To say that our critic hated the most recent episode of Smallville would be an understatement. A massive, massive understatement.

Can The CW hit bounce back? It will attempt to do so with "Scion," an installment that focuses on the battle between Tess and Lionel. As teased in the following promo, a major reveal will also take place during the hour, giving hope to fans that this episode won't serve as wasted filler.

Get your first look at footage from "Scion" now:

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