Smallville review 9.20 Sacrifice

I haven't been doing in depth reviews lately, mostly because I find it so hard to express my feelings. I am still clinging to the hope that the writers will realize just why so many people had problems with the end of last season and make a radical shift in their M.O. That would mean actually standing behind Clark and validating his world view - something that flies in the face of modern showbiz thinking that darker is more edgy and interesting. Me, I'm a great fan of optimism, which is why I'm attracted to the story of Clark Kent and Superman. Smallville does make it hard at times to be a fan of the main character! 

As for Sacrifice, I give it a middle of the road B. ( Details under the cut )