In , titled "Cool," the series delivers a classic "meteor freak of the week" story while deepening the complex relationships between the main characters. Episode Overview: "Cool"
In classic comic book fashion, the villain's name, Sean Kelvin , is a direct nod to the Kelvin temperature scale. Watch Smallville S01E (5)
The episode was directed by James A. Contner and written by Michael Green . Critical Reception In , titled "Cool," the series delivers a
The episode centers on , a high school athlete who falls into an icy, kryptonite-filled lake. He survives but emerges with a dangerous condition: permanent hypothermia that forces him to absorb the body heat of others to stay alive, effectively freezing them to death. Contner and written by Michael Green
The episode features the primary series regulars and specific guest stars: Tom Welling The young hero struggling with responsibility Lana Lang Kristin Kreuk Clark's romantic interest Lex Luthor Michael Rosenbaum The billionaire heir trying to befriend Clark Sean Kelvin Michael Coristine The episode's antagonist with freezing powers Chloe Sullivan Allison Mack Clark's friend and investigative reporter Jenna Barnum Tania Saulnier Sean's first victim and classmate Key Trivia & Production Details
This episode marks the first of many times Clark must sacrifice his personal happiness and budding relationship with Lana to fulfill his duty as a protector.