Hmm. Another “moving the pieces around” episode, I see. Lost writers, you’re not making this easy for me. What am I supposed to overthink here? More Jesus-related symbolism, please!
In lieu of real overthinking, here are some questions designed to get our mental juices flowing:
First, let’s talk Sayid. In Sideways-land, Alt-Sawyer said of Alt-Sayid, “That’s our bad guy.” But as Hurley said, “You can always bring people back from the Dark Side.” It seems clear to me that Sayid has started his ascent into “redemption paradise,” what with him not killing Desmond and all. Well, not on-screen, anyway. But as I always say about Lost, if you don’t see a body, they’re not dead. (Actually, even if you do see a body, they’re probably not dead.)
Question 1: If Sayid didn’t kill Des, what did he do? And what will he do next? Is Sayid really our “Anakin,” and, if so, is he going to be the one to bring down Smokey in the end?
A lot of other things happened in Sideways-land this week: Claire met Des and Ilana, Jack met Claire, Kate’s in custody, Sun and baby are okay, Sayid’s in big trouble…
Question 2: It looks like we’re going to have a situation in Alt-World where half the characters are in the hospital (Jack, Locke, Sun, Jin, possibly Claire) and half are in the police station (James, Miles, Kate, Sayid). Do you think this is symbolic in any way? Perhaps one group wants to be healed and the other group wants to be punished? And maybe those are the two sides of the Island: the Island that heals (represented by Jacob) and the Island that judges (represented by Smokey)? Or am I reading too much into things?
Question 3: Speaking of the Alt-World, was Alt-Sun’s “It’s him! It’s him!” proof that Alt-Locke is actually Smokey in disguise? And, if so, what are the implications?
Back on the Island, a whole lot of stuff happened, but it actually seemed like nothing happened at all. Sun and Jin finally got back together, and it wasn’t as heartwarming as the show wanted it to be. Sun got her voice back out of nowhere, proving that this particular subplot was all for naught. Jack got on a boat and then got off a boat, and Widmore for no apparent reason reneged on his deal with Sawyer–a deal he made like two episodes ago! And they call women fickle…
Hey, Lost: You and me, we’re buds, right? You know we tight. But, to tell you the truth, I’m getting a little frustrated with you. Remember how back in the middle of season five I was annoyed because I didn’t know what the characters’ goals were? I’m kind of feeling like that now. So let me ask you a question.
Question 4: This is the Big Question. If Lost is a game of backgammon, what’s the goal of the game? How do the Losties “win”? Jack said it: the Losties were brought to the Island for a reason. They were brought there to do something. There are four episodes to go. So, tell me: What is the reason? What did Jacob bring them there to do? And–hi–why don’t I know the answers to these questions four episodes before the finale?
Sorry if I seem a little grumbly, folks. It’s because I am a little grumbly. But don’t worry. I’ll see you back here next week. And I promise I’ll try to say nice things about you, Lost. I can’t stay mad at you long.