Reaper
- Episode aired Apr 23, 2002
- TV-PG
- 44m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
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Meteor fragments resurrect a young man with the ability to suck the life out of suffering people. He learns about Whitney's sick father and targets him for euthanasia.Meteor fragments resurrect a young man with the ability to suck the life out of suffering people. He learns about Whitney's sick father and targets him for euthanasia.Meteor fragments resurrect a young man with the ability to suck the life out of suffering people. He learns about Whitney's sick father and targets him for euthanasia.
Tiffany Lyndall-Knight
- Nurse
- (as Tiffany Knight)
Rheta Hutton
- Rose Randall
- (as Rheta with an H)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLex Luthor says he received a copy of The Will to Power for his tenth birthday, an extremely complex manuscript by Friedrich Nietzsche. Lex states the main concept of the text: man is something to be overcome. This is called Übermensch, which translates to "super man" or "over man." This is the second time the philosopher is mentioned (the first being the Pilot (2001)). Lex also quotes the famous line, "Behold the Superman".
- GoofsWhen the pathologists prepares to start to dissect Tyler's body, he picks up and activates a cranial saw. An autopsy would normally begin with a Y incision on the chest from shoulders to sternum with a scalpel. Even if the pathologist was going to start with the skull, they would first peel back the scalp, once again with a scalpel.
- Quotes
[talking to Clark]
Lex Luthor: When my father dies, kings will come to his funeral, but when your father dies, his friends will come.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Smallville: Blank (2005)
- SoundtracksSave Me
Performed by Remy Zero
Featured review
Lex Always Has the Best Quotes!
"Reaper" has some great ideas and great moments, but the episode itself is only merely good. The villain of the week, Tyler, has a sad backstory and you can reason with some of his decision-making. His spontaneous combustion power is actually pretty cool. But there is some staleness and similarities to previous villains. That said, there is some great father-son ideas. Clark and Jonathan get into a fight. Plus, Lex gets involved, which is always something.
In this episode, Tyler Randall is visiting his sick mom in the hospital. She requests that he use euthanasia to end her life and will do so if he loves her. After being witnessed, he falls six stories to his death. When a green rock is removed from his bracelet, he returns to life...but with a catch. He has a lethal touch and will kill anyone upon touch. He uses this power to help terminally ill people die with dignity. Whitney's father is slowly dying, and Tyler has his eyes on him. Meanwhile, Dominic Senatori is sent by Lex's father to investigate his finances and learns that Lex is investigating Clark who in turn tells Jonathan. Lex tries to mend fences with Clark and Jonathan. Lex also tries to set up Clark with Lana.
Overall, this is a decent episode. Lex manages to deliver some memorable quotes (when does he not?) "When my father dies, kings will come to his funeral, but when your father dies, his friends will come." Lex with the truthful words. That line stood out to me. The villain of the week was alright and honestly could have been better.
My Grade: B.
In this episode, Tyler Randall is visiting his sick mom in the hospital. She requests that he use euthanasia to end her life and will do so if he loves her. After being witnessed, he falls six stories to his death. When a green rock is removed from his bracelet, he returns to life...but with a catch. He has a lethal touch and will kill anyone upon touch. He uses this power to help terminally ill people die with dignity. Whitney's father is slowly dying, and Tyler has his eyes on him. Meanwhile, Dominic Senatori is sent by Lex's father to investigate his finances and learns that Lex is investigating Clark who in turn tells Jonathan. Lex tries to mend fences with Clark and Jonathan. Lex also tries to set up Clark with Lana.
Overall, this is a decent episode. Lex manages to deliver some memorable quotes (when does he not?) "When my father dies, kings will come to his funeral, but when your father dies, his friends will come." Lex with the truthful words. That line stood out to me. The villain of the week was alright and honestly could have been better.
My Grade: B.
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- Vancouver Technical Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Smallville High School)
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