I suppose I could have lumped this episode in with the first and written about the pilot in all of its two-hour-long glory, but it broadcast as two separate episodes and I have opinions for every hour of LOST and so here we are.
Once more, there’s a lot here. While the first half of the pilot set the tone for the series, hinting at its intoxicating mix of familiar real-life tragedy and supernatural mystery, this second half invests in what will become the lifeblood of the series: the histories, motivations, and foibles of the unlikely cast of characters stuck on this island together.
Are you going on the hike? I’m definitely going. When we get home, I’ll get you a new dog. Continue reading “S1E02 – Pilot, Part 2”