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mousepod · 05-24-2010, 12:09 AM

First reaction: A Season 6 finale that answered all the questions raised in the subplot of season 6. Hmmm. Emotionally satisfying, but I can't help but remember the whole argument during season 1 about the island being Limbo. So the big answer was that the flash-sideways is limbo... but what's the island? Intellectually disappointing.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 05-24-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

First reaction: A Season 6 finale that answered all the questions raised in the subplot of season 6. Hmmm. Emotionally satisfying, but I can't help but remember the whole argument during season 1 about the island being Limbo. So the big answer was that the flash-sideways is limbo... but what's the island? Intellectually disappointing.

Words outta my mouth

I do wonder if they planned for the Island to be Limbo and then were thrown by that being the obvious guess.

I have problems with it but found some emotional satisfaction. I suppose I like that the alt reality was the weird and the weird Island was the real. Heh. Ut there were many inconsistencies and odd ends tied (Sayid's person was Shannon? Really?).

Ghoulish Delight · 05-24-2010, 12:25 AM

I was on board for a lot. I'll admit to getting choked up at some.

Minus points for the 6 seasons of sloppy writing that forced them to do the 2hr pre-show to get everyone back on track. But they win a few of those points back for it being a fairly decent recap and a decent save.

Minus a few more points for the ending. Slapping a "coexist" bumper sticker on a big shiny crucifix does not nondenominational make. Bleh. I'd have been fine with the religiosity if they hadn't leaned do heavily on such purely Christian elements.

But all that said, I'm not disappointed with the whole package. They did a good job of reminding me why I gave a crap about the relationships, and making me give a crap about them again. Again, I would have been happier had they not made me forget in the first place, and I didn't love everything about how they wrapped them up, but it was enough for me to give them credit for creating some good story arcs.

And I'll cede CP's point about the crappy origins episode. Jack is the protector because Jacob said he is. Jacob was the protector because Jacob's mom was the protector. Jacob's mom was the protector because she was told so by the previous protector, and that previous protector told by the previous...

Didn't blow my mind, but didn't leave me angry. Plus, I can't wait for the "Hurley and Ben" animated series.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 05-24-2010, 01:06 AM

Also, I can't believe I never saw the joke in Christian Shepards name. And, GD, big fat laugh at the coexist sticker on the cross remark.

Gemini Cricket · 05-24-2010, 01:37 AM

The big stained glass window with all of the religious symbols was interesting. I know for a fact that the church/chapel/whatever at Sacred Hearts Academy does not have that window in it. Catholic all girls school. My older sister went to that school. The other day, I passed by the school and noticed all the trailers. I said to myself, hmm that's a lot of trailers, it must be a big shoot. Yep, there was a reason all the trailers were there. They shot around the clock that day. They had huge lights outside that made it look like sunlight outside... at around 11pm at night. lol

sleepyjeff · 05-24-2010, 01:48 AM

Last week we find Miles and Richard took several days(half a season, anyway) to "find" Newotherton, but this week they expect everyone to join them over on a whole other island in one hour??????

Are you freaking kidding me......the writing on this show got exponentially
worse every single episode

Still not sure how I feel about the ending.........seems more like they didn't even answer the questions they set up this year, let alone years ago to any sort of real satisfaction.........but, like others have said, emotionally, it did sort of work, even though intellectually I feel sorta robbed.

scaeagles · 05-24-2010, 05:02 AM

Loved the episode up until the Christian/Jack scene in the church. Was a little disappointed that it was Kate that killed Flocke, but that's OK.

So who wasn't in the church at the end? Was it only original losties who were? And no one from the tail section? No Ana Lucia, no Mr. Eko.

So why did Ben shoose not to go?

RStar · 05-24-2010, 06:46 AM

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Loved the episode up until the Christian/Jack scene in the church. Was a little disappointed that it was Kate that killed Flocke, but that's OK.

So who wasn't in the church at the end? Was it only original losties who were? And no one from the tail section? No Ana Lucia, no Mr. Eko.

So why did Ben shoose not to go?

Micheal and Walt weren't there, even though there were reports of Walt being on the set. Although Vincent the dog showed up by Jack's side on the island.

In case someone would read this thread before seeing it:

Spoiler:

Moonliner · 05-24-2010, 06:52 AM

So to sum up for those of us that only watched the first two or three episodes of season 1...

Spoiler:

Alex · 05-24-2010, 05:56 AM

Now that it's over I can finally start watching. I'm thinking maybe I'll do it Memento style and watch in reverse order.

05-24-2010, 12:09 AM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	First reaction: A Season 6 finale that answered all the questions raised in the subplot of season 6. Hmmm. Emotionally satisfying, but I can't help but remember the whole argument during season 1 about the island being Limbo. So the big answer was that the flash-sideways is limbo... but what's the island? Intellectually disappointing. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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05-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I was on board for a lot. I'll admit to getting choked up at some. Minus points for the 6 seasons of sloppy writing that forced them to do the 2hr pre-show to get everyone back on track. But they win a few of those points back for it being a fairly decent recap and a decent save. Minus a few more points for the ending. Slapping a "coexist" bumper sticker on a big shiny crucifix does not nondenominational make. Bleh. I'd have been fine with the religiosity if they hadn't leaned do heavily on such purely Christian elements. But all that said, I'm not disappointed with the whole package. They did a good job of reminding me why I gave a crap about the relationships, and making me give a crap about them again. Again, I would have been happier had they not made me forget in the first place, and I didn't love everything about how they wrapped them up, but it was enough for me to give them credit for creating some good story arcs. And I'll cede CP's point about the crappy origins episode. Jack is the protector because Jacob said he is. Jacob was the protector because Jacob's mom was the protector. Jacob's mom was the protector because she was told so by the previous protector, and that previous protector told by the previous... Didn't blow my mind, but didn't leave me angry. Plus, I can't wait for the "Hurley and Ben" animated series. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-24-2010, 01:06 AM	#4
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Also, I can't believe I never saw the joke in Christian Shepards name. And, GD, big fat laugh at the coexist sticker on the cross remark.
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05-24-2010, 01:37 AM	#5
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The big stained glass window with all of the religious symbols was interesting. I know for a fact that the church/chapel/whatever at Sacred Hearts Academy does not have that window in it. Catholic all girls school. My older sister went to that school. The other day, I passed by the school and noticed all the trailers. I said to myself, hmm that's a lot of trailers, it must be a big shoot. Yep, there was a reason all the trailers were there. They shot around the clock that day. They had huge lights outside that made it look like sunlight outside... at around 11pm at night. lol
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05-24-2010, 01:48 AM	#6
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Last week we find Miles and Richard took several days(half a season, anyway) to "find" Newotherton, but this week they expect everyone to join them over on a whole other island in one hour?????? Are you freaking kidding me......the writing on this show got exponentially worse every single episode Still not sure how I feel about the ending.........seems more like they didn't even answer the questions they set up this year, let alone years ago to any sort of real satisfaction.........but, like others have said, emotionally, it did sort of work, even though intellectually I feel sorta robbed. __________________ River Guardian-less
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05-24-2010, 05:02 AM	#7
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Loved the episode up until the Christian/Jack scene in the church. Was a little disappointed that it was Kate that killed Flocke, but that's OK. So who wasn't in the church at the end? Was it only original losties who were? And no one from the tail section? No Ana Lucia, no Mr. Eko. So why did Ben shoose not to go?
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05-24-2010, 06:52 AM	#9
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	So to sum up for those of us that only watched the first two or three episodes of season 1... Spoiler: Everyone died in the plane crash and the island is purgatory? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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05-24-2010, 05:56 AM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Now that it's over I can finally start watching. I'm thinking maybe I'll do it Memento style and watch in reverse order.
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