Directed by: Co-executive producer Stephen Williams

Written by: Supervising producer Elizabeth Sarnoff & debut Lost writer Gregory Nations (The District)

Flashback and central focus: Kate (Evangeline Lilly)

Original U.S. air date: 28th Feb, 2008

Review by Chris Daniel

Do you ever get that feeling that you’re the smartest person in the room, only to look around and realize that you’re the only person in the room?

Happened to me tonight during tonight’s episode of Lost.

The episode as a whole continued on the same path that has been set in Season 4. There is still a whole lot about the show that feels familiar, but something that doesn’t feel quite right. As I have mentioned before the there is a different tone to the characters, story, and show as a whole. I am sure that this is done purposely to disrupt our comfort level. Four episodes in and I am still saying this is going to take some getting used to.

The Kate-centric flashforward deals with her trial for the murder of her father. The most interesting thing to come out of the proceedings was Jack’s false testimony about the crash, Kate’s actions on the island, and his feelings about her. Like every Kate episode since Season 2’s What Kate Did, the rest was pretty mundane until the final moment. More on that in a second.

What was the deal with the Miles/Ben crap. Didn’t it all seem like a let down? Why exactly $3.2 million? How long do you think Miles can hold that grenade in his mouth? Not long, I hope.

Which gets me back to being the smartest person in an empty room. First, during the ”enhanced” replay of last weeks The Economist the producers made a point of mentioning Charles Widmore. So I am glad to know that I may be on to something in that regards. Secondly, about twenty minutes in I am happy to say that I figured out who Kate’s baby was. I’ll give you all a second to absorb that . . . what? You did too? Fuck.

Regardless, this raises many more questions. Is Aaron one of the Oceanic 6? What has happened to Claire? Why doesn’t Jack want to see him? How long have they been off the island at this point? Why does it feel like my head is going to explode?

I hate this show.

Categories: Lost