'Lost': The Other 48 Days

OK, it's been a few rough episodes, Lost fans. I spent the first few episodes of this season seriously reconsidering my own semi-low opinions of this season, only to be brought back down to earth by the post-"Orientation" episodes.

Ready for a shocking death that will change everything you know about the Lost universe? Me too! Unfortunately, it doesn't happen in this episode. I know, bummer. What we get instead is the ignominious death of a character no one ever really liked, a victim not only of her own shortcomings as a character but a vicious attack on her screen time by those selfish Tailies.

You know how we all look forward to those Darlton-written episodes of Lost? Well, this is one of them, although you wouldn't know it. It features a few signature moments in the Lost universe, but doesn't hold up nearly as well to scrutiny as some of their others. But hey, not every episode can be a heart-wrenching, mind-blowing, brain-expanding extravaganza. Sure, I might make it seem easy here on the blog, but trust me, it's hard work.

Well, the summer months are drawing to a close. I know, tragic. Many of you will be heading back to school soon. Football season draws nigh. And, more important, we might actually see some action on the latest and meh-est Lost alternative reality game (ARG) yet! Richard III once talked about the winter of our discontent; Lost fans have been complaining about their summer of our prolonged frustration. Dharma claims to want us, but we're not so sure.

Well, we've now got a button to push, a hatch to investigate, food to distribute, and most important, a shower to take! Yes, it's the follow-up to "Orientation," in which those involved with the inaugural Lostaway button pushing ceremony figure out how to keep as much information as possible from the rest of the survivors.

Awww yea, Lost fans, it's Marvin Candle time, y'all. Been waiting to rewatch this one for a long time, even if sometimes it feels as if the We Have to Go Back project is my own personal version of pressing the button.

It's Shark Week here on Lost! That's right, the second episode of Season 2 bringing us an attack on the high seas as Michael and Sawyer struggle to cope with the events of the end of Season 1. Back in the hatch, Locke learns about snow men, Kate rediscovers junk food, and Desmond learns about the Lostaways timeline.

It's not my style to be this bold. After all, I've spent the majority of my life hidden from view, content to remain out of sight, moving into the spotlight only when absolutely necessary. Lost, if you will. But times such as these call not for idleness, but rather bold, immediate action. More »

I honestly thought going into the We Have to Go Back project that this would be the toughest slough: the progression through Season 2. However, a lot of you have seem to have placed this season above the third one in your own estimation, which frankly surprised me. More »

Exciting times here tonight, peeps, with the triumphant return of "Letters from The Flame" to the blog here. For newbies, I'll explain the drill: it's where I directly answer YOUR burning Lost questions. More »