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* ShesGotLegs: Maxima's outfit highlight her long shapely legs.



* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green [[HellBentForLeather leather number]] bearing considerable amounts of skin, including her [[ShesGotLegs legs]] and [[BareYourMidriff navel]].

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* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green [[HellBentForLeather leather number]] bearing considerable amounts of skin, including her [[ShesGotLegs legs]] legs and [[BareYourMidriff navel]].
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* ForcedOrgasm: Maxima has LivingAphrodisiac and releases potent endorphin hormones via her kiss, and ends up giving extreme pleasure to any man she kisses, to the point of giving them an involuntary orgasm. It also doubles as a KissOfDeath for most human men, as most end up [[OutWithABang dying via cardiac arrest]] if they don't get immediate medical treatment.
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* YourCheatingHeart: Downplayed, but Jimmy kisses Maxima after he reads Chloe's letter and is heartbroken. Chloe doesn't hold it against him.
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Written by Turi Meyer & Al Septien

Directed by James L. Conway

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Written by Turi Meyer Creator/TuriMeyer & Al Septien

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* AlwaysSecondBest: After he reads Chloe's letter about Clark, he becomes very insecure, feeling that no matter how hard he tries, he will always be second to Clark in Chloe's life.

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* AlwaysSecondBest: After he Jimmy reads Chloe's letter about Clark, he becomes very insecure, feeling that no matter how hard he tries, he will always be second to Clark in Chloe's life.



* Superpower Lottery: Maxima has SuperSpeed on a similar level to Clark's, SuperStrength to casually flip cars and is NighInvulnerability to [[ImmuneToBullets shrug off bullets]] or being rammed into a wall and seems to have some kind of. It's unknown if this feature is unique to her or all Almeracians have these, although her dialogue makes it clear the males of her planet aren't a match for her.

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* Superpower Lottery: SuperpowerLottery: Maxima has SuperSpeed on a similar level to Clark's, SuperStrength to casually flip cars and is NighInvulnerability to [[ImmuneToBullets shrug off bullets]] or being rammed into a wall and seems to have some kind of.of empathic ability and a toxic kiss. It's unknown if this feature is unique to her or all Almeracians have these, although her dialogue makes it clear the males of her planet aren't a match for her.
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* SexGoddess: Heavily implied to be the case with Maxima, who can [[{{Orgasmatron}} bring men to orgasm}} with just a single kiss and she later rants the Almeracian men on don't have [[SpeedSex the stamina to keep up with her]].

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* SexGoddess: Heavily implied to be the case with Maxima, who can [[{{Orgasmatron}} bring men to orgasm}} orgasm]] with just a single kiss and she later rants the Almeracian men on don't have [[SpeedSex the stamina to keep up with her]].
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* SpeedSex: Maxima is frustrated and disappointing whenever a man can't even handle her kisses. It seems to be a problem even back in her planet and she later vents her frustrations to Clark. It seems that while Almeracian men can resist the kiss they don't... ''last'' the full experience of being with [[SexGoddess her]].

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* SpeedSex: Maxima is frustrated and disappointing disappointed whenever a man can't even handle her kisses. It seems to be a problem even back in her planet and she later vents her frustrations to Clark. It seems that while Almeracian men can resist the kiss they don't... ''last'' the full experience of being with [[SexGoddess her]].



-->'''Lois:''' I ''AM'' CALM! I am perfectly calm! Why wouldn't I be calm? Dial down the ego, Smallville. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial I don't care what you do with your love life!]].

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-->'''Lois:''' I ''AM'' CALM! I am perfectly calm! Why wouldn't I be calm? Dial down the ego, Smallville. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial I don't care what you do with your love life!]]. life!]]

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* AliensSpeakingEnglish: The Queen of Almerac speaks english fluently.

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* AliensSpeakingEnglish: The Queen of Almerac speaks english fluently.English fluently.
* AlwaysSecondBest: After he reads Chloe's letter about Clark, he becomes very insecure, feeling that no matter how hard he tries, he will always be second to Clark in Chloe's life.



* AmbiguousSituation: It's ambiguous how much Maxima can control her aphrodisiac powers, either she' can't turn them off and is sexually frustrated for being in a CantHaveSexEver situation or she ''can'' control it and simply doesn't want to lower her standards and hits men with all of her power, even knowing they may not survive it.



* AntiVillain: Maxima is a [[SlidingScaleOfAntiVillains Type I]]. She isn't actively out to cause harm and mayhem; she's just looking for her soul-mate.
* ClingyJealousGirl: Maxima doesn't react well to any female near her "perfect mate"

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* AntiVillain: Maxima is a [[SlidingScaleOfAntiVillains Type I]]. She isn't actively out to cause harm and mayhem; she's just looking for her soul-mate.
soul-mate. But she's very selfish and doesn't seem to care the men she's kissing are dying as a result.
* ClingyJealousGirl: BattleDiscretionShot: The fight between Tess's security team and Maxima takes place offscreen, with her easily wiping them out.
* ClingyJealousGirl:
**
Maxima doesn't react well to any female near her "perfect mate"mate", she almost chokes Tess because she thinks she's keeping Clark "all for herself" and decides to MurderTheHypotenuse when she sees Clark has feelings for Lois.
** Lois herself is furious with Clark once she sees him making out with Maxima in the elevator.
* CombatSadomasochist: When Clark throws Maxima against a wall, it only gets her more thrilled.



* ElevatorGoingDown: {{Downplayed}}. Clark and Maxima are going at it, but they are interrupted by Lois before they really get anywhere.

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* ElevatorGoingDown: {{Downplayed}}. Clark and Maxima are going at it, it in the elevator, but they are [[InterruptedIntimacy interrupted by Lois Lois]] before they really get anywhere.



* FaceDeathWithDignity: Even after witnessing Maxima slaughter Tess’ personal security team, Lois's reaction to Maxima is approaching her filled with KillingIntent is to assume a fighting stance and quip "BringIt, [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch bitch]]". Thankfully, Clark rams Maxima [[BigDamnHeroes just in the nick of time]].



-->'''Clark:''' I came back to stop you from killing Lois. What would you have done to her if I didn't stop you?
-->'''Maxima:''' I couldn't let her have you. You're my soul-mate.
-->'''Clark:''' You don't even know who I am!
-->'''Maxima:''' When I was a little girl, I heard the stories of the brave and gallant men of Krypton, men worthy of standing by a queen's side. When I learned your planet had been destroyed, I prayed for survivors. And when I saw your beacon--
-->'''Clark:''' The beacon didn't come from me.
-->'''Maxima:''' It doesn't matter. I found the last son of Krypton, and you're everything I wished for--a man who is my equal. When we kissed, I felt your passion so much stronger than I've ever felt from any other man. And I could sense that you were as desperate as I was to find a mate. You want me as much as I want you.
-->'''Clark:''' I don't want you.
-->'''Maxima:''' Are you sure? Because no one on this planet will be a better match. I know the loneliness of not finding your soul-mate. You come back with me, and you will never be alone. It's our destiny to be together.
-->'''Clark:''' My destiny is here. And you're not a part of it. ''[activates Maxima's bracelet, sending her back to Almerac]''
* JizzedInMyPants: Implied this is what happens to the human men Maxima kisses.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: Clark uses Maxima's bracelet to send her back to her homeworld.
* HumanAlien: Maxima's race, much like Kryptonians.
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the deadly effects of her kiss, although it still acts as a potent aphrodisiac.
* LackOfEmpathy: Maxima towards humans. She tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.
* LivingAphrodisiac: Maxima has this effect on men.

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-->'''Clark:''' I came back to stop you from killing Lois. What would you have done to her if I didn't stop you?
-->'''Maxima:'''
you?\\
'''Maxima:'''
I couldn't let her have you. You're my soul-mate.
-->'''Clark:'''
soul-mate.\\
'''Clark:'''
You don't even know who I am!
-->'''Maxima:'''
am!\\
'''Maxima:'''
When I was a little girl, I heard the stories of the brave and gallant men of Krypton, men worthy of standing by a queen's side. When I learned your planet had been destroyed, I prayed for survivors. And when I saw your beacon--
-->'''Clark:'''
beacon--\\
'''Clark:'''
The beacon didn't come from me.
-->'''Maxima:'''
me.\\
'''Maxima:'''
It doesn't matter. I found the last son of Krypton, and you're everything I wished for--a man who is my equal. When we kissed, I felt your passion so much stronger than I've ever felt from any other man. And I could sense that you were as desperate as I was to find a mate. You want me as much as I want you.
-->'''Clark:'''
you.\\
'''Clark:'''
I don't want you.
-->'''Maxima:'''
you.\\
'''Maxima:'''
Are you sure? Because no one on this planet will be a better match. I know the loneliness of not finding your soul-mate. You come back with me, and you will never be alone. It's our destiny to be together.
-->'''Clark:'''
together.\\
'''Clark:'''
My destiny is here. And you're not a part of it. ''[activates Maxima's bracelet, sending her back to Almerac]''
* IntimateOpenShirt: Clark's shirt is ripped open by Maxima when they're making out.
* JizzedInMyPants: Implied It's heavily suggested this is what happens to the human men Maxima kisses.
kisses, which makes him look very unconvincing when he's trying to explain himself to Lois.
* HeadTurningBeauty: Maxima attracts the [[EatingTheEyeCandy wandering gaze]] of every man she meets, even before her LivingAphrodisiac powers comes into play.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: Clark uses Maxima's bracelet to send {{Teleport|ation}} her back to her homeworld.
* HumanAlien: Maxima's race, much like Kryptonians.
Kryptonians, look identical to humans.
* KickingAssInAllHerFinery: Maxima makes short work of Tess's security team while wearing the fancy green dress and heels.
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with The endorphin rush of Maxima's kiss has this effect on human men. men, being first [[{{Orgasmatron}} extremely pleasurable]] before outright killing them. {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the deadly full effects of her kiss, although it still acts as a potent aphrodisiac.
* LackOfEmpathy: Maxima towards humans. doesn't seem to care much for that she's killing human men when they can't handle her kiss. She gives a half-hearted apology to Jimmy after kissing him and tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.
* LivingAphrodisiac: Maxima has this effect on men.
fate, but it seems she's sadder she lost her chance at a Kryptonian mate more than anything else.



* MomentKiller: Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.
* MsFanservice: Maxima, Maxima, Maxima.

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* MomentKiller: Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She [[ClingyJealousGirl is not pleased.
pleased]].
* MsFanservice: Maxima, Maxima, Maxima.Maxima (played by Creator/CharlotteSullivan) is a gorgeous woman who wears flattering and skin-baring outfits and acts seductively for most of the episode.



* {{Nosebleed}}: Happens to the men Maxima kisses.
* RedheadInGreen: Maxima, all the way.

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* MusclesAreMeaningless: Despite having SuperStrength to rival Clark, Maxima does not have a muscular physique.
* NeckLift: Tess is lifted by the neck by Maxima, when she's demanding to know Clark's location.
* {{Nosebleed}}: Happens to the men Maxima kisses.
kisses, actually PlayedForDrama, as it's not only for [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything implying an orgasm]] but also as a DeadlyNosebleed since the aphrodisiac effect is ''so strong'' it's a KissOfDeath for lesser men, messing up their insides.
* OnTheRebound: Jimmy goes dancing with Maxima to get his mind off Chloe after he read her letter.
* RedheadInGreen: Maxima, all Both of Maxima's outfits take advantage of her red hair contrasting with green clothing. The first one is a dark green {{Stripperific}} Almerac costume, the way.second is a luxurious green dress she stole from Tess. [[SignificantGreenEyedRedhead Her eyes also happen to be light green]] ''and'' she's a GreenEyedMonster who's extremely jealous of the other women in Clark's life.



* RoyalBrat: Maxima doesn't seem used to not getting what she wants.
* SexGoddess: Maxima can bring men to orgasm with just a kiss. The endorphin rush is so strong it actually kills normal humans. Maxima's objective is to find a perfect mate who can "keep up with her."

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* RoyalBrat: Maxima doesn't seem used to not getting what she wants.
wants, and goes full {{Yandere}} on Lois when she senses Clark is attracted to her.
* SexGoddess: Maxima Heavily implied to be the case with Maxima, who can [[{{Orgasmatron}} bring men to orgasm orgasm}} with just a kiss. The endorphin rush is so strong it actually kills normal humans. Maxima's objective is single kiss and she later rants the Almeracian men on don't have [[SpeedSex the stamina to find a perfect mate who can "keep keep up with her."her]].



* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and disappointing whenever a man can't handle her kiss. Seems to be a problem even back in her planet. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.

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* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and disappointing whenever a man can't even handle her kiss. Seems kisses. It seems to be a problem even back in her planet. She planet and she later vents her frustrations to Clark.Clark. It seems that while Almeracian men can resist the kiss they don't... ''last'' the full experience of being with [[SexGoddess her]].



* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green [[HellBentForLeather leather number]] bearing considerable amounts of skin.
* SuperSpeed: On a similar level to Clark's
* SuperStrength: Maxima, enough to flip a car through the air and put up a fight against Clark.
* {{Tsundere}}: Lois towards Clark, once she catches him and Maxina making out in the Elevator.
* VillainOfTheWeek: Maxima, Almercian queen seeking her soul-mate.
* YourCheatingHeart: Downplayed, but Jimmy kisses Maxima after he reads Chloe letter and is heartbroken. Chloe doesn't hold it against him.
* WorkoutFanservice: A sweaty Tess practicing kick-boxing at the end of the episode.

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* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green [[HellBentForLeather leather number]] bearing considerable amounts of skin.
skin, including her [[ShesGotLegs legs]] and [[BareYourMidriff navel]].
* SuperSpeed: On SuddenlyShouting: Lois does this after Clark tells her to calm down right after catching him making out with Maxima.
-->'''Lois:''' I ''AM'' CALM! I am perfectly calm! Why wouldn't I be calm? Dial down the ego, Smallville. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial I don't care what you do with your love life!]].
* Superpower Lottery: Maxima has SuperSpeed on
a similar level to Clark's
* SuperStrength: Maxima, enough
Clark's, SuperStrength to casually flip cars and is NighInvulnerability to [[ImmuneToBullets shrug off bullets]] or being rammed into a car through wall and seems to have some kind of. It's unknown if this feature is unique to her or all Almeracians have these, although her dialogue makes it clear the air and put up males of her planet aren't a fight against Clark.
* {{Tsundere}}: Lois towards Clark, once she catches him and Maxina making out in the Elevator.
match for her.
* VillainOfTheWeek: Maxima, Almercian queen Queen who comes to Earth seeking her soul-mate.
soul-mate, the Kryptonian Clark Kent.
* YourCheatingHeart: Downplayed, but Jimmy kisses Maxima after he reads Chloe Chloe's letter and is heartbroken. Chloe doesn't hold it against him.
* WorkoutFanservice: A sweaty Tess practicing kick-boxing in a skintight suit with cleavage at the end of the episode.episode.
* WorkingOutTheirEmotions: Tess tells Chloe her frequent [[KingpinInHisGym workout sessions]] helps focusing her anger
* WrongAssumption: When Maxima interrogates Tess on Clark's whereabouts she thinks Tess wants to keep him for herself, assuming the green dress with an invitation for the Ace of Clubs gifted to Tess is from him (when it's actually from Oliver). Maxima even steals and puts the dress when goes for the club to search for Clark.
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* ContinuityNod: Jimmy finds the letter Chloe wrote to Clark way back in [[Recap/SmallvilleS02E16Fever Fever.]]

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* ContinuityNod: Jimmy finds the letter Chloe wrote to Clark way back in [[Recap/SmallvilleS02E16Fever Fever.]]"[[Recap/SmallvilleS02E16Fever Fever]]."



* FieryRedhead: Maxima is a very passionate woman.

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* FieryRedhead: Maxima sports red hair and is a very passionate woman.



-->'''Clark''': I came back to stop you from killing Lois. What would you have done to her if I didn't stop you?
-->'''Maxima''': I couldn't let her have you. You're my soul-mate.
-->'''Clark''': You don't even know who I am!
-->'''Maxima''': When I was a little girl, I heard the stories of the brave and gallant men of Krypton, men worthy of standing by a queen's side. When I learned your planet had been destroyed, I prayed for survivors. And when I saw your beacon--
-->'''Clark''': The beacon didn't come from me.
-->'''Maxima''': It doesn't matter. I found the last son of Krypton, and you're everything I wished for--a man who is my equal. When we kissed, I felt your passion so much stronger than I've ever felt from any other man. And I could sense that you were as desperate as I was to find a mate. You want me as much as I want you.
-->'''Clark''': I don't want you.
-->'''Maxima''': Are you sure? Because no one on this planet will be a better match. I know the loneliness of not finding your soul-mate. You come back with me, and you will never be alone. It's our destiny to be together.
-->'''Clark''': My destiny is here. And you're not a part of it. (''activates Maxima's bracelet, sending her back to Almerac'')

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-->'''Clark''': -->'''Clark:''' I came back to stop you from killing Lois. What would you have done to her if I didn't stop you?
-->'''Maxima''': -->'''Maxima:''' I couldn't let her have you. You're my soul-mate.
-->'''Clark''': -->'''Clark:''' You don't even know who I am!
-->'''Maxima''': -->'''Maxima:''' When I was a little girl, I heard the stories of the brave and gallant men of Krypton, men worthy of standing by a queen's side. When I learned your planet had been destroyed, I prayed for survivors. And when I saw your beacon--
-->'''Clark''': -->'''Clark:''' The beacon didn't come from me.
-->'''Maxima''': -->'''Maxima:''' It doesn't matter. I found the last son of Krypton, and you're everything I wished for--a man who is my equal. When we kissed, I felt your passion so much stronger than I've ever felt from any other man. And I could sense that you were as desperate as I was to find a mate. You want me as much as I want you.
-->'''Clark''': -->'''Clark:''' I don't want you.
-->'''Maxima''': -->'''Maxima:''' Are you sure? Because no one on this planet will be a better match. I know the loneliness of not finding your soul-mate. You come back with me, and you will never be alone. It's our destiny to be together.
-->'''Clark''': -->'''Clark:''' My destiny is here. And you're not a part of it. (''activates ''[activates Maxima's bracelet, sending her back to Almerac'')Almerac]''



* MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces: Clark and Maxima almost do it in his office in the Daily Planet. Maxima's the one that actually stops it.

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* MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces: Clark and Maxima almost do it in his office in the Daily Planet.''Daily Planet''. Maxima's the one that actually stops it.



* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and dissapointed whenever a man can't handle her kiss. Seems to be a problem even back in her planet. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.
-->'''Maxima''': Finally. A man with some fight in him. None of the men on my planet have the stamina to ''keep up.''

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* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and dissapointed disappointing whenever a man can't handle her kiss. Seems to be a problem even back in her planet. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.
-->'''Maxima''': -->'''Maxima:''' Finally. A man with some fight in him. None of the men on my planet have the stamina to ''keep up.''up''.
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* WorkoutFanservice: A sweaty Tess practicing kick-boxing at the end of the episode.

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* AliensSpeakingEnglish: The Queen of Almerac speaks english fluently.



* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: In her last appearance Maxima tries giving one to Clark, he's a little shaken up but it's too little too late by that point.



* ContinuityNod: Jimmy finds the letter Chloe wrote to Clark way back in [[Recap/SmallvilleS02E16Fever Fever.]]



* ElevatorGoingDown: Clark and Maxima, but they are interrupted by Lois before they get anywhere.

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* ElevatorGoingDown: {{Downplayed}}. Clark and Maxima, Maxima are going at it, but they are interrupted by Lois before they really get anywhere.



* LackOfEmpathy: Maxima towards humans. She tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the effects of Maxima's kiss.

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* LackOfEmpathy: JizzedInMyPants: Implied this is what happens to the human men Maxima towards humans. She tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the effects of Maxima's kiss.
kisses.



* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the deadly effects of her kiss, although it still acts as a potent aphrodisiac.
* LackOfEmpathy: Maxima towards humans. She tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.



* MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces: Clark and Maxima almost do it in his office in the Daily Planet. Maxima's the one that actually stops it.



* {{Nosebleed}}: Happens to the men Maxima kisses.



* SexGoddess: Maxima can bring men to orgasm with just a kiss. The endorphin rush is so strong it actually kills normal humans. Maxima's objective is to find a perfect mate who can "keep up with her"

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* SexGoddess: Maxima can bring men to orgasm with just a kiss. The endorphin rush is so strong it actually kills normal humans. Maxima's objective is to find a perfect mate who can "keep up with her"her."



* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and dissapointed whenever a man can't handle her kiss. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.
-->'''Maxima''': Finally. A man with some fight in him. None of the men on my planet have the stamina to ''keep up''.
* StalkerWithaCrush: Maxima towards "the last son of Krypton".

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* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and dissapointed whenever a man can't handle her kiss. Seems to be a problem even back in her planet. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.
-->'''Maxima''': Finally. A man with some fight in him. None of the men on my planet have the stamina to ''keep up''.
up.''
* StalkerWithaCrush: StalkerWithACrush: Maxima towards "the last son of Krypton".Krypton."


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* YourCheatingHeart: Downplayed, but Jimmy kisses Maxima after he reads Chloe letter and is heartbroken. Chloe doesn't hold it against him.
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* ClingyJealousGirl: Maxima doesn't react well to any female near her "perfect mate"


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* ElevatorGoingDown: Clark and Maxima, but they are interrupted by Lois before they get anywhere.


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* FieryRedhead: Maxima is a very passionate woman.


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* LackOfEmpathy: Maxima towards humans. She tells Clark she genuinely feels sad about Krypton's fate.


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* HumanAlien: Maxima's race, much like Kryptonians.


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* RoyalBrat: Maxima doesn't seem used to not getting what she wants.
* SexGoddess: Maxima can bring men to orgasm with just a kiss. The endorphin rush is so strong it actually kills normal humans. Maxima's objective is to find a perfect mate who can "keep up with her"
* ShesGotLegs: Maxima's outfit highlight her long shapely legs.
* SpeedSex: Kinda, Maxima is frustrated and dissapointed whenever a man can't handle her kiss. She later vents her frustrations to Clark.
-->'''Maxima''': Finally. A man with some fight in him. None of the men on my planet have the stamina to ''keep up''.
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* SuperSpeed: On a similar level to Clark's
* SuperStrength: Maxima, enough to flip a car through the air and put up a fight against Clark.
* {{Tsundere}}: Lois towards Clark, once she catches him and Maxina making out in the Elevator.
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Tess orders one of her scientists to do a test on the Fortress crystal, causing the crystal to send out a beacon that draws Maxima, Queen of Almerac, to Earth in her search for Clark, whom she believes is her soul-mate.

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Tess orders one of her scientists to do a test on the Fortress crystal, causing the crystal to send out a beacon that draws Maxima, Queen queen of the planet Almerac, to Earth in her search for Clark, whom she believes is her soul-mate.



* AllAmazonsWantHercules: Maxima is very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.

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* AllAmazonsWantHercules: Maxima is very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that speed, which rivals her own.



* DestructoNookie: Downplayed. Clark and Maxima making out in the ''Daily Planet'' elevator causes it to shake.
* EvilRedhead: Maxima is an AntiVillain version of the trope.
* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end, saying he could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. Clark is ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refuses and sends Maxima back to Almerac.
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. Averted with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the effects of Maxima's kiss.

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* DestructoNookie: Downplayed.{{Downplayed|Trope}}. Clark and Maxima making out in the ''Daily Planet'' elevator causes it to shake.
* EvilRedhead: Maxima is an AntiVillain version of the trope.
version.
* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end, saying he could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King.king. Clark is ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refuses and sends Maxima back to Almerac.
-->'''Clark''': I came back to stop you from killing Lois. What would you have done to her if I didn't stop you?
-->'''Maxima''': I couldn't let her have you. You're my soul-mate.
-->'''Clark''': You don't even know who I am!
-->'''Maxima''': When I was a little girl, I heard the stories of the brave and gallant men of Krypton, men worthy of standing by a queen's side. When I learned your planet had been destroyed, I prayed for survivors. And when I saw your beacon--
-->'''Clark''': The beacon didn't come from me.
-->'''Maxima''': It doesn't matter. I found the last son of Krypton, and you're everything I wished for--a man who is my equal. When we kissed, I felt your passion so much stronger than I've ever felt from any other man. And I could sense that you were as desperate as I was to find a mate. You want me as much as I want you.
-->'''Clark''': I don't want you.
-->'''Maxima''': Are you sure? Because no one on this planet will be a better match. I know the loneliness of not finding your soul-mate. You come back with me, and you will never be alone. It's our destiny to be together.
-->'''Clark''': My destiny is here. And you're not a part of it. (''activates Maxima's bracelet, sending her back to Almerac'')
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. Averted {{Averted|Trope}} with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the effects of Maxima's kiss.



* LivingAphrodisiac: Maxima

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* LivingAphrodisiac: MaximaMaxima has this effect on men.



* VillainOfTheWeek: Maxima

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* VillainOfTheWeek: MaximaMaxima, Almercian queen seeking her soul-mate.

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* AntiVillain: Maxima isn't actively out to cause harm and mayhem; she's just looking for her soul-mate.

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* AntiVillain: Maxima is a [[SlidingScaleOfAntiVillains Type I]]. She isn't actively out to cause harm and mayhem; she's just looking for her soul-mate.


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* EvilRedhead: Maxima is an AntiVillain version of the trope.

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* AntiVillain: Maxima

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* AntiVillain: MaximaMaxima isn't actively out to cause harm and mayhem; she's just looking for her soul-mate.


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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: Clark uses Maxima's bracelet to send her back to her homeworld.


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* RedheadInGreen: Maxima, all the way.
* RoyalBlood: Maxima is the Queen of Almerac.
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Written by Turi Meyer and Al Septien

Directed by James L. Conway
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* DestructoNookie: Downplayed. Clark and Maxima making out in the ''Daily Planet'' elevator causes it to shake.
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* TheFinalTemptation: [[spoiler:Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end, saying he could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. Clark is ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refuses and sends Maxima back to Almerac.]]

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* TheFinalTemptation: [[spoiler:Maxima Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end, saying he could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. Clark is ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refuses and sends Maxima back to Almerac.]]



* MomentKiller: [[spoiler:Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.]]

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* MomentKiller: [[spoiler:Lois Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.]]



* MurderTheHypotenuse: [[spoiler:Maxima attempts this with Lois, only to be stopped by Clark.]]

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* MurderTheHypotenuse: [[spoiler:Maxima Maxima attempts this with Lois, only to be stopped by Clark.]]
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Tess orders one of her scientists to do a test on the Fortress crystal, causing the crystal to send out a beacon that draws Maxima, Queen of Almerac, to Earth in her search for Clark, whom she believes is her soulmate.

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Tess orders one of her scientists to do a test on the Fortress crystal, causing the crystal to send out a beacon that draws Maxima, Queen of Almerac, to Earth in her search for Clark, whom she believes is her soulmate.soul-mate.



* TheFinalTemptation: [[spoiler:Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end. He could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. He was ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refused.]]

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* TheFinalTemptation: [[spoiler:Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end. He end, saying he could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. He was Clark is ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refused.refuses and sends Maxima back to Almerac.]]



* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green leather number bearing considerable amounts of skin.

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* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green [[HellBentForLeather leather number number]] bearing considerable amounts of skin.

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* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end. He could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. He was ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refused.

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* AntiVillain: Maxima
* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima [[spoiler:Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end. He could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. He was ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refused.]]



* MomentKiller: Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.

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* MomentKiller: Lois [[spoiler:Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.]]



* MurderTheHypotenuse: Maxima attempts this with Lois, only to be stopped by Clark.

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* MurderTheHypotenuse: Maxima [[spoiler:Maxima attempts this with Lois, only to be stopped by Clark.]]


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* VillainOfTheWeek: Maxima

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Originally aired October 9, 2008



* AllAmazonsWantHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.

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* AllAmazonsWantHercules: Maxima was is very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own. own.



* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green leather number that shows considerable amounts of skin.

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* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green leather number that shows bearing considerable amounts of skin.
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* AllAmazonsLikeHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.

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* AllAmazonsLikeHercules: AllAmazonsWantHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.
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* AllAmazonsLoveHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.

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* AllAmazonsLoveHercules: AllAmazonsLikeHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.
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* AllAmazonsLoveHercules: Maxima was very impressed by Clark's strength and speed that rivals her own.
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* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end.

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* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end. He could leave his weary battle against Earth's evil and join her on Almerac as her King. He was ''very'' tempted, but ultimately refused.

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* TheFinalTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end.



* TheLastTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end.
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%%* KissOfDeath
%%* TheLastTemptation
%%* LivingAphrodisiac
%%* MomentKiller
%%* MsFanservice
%%* MurderTheHypotenuse

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%%* KissOfDeath
%%* TheLastTemptation
%%* LivingAphrodisiac
%%* MomentKiller
%%* MsFanservice
%%* MurderTheHypotenuse
* KissOfDeath: Maxima, with human men. Averted with Clark, a Kryptonian who's able to withstand the effects of Maxima's kiss.
* TheLastTemptation: Maxima pulls this on Clark near the end.
* LivingAphrodisiac: Maxima
* MomentKiller: Lois interrupts Clark and Maxima's wild romp in the elevator. She is not pleased.
* MsFanservice: Maxima, Maxima, Maxima.
* MurderTheHypotenuse: Maxima attempts this with Lois, only to be stopped by Clark.
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* KissOfDeath
* TheLastTemptation
* LivingAphrodisiac
* MomentKiller
* MsFanservice
* MurderTheHypotenuse

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* %%* KissOfDeath
* %%* TheLastTemptation
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Tess orders one of her scientists to do a test on the Fortress crystal, causing the crystal to send out a beacon that draws Maxima, Queen of Almerac, to Earth in her search for Clark, whom she believes is her soulmate.
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!!Tropes present in the episode:

* KissOfDeath
* TheLastTemptation
* LivingAphrodisiac
* MomentKiller
* MsFanservice
* MurderTheHypotenuse
* {{Stripperific}}: Maxima first arrives on Earth wearing a dark green leather number that shows considerable amounts of skin.
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