Ep 7. Rage
- TVPG
- November 9, 2006
- 42 min
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7.7 (1,018)
In "Smallville" season 6 episode 7 titled "Rage," Clark and Chloe are assigned to cover a local street race where a mysterious driver known as "The Black Canary" is scheduled to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Lana is struggling to deal with her anger issues after her breakup with Lex and turns to Lex's therapist, Dr. Sinclair, for help.
As Clark and Chloe investigate the street race, they come across a group of dangerous criminals who are using the event as a cover for their illegal activities. One of the racers, Bart (aka Impulse), is also involved in the criminal scheme but is forced to participate against his will. Clark intervenes to save Bart and stop the criminals, but in the chaos, Bart is taken into custody by the police.
Back in Smallville, Lana begins her therapy sessions with Dr. Sinclair. However, she quickly becomes suspicious of the therapist's methods and discovers that he has been experimenting on patients to manipulate their emotions. She confronts Dr. Sinclair and a physical altercation ensues, resulting in Lana unleashing her rage and destroying the office.
Throughout the episode, the theme of anger and its consequences is explored. Bart's involuntary involvement in the street race and Lana's struggle to control her rage both have disastrous outcomes. The episode also touches on the idea of manipulation and control, with Dr. Sinclair's unethical practices serving as a cautionary tale.
Overall, "Rage" is a thrilling episode that showcases the heroes' ability to overcome their flaws and the consequences of giving into destructive emotions.