A Case of the.... Smallville - Episode 8-21

When Tess was introduced at the beginning of the season, I was pretty critical of her seemingly one dimensional character. I have to admit, though, she’s really grown on me. Her relationship with Oliver has played a big part in that, but I also appreciate how they’ve made her a distinct character. She’s playing an active role in motivating Clark into fulfilling his destiny. Yet she’s not doing it because she’s heroic or good natured, like Oliver and Chloe, and she’s seemingly not doing it because of her visions of grandeur, like Lionel. She just seems invested in seeing him grow into the hero he’s supposed to be. I actually enjoy the fact that they’re not harping on her motives or how this would benefit her. In the grand scheme of things, does it necessarily matter? It’s also been fun watching her coy interactions with Clark. She clearly knows about his abilities, and no matter how much he insists he’s a normal human being, she’s just not buying it. Case in point, I liked the way Tess was completely unfazed with how Clark used his super speed to exit the mansion.

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