What is more fun than doing a "could be" episode for the writers? Here's an episode you get to write and reveal to Lex the secret that Clark has been caring. However, he won't remember that he learnt the secret. Golden.
In Hug, Clark is faced with a new villain, Bob Rickman, who can use the power of persuasion (or handshakes) to get people to do whatever he wants them to do. However, with a friend like Kyle Tippet, with the same ability, Clark doesn't have to struggle to defeat him.
In this episode, Lex is shown as a bad guy thanks to Bob's influence. Clark is the man of steel in this episode. When Sam (in Rogue) said, "you're not bulletproof" we didn't get to find out if he was correct. We find the answer in this episode when Lex fires a machine gun at Clark and not all the bullets miss.
Aside from those intense visual effects, specials effects come into play once again with Clark's super-speed and super-strength. I especially like the turmoil between Lana and Clark. It's something I can relate to with a few of my friends, where even when you pass by, not a word is uttered.
Hug and Cool are two of my top favourite episodes of the season. I could never get sick of re-watching just those two episodes alone. Well-crafted dialogue, well-written plot, amazing special effects (as always), incredible visual effects (no surprise) and unlimited amounts of action with some inspiring scenes of friendship and ambition make for Hug being an awesome episode for Smallville.
In Hug, Clark is faced with a new villain, Bob Rickman, who can use the power of persuasion (or handshakes) to get people to do whatever he wants them to do. However, with a friend like Kyle Tippet, with the same ability, Clark doesn't have to struggle to defeat him.
In this episode, Lex is shown as a bad guy thanks to Bob's influence. Clark is the man of steel in this episode. When Sam (in Rogue) said, "you're not bulletproof" we didn't get to find out if he was correct. We find the answer in this episode when Lex fires a machine gun at Clark and not all the bullets miss.
Aside from those intense visual effects, specials effects come into play once again with Clark's super-speed and super-strength. I especially like the turmoil between Lana and Clark. It's something I can relate to with a few of my friends, where even when you pass by, not a word is uttered.
Hug and Cool are two of my top favourite episodes of the season. I could never get sick of re-watching just those two episodes alone. Well-crafted dialogue, well-written plot, amazing special effects (as always), incredible visual effects (no surprise) and unlimited amounts of action with some inspiring scenes of friendship and ambition make for Hug being an awesome episode for Smallville.