Category: Lost Reviews

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January 31

After a three-month break, the captivating drama returns with a breathless episode
4 stars

The spooky island drama is back – and in a new (post-American Idol) time slot. Captive surgeon Jack (Matthew Fox) grapples with saving devious Others leader Ben (Michael Emerson), while Kate (Evangeline Lilly) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) attempt to make it back to their island. Keeping a tense eye on all the developments? The inscrutable Juliet (Elizabeth Mitchell), whose past is revealed (she was a brilliant but trouble medical researcher in Miami). Mark this as a classic instalment. With its riveting whir of whizzing bullets, mordant wit and heartwrenching performances, Lost now surprises The Sopranos as TV’s most visceral and expertly crafted drama. But be warned: Viewers longing for the return of some favorite characters (and, yes major answers) will have to be a bit more patient. Meanwhile, enjoy.

Part of “Old Info And News”

From Jefferson: Lost!
I’ve seen the first episode coming back. It is good. And when I say it is good, that is the understatement of the year. It is most definitely my favorite episode so far this season, and officially cements Elizabeth Mitchell as a rock-solid Lostie who shall not be done away with (Damon, don’t you dare think of it). But the best part? The flashback includes an evil doctor by the name of Burke! Sorry, I just found that funny. Especially because Lost’s Dr. Burke also realizes that words uttered in the heat of the moment can have serious repercussions. (I’ll tell you more about the ep in the spoiler section below.)

From Tracey: New Lost ep—spill! I want to know everything.
No. You don’t. Trust me! Like I said, it really is the best episode of the season so far, and you’ll want to watch this one spoiler-free, my friend. Still, I will gently tease a few happenings to wet your whistle. Here’s what I can tell you:
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Review (sort of) and some spoilers about Lost 3×07:

‘Lost’ (S3): Finding the plot in “Not in Portland”
The Doc tempts wayward viewers with four juicy teasers about the brand-new episode, ”Not in Portland.”

Yes. And Yes.

For the past week, dozens of you have sent me e-mails asking the same two urgent questions. To paraphrase, those questions go something like this:

”I’ve heard that ABC has been sending out screeners of the next episode of Lost, ‘Not In Portland.’ Did you get one? And have you seen it?!”

And my answers are Yes. And Yes.

Actually, it’s ”HELL yes!”

I’ve watched ”Not In Portland” THREE TIMES now. Usually in cases where I’ve been lucky enough to get this kind of sneak peek, I would devote this space a review and a series of cryptic teases. For a number of reasons, I’m going to refrain from the review. Passing critical judgments on TV shows is technically not my department here at EW. That said, let the fact that I’ve watched the episode three times in less than 24 hours tell you something.

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