Lost

[Edd]

I have watched this show since the beginning. As the series is coming to a close I figured a thread would be in order.

This season has been off-the-charts excellent so far. The Richard episode was movie level quality. Last week's Desmond story was outstanding and tonight did not disappoint (ending was awesome); and did anyone catch the Willy Wonka bit when they were showing previews for next week's episode?

A few years ago, if I have my facts straight, it was determined what the end date of this show would be. It was around season 2 or 3. Once they decided when it would end and how many episodes should be made, the series snapped right on track. This freed the creators from trying to stretch the series for as long as it would be profitable (like almost any show) and allowed them to proceed with a confidence, imho, never seen in scripted television. I don't buy DVDs but if there is a series worth purchasing then this is it for me.

Any Lost-related comments welcome here. No haters please.

 

[wintersyndrome]

Loved the Willy Wonka reference

Have been watching this show since the beginning as well...this season is friggin' awesome

Loving the way they are trying it together...glad to finally learn what the "whispers" are.

One thing i wonder about is the "Candidates" for the island. On the cave Locke says he's not sure which one because there are two "Kwons"...not so...they have a daughter...I wonder if that will play into the storyline at all...your thoughts?

Liked the Hurley Libby story and how Desmond's story and side flash are playing out so far, especially his encounter with Ms. Faraday/Whitmore telling him he's not ready to see the list. That lady is a fulcrum to the storyline.

 

[bvibert]

and did anyone catch the Willy Wonka bit when they were showing previews for next week's episode?

Yeah, I caught that. I was so amused by it that I didn't pay any attention to the actual previews... :-?

 

[hammer]

Never got into it...maybe I should check it out on Netflix...

 

[Puck it]

Why did Desmond run over Locke? Is Locke really still Flocke in the alternate timeline?

 

[wintersyndrome]

Why did Desmond run over Locke? Is Locke really still Flocke in the alternate timeline?

probably had something to do with Desmond being tossed into the well by "Locke". Without knowing what "Locke" is at that point during the traditional timeline and viewing that "memory" from the alternate timeline POV he would see Locke throwing him into the well and not "Locke".

just my humble guess it could be something else knowing this show.

 

[dmc]

The to timelines are starting to merge... I think the sideways timeline will ultimately win out...

Also I liked the comment about souls trapped on the island..

 

[Puck it]

The to timelines are starting to merge... I think the sideways timeline will ultimately win out...

Also I liked the comment about souls trapped on the island..

I agree. The whispers being answered was key. Desmond appears to be the key to the island based on his ability to survive high EM fields.

 

[Euler]

I watch lost a season at a time on DVD so I won't see this season's episodes for a few months. I've loved the show and can't wait to see how it wraps up.

 

[wa-loaf]

There are some writers at Slate who have been having a pretty interesting discussion all season: http://www.slate.com/id/2242745/entry/2250707/

 

[gmcunni]

i watched it last night but apparently missed a lot of details.. need to rewatch today :-?

 

[Puck it]

probably had something to do with Desmond being tossed into the well by "Locke". Without knowing what "Locke" is at that point during the traditional timeline and viewing that "memory" from the alternate timeline POV he would see Locke throwing him into the well and not "Locke".

just my humble guess it could be something else knowing this show.

What about this?

I don't think he is trying to kill Locke at all. I think Desmond just wants everyone who was on that plane to 'see' & 'remember' their alternate lives on the island. For both Desmond & Charlie, this happened only by near-death experiences. For Hurley, Libby, and Daniel, it was LOVE for someone that made them remember. And since Locke never fell in love with anyone on the island, I just think Desmond was trying to force Locke to 'remember' by putting him through this traumatic experience.

 

[Puck it]

Who was the little boy that Flocke and Des saw in the woods?

 

[wa-loaf]

Who was the little boy that Flocke and Des saw in the woods?

He popped out earlier in the season. There's been no explanation about him yet, but he definitely drives Locke/Smoky crazy.

 

[bvibert]

I watch lost a season at a time on DVD so I won't see this season's episodes for a few months. I've loved the show and can't wait to see how it wraps up.

Do yourself a favor and stop reading this thread then...

 

[wintersyndrome]

What about this?

I don't think he is trying to kill Locke at all. I think Desmond just wants everyone who was on that plane to 'see' & 'remember' their alternate lives on the island. For both Desmond & Charlie, this happened only by near-death experiences. For Hurley, Libby, and Daniel, it was LOVE for someone that made them remember. And since Locke never fell in love with anyone on the island, I just think Desmond was trying to force Locke to 'remember' by putting him through this traumatic experience.

Interesting take on it...I didn't think of it that way...will be nice to see how that plays out.

I wonder how alternate Ben Linus will be shown, perhaps through his daughter?

 

[Puck it]

He popped out earlier in the season. There's been no explanation about him yet, but he definitely drives Locke/Smoky crazy.

Yes, but he is not the MiB and Jacob at a younger age though. So who is he?

 

[Paul]

What about this?

I don't think he is trying to kill Locke at all. I think Desmond just wants everyone who was on that plane to 'see' & 'remember' their alternate lives on the island. For both Desmond & Charlie, this happened only by near-death experiences. For Hurley, Libby, and Daniel, it was LOVE for someone that made them remember. And since Locke never fell in love with anyone on the island, I just think Desmond was trying to force Locke to 'remember' by putting him through this traumatic experience.

Or to send him to the hospital knowing that Jack is there, and a spinal surgeon. Remember, Locke was going to call him but bailed so that he would have an excuse to get Peggy Bundy to keep going "reverse cowgirl" on him.

Interesting take on it...I didn't think of it that way...will be nice to see how that plays out.

I wonder how alternate Ben Linus will be shown, perhaps through his daughter?

Doesn't need to. Ben is not a candidate. Charlie. Faraday, Charlotte et al are red herrings. What matters are the O-6. (yep, I think it's Sun, not Jin, and not Ji-Yuon. Although it wouldn't surprise me if Ji-Yuon and Aaron are Adam and Eve, or Widmore and Hawking, for that matter)

 

[Edd]

I like the theory that Desmond ran over Locke to get him to Jack. Opinions I've read have suggested that when Locke opened his eyes after that they were a different color, indicating that he has changed to Smokey in the sideways world. Some say they've noticed changed eye color on him before. I haven't noticed that myself.

Sideways Desmond is clearly on a mission now to wake up up somehow.

 

[bvibert]

I can't say that I've noticed his eye color changed, guess I'm not that observant...