Warning Spoilers ahead for the Smallville episode “Checkmate” Looks like Tess Mercer is figuring out everyone’s secret identity, we’d better keep her away from Batman. Although Tess figuring out Green Arrow’s secret identity was very reminiscent of Batman and Catwoman figuring out each others secret identity in Batman Returns. I did like how Martian Manhunter, when talking to Clark, referred to everyone as a team. I didn’t enjoy the slow-mo action at the beginning of the episode with Green Arrow jumping from rooftop to rooftop. And Ollie come on with Tess it’s always a trap. But I guess that is the downfall of man, they are blinded by the women they love. I did however really enjoy the slow-mo at the end where Clark rescues Chloe, I guess becuase that was more stills except for the slightly moving bullet. Also good to see Amanda Waller as a tough character, she always seems less intimidating in the cartoons, but then Pam Grier is a pretty intimidating woman. And who is the Red Queen? I am sure people more into Superman than I already know that answer, but I don’t. Guess I’ll find out soon enough.