. edit »
Lionel: Lex is not Clark and...I am not the father Jonathan Kent was.
Martha: It's never too late to change.
The Figure: Unless you're dead. edit »
Lionel: I only want what's best for you and your mother, son.
Clark: You don't call me that. Jonathan Kent was my father.
Lionel: No...I am not trying to take his place.
Clark: You couldn't. edit »

Chloe: Oh, and waiting for Darth Luthor to hatch his evil plan isn't?
This is a reference to Darth Vader who was the villain in the first three movies of Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi. edit »

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emanniiz
member since: Feb 5, 2007
Mercy
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
If you love the Saw series, you'll love this episode! ...Continue »
10/05/08 10:30am | report abuse
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cxtasy
member since: Jun 23, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "Above average"
A vengeful Luthorcorp employee sets traps for Lionel and then Martha, and the deadly games force Clark and Lex back together to find them and end the threat. ...Continue »
09/15/08 09:48pm | report abuse
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TakenMisery
member since: Jul 10, 2005
Mercy
The Bottom Line: "Nerve-wracking"
This was one of the best episodes of Smallville ever! Very Thr3e and SAW-ish, this was intriguing and brilliantly done! ...Continue »
05/27/08 10:09am | report abuse
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xogurl86ox
member since: Oct 28, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
So similar to the SAW films it's unreal. ...Continue »
10/28/07 09:04am | report abuse
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Beer75
member since: May 4, 2006
Mercy
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
Great Episode ...Continue »
08/22/07 10:49am | report abuse