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Here, we witness the "Luthor" in Lex. Threatened by Dr. Langston over the truth behind Lana’s pregnancy, Lex resorts to cold-blooded murder in the church crypt, proving he will do anything to keep his "prize."

A deadly vow to Lex that Lana will be at the altar, and a threat to Lana that he will kill the man she loves. [S5E3] Promise

A hollow vow of love built on a foundation of lies and a fresh murder. The Aftermath Here, we witness the "Luthor" in Lex

The true MVP of this episode isn't the groom or the hero; it’s . Just as Lana prepares to leave Lex for Clark, Lionel intervenes with a chilling threat. He reveals he knows Clark’s secret and his one weakness, promising to kill Clark unless Lana goes through with the wedding. A hollow vow of love built on a

According to reviewers on IMDb , the cinematography and the heartbreaking score by Mark Snow elevated this from a "boring soap opera" to one of the most memorable climaxes in the series.