LOST is, and continues to be, an epic puzzle that grows more and more complex with every episode. But still, true fans believe in the producer’s promises that the mysteries and mythology will be solved, eventually. In season five, as the castaways time-travel on the island and scheme off of it, the pieces are starting to come together, the island’s history is being explored, and television’s best characters keep it grounded at the center. This is what differentiates LOST from any other show on television. It can jump the shark (or nuke the fridge, move the island, whatever you want to call it) as many times as it wants, but at some point, you just know it’s all going to be explained, and that the characters are still the driving force behind the plot- as funny (Sawyer), exciting (Sayid), and manipulative (Ben) as ever. Tonight’s episode, the fourth of LOST’s mind-blowing fifth season, maintains this great formula, with some great character development, on-island and off-island intrigue, and the first chill-inducing moment of the year. Spoilers ahead, tread lightly. Continue reading →