Season Four of "Smallville" was more of a transitional one in that it didn't possess the excellent writing that had been evident in the previous three seasons.
However, if the rest of the shows had had the element of "fun" that "Spirit" had, the season could have been more memorable.
The real fun of this installment is the deft impersonations each of the principle actors do as they are "possessed" by the spirit of Dawn Stiles, played by guest star Beatrice Rosen. Watching the motherly Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) cavorting around like a teenager while jamming to the sounds on her I-Pod is priceless. The line she utters at The Talon is unexpected but appropriate for the stuck up Stiles.
As the spirit bounces from character to character, it's a true treat to see how Kristen Kreuk, Allison Mack, and, even Tom Welling interpret the character.
This is an outstanding entry in the long-running show and is one that stands as a shining star in a season that didn't have as many "glowing ones" as earlier and succeeding seasons.
However, if the rest of the shows had had the element of "fun" that "Spirit" had, the season could have been more memorable.
The real fun of this installment is the deft impersonations each of the principle actors do as they are "possessed" by the spirit of Dawn Stiles, played by guest star Beatrice Rosen. Watching the motherly Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) cavorting around like a teenager while jamming to the sounds on her I-Pod is priceless. The line she utters at The Talon is unexpected but appropriate for the stuck up Stiles.
As the spirit bounces from character to character, it's a true treat to see how Kristen Kreuk, Allison Mack, and, even Tom Welling interpret the character.
This is an outstanding entry in the long-running show and is one that stands as a shining star in a season that didn't have as many "glowing ones" as earlier and succeeding seasons.