Digging the Grave

Huge episode last night. It's also probably the first time I've really been this excited for LOST in a few years. Not that I haven't enjoyed it. It just hasn't been as intense the past couple of seasons since its been winding down. Not like early in the series when every week I was like, "Oh, God! They need to push the button!" or "Holy fuck! The others put them in cages!"

It seems that with the Season's midway point next week, the first act is just about done. The pieces are just about placed. We just need Sawyer.

Also, last night was the first time that something really caught me off guard this year. First off, Jack is now a man of faith. But even more shocking is that Ben looks to be getting redemption.

Last night showed more hints that the "substitute" Locke in the alternate timeline may also be the Smokemonster. This leads to speculation that the alternate universe may not just be some time paradox, but possibly a result of a Faustian deal with the Locke/Smokemonster on the island.

Along with all of this, Lindelof and Cuse recently stated in an interview that after the show's finale, they are no longer going to be discussing LOST, and that the finale should speak for itself. This leads me to think that the finale may be thought provoking or at least not a simple happy ending.

Can't wait for next week.