History Recap / SmallvilleS01E17Reaper

* AntiVillain: Tyler is either a [[SlidingScaleOfAntiVillains Type II, III, or IV]]. He isn't evil; he just wants to end people's suffering. However, he realizes it's his own suffering he's been trying to deal with.

* TouchOfDeath: Tyler gains the power to cause anything organic he touches to deteriorate (except Clark, of course).

* NotSoDifferent: When Martha advises Clark to mend fences with Jonathan after their argument and Clark expresses reluctance to do so:

Written by Cameron Litvack

Directed by Terrence O'Hara

* FeudEpisode: After Jonathan finds out Clark knew that Lex investigated the Kents, the two of them get into a heated argument and end up not speaking to each other for the rest of the episode. In the final scene, they reconcile in a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}.

-->'''Lex''': (''to Clark'') In his own way, [your father]'s just trying to give you something my father never gave me.
-->'''Clark''': What's that?
-->'''Lex''': Limitations. All my father ever told me was "Don't get caught. Don't cause a scandal." That's not love; that's public relations.

-->'''Clark''': Well, what can I do? You know how stubborn he can be.
-->'''Martha''': I know how stubborn you both can be.

-->'''Jonathan''': That's a really nice thing you've done for the Fordmans.
-->'''Lex''': [[WellDoneSonGuy Thanks, Mr. Kent. That means a lot coming from you.]] I just want you to know, I closed the book on that day at the bridge.
-->'''Jonathan''': Why'd you investigate it in the first place?
-->'''Lex''': That day was a miracle. Haven't you ever wanted to find out why things like that happen?
-->'''Jonathan''': (''{{beat}}'') No. I just accept the fact that they do. You don't need an explanation for everything, Lex.

-->'''Lex''': You know, from the day I first met Clark, all you've ever seen is the name "Luthor."
-->'''Jonathan''': Well, so far, you haven't given me a reason to see anything else.

-->'''Lex''': You want to ask an accounting question, Dad? Call me. The next time one of your drones bothers the Kents, he'll be lucky to catch a ride home with the spare. (''starts walking off'')
-->'''Lionel''': Lex! (''{{beat}}'') Well done.

-->'''Lex''': The only picture of my father and me appears in the [=LuthorCorp=] annual report.
-->'''Jonathan''': Is this the part where I'm supposed to feel sorry for you?

-->'''Jonathan''': Did you know that your buddy Lex Luthor had us investigated?
-->'''Clark''': Yeah, but he said it was all in our past. He promised.
-->'''Jonathan''': (''{{beat}}'') You knew and you didn't tell me?
-->'''Clark''': Because I knew you'd react like this.
-->'''Jonathan''': (''stands up'') I thought we had an understanding. How am I supposed to protect you when you won't give me all the facts?
-->'''Clark''': I don't always need your protection.
-->'''Jonathan''': When it comes to your secret, you bet you do!

* FeudEpisode: After Jonathan finds out Clark knew that Lex investigated the Kents, the two of them get into a heated argument and end up not speaking to each other for the rest of the episode. In the final scene, they reconcile in a HeartwarmingMoment.

-->'''Lex''': Limitations. All my father ever told me was “"Don't get caught. Don't cause a scandal."” That's not love; that's public relations.

* PetTheDog: A non-villainous example. In the final act, Jonathan, who spends much of Season 1 acting like a {{Jerkass}} towards Lex, compliments Lex for arranging for the Metropolis Sharks to let Whitney play with them so his ailing father can see his son play pro-football. He then has a brief but civil conversation with Lex about the bridge incident, and politely tells him that he doesn't need an explanation for everything miraculous thing that happens.

-->'''Lex''': Thanks, Mr. Kent. That means a lot coming from you. I just want you to know, I closed the book on that day at the bridge.

-->'''Jonathan''': No. I just accept the fact that they do. You don't need an explanation for everything, Lex.

-->'''Lex''': You know, ever since the day I first met Clark, all you've seen is the name "Luthor."
-->'''Jonathan''': Well, so far, you haven't given me anything else to see other than that.

-->'''Lex''': You have an accounting question? Next time pick up the phone and call me. Don't send one of your drones to do it. (''starts walking off'')

-->'''Lex''': The only photo of me and my dad appears in the [=LuthorCorp=] annual report.
-->'''Jonathan''': This the part where I'm supposed to feel sorry for you?

* VillainOfTheWeek: Tyler Randall

A young man named Tyler comes back to life with the power to turn any organic substance he touches to ash. Clark and Jonathan clash when it's revealed that Lex investigated the Kents and that Clark knew about it. Lex contends with Dominic.

* FeudEpisode: After Jonathan finds out Clark knew that Lex investigated the Kents, the two of them get into a heated argument and end up not speaking to each other for the rest of the episode. In the final scene, they reconcile.

* PetTheDog: In the final act, Jonathan, who spends much of Season 1 acting like a {{Jerkass}} towards Lex, compliments Lex for arranging for the Metropolis Sharks to let Whitney play with them so his ailing father can see his son play pro-football. He then has a brief but civil conversation with Lex about the bridge incident, and politely tells him that he doesn't need an explanation for everything miraculous thing that happens.

* FeudEpisode: After Jonathan finds out Clark knew that Lex investigated the Kents, the two of them get into a heated argument and end up not speaking to each other. In the final scene, they reconcile.

A young man named Tyler is killed after falling out a window, but comes back to life with the power to turn any organic substance he touches to ash. Clark and Jonathan clash when it's revealed that Lex investigated the Kents and that Clark knew about it. Lex contends with Dominic.

* AntiVillain: Tyler isn't evil; he just wants to end people's suffering. However, he realizes it's his own suffering he's been trying to deal with.

* SinsOfOurFathers: Lex gives Jonathan grief for his unwillingness to look past the Luthor name, although Jonathan isn't really moved.

-->'''Jonathan''': Well, so far, you haven't given a reason to see anything other than that.

-->'''Jonathan''': (''standing up'') I thought we had an understanding. How am I supposed to protect you when you won't give me all the facts?

* PetTheDog: In the final act, Jonathan, who spends much of Season 1 acting like a {{Jerkass}} towards Lex, compliments Lex for arranging for the Metropolis Sharks to let Whitney play with them so his ailing father can see his son play pro-football. He then has a brief but civil conversation Lex about the bridge incident, and politely tells Lex he doesn't need an explanation for everything miraculous that happens.

-->'''Lex''': You have an accounting question, next time pick up the phone and call me. Don't send one of your drones to do it. (''starts walking off'')

* AntiVillain: Tyler isn't evil; he just wants to end people's suffering.

-->'''Lex''': You have an accounting question, next time pick up the phone and call me. (''starts walking off'')

-->'''Lex''': You know, ever since the day we met, all you've seen is the name "Luthor."
-->'''Jonathan''': Well, so far, you haven't given me anything to make me believe otherwise.

-->'''Jonathan''': Did you know that your pal Lex Luthor had us investigated?

A young man named Tyler is killed after falling out a window, but comes to life with the power to turn any organic substance he touches to ash. Clark and Jonathan clash when it's revealed that Lex investigated the Kents and that Clark knew about it. Lex contends with Dominic.

A young man named Tyler is killed, but comes to life with the power to turn any organic substance he touches to ash. Clark and Jonathan clash when it's revealed that Lex investigated the Kents and that Clark knew about it.

* BadPowersGoodPeople: While he was misguided, Tyler took a diabolical power like "[[TouchOfDeath instant-death touch]]" and, rather than using it for selfish purposes, used it for probably the most altruistic purpose it could be used for.

%%* HeelRealization
* MercyKill: Tyler goes around killing people he feels want to die.
* TouchOfDeath: Tyler gains the power to cause anything organic he touches to deteriorate.

* BadPowersGoodPeople: While he was misguided, Tyler took a diabolical power like "instant-death touch" and rather than using it for selfish purposes, used it for probably the most altruistic purpose it could be used for.

* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler:Tyler, after finding out his mother is still alive after his botched MercyKill of her in the teaser and realizing he's been doing more harm than good.]]

* AntiVillain: Tyler
* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler:Tyler, after finding out his mother is still alive and realizing he's been doing more harm than good.]]

A young man named Tyler is killed, but comes to life with the power to turn any organic substance he touches to ash. Clark and Jonathan clash when it comes out that Lex investigated the Kent family and that Clark knew about it.

%%* MercyKill