Lost season finale
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brightlotusmoonMigraine is much better now, yay.
I watched the season finale of "Lost" last night, because I had decided that after seeing the episode showing Desmond's flashbacks, I could start liking the show again. I stopped watching for a long time; it made my head hurt. And then I just kept forgetting when it was on. But it was hard to miss last night. I actually was able to understand everything, despite not having seen most of the previous dozen or so episodes except the one on Desmond and a few afterwards.
I knew that Bernard, Sayid, and Jin would not be killed, that the bullets would hit the sand in front of them. No point in actually killing them.
I knew Locke was alive, but was disappointed to see him become a "bad guy" so to speak -- loyal to the island and its secrets.
I knew Charlie would die, but not how. I was briefly conflicted when it happened: He should not have shut that door and locked himself in. However, if he had not, the flood would have consumed and killed everyone else. I agree with the recent interview with Damon Lindelof, that it was the end of Charlie's story. He needed to die a hero. He needed to make that sacrifice. I was sad, but I understood. I did tear up a little when baby Aaron began to cry. I always figured that human babies and animals have this very rudimentary, innate sixth sense that tells them when someone they love deeply is in serious danger. I just feel bad for Claire. She's lost the best family she's had (at least until she find out that Jack is her half brother).
And I did love that future-flash twist. Now we know that they escape, but we don't know how or when, and if they stay away or return. I believe this is what the next 48 episodes will be all about. So, good.
It is less confusing now. I will be a fan again. Good for you, producers and writers, for making my brain hurt much less.
I watched the season finale of "Lost" last night, because I had decided that after seeing the episode showing Desmond's flashbacks, I could start liking the show again. I stopped watching for a long time; it made my head hurt. And then I just kept forgetting when it was on. But it was hard to miss last night. I actually was able to understand everything, despite not having seen most of the previous dozen or so episodes except the one on Desmond and a few afterwards.
I knew that Bernard, Sayid, and Jin would not be killed, that the bullets would hit the sand in front of them. No point in actually killing them.
I knew Locke was alive, but was disappointed to see him become a "bad guy" so to speak -- loyal to the island and its secrets.
I knew Charlie would die, but not how. I was briefly conflicted when it happened: He should not have shut that door and locked himself in. However, if he had not, the flood would have consumed and killed everyone else. I agree with the recent interview with Damon Lindelof, that it was the end of Charlie's story. He needed to die a hero. He needed to make that sacrifice. I was sad, but I understood. I did tear up a little when baby Aaron began to cry. I always figured that human babies and animals have this very rudimentary, innate sixth sense that tells them when someone they love deeply is in serious danger. I just feel bad for Claire. She's lost the best family she's had (at least until she find out that Jack is her half brother).
And I did love that future-flash twist. Now we know that they escape, but we don't know how or when, and if they stay away or return. I believe this is what the next 48 episodes will be all about. So, good.
It is less confusing now. I will be a fan again. Good for you, producers and writers, for making my brain hurt much less.
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Date: 2007-05-24 04:13 pm (UTC)I don't really think Locke is a "bad guy" really. I'm not sure what his motives where completely. I mean, he definitely doesn't want to leave that island, and I think that when they ARE rescued, he'll stay behind. But that's his choice, so I'm not 100% sure it's why he had his gun aimed at Jack when he was about to call the ship. I'm wondering if the island or the smoke monster (in Walt's form) or Jacob (which in my opinion are all connected) revealed something to him, and that's why he knows they can't go that route. Maybe the future flash was a product of the Losties going on Naomi's ship. And since we know that Penny doesn't know her...hmmm...
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Date: 2007-05-24 05:25 pm (UTC)I think with Locke it's almost like Stockholme Syndrome; you know, where the vitctim starts to sympathize with the captors and becomes loyal to the point where any attempt an rescue is met with resistance.
I was actually very surprised when Jack was told that they would be rescued. I keep thinking there is a huge catch!
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Date: 2007-05-24 05:35 pm (UTC)As for Locke, it's possible he sympathizes with his captors, but something tells me it's not the case. I think he's working more for himself right now. He wants answers and he wants to stay there where he feels like he's made something of himself (and heck, he can WALK). And I think a part of him may fear that if rescue comes, he'll be forced to leave. But again, I'm not sure if that's really it, because he's a grown man so he has to figure he can do whatever he wants.
::ponders::
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Date: 2007-05-24 06:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-05-24 05:50 pm (UTC)Re: off topic
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