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Guys this is it. The last episode until January 2009. Yes, I said 2009. So much has happened and in the next hour so much will happen.
3, 2, 1…kaboom
Jack at the end of last season’s cliffhanger. He calls to Kate that they must go back to the island. Kate drives off…but now she backs up the car. She gets angry about his suggestion of going back. How could he possibly think she would head back to the island with Aaron under her care. Apparently the obituary and funeral is for Jeremy Bentham. Who the F is Jeremy Bentham? Jack drunkedly talks about keeping Kate and Aaron safe, but she is pretty much done with Jack. Aaron misses him, and she is having a hard time explaining Jack’s absence. She’s not taking him back to the island. And she walks back to her car…. and Jack stands alone…confused. Poor guy.
*After last week’s debacles, I cannot believe we have two more episodes (1 tonight and 1 big two hour event two weeks from now). Who’s excited for a big season end cliffhanger? ME!!!
Erase and Rewind
The episode begins much like the show began. Some people on a plane. This plane, however, is a cargo plane. And this one contains the Oceanic 6. Before they land, they get a warning of the situation from an airline representative. She tells them that in addition to their families, press will be at their landing site.
Even though we all know…let’s recap our Oceanic 6: we have Sun, Aaron, Kate, Hurley, Sayid and Jack. Apparently, they all have a story that they decided upon. When the back of the plane opens a crowd of people gather around. Each of them greets some of their crying family members. Sun’s parents are there. Hurley’s mom and dad are there. Jack’s mom is there. Sayid gets pulled aside by Hurley and gets a big hug from Hurley’s mom. Kate is alone with Aaron. Sad…
A Girl Named Emily
We start off with a young girl, Emily, in a '50s outfit dancing to music in her room and putting on makeup. When her mom asks if she's going out with "him," she says yes. Mom is not happy that this "him" is twice her age. When Emily runs outside away from her mother, she gets hit by a car.
Next scene she's in the hospital being rushed into surgery. Emily tells the doctor she's pregnant, and all of a sudden they're doing an early delivery. She's told her baby is a boy and that he's okay for now. The baby is immediately taken away. She yells out, "His name is John!"
John Locke, maybe? Whaaaat?
The Cabin and the Boat
Neither John nor Ben know where the cabin is, and they think Hurley is leading them. When they realize how lost they are, they decide to make camp. In the middle of the forest. Where the scary monsters are!
Back on the boat, Sayid wakes Desmond up, because they hear the helicopter. They've brought back one of the soldiers who was attacked by the smoke monster. Then head soldier man (Keamy) tells Sayid that he needs to know exactly where each of "their people" are on the Island.
Keamy then holds a gun to one of the men on the boat, because he thinks he gave him up to Ben. When the Captain says he didn't do it, he takes him to Michael and says he was the one who did it. Keamy starts to beat Michael up. Michael admits to giving Ben Keamy's name. Why???? When Keamy goes to shoot Michael in the head, he's unable to. (Because Michael can't die yet, remember!) Then Captain Gault tells Keamy they need Michael, because he can fix the engines. Why? Because he broke them.
A Man in the Forest
John Locke comes upon a man cutting down a tree. Who is this man in the Dharma suit? Apparently his name is Horace? He tells John that he's building he and his wife a place to get away. Then when he says he's probably not making any sense, he turns around, with a bloody nose (sign of time traveling???) and says, "That's because I've been dead for twelve years." Right, because that makes so much more sense.
Then, as dead man disappears and appears, he says, "You gotta find me John, and when you do, you'll find him."
Him, as in Jacob. Then he says, "He's been waiting for you a real long time."
Then John wakes up. What the heck just happened? (Lost makes me say that a lot.)
Locke tells Hurley they now know where they're going and Ben says, "I used to have dreams." Thanks for clearing that up, Ben.
All My Loving
Jack is sleeping and woken by Juliet. He seems disoriented. Juliet is forcing him to wake up. She asks if Jack can hear her. She thinks something is wrong. Jack asks what happened. Bernard yells at Faraday about why the signal isn’t working. Faraday says he doesn’t know. Jack says he knows their lying. But their people will come back for them…and the Losties will be ready. Jack faints and Juliet runs to him.
Jack is sleeping. In some comfy looking bedroom. His phone rings and a receptionist calls to confirm one of his appointments. He says he’ll be there. He lives in a cute place with…toys? And two wine glasses with left over red wine. And he reads the paper about the Sox beating the Yanks. Someone is showering in his place. The mystery woman is Kate. They end up together. Really?!? I never saw that one coming. And a passionate kiss. Wow! I really thought she’d end up with Sawyer. Too weird. I really wanted her to end up with Sawyer I think.
If I Fell
Jack is reading to Aaron in some cute kidsy room. Kate comes to the doorway to watch them. Aaron is sleeping, but Jack continues reading. He looks over at Kate and smiles. I’m not familiar with the story…is anyone else? Jack finishes, turns out the light and leaves the room with Kate.
Thursdays Are BACK!!!
Though it hasn’t been as long as the other shows, we are back from the hiatus and it feels "oh-so-good." A month away from Sawyer, Locke and creepy Ben can seem like lifetimes when there’s so much at stake. A little over a month left so the captain suggests you buckle your seatbelts, there will be turbulence. (C’mon guys and gals…give it up for my cheesy comedy).
Just a quick catch-up, we last left our friends in three different places. Locke has his group (Sawyer, Claire, Hurley and Ben) over at the "compound." Ben earned his freedom by sharing his "inside information" – or whatever Ben felt was worthy enough to share. They also have another prisoner there, Miles, one of the supposed rescuers. Alex, Rosseau and Carl had left to go find safer ground per Ben’s behest. On the way up to the last "Dharma Station," Carl and Rosseau get shot, leaving a very scared Alex to give herself up to the mysterious (and unseen) shooters.
The other camp stayed with Jack who included Kate, Sun, Jin, Bernard, Rose and Juliet. Here there are "rescuers" Faraday and Charlotte. Then on a boat sits Sayid and Desmond who are trying to figure out how to get rescued and the mysteries of a boat that has Michael working on it.
it won’t be long…
On the boat, Frank walks with something under his arms. Some tough guy in a “tank top” asks if Frank is ready. He tells him he’ll be up. Frank approaches a woman named Regina. She is guarding Sayid and Desmond. He tells her that the captain wanted him to bring the prisoners food. Sayid wants to know why they are captive. Frank says the captain is upset that they escaped before. Sayid tells him that the door was left open. Sayid asks to talk to the captain, but Frank doesn’t think it’s a good idea.
On the beach, Jin and Sun chat about Sayid and Desmond. They are curious why they aren’t back. Jin then brings up naming the baby, but Sun is superstitious in naming the baby. Jin thinks they will have a girl. Sun wants to get off the island then discuss baby names.
back to the flashback…
I love those miniature sand boxes where you can comb over them in someone’s office. And that’s where we find Juliet waiting for her therapist, Dr. Harper. Their initial interview says she has been there a week. Apparently, Juliet doesn’t like being treated like a celebrity. She feels alone with her newfound attention. They seem to be in some kind of facility and Juliet is away from home. But Dr. Harper just says welcome to the island. What? Island? Then Ben’s old goon who I thought was dead shows up. What the heezy? Apparently this isn’t a flashforward but a flashback. It’s when she came to the island. No way! Totally tricked! Juliet gets walked over to a house where Ben stands with flowers, waiting for her. Her tells her that she is set up with a washer/dryer, her own home, etc. She thinks she’ll only be there six months, but Ben smiles saying he wants her to be comfortable.
stormy weather…
Desmond, Frank and Sayid fly over the water. While they are flying, Frank looks at coordinates on a memo pad. The sky looks gray and they start coming into some rougher weather. As they are traveling, Frank struggles with the helicopter. Desmond starts to freak out and messes with his seatbelt. Then a flash to Desmond’s past…
Here Desmond is serving in the military. He shows up late to the morning call, and his superior makes the whole group go out in the rain to do push ups and sit-ups. The entire time their captain is yelling at his unit.
Then back in the helicopter, Desmond wants to jump out of the plane so he tries to remove his seatbelt. Sayid tries to hold onto him, and Frank wants to know what’s wrong with Desmond. All seems lost for them, but something is really wrong with Desmond here. Desmond then looks up at Sayid and asks, “Who are you?”
Locke wakes up and goes to make breakfast. He grabs a book from the bookshelf. Settling in for a leisurely morning? Not our Locke. He’s taking the last of the eggs to Ben. We’re not talking cold cereal here. Quite hospitable. What’s Locke up to? Ben wants to know why he went from the rec room to the basement of Ben’s old house/Locke’s current residence. Naturally, Locke wants him under his own roof. Ben questions Miles whereabouts. Locke says he wants Ben to spill over everything he knows. After Ben refuses and plays his typical Ben game…telling Locke how lost he is that he’s asking Ben for advice. Jacob won’t talk to Locke and now Locke is screwed. Locke takes the food and then closes the door behind him. Clattering of the tray getting thrown.
Kate and Claire sit on a porch drinking coffee. Sawyer walks over to them. Claire goes inside so the lovebirds can talk. Sawyer asks what’s on all our minds – why did Kate stay? He first accuses her of spying for Jack. SIDENOTE: Kate keeps calling Sawyer by his real name – James. Quite weird. Has she been doing that and I haven’t noticed? Kate says she won’t be saying why she stayed. Sawyer then mentions the possibility of her pregnancy. Kate keeps her resolve. She’s not revealing her real reasons anytime soon.
bang, bang..
Miles argues with Jack about finding Ben. Jack won’t tell him what he knows until Miles tells Jack why they want Ben. Meanwhile, Sayid walks over to Naomi’s lifeless body. He covers her face then grabs her ID bracelet. It has a sentimental inscription from R.G. Who’s R.G.?
Sayid walks over to the Frank and says that he will bring Charlotte back safely if he gets taken to the boat.
Clean cut Sayid golfing? Where are we? Some guy approaches him on a golf cart. The guy offers him 50 euros to see who gets closer to the hole – Sayid with his club or the guy with his 5-iron. Italian guy? The guy asks what Sayid does for a living. Sayid tells the guy that he does nothing because he is one of the Oceanic 6. He was given a large sum. The guy seems surprised and suddenly disinterested in associating with Sayid. The uses the 5-iron and gets closer to the hole than Sayid did. The guy walks away while saying not to worry about the bet. Then Sayid shoots him dead. Sayid becomes a killer even after his return? I would think he would want to just lay low and golf. But I obviously don’t know Sayid.
raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
Under the sea, with a sweet sea scope? This is very the beginning of Titanic. Oceanic Flight 815 under the water? Hmmm…just like Naomi said. All of us Losties know that there are pieces of wreckage on the island. Not all over the ocean floor. So this is all very freaky.
In a suburban home, Dan, the rescue guy from last week, is crying when he sees a newscast that they found the wreckage of Oceanic Flight 815 on the ocean floor. His wife/partner asks why he’s crying and he says he has no idea.
Present day, Dan gets ready to jump from the plane. They basically throw him out of the plane and he lands on the island. Very cool shots in this episode. They make us feel like him…free falling. He lands in a panic, trying to see through the rain. We get the point of view of Jack and Kate running through the rain. He gets his gun ready as something (Kate and Jack) runs at him, Jack asks who the rescue guy is…and his name is Daniel.
and we're back..
After 8 months and 7 days (and yes I've been counting), we finally have our beloved Lost back. Has it been too long? Yes and no. With the knockout episode they ended with last season, they needed plenty of time to rev themselves up. Despite my need for wanting more about 10 minutes after it was over. Rumors have been flying along with spoilers. But I don't want to hear it from gossip sites; I want to witness it for myself. I watched a bit of last night's repeats from last season, and I'm half paying attention to the recap now. I'm fully invested, but I want the here and now. I still mourn the loss of Charlie, but I'm ready to see what lies in wait. In the next few minutes we'll all be on the same page. But I want to say how happy I am to be back recapping Lost, and how much I want to hear from you on the comment board. So break out your theories and thinking caps. It's time.
Titled: The Beginning of the End
sending out an S.O.S…
Lemons and Limes? This looks like a Corona commercial. Wait, not anymore. A car crashes right through them in what is apparently a fruit stand. Following the mystery vintage car? A high-speed group of police cars. And they are in, L.A.. In fact, its making headline news, and Jack is making himself a morning screwdriver. And he recognizes the driver. Hmm…. this is so strange already. Man jumps over fences with the cars and all kinds of damage. The driver? Hurley? All the drama reveals Hurley to be the driver. This is so not Hurley. What has happened? He even tries to run from the cops. He keeps screaming that he’s one of the Oceanic 6. 6? What does he mean 6? There better be more than 6 survivors. And no offense to Hurley but out of all those people how was he one of the only 6 to survive?
Have you been on the Lost Find815.com site yet?
Please tell me you have!
One, it's the only thing keeping me sane until Lost returns on January 31st.
Second, I need you all to help me out! What is going on with this site? There are so many clues. What do they all mean? And how much do you think this will tie in to the actual show?
P.S. Can anyway fix the circuit breakers in under 3 minutes? It's driving me crazy. Pretty sure I won't get any work done until I figure it out! (I almost finished but the time keeps running out just seconds too soon!) I also can't find a Season 4 clue. Let's work together on this and get it done!
Visit the Lost message boards to chat about the show with other fans!
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with Lost. So when I received a press release from the fictional Oceanic Airlines stating that they will be resuming their flights and that the search for Flight 815 has ended, I got a little too happy. (Not that they are no longer searching for our losties, but that there's Lost news!)
In fact, Oceanic Airlines came out with a brand new site—www.flyoceanicair.com—announcing their new flights. A video pops up with the news, which is then interrupted by something even cooler...
We are introduced to Sam Thomas, a man who is devastated that the search for Flight 815 has ended.... especially because his girlfriend Sonya was a flight attendant on the doomed plane. From there we're led to a new site: www.find815.com. And that's where the fun really begins.
We're privy to Sam's emails, computer, desk, map... and just about everything he's used to search for Sonya and the other losties. Over the next 5 weeks, new games will become available on the site, in which we can discover clues as to where Sonya may be.
Let me tell you: It's way too fun. My boyfriend even stopped playing Guitar Hero to check out the site with me. And it's a fabulous way of keeping Lost going and getting fans even more psyched for the premiere on January 31st.
So go play with the sites and comment here if you can figure out what the clues mean!
As much as this writers strike has been driving me absolutely bonkers, there is no way I can boycott TV. I love the tube too much, and I'm pretty sure my fingers don't know how to find the "off" button on the remote.
In that case, what are we to do in 2008 when most of our shows are still in limbo?
Watch TV!
Yes, there are still shows out there.
In no particular order, here's what I'm thankful for in 2008:
1. October Road. The cast and crew were able to complete the entire season before the strike. Watch this show! You'll love it. Promise.
2. Dirt. Courtney Cox's FX show still has no premiere date, but I'll be sure to update you as soon as it's announced. If you're a Daily Blabber fan, you'll love this show, as it parodies the tabloid industry.
3. Dexter. Fine, it's not new episodes, but it is coming to CBS. If you haven't caught it yet, be sure to catch on now.
4. Lost. Finally!!!!!!!!! Yes, I'm excited. Lost completely redeemed itself last season and is back and ready to rumble. Check out the extended trailer. It's beyond good.
5. All the other midseason shows: Make Me a Supermodel (Bravo), Canterbury's Law (Fox), Jericho (CBS), One Tree Hill (CW), Big Brother (CBS), The Wire (HBO), Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (ABC), The Return of Jezebel James (Fox), Medium (NBC), New Amsterdam (Fox), Eli Stone (ABC), Lipstick Jungle (NBC), Battlestar Galactica (Sci Fi), Kyle XY (ABC Family), Prison Break (Fox), Psych (USA), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicls (Fox), and of course, American Idol (Fox).
What are you thankful for this 2008?
As reported earlier, Lost is changing nights. We can now see Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly and the other losties on ABC, Thursdays at 9 p.m., beginning January 31.
This midseason ABC will also be premiering the following new series: Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, Cashmere Mafia, Eli Stone and Oprah's Big Give.
Do you care? Will you watch? Or do you wish the "old" ABC shows (Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Brothers & Sisters, etc.) will finally get writers again and come back to television?
So Lost isn't changing islands, or moving to Cuba, or anything that extreme. But, according to TV Guide, it may be moving nights. That's right, once the new season of Lost finally begins, we may have to look for it somewhere other than Wednesday nights. Which night? That has yet to be revealed, so stay tuned...
It's not Baywatch, but Pamela Anderson will be returning to the small screen... in her own reality show with hubby Rick Salomon. A source told Us that it'll be like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's Newlyweds, "but with a lot more sex and a crazier family life." Shield your children's eyes! Now if only the MTV curse applied to E! too, then we'd get to see Pam and Rick break up already.
Welcome, Welcome
Hey Cats and Kittens! Once again, Lost has managed another FANTASTIC season finale. Sometimes I get discouraged that I will never get any answers. However, those brilliant writers manage to rope me in every time. The best time for pulling back wayward viewers happens to be the season finale - my favorite time because its all engines go. Most finales seem to be overly fantastic because the viewers will know its worth tuning in next season. Good thing for us Lost fans, our show surpasses most season finales in a “keep me wanting more” kind of way.
This week I will be attempting something that has not been attempted since I started writing the Lost Recap blog….ladies and gentlemen, I will be trying to write this blog - - in the order the writers intended it. Our main characters story weaved in with what’s happening in the present. GASP. I know this is a daring feat; however, I have faith. So without further ado, let’s begin…
2007: A Lost Odyssey
We find ourselves with a bearded, haggard-looking Jack aboard a flight. The man is so drunk I can smell the booze from my side of the television. I, too, like to have an in flight drink to overcome my jitters, but Jack may have taken it too far. Especially since the flight attendant handed him a newspaper instead of another drink. But well, well my friends, something in that paper was interesting enough for Jack to rip out the article.
Alrighty everyone. 1 epsiode left for the season. I don't know if I'm ready. The first time I watched Lost, it was the first season and I was at home because of a hurricane warning. I spent EIGHT hours glued to the television set. I had to know what happened next. Now they are making me spend another WHOLE summer without my show. I will once again be like an addict without their drug of choice. This withdrawl will be brutal. But right now I can't worry about what happens after next week, we need to cover this week....so here we go....
Requiem for the Nearly Departed
Charlie’s flashbacks tend to be my favorites. Maybe because deep down I always wanted to play an instrument and rock in a band. But my two and a half years of piano lessons could never get me near a stage so Charlie’s flashbacks are the closest things I have to living out these fantasies.
However, this episode is not all sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Granted we get a little bit of sex and some rock n’ roll, and we see Liam, his brother, so clearly someone is on drugs. The focus is Charlie’s high points over the course of his life. In fact, he makes it into a top 5 list. So why don’t I recall the top 5 for us…in a top 5 format.
Guys and Gals, you’re loyal Lost blogger has made a grave error. While feverishly typing every aspect of what happened in last night’s episode, I left my homework at home. Note to Self: Attempting to e-mail things to myself, without marking them to be saved in the sent box, is a bad idea. I swear from now on I’ll use my cruzer. I know, I know this would have never happened to your previous blogger Kate the Great (as I have now dubbed her). But I hope there is still a little love left for me.
Now, my fellow Lost fiends I am going to make two promises. 1) Tonight I promise to go home and post my recap…besides the fact that it needs to be posted. I also think its kinda funny, not to toot my own horn too soon. But I really want you guys to come check it out when you have a free moment. As for the 2nd promise… 2) I promise that after next weeks 2 hour season finale, I will post my blog before 6 am the next morning. I know there will be TONS to write about so saying midnight or something would be an empty promise. And I don’t want to make empty promises so early in my Lost recap game.
But before I leave you with not even a little thought to chew on (I know you can’t really chew on thoughts…but I like the sound of it). Anyway, let me query this…what is up with Jack lately? Is he a president or a dictator? I really don’t know. While I appreciate him finally stepping into the leadership position so many of the Losties previously projected onto him, I wonder if he is really suited to lead all the 815ers without the help of Sayid or Kate or Sawyer or somebody. To me, every president needs his cabinet.
Until this evening, I bid you adieu.
Kids, this week we are starting things off a bit different. First, we should discuss the “Losties” on the beach, and then go into the Ben-centric issues (fun that “Ben-centric” is so close to the word eccentric…but I guess I could really do that with anyone’s name…anyway). This episode pretty much left me speechless…but not really because I have a blog to write so let the stream of thoughts begin.
Benedict Arnold Rides Again
The first person we see on the beach is Sawyer. Basically, he’s hiding in the woods like he’s James Bond or something. But as he watches everyone go about their daily business, he zeroes in on Sayid. So he wasn’t being a creepy voyeur without a purpose. Thank goodness. Sawyer tells Sayid that he saw Locke and got a tape.
Later, Kate sees Sawyer and Sayid open up Juliet’s tent. Typical, Kate wants to know what they are doing. Well, Kate, what does it look like they are doing? Kate informs Batman and Robin that Jack and Juliet left after Kate told them about Naomi. Sayid gets snide with Kate for betraying him to a possible traitor – but the most confused is Sawyer because he has no idea who the hell Naomi is. Sayid isn’t too concerned with the confusion, he just commands Sawyer to “play the tape for her.” No matter how much I adore Kate and her tomboyish ways, sometimes I just want her to shut her mouth.
Despite this season's softer ratings for Lost, ABC obviously has more faith in the show's producers than it did in Rosie O'Donnell. The network just signed a deal with executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to keep the series going for another 48 episodes over three seasons.
ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson told the Hollywood Reporter, "Due to the unique nature of Lost, we knew it would require an end date to keep the integrity and strength of the show consistent throughout and to give the audience the payoff they deserve... Having Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse signed on to complete the journey of this show was critical to me and the network. Damon and Carlton have tremendous talent, and we're thrilled that they'll be with the show throughout its run."
And the producers seem excited about the 2010 end-date. Having the end point in sight is "incredibly liberating," Lindelof said. "Like we've been running a marathon and we actually know where the finish line is for the first time."