Is it just me, or after last week's fabulous Ricardo adventure, did "The Package" cost the series some momentum? This episode might be one where we look back later and see the nuances, and think, "Ohhhh, that's what that was." As it stands now, it was an entertaining episode that didn't reveal much. Do you agree?
The Sun and Jin episodes are usually standouts, so maybe my expectations were too high. The sideways story, in particular, didn't do much for me. Yes, we got the back story about why Jin was in the freezer, we got a surprise visit from Patchy, and we go to see Sun and Jin – who are not married in this version – be a little more relaxed and free.
The revelation that Mr. Paik basically sent the couple to the states to off Jin didn't come as much of a surprise. It was kinda cool that the couple isn't married, and refreshing to see Sun and Jin in practically Zen-like states after being so uptight in the past.
The real action, though, took place on the island. Widmore nabs Jin – according to Zoe, because Jin might know about the island's electromagnetic pockets. This seems key to Widmore keeping Smokey from escaping the island. Why, I have no idea.
Speaking of Flocke, he went after Sun, and in her attempt to escape, bonked her head and lost her ability to speak English. Jack – who seems to have acquired the strange, calming sense of Jacob – communicated with Sun through the written word, in one of the episode's most tender moments. It rivaled Jin getting a glimpse of Ji Yeon on Sun's camera, courtesy of Zoe.
And the revelation at the end? That "package" on the sub is indeed Desmond, who was likely drugged for the journey back to the island just like Juliet had been several years before. He looks at Sayid like he's about to spit up MacCutcheon whiskey in his face. Next week promises to be an interesting spin on Desmond's fate.
Tidbits:
-Could Patchy's Sideways eye injury tie into why he wore the patch in the first place? And if Sun dies in the Sideways universe, will she survive the island?
-How long until Claire goes after Kate again?
-I'm still not convinced Jun and Sin aren't both a joint candidate. Otherwise, why all this speculation about which Kwon?
-This was the first episode in perhaps years – other than a premiere or finale - in which every single regular character put in an appearance. I think going forward each episode's scope will be grand. C+
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I think the thing that disappointed me the most about this episode was that we didn't get the Jin/Sun reunion scene. I've been waiting for it for ages. Ages! Finally, we get an episode about them and they STILL don't get to find each other! Are you kidding me, Lost?
Yes, I meant to mention that. It was a bit of a letdown, but I'm thinking they're going to surprise us with it at an unexpected moment. One can hope.
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