S4·E17 Onyx
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 17
- Air Date
- April 13, 2005
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Terrence O'Hara
- Writer
- Steven S. DeKnight
- Score
- 8.8/10 (16 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
A black kryptonite explosion splits Lex in two and his evil side - Alexander - is released. Alexander imprisons Lex in the mansion then gives full vent to his evil side - he threatens to evict Lana from the Talon unless she becomes his mate, jousts with Lionel, and tries to kill Clark and Chloe when they figure out his secret.
Episode recap
In this episode of Smallville, a black kryptonite explosion splits Lex into two separate individuals, releasing his evil side, Alexander. Once freed, Alexander imprisons Lex inside the mansion and begins giving full vent to his malicious nature.
Alexander threatens to evict Lana from the Talon unless she agrees to become his mate. He also engages in jousting with Lionel. Meanwhile, Clark and Chloe figure out the secret behind the split. When they discover the truth, Alexander attempts to kill both Clark and Chloe.
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When did Season 4 Episode 17 of Smallville air?
Season 4, Episode 17 ('Onyx') originally aired on April 13, 2005.
How long is Season 4 Episode 17 ('Onyx')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 4 Episode 17?
A black kryptonite explosion splits Lex in two and his evil side - Alexander - is released. Alexander imprisons Lex in the mansion then gives full vent to his evil side - he threatens to evict Lana from the Talon unless she becomes his mate, jousts with Lionel, and tries to kill Clark and Chloe when...
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