Smallville (TV Series) Witness (2003) User Reviews

Separations

[claudio_carvalho · 8/10 · 30 April 2006]

When a van of Luthor Corp. is hijacked by three criminals, Clark Kent accidentally witnesses the robbery. He recognizes the leader of the gang, Eric Marsh (Zachery Ty Bryan), a baseball player of Smallville high school. Clark quits his job in The Torch after discussing with Chloe Sullivan. Lana Lang sees Jennifer Small with her lawyer, and Jennifer tells that she will divorce from Henry Small. Lex Luthor tries to find what cargo was stolen from his father.

In this episode, Lana Lang is the pivot of two separations, between Clark and Chloe, and between Jennifer and Henry. The conclusion of the story is flawed, since Eric Marsh and his gang see the abilities of Clark Kent without any further consequences. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Testemunha" ("Witness")

Alien Steroids

[Rcwilkinson123 · 8/10 · 9 October 2007]

This episode portrays the controversial issue of steroids with a few Smallville High baseball players in a stylized way in the second Season's 20th episode.

Lex gets some of his stuff stolen by a boy named Eric Marsh and a few of his buddies on the baseball team. Not knowing who committed the theft, and to Sheriff Nancy Adams' chagrin, Clark tells Lex that he will help find the thieves. He finds out that the players are taking steroids enhanced by the mysterious green substance found in many rocks among the town. Clark helps the players realize that inducing on the drug may be beneficial short-term, but will have very negative repercussions long-term.

This episode is most interesting because of its commentary on the steroids issue surrounding Major League Baseball, particularly in 2002, when the episode aired for the first time. Because the episode addressed this issue in particular, sports fans and "Smallville" fans alike will enjoy this episode.