Lost...

[rockyracoon]

Originally Posted by The Invisible Guest

He might not have had a choice ... maybe it was dictated to the Losties who could go, and who couldn't. Maybe the only way of rescue is that helicopter, or some other small craft that is yet to appear on the scene.

Britt

Perhaps the "window" of opportunity of leaving the island was closing, or being closed quickly. Perhaps there was one chance for people to leave, and perhaps it was even put to a vote, forcing some fast and hard decisions.

[sh0kr0k]

Originally Posted by The Invisible Guest

He might not have had a choice ... maybe it was dictated to the Losties who could go, and who couldn't. Maybe the only way of rescue is that helicopter, or some other small craft that is yet to appear on the scene.

Britt

Maybe there was only so many people who could go back and when it came down to Jin or Sun, Jin choose to sacrifice himself and have Sun go back so that she could have their baby. Instead, if she stayed on the island and Jin went back, she would have died. Jin & Sun are a true love story, so him sacrificing himself for the benefit of his wife and unborn child follows perfectly. "No hunnie... YOU go! Save yourself and our child! If you love me, you'll go!" I can hear it now

[rockyracoon]

Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

Jin & Sun are a true love story, so him sacrificing himself for the benefit of his wife and unborn child follows perfectly.

Uh, Sun cheated on Jin and feared being pregnant with another man's kid, so I'm not sure how "true" their love story is. She also never came clean about it, with Jin instead finding out abruptly via Juliet. He also kept things from her regarding his job, and I think I also recall him striking her at one point. Though it sounds typical of many marriages in the U.S. culture, it hardly sounds romantic.

[The Invisible Guest]

I'm not really into the love stories, but the best of the bunch without a doubt is Desmond/Penny. Desmond is basically Odysseus who can't get home to his Penelope, but she waits, and waits for his return. They will be reunited in due time.

Britt

[sh0kr0k]

Originally Posted by rockyracoon

Though it sounds typical of many marriages in the U.S. culture, it hardly sounds romantic.

Well exactly! I said nothing about it being solely romantic, but their marriage relationship has been the focus of their storyline. Even through all these hardships, they still loved eachother. What marriage hasn't had problems, and what love story hasn't overcome obstacles? From the beginning, their story has been about their relationship. Maybe he does turn his back on her, or maybe she leaves him and regrets it later? I guess we'll find out.. someday....

[rms]

Solid episode, but I am sort of pissed that it's not coming back until April 24th, what bull

[Rider of Theli]

dammit, dammit, dammit... NOT who I wanted to die.

dammit.

[The Invisible Guest]

Originally Posted by rms

Solid episode, but I am sort of pissed that it's not coming back until April 24th, what bull

That's been known for a long time now. A little thing called the "writers strike" kind of put a crimp in the original plan to show 16 episodes in a row.

As for the episode .. really good .. much better than the last two in my opinion.

I thought it was kind of wild how Michael couldn't *do certain things*... fate and course correction in action I guess. I still think he will wind up being the guy in the coffin that we saw at the end of last season.

I've been thinking of late that Ben is really a good guy .. his methods seem so devious the way he manipulates everyone, but he's got to get certain things accomplished any way he can to save the island from being discovered and exploited. Then again .. it could be another in a long line of Benjamin Linus con jobs.

Britt

[The Invisible Guest]

Originally Posted by Rider of Theli

dammit, dammit, dammit... NOT who I wanted to die.

dammit.

What .. were you a Carl fan? I didn't know Carl had any fans. Did you want Rousseau to get axed?

Britt

[rms]

Oh I had no idea Lost was impacted too

The thing that im worrying about now is WHO is lying about the fake-815 crash?!

[The Invisible Guest]

Originally Posted by rms

Oh I had no idea Lost was impacted too

The thing that im worrying about now is WHO is lying about the fake-815 crash?!

Yeah, I think this season will actually be shortened by 2 or 3 episodes as well. I think after they return in April we'll get 5 episodes in a row .. the last of which will be the season finale. That would make for 13 episodes this season instead of the planned 16 prior to the strike.

Who's conning who .. good question. I'm believing the freighter people, and Charles Widmore are the bad guys, and Ben is actually a good guy. I'm thinking Ben will now try to work with Locke, and Losties to kill off the threat of the freighter people.

It looks like we're in store for some exciting episodes after the short break.

Britt