Ep 21. Forsaken (1)

Forsaken (1) is the twenty-first episode of the third season of the American television show Smallville, which aired on April 28, 2004. The episode marks the beginning of a two-part finale, and it raises the stakes as the plot reaches its climax.

The episode opens with the rescue of a woman named Sarah Conroy, who managed to escape from an elusive LuthorCorp project. However, Clark is soon faced with the difficult decision of whether to reveal his identity to the escapee in order to help her. The choice becomes even more complicated when Sarah reveals that the LuthorCorp project was to genetically engineer a child with special abilities – a project Lex Luthor was involved in.

Meanwhile, Lana is trying to convince her newly discovered aunt to stay in Smallville, but the reunion is disrupted by the arrival of the now-fired agent, Van McNulty. McNulty's wife, who was one of the five meteor-infected people, died, making him believe that Lex was behind her death. Lana is caught in the crossfire, and the situation turns dangerous when McNulty kidnaps her to use her as leverage against Lex.

With so many lives in danger, Clark, Lois and Chloe are on the hunt to find McNulty and save Lana. The relentless pursuit leads them to a confrontation at the LuthorCorp research facility, where they find themselves caught in a dangerous trap.

The episode successfully sets up the finale and raises the stakes for the series. Forsaken (1) features some intense and thrilling moments, making it a standout episode in the season. The introduction of the LuthorCorp project and the added danger to Lana and her acquaintances serve as the perfect setup to the conclusion of the season. Fans of the show are sure to be on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next.