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I'm starting to get worried that the writers really screwed up with this episode, that they didn't have everything planned from the beginning and that they are simply trying to make sense of everything by putting things together at the last minute.

Here's what I mean: In "House of the Rising Sun", where we first see Adam and Eve, Jack said that the bodies were not older than 40 or 50 years. "Across the Sea" clearly takes place hundreds of years earlier. So unless the writers have some unbelieavable explanation (maybe some more time travel) for how the bodies and the rocks moved through time, that could be a serious mess up that really ****s up the continuity of the show. I have my fingers crossed this wasn't a mistake by the writers.

But its these kinds of contradictions that we saw in this episode such as in the behaviour of Jacob and MiB that has me worried, it just felt out of place. The episode was just incomplete overall, it needed to answer all the questions it presented us.

Samurai_Xavier

There is a VERY simple and obvious solution to that, that makes perfect sense.

You can see it right here on Gamespot, every single day. Or probably at your job, or at school.

Jack was simply talking out of his ass. He had absolutely no idea how old the skeletons were, he just made up a number, and people believed him because he spoke with authority.

I didnt like this ep too much. The subject at hand is getting more stupid every episode.

[QUOTE="Samurai_Xavier"]

I'm starting to get worried that the writers really screwed up with this episode, that they didn't have everything planned from the beginning and that they are simply trying to make sense of everything by putting things together at the last minute.

Here's what I mean: In "House of the Rising Sun", where we first see Adam and Eve, Jack said that the bodies were not older than 40 or 50 years. "Across the Sea" clearly takes place hundreds of years earlier. So unless the writers have some unbelieavable explanation (maybe some more time travel) for how the bodies and the rocks moved through time, that could be a serious mess up that really ****s up the continuity of the show. I have my fingers crossed this wasn't a mistake by the writers.

But its these kinds of contradictions that we saw in this episode such as in the behaviour of Jacob and MiB that has me worried, it just felt out of place. The episode was just incomplete overall, it needed to answer all the questions it presented us.

MrGeezer

There is a VERY simple and obvious solution to that, that makes perfect sense.

You can see it right here on Gamespot, every single day. Or probably at your job, or at school.

Jack was simply talking out of his ass. He had absolutely no idea how old the skeletons were, he just made up a number, and people believed him because he spoke with authority.

Id have to say they didn't know the ending of their show during the first few seasons, at least. They are just tying up loose ends anyway they can. Some of the stuff they are currently doing is pretty simple tbh. pete_merlin

I'm not disagreeing with that at all. Still though, the identity of "Adam and Eve" is ENTIRELY consistent with Jack's earlier comment. Especially once you realize that Jack (along with pretty much everyone else in this series) has NEVER really known very much of what is going on.

I'm surprised that this episode kinda got a negative response from some people. I found it to be fascinating and very informative now that I fully understand the scope and the degree of this struggle between MiB and Jacob. I had a hunch before that they might be related, but it was still a shock to find out they were brothers. I really love the character depth they've given to Jacob and MiB, cause now I think I have a much better grasp on everything and where it's all headed. I figured it wasn't just a light vs dark thing, and I'm happy to see them giving it more complexity. Am I the only one who actually kinda sympathizes with the MiB now? I understand exactly why he wants to leave, and finding out it was Jacob who caused him to become what he is, made me realize Jacob is not nearly as benevolent as he made himself out to be. All in all, excellent episode, and I can't wait to see how they conclude things now.

The only thing I didnt like about this episode is the light thing,I would have been fine if they said that Smokey was pure evil and the island was there to keep him there as long as Jacob is alive. But now that Jacob is dead he can go, unless someone else takes jacob place. but the light thing its all that bad it could have been alot worst

Id have to say they didn't know the ending of their show during the first few seasons, at least. They are just tying up loose ends anyway they can. Some of the stuff they are currently doing is pretty simple tbh. pete_merlin

Does no one care at all about Walt? I know most of you think he's just a dues ex machine, but

I love the character, his interactions with Locke, and finally Michael. Especialyl Michael's treachery in season 2. Oh, and this webcomic

Also, it'd be hilarious if I actually read the posts before watching this episode. I would have

been so disappointed and thought this episode was crap. Thankfully I'm not disappointed and only see this episode as crap. The people of Lost are such shark jumpers.

I found the episode although informative, is not really necessary. In fact it raised a couple more questions like what is really the shining light in the water, how did Jacob's fake mother got on the island, and why or who appointed her to protect the light. I wanted more focus on the Oceanic 815 characters sense it is almost the ending finale for Lost.

I found the episode although informative, is not really necessary. In fact it raised a couple more questions like what is really the shining light in the water, how did Jacob's fake mother got on the island, and why or who appointed her to protect the light. I wanted more focus on the Oceanic 815 characters sense it is almost the ending finale for Lost.

klusps

I found the episode although informative, is not really necessary. In fact it raised a couple more questions like what is really the shining light in the water, how did Jacob's fake mother got on the island, and why or who appointed her to protect the light. I wanted more focus on the Oceanic 815 characters sense it is almost the ending finale for Lost.

I found the episode although informative, is not really necessary. In fact it raised a couple more questions like what is really the shining light in the water, how did Jacob's fake mother got on the island, and why or who appointed her to protect the light. I wanted more focus on the Oceanic 815 characters sense it is almost the ending finale for Lost.

[QUOTE="Travo_basic"][QUOTE="bobaban"] I had the same questions as well. Hopefully all will be answered. As it stands this episode was about Jacobs/MIB's origin. Not the island which is what most people were expecting. xaos

[QUOTE="xaos"][QUOTE="Travo_basic"] I'm satisfied with the story, but would love to have seen the statue from the front.Travo_basic

It needed to answer all the questions it presented us.Samurai_Xavier

[QUOTE="Travo_basic"][QUOTE="xaos"] It's weird that there is such a thing of pregnancy on the island, with the conception problems, the statue of fertility goddess Tawret and Jacob and MIB's mom washing up on shore and going into labor relatively immediatelyxaos

[QUOTE="pete_merlin"]Id have to say they didn't know the ending of their show during the first few seasons, at least. They are just tying up loose ends anyway they can. Some of the stuff they are currently doing is pretty simple tbh. blackngold29

Just came across this, had to share:P

[QUOTE="blackngold29"][QUOTE="pete_merlin"]Id have to say they didn't know the ending of their show during the first few seasons, at least. They are just tying up loose ends anyway they can. Some of the stuff they are currently doing is pretty simple tbh. Ultrabeatdown55

I remember when he directed Star Trek he went on Jimmy Fallon and he said he knew the ending of the show. I would have to find the clip to be sure, but he did say something like that. Or at least, like the other poster said, he knows the "big picture".

[QUOTE="Samurai_Xavier"]It needed to answer all the questions it presented us.Ultrabeatdown55

Just came across this, had to share:P

solidruss

[QUOTE="Ultrabeatdown55"][QUOTE="blackngold29"] JJ Abrahms came up with the ending before the show even started. At least the "big picture."Samurai_Xavier

I remember when he directed Star Trek he went on Jimmy Fallon and he said he knew the ending of the show. I would have to find the clip to be sure, but he did say something like that. Or at least, like the other poster said, he knows the "big picture".

[QUOTE="Ultrabeatdown55"][QUOTE="blackngold29"] JJ Abrahms came up with the ending before the show even started. At least the "big picture."Samurai_Xavier

I remember when he directed Star Trek he went on Jimmy Fallon and he said he knew the ending of the show. I would have to find the clip to be sure, but he did say something like that. Or at least, like the other poster said, he knows the "big picture".

[QUOTE="Swanogt19"][QUOTE="spazzx625"] Ehhh, not necessarily. Hurley (and others) have seen dead people that don't seem to be controlled by Smokey. spazzx625

I ignored LOST since day one, however I just got into it and its damn good. Just finished seasons 1 and 2. Gonna go pick up season 3 later today...Anti-Venom

Just wait. About Season 4 that show starts going down the biggest mind**** WTF trip ever.

[QUOTE="Anti-Venom"]I ignored LOST since day one, however I just got into it and its damn good. Just finished seasons 1 and 2. Gonna go pick up season 3 later today...MystikFollower

Just wait. About Season 4 that show starts going down the biggest mind**** WTF trip ever.

I ignored LOST since day one, however I just got into it and its damn good. Just finished seasons 1 and 2. Gonna go pick up season 3 later today...Anti-Venom

I ignored LOST since day one, however I just got into it and its damn good. Just finished seasons 1 and 2. Gonna go pick up season 3 later today...Anti-Venom

Also, why does everyone like that Ab Anterino episode so much? The one with Richard?

Also, why does everyone like that Ab Anterino episode so much? The one with Richard?

thattotally

Also, why does everyone like that Ab Anterino episode so much? The one with Richard?

thattotally

For me, I loved the episode cause of the format for it, and the fact that I've wanted to know Richard's backstory since he first came into the picture and I realized that somehow he didn't age.

Also, why does everyone like that Ab Anterino episode so much? The one with Richard?

thattotally

I've really haven't been this amped for the final couple hours of a show since The Wire/The Soprano's. I feel like this (The final few hours), more than any other show, will really make or break how I view the show in the long run.

Wow, in one week we will be watching the final epsiode of Lost. I can't believe it.

Wow, in one week we will be watching the final epsiode of Lost. I can't believe it.

Samurai_Xavier

Lol, Ultra. Yeah, youre probably the biggest Lost fan here.....

Its such an awesome thing that the finale is on Sunday. I'm willing to bet that the next episode will have one hell of a cliffhanger that sets up the finale. Luckily, we won't have to wait too long to see The End.

I was just wondering out of all you guys, do you think we will get MIB's name? I am starting to think they are going to not give him a name to leave him even more ambiguous.

Lol, Ultra. Yeah, youre probably the biggest Lost fan here.....

Its such an awesome thing that the finale is on Sunday. I'm willing to bet that the next episode will have one hell of a cliffhanger that sets up the finale. Luckily, we won't have to wait too long to see The End.

Samurai_Xavier

This is the best fanmade trailer I think I've ever seen. It's got me totally pumped:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz1yHmUW05Y

Sorry bout that!

This is the best fanmade trailer I think I've ever seen. It's got me totally pumped.

MystikFollower

I was just wondering out of all you guys, do you think we will get MIB's name? I am starting to think they are going to not give him a name to leave him even more ambiguous.

Ultrabeatdown55

Maybe its Hurley. :shock:

Probably not. :P

But I don't see why not give the name. I think they will have to give it out. There has to be a reason why they're holding it back. Like I said, it could be the same name as some other character and it could hold a lot of answers. But who knows.

I like this preview the best, it's a recap of the entire show, I think it might have been made by ABC but I don't know. If you don't like the music it's still an awesome recap before the finale (up to the end of season 5)