The way Smallville was in the beginning (and so also in this episode) is a bit tiring but serves a purpose. The thing I mean by ''the way it was'' is the fact that every episode had it's own drama where someone from the general population became affected by the kryptonite in one way or another. And because of the fact that a different person became the ''villain'' in each and every episode, each episode could also tackle it's own issue.
I definitely feel like this episode tackles some questions regarding eating disorders and the general meant health of teenagers. Because even though a bulimic or compulsive eater wouldn't go out and eat a deer that they just hit with their car, this episode still captures those chaotic moments where it all goes down (trust me, I would know).
Another great thing about this early-on style is that it shows that anyone can turn bad under the right (or maybe wrong) circumstances. Yes, I know what you're thinking; ''it's the kryptonite, it's not a real thing''. Well, yes, but it's never JUST the kryptonite is it? In this case it's her dieting that leads on to this dilemma, and in other cases it could be some other situation that the character finds themselves in.
Enough hypothetic ramble. Conclusion; this episode is good and the early stages of Smallville was boring but still got to some kind of point.
I definitely feel like this episode tackles some questions regarding eating disorders and the general meant health of teenagers. Because even though a bulimic or compulsive eater wouldn't go out and eat a deer that they just hit with their car, this episode still captures those chaotic moments where it all goes down (trust me, I would know).
Another great thing about this early-on style is that it shows that anyone can turn bad under the right (or maybe wrong) circumstances. Yes, I know what you're thinking; ''it's the kryptonite, it's not a real thing''. Well, yes, but it's never JUST the kryptonite is it? In this case it's her dieting that leads on to this dilemma, and in other cases it could be some other situation that the character finds themselves in.
Enough hypothetic ramble. Conclusion; this episode is good and the early stages of Smallville was boring but still got to some kind of point.