The Constant and The Variable

This week's episode is looking to be a good one! A little hint, if you have the season 4 DVD I would recommend reviewing the episode The Constant from last season sometime before tomorrow night. The upcoming 100th hour episode of lost is called The Variable has been coined by the producers as the "sister episode" to The Constant.

I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to learning more about Daniel Faraday!

Michael Emerson (Ben) can make anything creepy

In case you missed it, Ben was the guest on "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon".  The first part of his interview was pretty interesting, but towards the end he proved that he can make anything creepy.

Luke, I am your father...

What a great twist with Hurley re-writing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back!

Star Wars themes have been woven into Lost from season 1, but it was great to see Star Wars actually mentioned in this episode.

Miles' back-story in this episode continues the theme of characters with "daddy issues." This is not unlike Luke's relationship with his father Anakin (aka Darth Vader). Though Luke has a lot to hold against his father, redemption of this relationship takes place in Anakin's final moments of life.

Though Locke was not able to have this redemption with his father, Hurley is thankful for his second chance with his dad.

In this episode we see Miles constantly trying to fill his fatherless void by earning large amounts of cash. I really liked that moment where Miles is watching himself with his dad through the window. It seems to give hope toward that void finally being filled.

I believe Miles may have the same opportunity to rekindle his relationship with his father before the end of the season and I am going to go out on a limb and say it will cost Miles his life.

We're the "Good Guys"...

First off, remember how Rouseau refered to the smoke as a "Security System?" I always figured it protects the island. More specifically could its job be to protect the temple? Technically, we still haven't seen it for what its worth! Just the catacombs. What is so special about the temple?

Now I'm jumping back to season 1. Locke's first encounter was with a bright white light. Before the end of the season, his second encounter was much different. Why did the monster turn on him? Was it because he'd lost his way? For Boone's death? For being the "chosen leader" he sure had some controversial treatment.

Now on to my real point: As you remember from Eko's last episode, it seemed as if the Black Smoke was judging him. Now we had a chance to see Ben get his judgement (how he passed that test is BEYOND me). Right before Ben was being tested, the smoke cloud came pouring out of those holes below the Anubis picture. What an interesting tie-in considering that Anubis was the weigher of souls. I have a feeling that all Others have to weigh in with the monster to be judged. Maybe this is why Ben can say with confidence "We're the Good Guys..."

Welcome Back, Jack!

Last night's episode was really good. Between laying straight the time-paradox, learning about what happened to Aaron, followed by a glimpse at the long-awaited mystery "The Temple," this episode gave us a little of everything. Personally I enjoyed most was watching Jack find his way again.

While I can't agree with the whole "let the kid die" dilemma, seeing Jack with a brand new outlook was comforting. Starting in season 3, Jack was losing his grip on things, but I feel like we are going to see fresh approach to his character and a willingness to take on more important roles for the outcome of the island. I cheered him on during his talk with Kate (who is annoying as a mosquito bite!)

So I say, "welcome back, Jack!"

...now when's Desmond going to be back on the scene?

Ben's Viewpoint

Ben to Locke: "You've been here 80 days I've been here my whole life! How do you think you know this island better than me?"

We thought it was just another one of Ben's lies, but if what Richard says is true, it turns out Ben actually thought he has been on the island his whole life.

So now how does Ben's alliance with the Others connect to "the purge," when Ben wipes out the Dharma Initiative with poison gas?