You've really hit the nail on the head with this one when you say they can hurt each other as well as help each other. And in such similar degrees. There's a syncretism between Chloe and Lex that just isn't found often on shows- usually the male or female character overshadows the other in terms of intellect, determination, desire, etc. Sure, Lex may be a few years ahead of Chloe in "the game," but she's got the skills.
Oh, the games they could play...
One thing I wanted to mention that I think really informs the Chlex relationship is the information Chloe discovered during "Truth." Up until this point they'd had the Verbal Judo, information sharing, the promise/failure of protection...but in this episode, Chloe gets to see the more vulnerable side of Lex that really only one other female character has seen in snatches: Lana. And possibly Helen as well. The difference is that Chloe's discovery is part of a power play, where Chloe had the advantage. But I see "Truth" as the episode where "sentiment" is added to the Chlex checklist of sensuality, power, wit, intellect, and curiosity.
So glad you were the one to discuss the fantastic pairing!
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You've really hit the nail on the head with this one when you say they can hurt each other as well as help each other. And in such similar degrees. There's a syncretism between Chloe and Lex that just isn't found often on shows- usually the male or female character overshadows the other in terms of intellect, determination, desire, etc. Sure, Lex may be a few years ahead of Chloe in "the game," but she's got the skills.
Oh, the games they could play...
One thing I wanted to mention that I think really informs the Chlex relationship is the information Chloe discovered during "Truth." Up until this point they'd had the Verbal Judo, information sharing, the promise/failure of protection...but in this episode, Chloe gets to see the more vulnerable side of Lex that really only one other female character has seen in snatches: Lana. And possibly Helen as well. The difference is that Chloe's discovery is part of a power play, where Chloe had the advantage. But I see "Truth" as the episode where "sentiment" is added to the Chlex checklist of sensuality, power, wit, intellect, and curiosity.
So glad you were the one to discuss the fantastic pairing!