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Well, they've certainly been throwing around jack as new jacob pretty heavily lately, what with him being the only one committed to staying on the island for his mystical purpose. Not a done deal by any means in the Lostiverse, but that's the storytelling i'm getting.
And I don't mind tragedy. I just dislike storytelling cheap shots.
Also, it's seeming like the storyline is veering away from the elements of the season I was beginning to find interesting. For the last two episodes, I'm getting the distinct impression that all the stuff I'd like to be seeing is happening off screen.
With 3 more eps to go, I'm doubting that trend can be redeemed, though I do expect them to be action-packed and such. Last night's was pretty action-packed, but it was unsatisfying to me. And not just because of the cheap shot deaths. (The non-cheap-shot deaths didn't bother me at all, btw - I fully expect characters to die left and right starting about now.)
I like the mind-fvcks and brain-twisters and ah-ha stuff. Action is fine, but strictly second tier.
Now that I think of it, I've yet to see a series that ended on a date certain pull off a satisfying finale. I've never seen any evidence that LOST would be the first.
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