| "Identity" | |
|---|---|
| Series Smallville Season 8, Episode 7 | |
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| Air date | October 30th, 2008 |
| Writers | Todd Slavkin; Darren Swimmer |
| Director | Mairzee Almas |
| Producers | Joe Davola; Tom Flores; Rob Maier; Jae Marchant; James Marshall; Turi Meyer; Brian Peterson; Brian Robbins; Tim Scanlan; Al Septien; Todd Slavkin; Kelly Souders; Darren Swimmer; Mike Tollin |
| Starring | Tom Welling; Allison Mack; Erica Durance; Aaron Ashmore; Cassidy Freeman; Sam Witwer; Justin Hartley |
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"Identity" is the seventh episode of season eight of the superhero fantasy series Smallville and the 159th episode of the series overall. It was directed by Mairzee Almas, with a script written by Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer. It first aired on the CW Network on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 8:00 pm.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Welling | Clark Kent |
| Allison Mack | Chloe Sullivan |
| Erica Durance | Lois Lane |
| Aaron Ashmore | Jimmy Olsen |
| Cassidy Freeman | Tess Mercer |
| Sam Witwer | Davis Bloome [1] |
| Justin Hartley | Oliver Queen |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kyle Schmid | Sebastian Kane |
| Max Train | Jesse Watts |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sarah Penikett | Girl on plane |
| Brad Turner | Mugger |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- Smallville was developed for television by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The character of Superman was created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster.
- This episode is included on the Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season DVD collection, which was released in Region 1 format by Warner Home Video on August 26th, 2009. It is also included on the Smallville: The Complete Series boxset collection.
- Actor Sam Witwer is credited in this episode, but his character, Davis Bloome, does not make an appearance.
- This is the fourth episode of Smallville directed by Mairzee Almas. She directs nine episodes of the series in total. She previously directed "Toxic". Her next episode is "Hex".
- This is the twenty-fifth episode of Smallville co-written by Todd Slavkin. He works on twenty-six episodes of the series overall as a writer. His next episode is "Power".
- This is the twenty-fifth episode of Smallville co-written by Darren Swimmer. He works on twenty-six episodes of the series overall as a writer. His next episode is "Power".
Story notes[]
- The main setting of this episode is Metropolis. Locations include the Daily Planet and a rooftop where heroes get to stand heroically.
- Featured antagonist: Sebastian Kane. Kane has the ability of telepathy. He can read the minds of others and remove memories through physical contact.
Allusions[]
- "Identity" refers to a secret identity, which is an alias one uses when they wish to operate without others knowing who they are. People trying to figure out the secret identity of a costumed hero is one of the oldest and most oft-used storytelling tropes in comic books.
- Reference is made to Brainiac in this episode. Chloe Sullivan interfaced with the artificial BrainInteractive Construct, which enabled her to overload Sebastian Kane's abilities.
Quotes[]
- Oliver Queen: Nice press. I got to tell you, I never realized how photogenic you were, as long as no one sees your face.
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- Chloe Sullivan: Writers have been writing under pen names since the invention of the alphabet. Oliver Queen has the Green Arrow. I think it's time for you to have one of your own.
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- Clark Kent: Oliver, I have no doubt that your parents would be proud of the person you've become. Except for one thing, and it's just a piece of friendly advice. Don't even wear that cape again. It looked ridiculous.
- Oliver Queen: Really? I kind of liked it. Sure helped with the aerodynamics. You should give it a try.
- Clark Kent: Not in this lifetime.
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- Clark Kent: Tell me you're sober.
- Oliver Queen: Let me tell you something. I wish I wasn't sober. I can be in a cabana in Aruba right now. Instead, I'm in the middle of downtown on a rooftop with you guys.
- Clark Kent: You didn't hear me complain when I had to put on green leather to protect your identity.
- Oliver Queen: Clark, you made out with my girlfriend, man. What did you have to complain about?
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- Clark Kent: So where you going all dressed up?
- Lois Lane: A little thing called a date. I know you're fresh off the farm, but sometimes, when a guy likes a girl, he asks her out.
- Clark Kent: I know what a date is. So who's the unlucky guy?
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- Jimmy Olsen: Well, you might not be superhuman, Clark, but there's a reason that I thought you were the Good Samaritan.
- Clark Kent: Why's that, 'cause I buy Girl Scout cookies twice a year?
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- Lois Lane: The only stealth crimefighter I know about wears green leather and plays with arrows, and I think he's hung up his bow.
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References[]
- ↑ The actor is credited, but otherwise does not appear in this episode.