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Lost season three highlights

by Erin Martell, posted May 31st 2007 6:41PM

Michael EmersonNow that I've pointed out some of the disappointments of Season Three, it's time to give the show its due praise. This season, Lost returned to its Season One glory, and it was a joy to experience. Loyal fans were rewarded with serious answers, killer performances, and one of the biggest game-changers ever. Let's get to it!

Answers, Answers, Answers: If there was one thing I couldn't complain about in my Lost letdowns post, it was a lack of answers. We got plenty of answers to questions that were raised in all three seasons of the show. We learned how Locke ended up in his wheelchair, one of the most intriguing questions of Season One (certainly more so than the origin of Jack's tattoos). Fans' theories about Claire's real father were confirmed. A piece of the DHARMA Initiative's history was revealed, and we even got a look at Jacob. As if that wasn't enough, we learned the identity of the original Sawyer--and so did James "Sawyer" Ford. Thank you, Lost writers!!

Charlie's Death: I'm not glad that Charlie died, but his death was incredibly well-done. Several character deaths have been unsatisfying (Shannon) or controversial (The Tailies and DUI-gate), but Charlie went out with dignity. Dominic Monaghan gave several touching performances ("Greatest Hits" was my favorite) as a man struggling to accept his destiny. After all the build-up created by Desmond's flashes, Charlie had to die. Anything else would have made the whole Charlie-death arc a total tease.

The Others: At first, the Others seemed like creepy menaces, but that was before we really got to know them. The development of characters like Ben and Tom, along with the introduction of characters like Juliet and Mikhail turned the Others into major parts of the show. Now I cannot even picture the final three seasons without Ben. Other-flashbacks like "Not in Portland" and "The Man Behind the Curtain" were the best flashback episodes of the season. I loved watching the Others talk circles around the 815ers, answer their questions with more questions, and make them doubt themselves (and each other). I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Richard Alpert flashback sometime in the next three years.

Guest Star Billy Dee Williams: The brief appearance of Billy Dee Williams as Himself/Mr. LaShade almost made up for the Bai Ling episode. Lost is full of Star Wars references, and what could be better than getting Lando Calrissian on the show? It would have been great to see him in a non-flashback role, but I don't see Billy Dee Williams taking orders from Ben or hanging out on the beach with Rose and Bernard. The discovery that LaShade was really a villain called The Cobra may have been a useful clue for Lost fans as well. Razzle Dazzle!

Award-Worthy Performances: This year, it felt like the Lost actors were competing with one another to deliver the best performance of the season. Several of the actors brought even more to their roles, including Josh Holloway, Dominic Monaghan, and Yunjin Kim. Elizabeth Mitchell's performances in "Not in Portland" and "One of Us" kept me guessing about whose side she was really on. A single facial expression from Mitchell would change my mind again. Michael Emerson's ability to transform Ben from an all-powerful leader to a desperate murderer was one of the best parts of Season Three. I could go on and on. Lost had better clean up at the Emmys this year.

The Snake in the Mailbox: Just when I thought that nothing could shock me more than Walt's kidnapping in Season One, Season Three's flash-forward came along. It was a brave move on the writers' part to reveal a gigantic piece of the show's future. I was spoiled for the game-changer, but it was still exciting to watch it happen. The flash-forward forced viewers to approach the show in an entirely different way, and set a new standard for season finales. Can the writers top themselves next season? I truly hope so.

What are your favorite Season Three moments?

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anthony

i think that a force on the island possibly is showing jack a flash into the future of what is going to happen. Which i hope is the case so they stay on the island. Maby its a dream of some sort.

July 24 2007 at 11:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mehmet

About the woman Jack saved in the finale, I also thought she could be Juliet's sister. However, I later realized that it is not possible, because of the age of her son. Facts:

1. Juliet has been on the island for a little more than 3 years (3 years and 3 months?) as of the end of 3rd season (December 2004).
2. Her sister had just gotten pregnant when she left for the island. So, as of Dec. 2004, the kid must be 2 1/2 years old.
3. The flash forward occurs in April 2007, 2 years and 4 months after the season finale. (We can see this from the date on the newspaper that Jack sees on the plane.)
4. Therefore, Juliet's nephew must be about 5 years old.
5. The kid that Jack saved was said to be 8 years old. Someone mentions this, maybe the chief of surgery guy.

That means, unless it's some other kid or the writers made a huge mistake, the woman that Jack saved cannot be Juliet's sister.

June 13 2007 at 3:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Spider One

Oh yeah dudes, another great highlight from series 3 is when Desmond harpooned Mikhail. Brilliant!!! Brilliant character that Desmond, and brilliant actor.

June 12 2007 at 4:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Spider One

LOST IS THE BOLLOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June 12 2007 at 3:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Spider One

Does anyone know when series 3 of Lost DVD's will hit UK shops? Thanks fellow Lost fans.

June 12 2007 at 3:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
T Perry

The first half be intersting to you..... so read it.

The second half will be me rambling about conspiracy, you dont have to read that.

Lets look at what we KNOW about Lost and the island.
1. It involves time travel. (Electromagnetic fields, those statues on the island [foot of colossus?]
I think the dharma initiative constructed a time machine.
The world will end. Unless these scenarios are played out just right. (cheezy i know. Got a better theory?)How else could Locke's and Sawyers Dad get on the island??

2. Everyones connected.....

3. Good deeds are rewarded, bad deeds result in personal pain or death.

4. There is a reproduction problem.

5. Locke is the "heart of the show"

6. There is a corporate entity involved.

7.Charlie is dead. Get over it.

8. Season finale ending WAS a possible future, not definite.

9. Locke..Seemingly protected by the island. Michail as well.

10. Is Julianne evil? Who cares, let's assume she is. Storylines would pan out better that way...

11. That "Monster"-probably Jacob or his apparitions-
gets along with Locke.

12. Danielle has a bigger role than a 16 yr survivor on the island. Why wlse would they keep bringing her up?

Thats all I got. This is coming from someone who missed most of the second season. But hey, you got some tools, now work with them. Lets find out the shows purpose before it's reveiled to us. Personally, with all the different movies and shows coming up about time travel and superpowers yada yada yada, I think th emedia is trying to prepare us for something..big. That's just what I think. So I am making MYSELF prepared. On top of that, I know of three cases where I've personally seen telekinesis no joke. I don't doubt people have abilities out there. Now we just have to sit back and watch things develop.
Or Make them.

June 12 2007 at 1:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Spider One

Season 3 of Lost has been totally brilliant. With brilliant acting from everyone involved, especially from Terry O'Quinn, Josh Holloway and Henry Ian Cusick. Highlights of the series, easy, everything!!! LOST RULES!!!!!

June 12 2007 at 11:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chandler

Hands down, best moments in the finale were the neck-snapping leg action of Sayid, Jack beating Ben to a deserved bloody pulp, and Sawyer shooting Tom because he didn't believe him. I've been waiting all season for the 815ers to take charge and not trust any one of the others. It was time for Charlie to die, his character was rubbing on my nerves, but I'm glad they gave him a noble death. I was disappointed that they eliminated Eko right as his character was getting immensely interesting, when they have maintained characters like Hurley who's character has been nothing but unrealistic (although likeable) from the beginning. And, to make a point about the flash-forwards, I think that this was the POSSIBLE future of Jack and Kate, not the definite future. The question it left me with though, was who's funeral was it, and why would Kate not want to attend when it affected Jack in such a profound way? Obviously, they're not getting off the island in the premiere episode of next season, so let's be honest here, something must happen to prevent them from leaving, perhaps forever. I believe that the flash-forward is what Jack pictured when Ben said "What do you really have to go back to? Are you that anxious to start fixing things?". Next season I definitely want to see a lot more into the Richard character and a lot more of Jack getting back to normal and getting away from Juliet. It doesn't fit his character to be interested in someone he can't fully trust. Let's get back to Kate please. Best actor awards should go to Evangeline Lilly and Matthew Fox. (Elizabeth Mitchell's acting was too one note for me, obviously we don't know if she's good or evil because she maintains the same demeanor for the majority of her scenes)

June 11 2007 at 10:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mngator

In Jack's confrontation with the Head of Surgery in a 'flash forward' he makes the statement "go upstairs and if my father is not drunker than me....." - did we not start this whole series with Jack bringing his father back in a coffin? We know he died! Now, who is in the coffin??? Why is Jack's father alive again??

June 11 2007 at 5:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Fuzz16

I was wondering that myself....Did charley really have to die?.....He pushed the button and could of saved himself by just going to the other side of the door where him and Desmond even had Oxygen tanks. By the way....the guy with the eye pacth..forget his name ..is wicked man.....This guy can really take a beating and just walk away.......Season 3 was full of surprises its going to be cool to see what happens during the Love triangle since we already know that Jack does not end up with Kate.......Maybe it was Juliet in the coffin???....that would be crazy.....I am already going nuts without Lost wed nites......

June 07 2007 at 6:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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