After watching the end of the episode, I got goosebumps! Did you??? I thought the writing and how the storyline was revealed was excellent.

Our question of why Kate wasn’t in jail was answered. And we know that she’ll always be in CA. (I mean who would leave that nice nanny and spacious house in the O.C.?) We also find out who “he” is.

We also find out that in addition to the Oceanic 6, there were 2 that also survived the crash (in their fabricated post-island story).

Kate may be snuggling with Sawyer, but she loves Jack back. She went back to the barracks to see what life lie ahead of her if she went back with Jack. That leaves the question… what happened to cause Kate and Jack not to end up together post-island?

From the look on Jack’s face after being invited to the house, he is haunted by Aaron. I’m guessing that Aaron’s “rescue” was a result something he did not agree with – either he was taken against Claire’s will or Claire died. I’m also guessing that Kate doesn’t want her mom to meet Aaron for fear she might know it’s not really Kate’s baby (assuming it isn’t Kate’s baby, but Claire’s).

The helicopter hasn’t arrived. Much like Desmond’s boat never left the island. However, I think Desmond’s boat has more to do with the magnetic pull (pre-violet sky). The island seems to be on a time delay, so there is still a physical anomaly with the island.

In the previews, we see there is a “storm” that the helicopter must enter. I wonder if that is what Juliet slept through on her way to the island. Like there’s some Bermuda Triangle properties going on. (I don’t read the forums or spoilers, so I’m sure this theory has come up before.)

Good stuff & observations

• Show opens with a close up of John’s eye (What is up with the eye motif? The island eye sees all? LOL)
• It’s morning and we also see Locke in the kitchen preparing food and pulling something from a bookshelf. A play off of the season 2 premier of Desmond in the hatch and season 4 with Jack in his L.A. kitchen.
• Underground tunnels in Ben’s house which probably connect to other areas of the island.
• Ben’s in lock down again. Even more interesting (and foreshadowing) is John making himself at home in Locke’s house and becoming more Ben-like…
• I need to get a Dharma coffee mug!
• Kate is still calling Sawyer by his real first name, while Sawyer is calling her Freckles again.
• More one-liners from Hurley
• No one of the Oceanic 6 ever answers direct questions from people
• Sawyer becoming the island poster child for literacy and lenscrafters

Random quotes

• Locked in a different room and you’re more lost than you ever were – Ben
• I know what you’re trying to do… – Locke
  • Excellent John, you’re evolving – Ben
• mmm, coffee smells good – Sawyer
• I learn english… for you.. to live.. in… America – Jim
• This is not a democracy… If I were a dictator, I would just shoot you and be on my way – John
• You just totally scooby-doo’d me didn’t you – Hurley
• So the arab traded you too, huh? – Miles
• Maybe we should try another number other than the boat… like 9-1-1 – Juliet (numbers, number, numbers)
• Don’t fire me okay – Kate’s attorney, on bringing Jack into the courtroom
• Only 8 of us survived the crash – Jack
• Do you love the defendant? – Melissa, the D.A.
  • No. Not anymore. – Jack
• Xanadu or Satan’s Doom… Hurley
  • I’m reading! – Sawyer, with big chunky reading glasses
• I know it’s in a box but it’s pretty damn good wine
• You are terrible at this Freckles, at least tell me you want to use me for something – Sawyer
  • I wanna use you for something – Kate
• Wanna play some backgammon?? Sawyer
• Do you think I know what I’m doing… – Locke, having self-doubts
  • Huh? – Sawyer
• I think they’re saying “Baa” – Sawyer
• Oooo this is hot – Miles
• The beds take a little getting used to – Claire
• It all changed when I thought you were dead. My doctors have given me 6 months for the the last 3 years. I don’t want to testify against you. I want to see my grandson. – Kate’s mother
• What, he… banished you? Well I un-banish you – a shirtless Sawyer
• You’ll be alright. I’ll keep you safe. – a still shirtless and pantless Sawyer in his Joe Boxers
• My name is John Locke and I’m responsible for the well-being of the island… Enjoy your breakfast – Locke
• You know Jack I’ve heard you say that story so many times, I’m starting to think you believe it. – Kate
  • I didn’t mean it… – Jack

Questions

• What little memory experiment were Daniel and Charlotte doing with the cards? (I think they were sent to test/compare the physical properties of the island)
• Wouldn’t it be completely odd to move into The Others’ barracks? Didn’t they just disappear? I assume John knows where they are (and presumably The Others trust him).
• Who does Miles work for? Dharma? Hanso? And why does he specifically ask for $3.2 million dollars?
• Why wasn’t the freighter answering the satellite phone?
• Why does Kate have Aaron? Especially after being reluctant to hold him.
• How did Ben get off the island since the sub is blown?
• Jack, Hurley, Kate, Aaron… Who are the other Oceanic 6?!?!

Got a theory or a post about LOST? Leave a comment or link!

By TVJunkie Jenn | No Comments »
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Where do I begin? (I decided to watch the 2-hour finale without the laptop, so a break from my normal full recap tonight.)

So many good things and questions in tonight’s episode. I hope I can remember them before I fall asleep.

(Beware of spoilers before opening the link if you haven’t seen the episode!)

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*Updated to add*
Links to Pre-Show and Post-Show LOST posts

Previously on LOST

• “You seem to have a connection to the island”
• Juliet is working for The Others
• The Others Break camp and leave John

Random Notes/Moments/Quotes as I’m watching:

Flashback (Ben-centric, finally!)

• Emily giving birth – to Ben
  • Emily is 7 months PG (7 mos x 4 wks/mo = approx. 28 weeks PG)
  • Father is Roger – Workman? From the VW van?
  • In the woods
  • Portland – 32 miles away
• Mr. Horace Goodspeed greets the Linus’ (Ben is older now)
• There is a volcano on the island
• Natives = hostiles
• Roger = disgruntled
• Annie gives Ben a gift (we see the swing set)
• Ben’s birthday is remembered as the day his mother died
• Voices/whispers of the natives as Ben approaches the fence?
• Emily at the fence conversing with Ben
• Ben leaves the compound
• More voices, then suddenly…
• Richard in the jungle?
• Ben had Daddy issues of his own
• Ben chose sides in the Dharma vs. Natives battle

Present time

• Appears Locke took the recorder (or probably was given the recorder by Richard…) and is operating on his own or possibly with Richard
• “We all answer to someone, John”
• Mikhail returns seeking Ben for the first time since his ‘death’
  • Explained as the fence not at lethal level
• The Others turning against Ben?
• Ben being called a liar again
• “Don’t you people want to be rescued?”
• “We have some catching up to do”
• What is the powder?
• “We’re here”
• Empty chair, but Locke hears him
• Surprise ending, but I don’t think it’s the end of that story line.

Good Stuff
[My head is spinning. I can't even begin to put all these thoughts into words.]

We see Ben actually express fear when he realizes his recorder is potentially missing. Richard was supposed to leave it for Juliet with Ben’s instructions. It seems Ben feels threatened by John when he does return with his father on his back. Lots of backstory revealed and new implications.

On the beach, we see that Juliet has confided in Jack and shared The Other’s plans. Can we trust her now? From the previews, it looks like Sayid will be blowing something up and tackling someone…

Again, so much to digest and I’m not sure what to make of it yet.

[After watching Evangeline Lily (Kate) on Jimmy Kimmel, she said that tonight's episode is just the start and that the intensity is going to continue through the finale. She also mentioned that a big reveal in the finale gave her goosebumps. The final hours of the season sound promising!]

Motifs/Symbolism
Power struggles and peace (or illusions of peace)
More Daddy issues
Trust issues
The Wizard of Oz

Questions

• What was Richard doing in the jungle – not having aged between the flashbacks and present time?
• What was with Ben’s mom in the jungle? Another manifestation?
• Why do The Others need Ben?
• What will become of Locke? and Jacob?
• What the heck was Jacob?
• What happened to Annie before the later flashback?

Answers/Explanations

• (Orientation tape) Compound surrounded by sonar fence to protect from the ‘wildlife’ on the island… “There are properties on this island that exist nowhere else on earth. Our mission is to study these properties for the benefit of mankind...” Of course, that wasn’t really new info.
• Naomi must be working for Penny, not The Others…
• Roger Work Man is Ben’s biological father – he was on the way to the Pearl station

Next week on LOST

• Charlie on the chopping block
• Lostaways decide to fight back when The Others come for Sun
• DS (Drive Shaft) ring -
• Sticks of dynamite
• “My people, they’re coming right now!”

Do you have theories? Did you post a recap? Please leave a link in the comments… I am so curious to know what you think!

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