Season Four, Episode 4 -- Kate Is A .....

Finally got around to watching ‘Eggtown’ over the weekend. This was the last weekend for school and so many things were due. This episode was a Kate centric one … instead of going through the emotions here, let’s do them below ….

• I didn’t like this episode. I know I said that last week, but, that was due to Sayid actions at the beginning of the show. Not that it was a bad episode, which this one was …
• So Kate has Aaron. That was a big reveal. While I didn’t see it coming, it didn’t give me that ‘oh snap!’ feeling either. I am curious as to how she got him.
• I don’t like Kate. I’ve never hidden my dislike for her. If this episode has proven anything, is that she (and the actress that plays here) IS the weakest link …
• If after this episode you don’t think that Kate is only out for herself, then … she has shown just how ruthless she is. After spending 90 days on the island and bonding (allegedly) with this ppl, the only thing she cares about is what is known about her …Her risking alienating everyone just so that Miles can tell her what he knows about her, makes no sense.
• I've heard the statement that her fierce protection of 'her son' shows her maturity. Nope. Don't buy it. If anything, she doesn't want anyone to know she has Aaron. Don't be fooled people ...
• Locke continues to show how he can be easily played. I actually WANTED Ben to be victorious over Locke. You know how manipulative Ben is; but you still play into his trap … Locke coming after Miles with the grenade was too little, too late. It did not make me change my opinion of him. Locke is loosing it folks ....
• The courtroom scenes were blah. I mean we know from the ending of last season that Kate was free; it was a matter of how they were going to free her. Even though her mom refused to testify, they still could have tried her on the bank robbery and fraud charges.
• The most interesting information to come out of the courtroom scenes was that the world thinks: eight ppl originally survived the crash, two died, hence the ‘Oceanic Six.’ They crashed in the water and Kate kept them all alive until they found a desert island. Oh yeah, Jack is still in love with Kate.
• Charlotte was trying to help Daniel with his memory … something to do with the island or a quirky trait of Daniels?
• Sayid, Desmond, and crew left a day ago on a chopper to the freighter. They hadn’t arrived. Obviously, this ties into the ‘whole island out of sync with regular time’ issue.
  

Wanted to say this; I’m getting a bad feeling. Some think that the rest of our survivors are living on the island. I’m not so sure. I think a lotta ppl wound up dying. I’m beginning to think that our ‘Oceanic Six’ sold their souls to the devil to be ‘rescued.’ Whatever was done, it’s having a negative effect on our survivors – Jack becomes a drunken suicidal druggie, Hurley lives in a mental institute, and Sayid becomes an assassin. Kate is the only one who ‘appears’ okay.

I know we like to believe in happily ever after and we like our shows to have good conquer evil, but I don’t know if this show is going that way. I know it can make us feel good that somehow the future we saw for Jack, Hurley, and Sayid can be corrected. I don’t know if I want that. Life isn’t always about good over evil. Sometimes good people do bad things…. Whatever the case may be, it’s gonna be interesting, getting there.

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There is a rumor that one of our beloved characters is killed before episode eight. No, I don’t know who it is; but, I have my suspicion. Some ppl think its Claire because Kate has Aaron in the future. I disagree. I think its Sawyer. Just a feeling I got watching Sawyer and Kate when they were arguing. Folks say not Sawyer because he’s a popular character and ppl will have a fit and stop watching. Okay, all of that may be true; but, if it fits in the storyline, I can see it happening. Besides, since when did that matter to the writers …

Season Four -- My Sweet Sayid ....

Sat looking at the screen for a few minutes, for once the words wouldn’t come. I didn’t know what to say and you know what? I didn’t like this episode. There I said it, I can breathe again. I didn’t get this episode, well at least the parts that dealt with Sayid. This is definitely one of those episodes where I need to watch it a couple of times AND search the net for additional info.

Let’s hop to it, shall we …

Who is the ‘Economist?’ What did this title have to do with the storyline? Most of the time, the title coincides with the story. Wasn’t getting it this time.

It’s official. Sayid is now working for the devil. His words not mine. Sayid is by far my favorite character, next to Eko. How disturbing it was to see him kill someone, apparently for no reason, within the first few minutes of the show. It bothered me so much; I had a hard time keeping up with what came afterwards.

Since Ben is off the island, we know more than just the ‘Oceanic Six’ got off. Speaking of the Oceanic Six, we’re up to four ~ Jack, Kate, Hurley, and Sayid.

When Ben and Sayid were talking, Ben mentioned that a ‘war was coming.’ Is this the war that Sayid is fighting in the future? It appears that both Sayid and the female were playing each other. What is the list that Ben is referring to AND why is it important that those on the list be killed? In spite of this all, I STILL believe that Ben is on the side of ‘right.’ It just sometimes we do bad things in the name of good.

Thinking back to last season and the statement of how things have a way of ‘course correcting.’ Is this still into play? If so, does this war have something to do with it?

What’s the significance of the bracelets? Both Naomi and the girl that Sayid killed had one on. Is it that those who wear the bracelet are on the ‘other’ team? Why did Sayid cry after killing the girl? All that shooting and fighting in the apartment and no one came to inquire.

So we now know. Time on the island IS different then real life. It took over an hour for the capsule sent from the freighter to arrive. I think Faraday kinda knew that something was screwy. Could this also be the reason why ‘the light scatters differently’ on the island?

Why did Frank (pilot) warn Faraday that if Minkowski answered the phone to hang up?

Why did Faraday tell Frank that to fly out on the same coordinates he came in on? This btw, is what Ben told Michael when he left. Will we see them actually ‘leaving’ the island? I’m thinking about the electromagnetic stuff that goes on.

Speaking of leaving the island, I would have expected at least Juliet to leave. She wanted to desperately leave the island. Unless there was some serious bonding going on, I don’t buy her staying behind to help the Losties or Jack. I’m telling you, I STILL don’t trust Juliet.

Don’t believe that Kate willingly stayed with Sawyer; especially after realizing that he trapped her. If anything, I suspect that she doesn’t know that Sayid left.

Don’t think Jack brought Sayid reason why Kate stayed. Think the seeds of doubt have been planted?

The Desmond scenes felt ‘forced.’ I can’t put my fingers on it.

Still luving Miles, his comments are hilarious …

We know that Hurley regrets siding with Locke, who else thought that his being tied up in the closet was true?

Okay, that’s it for now. It was very difficult to come up with the above. This episode didn’t feel right and I’m still trying to make sense of it. The good thing is that the writer’s strike is over and according to the writers/producers, we’ll probably get five more episodes before the seasons over.

LOST, Season 4, Episode 2

Dang. Things are getting serious up in here!! We’ve reached the top and now we’re on the downswing. If knowing an end to a story, brings this kinda fast writing and crisp acting, then other television shows need to take heed and follow. If you ain’t ready, I suggest you get ready and buckle that seatbelt. Why? Cause there’s a fast moving train moving down the track.

Since last season’s ‘spoilergate,’ which I’m happy to say I avoided, I made it a point NOT to go looking for spoilers. Especially since I know that, there are a limited number of episodes left. Since the writer’s strike is ‘tentatively’ over, maybe we’ll get the full 16 episodes, instead of the 8 already filmed. And as someone who generally doesn’t mind knowing the story, this is one I am happy to let run its course without knowing. It really does make the story flow smoother.

Below are my thoughts. I’m sure after repeated viewings and scouring the net, some of these thoughts will be up for revision. Let’s get to it...

I think this episode will be a make or break one for some folks. I’m talking about the sci-fi supernatural element. While LOST remains a strong character driven show, some folks didn’t sign up for the supernatural element that was peppered all throughout this show. Me? I’m a sucker for sci-fi supernatural shows and am enjoying it immensely.

Jack and Kate. There are moments where Jack redeems himself in my eyes and the scene when he played tough guy and overpowering Miles and co. was good. As for Kate, can we please just be done with her? I think the seeds of doubt about the rescuers were planted here. In addition, keep in mind, beating down the folks who could get you off the island, isn’t the smartest thing.

As for Locke, even with all the weird stuff going on, I would still think he was a nut. I could see the conundrum that our survivors are feeling, Jack or Locke. Hmmm..

The moment that Jack, Kate, and Sayid saw that helicopter, I just got this funny feeling that they’re gonna wound out doing something really bad to get off the island. I don’t know anything; it was all in their expressions.

The cover-up is starting to uncurl. That’s not the real Oceanic 815 and that pilot knew it; even though I find the wedding band line to be flimsy. Any significance to the simulation the pilot performed in the fish tank? In the experiment, the airplane landed upside down; but we saw that it was right side up.

The four who landed on the island; what’s the connection between them? I’m with Naomi, those four didn’t make sense. In addition, who knew Naomi could have such a cold attitude? Why was Faraday wearing a suit? That would be the last thing I would wear when landing on a ‘remote’ tropical island. Why was he crying while looking at the news report? It was almost like he *knew* that something bad was coming.

Continuing on the fantastic four, didja get a sense of them doing this before? In addition to Faraday crying at the news report, Charlotte’s insistence on having a ‘vest’ before jumping out of the helicopter. The same ‘vest’ that saved her life, after being shot by Ben. Also, the way she acted when she was in the lake. I like Miles. Okay, so he talks to the dead and he’s a thief, but there’s something about him. Thought he was wrong for taking all of Grandma’s money, he already had taken the drug dealers stash. On a side note, I couldn’t figure out/understand what was keeping the spirit from moving on. The pilot who was supposed to fly Oceanic 815, a coincidence that he didn’t fly? I think not. If there’s anything, I’ve learned from this show, NOTHING is a coincidence.

The folks on the freighter, are they Dharma folks? You would think that based on Miles reaction about Juliette being a ‘native’ and the blood hunt for Ben. However, I’m not sure because of Charlotte ’s giddy glee of finding the Dharma polar bear cuff. This leads me to my next statement.

Abbadon’s confrontation with Hurley last week at the mental ward. Wanna revise my comments from last week. When he asked Hurley if they were ‘still alive,’ I’m now thinking he’s referring to the ‘fantastic four’ who parachuted on the island. Speaking of Abbadon’s conversation with Naomi, what did she know to question if there were survivors and what did Abbadon know to insist that there wasn’t?

Is Ben is ruthless or what? I still believe that in the end, he will turn out to be the lesser of the two evils. Even though the Dharma folks do have a right to be gunning for his head. I’m gonna predict that his plant on the freighter ship? None other than Michael. The question is how did they communicate and why would Michael agree to be his spy?

A polar bear in the desert with a Dharma neck collar? Yeah, right ... simple explanation? I don’t think so ...

Still don’t trust Juliet.

Again, all these people and the events that have happened in the past are NOT coincidences. Locke being conned out of a kidney by the man who trigged the murder of Sawyer’s parents. Sawyer meets and kills him years later, releasing his demons and helping Locke with the islanders. Oh yeah, the hole that used to hold Locke’s kidney? It saved him when Ben shot him. As I said, there are no coincidences here.

Okay, I’m done for now. I know folks are developing different theories and while it’s fun to read them, I’m refraining from developing my own. I know the writers said that in the end, the show would be simply explained. Not sure if I buy that completely. If anything I have more questions then before; but, I’m happy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Looking forward to the remaining 46 shows.

Season Four -- It's Hurley's World ...

Wow. LOST is back baybeeeeee and it feels SO good! Either that or I was desperate for good television. Let me think on that for a moment … Naah, LOST was on point. THIS is what good writing is all about. ABC quit playing around and settle with your writers.

I’ve watched the episode about twice now and my comments have been revised below:

This flash forward seems to have happened before the flash forward we saw last season. For one, Jack is still ‘functioning’ and he doesn’t have his beard, even though he’s ‘thinking about growing one.’ Not sure how early in the day the car chase was, but did you notice Jack’s cocktail drink? Foreshadowing is a hubber …

Something seriously evil is coming on that freighter. And I don’t know if hiding out at ‘the others’ compound is far away to protect them.

Who are the ‘Oceanic 6?’ There have been rumors running rampart on who they are. I’ve seen the names; but, if those are in fact the six, I rather wait and see how it unfurls. So far, we know Jack, Kate, and Hurley get off the island. Whoever the six are let’s just say whatever pact with the devil they made, is eating them up.

Poor Hurley. We’re starting to see his transformation after finding out Charlie died. No more happy go lucky ‘dude.’ Who knew that he had such anger in him? I loved the way he stood up to Jack, when they were taking sides – ‘I’m not listening to you, I’m listening to my FRIEND!’

What happened when he told Jack he should have went with him when they were on the island? Bloodshed? Also notice how he told Jack they never should have left, which is same thing that Jack told Kate.

Speaking of Jack, we saw the beginning of his downward spiral when Hurley stood up to him. The look of hopelessness on his face is priceless. Here’s something you can’t fix Doctor Jack … The thread of doubt has been planted. Jack is starting to wonder if he possibly made a mistake.

Jack would have killed Locke. Who saw that coming? Then again, the confrontation between those two has been a long time coming.

Kate is still stupid I see. Old habits are hard to break; still running out doing whatever YOU want to do and heck with the consequences. After all of that, she takes the phone and run off. She of all people I think would want to stay. She has a murder charge hanging over her head. Then again, we know from the flash forward, she’s walking around free; so somehow she beat the rap.

Ahh, the flash forward. I have to be honest, didn’t know how they were going to work that. Did good writers. Didja freak out when you saw Charlie? Did it kick up a higher notch when he admitted to Hurley that he was dead? I was psyched, and then I figured that it was Jacob in Charlie’s image. I don’t know what happened; but I believe Jacob’s power is now far reaching. Something happened with our Losties that only six made it off the island and Jacob wants the truth told.

How was Charlie (Jacob) visible? Remember the other patient pointed out that someone was staring at Hurley.

After reading a review on one of the boards on the net, someone made the comment that the lawyer who came to see Hurley at the asylum was actually the smoke monster. After watching that scene, by slow motion, I gotta say something looks peculiar as the door was closing. Something was black and flowing … I ain’t saying it was the smoke monster; but, it was something …

I’m a little confused about Hurley and the police chase. I understand they were chasing him because he was driving erratically. [Notice how Jack knew who it was by the identification of the car – that’s another story.] Watching the video of the mini-mart store, it appears that Hurley paid for his items, so he wasn’t stealing. Actually, he left his stuff at the counter. So who called the police? I would think that the ppl at the store would just chalk it up as another loony. I’m quite sure that wasn’t the first time someone wigged out in a store.

What are they (people who made it off the island) scared of? Hurley denied knowing Ana Lucia. [Nice touch to have Ana Lucia partner do the interrogation.]

How creepy was the jungle scene when Hurley got lost? With the torches and the darkness, how did Hurley loose track? He didn’t rest that long. And how super creepy was the fact that every time he tried to run from the shack, it reappeared. And how was he able to make it disappear?

When Hurley was alone in the interrogation room, right before the water burst through the room, didn’t it remind you of the underwater room that Jack was in? Another Jacob inspired moment?

Who do you think Jacob is? Right NOW I would say the appearance reminds you of Jack’s father. Regardless, I see that Locke and Jacob are on good terms.

Even though Ben was down and out, still he thought of Alex’s safety. The interesting thing? When they were doing the split, Rousseau, Alex, and Carl, went with Locke and Ben.

What was Juliet digging? A grave to bury the others who were killed?

Where was the smoke monster? The way they were hiking through the jungle, I was sure it would have appeared?

Okay that’s enough for now. My favorite show is back and I’m on cloud nine. Even though its only eight episodes, I have a feeling that those eight shows are going to be some of the best writing to come down the pike. And why not? The writers know that they have 48 episodes to tell the story. No more fillers, no more fluff. There’s too much of the story left to tell.

Let me say this. We’re now watching a different LOST. This one is more edgy and dark. This ain’t no game folks, people lives are on the line and the battle lines have been drawn.

One Day And Counting ....

It’s been a looonnnnggg time since I’ve done this. I’ve kept the excitement of my favorite show (of all times) returning at bay. Now I can no longer do so. Lost is back, baby! We got 48 more episodes to go until the show end for good; but gosh darn it, those last 48 are going to be some of the most exciting stuff around! The only down side is that due to the writers strike, we’re only going to get eight episodes this season, instead of 16. If the writers settle the strike before the end of February, there’s a strong possibility we’ll get the remaining eight.

To get you in the mood for tomorrow’s season premier, tonight @ 9pm (ET), ABC will be airing an ‘enhanced’ version of the last year’s 2-hour season finale.

While season four premiers tomorrow @ 9pm, there will be a recap episode starting @ 8pm. So set those DVRs for 8pm, instead of 9pm. As I did last season, I’ll be providing my commentary of episodes.

Last week I reminded you that you could see all 3 seasons on ABC.com free of charge. If you haven’t or if you need to get caught up, I recommend you do so now. After tomorrow ABC will pull the episodes from their site and you’re only be able to see the episodes from this season. Also available on the site, are recaps and commercials. There’s a neat recap called ‘LOST in 8:15.’ Get it? 815? Any way, it’s ‘everything you ever wanted to know about LOST in 8 mins 15 secs.’ It’s actually kinda cute. In addition, you’ll find LOST Mobisodes; 2-3 min snippets of LOST. Compare it as the extra scenes you get on a DVD. Except these aren’t leftovers, they were specifically made. Initially, they were available for Verizon customers only; but I guess the powers to be decided to share with everyone. Last count there were about 10 available and they really do provide additional information on the characters.

To also help you get caught up, Entertainment Weekly’s LOST fanatic, Doc Jensen has posted an cheat sheet for season four. You can find it here: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20174762,00.html

So enjoy your day and I so look forward to talking all things LOST very soon. Talk to you soon!!

LOST is Coming .... Are You Ready?

Countdown has begun. Are you ready? Ready to return back to the island? After a long drought, new LOST returns to the airwaves on Thursday, January 31st. To those who know me, know that I have an obsession with the show. Not being a TV person, but, next to Doctor Who and Torchwood, LOST is television at its best.

The finale of Season 3 was mind-blowing. While many figured out that the Jack we were experiencing was in future, I didn’t. Not until I saw the maps on the wall and Jack sitting on the floor despondent. Like others, I’ve picked up Season 3 DVD and watched it over, trying to get acclimated for the show.

I’ve lurked on so many websites and listened to different podcasts; let’s just say it’s refreshing to know I’m not the only one that’s obsessed with the show. Btw, there are some very talented ppl out there.

Now that an end date has been chosen and there’s 48 episodes remaining, I think we’re in for some good storytelling. Let me say this, I never gave up. I believed the writers when they said that they always knew where they were going with the story ….

There are a few things I’m looking forward to seeing this season, like what happened to Michael and Walt after they left the island. Libby Story. What’s with the time travel? What's the secret of the island and why it can' be seen by others. Again, quick questions off the top of my head. I’m sure some won’t be answered until the final season. I’m here for the duration.

Let the season begin …..