Sorry I'm late to the post party....whew, what a ride.
No one has mentioned Kate's profuse makeup and perfect hair in the flash forward. I found it very suspicious. Why would she look like that, never mind for a secret midnight meeting by the airport with Crazy Jack? I think she's not as fine as she says she is. I suspect that anyone who gets off the island goes nuts in some way.
I totally cried when it was revealed to be a flash-forward. The idea of Jack, who had redeemed himself so much on the island, had not only returned to his crappy ways but was way worse than before, just about broke my heart. I'm really hoping it's a "one possible outcome" thing. Sniff.
Charlie's last ep (maybe?) was beautifully done and he came out a hero (problems with whether he needed to die or not notwithstanding). He was so annoying for so long that I'm glad they fixed his character before sending him off. Not Penny's Boat! Beautifully put together. I just love the filmmaking in this series.
Sayiid using those legs, Hurley driving the bus and making that great report on the walkie, Sawyer hurting people verbally so they wouldn't get hurt physically - most characters had great moments in this one, as if to remind you why you love all of them. The only one that came out as less than awesome was Bernard, who needs to totally die. Puss.
Sleepyjeff - seriously, if you want answers, you will not be satisfied by this show. I adore the ambiguity, the possibilities. Oh, and didn't we already get the french transmission explained? Not that I remember the answer...
Love this show, and love that you guys watch it, because none of my coworkers do!
'Till next year - adieu, LOST.