31 May 2010

3 points on the LOST finale

Point 1:
    Loved the reconnections/awakenings. Emotionally fulfilling. Looked forward to each one, wished they'd gone on a bit longer. In my heart and mind, Lost was always about the love story--not Jack/Kate/Sawyer/Juliet, but Hurley/Libby, Rose/Bernard, Sun/Jin...even Desmond/Penny and certainly Charlie/Claire & Aaron.

Point 2:
    The explanation at the end has been panned by many, but I say, "eh, whatever." I mean, what did we expect? Philosophy, fantasy, religion, and culture combined cannot deliver more. Given a choice between a reward created by those I know and love combined with the best of our ideals or an eternity designed by a creator I can't comprehend, I'd personally choose the later.

Point 3:
    Fun topics for further discussion: What was it like on the Island with #2 Ben working with Hurley's #1?? That might have led to some cool stories... Where was Mr Eko? (I know there were others unaccounted for, but I really liked Eko.) ... Will there be a cartoon series following the flash-diagonal reality following those left on the island (Hurley, Ben, Rose, Bernard...) and those who flew away?