Ep 20. Beast

Clark Kent is back in Smallville season 8 episode 20, in an episode called "Beast". As always, he's trying to save the world from the clutches of evil. This time, his nemesis is a beast that's terrorizing the people of Smallville.

As Clark struggles to find a way to defeat the creature and protect the town, he must also deal with the fact that it is another product of his family. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is trying to uncover the secrets of Veritas, a secret society with ties to Clark's past. With the help of Lois Lane, Clark tries to keep both the beast and Lex at bay.

The episode begins with Clark coming to the aid of a woman who is being attacked by a beast. The creature is powerful and fast, and Clark struggles to keep up with it. He eventually manages to subdue it, but not before it kills a nearby police officer. Clark is shaken by the death and is more determined than ever to stop the beast.

As Clark investigates the creature, he discovers that it is a product of his family. The beast was created by a meteorite that hit Smallville years ago and has been growing in strength ever since. Clark's mother warns him that he must find a way to defeat the beast before it grows more powerful and destroys the town.

Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is busy trying to uncover the secrets of Veritas. He believes that the society has ties to Clark's past and will help him unlock the secrets of the Kryptonian crystals. He enlists the help of his assistant, Tess Mercer, to track down the members of Veritas.

Clark and Lois Lane team up to try to stop both the beast and Lex. They go undercover to infiltrate Veritas, but their plan is quickly foiled when they are discovered. Lex confronts Clark and reveals that he knows all about his powers and origins. Clark is stunned by the revelation, and the two engage in a heated argument.

As the episode reaches its climax, the beast grows more powerful and begins to rampage through the town. Clark must use all of his strength and powers to stop the creature before it destroys everything in its path. In the end, he emerges victorious, but not without sustaining injuries. He is left to contemplate the cost of being a hero and the impact it has on those around him.

Smallville season 8 episode 20 is a thrilling installment in the series. It showcases Clark's struggle to confront the darkness within his own family and his determination to protect the people he loves. The episode also sets up the conflicts that will carry over into the next season, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.