LOST Episode 4.1 - Instant Thoughts

"The Beginning of the End"

Well after all the hype leading up to the new season of LOST, I'm not really sure where to weigh in on this one.

I found it thoroughly enjoyable to watch but not nearly as exciting as I expected. I guess I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. Just a few thoughts...

- The Oceanic 6 - According to Hurley he is one of the Oceanic 6. We can only assume that 6 people do indeed leave the island. We have Jack, Kate, and Hurley for sure plus I'm sure Sun will be in the group because she's pregnant and Jin but who would be #6? None of the couples would leave their other half behind on the island so that takes out Rose, Bernard, Claire and Aaron. Now this is assuming that more than 6 survive the possible annihilation of the island.

- Naomi - Ok Naomi is really dead now which I found to be really bad story telling. Seriously a woman with a giant knife in her back, pulls out the knife, makes a fake trail, climbs a tree, attacks Kate and then runs out of energy? Yeah ok. But we did learn somethings, beyond being really full of life, she has a sister who sounded like she'd be along shortly.

- The Great Divide - Our survivers have been splintered into groups on many issues before, but I have a feeling that this will be the last time. Hurley seems to switch sides from Locke to Jack at some point in the future but I wondered while watching if, one group was almost wiped out or if they remain baricaded behind the sonic fence of the others.

Either way I expect the next 47 episodes before this show ends to tell two different stories, like opposite sides of a coin.

Ok I know there is more to discuss but it's late so please add your own thoughts and on Saturday I will post my full analysis.

Happy LOSTing

-Jason-

Season 4 Premier

For any who haven't heard yet Season 4 of LOST begins on January 31st. So look for my thoughts on them starting that night for instant thoughts.

Also incase you haven't heard there is a LOST game leading up to the start of Season 4. You can go to www.find815.com to get some story line that you wouldn't otherwise. ABC has put some good info on there so far. Enjoy and I look forward to your comments.

-Jason