S3·E20 Talisman
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 20
- Air Date
- May 5, 2004
- Runtime
- 41 minutes
- Director
- John Schneider
- Writer
- Kenneth Biller
- Score
- 8/10 (15 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Jeremiah Holdsclaw, a young Kiwatche Indian, steals a mythic knife from the tribal caves and gets superpowers similar to Clark's. Jeremiah believes he is the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Naman, "the man who fell from the stars." He sets out to kill Lionel with the knife, and Clark must stop him without revealing his own secret.
Episode recap
In the Smallville television series episode titled Talisman, Jeremiah Holdsclaw, a young Kiwatche Indian, steals a mythic knife from the tribal caves. Upon taking the knife, Jeremiah gains superpowers that are similar to the abilities possessed by Clark. Believing himself to be the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Naman, who is described as the man who fell from the stars, Jeremiah sets out with the knife to kill Lionel. Faced with this impending attack, Clark must intervene to stop Jeremiah and protect Lionel, all while carefully keeping his own secret hidden from discovery. Smallville is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series explores the origins of the world's greatest hero, beginning with the arrival of the Krypton refugee Kal-El.
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When did Season 3 Episode 20 of Smallville air?
Season 3, Episode 20 ('Talisman') originally aired on May 5, 2004.
How long is Season 3 Episode 20 ('Talisman')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 41 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 3 Episode 20?
Jeremiah Holdsclaw, a young Kiwatche Indian, steals a mythic knife from the tribal caves and gets superpowers similar to Clark's. Jeremiah believes he is the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Naman, "the man who fell from the stars." He sets out to kill Lionel with the knife, and Clark must sto...
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