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Lost: "...In Translation"/L&O: "License to Kill"

Did Jin do it? Did he not do it? I was so confused throughout with the mixed signals. But what a shocker it was at the end, eh? One of the least expected person.

Actually had a weird feeling that maybe Locke did it. He's so big on saying the island gives everyone a new life that perhaps he doesn't want to leave. How did he know it was Walt? His passionate speech about how other people on the island probably sabotaged the raft had red herring written all over it, even if it was unclear who burned it. Is it a coincidence that the 2 people who seem to have special powers like the island and want to stay there?

Don't remember how I missed the first episode of Jin's backstory (ETA: it was probably Sun's story instead) - power outage I think? - because I was planning on watching it but didn't. Tonight, his backstory made me cry. It was poignant, in a different way from how Sawyer's story was poignant, but still very powerful. Tragic is probably a better word. So terribly sad that he thought it was too late for Sun and him to go back to the beginning. I suppose when you have done as many bad deeds as he has, and the conflicting emotion he must feel about his wife - that she was his dream, but to be with her he paid a huge price, giving up his family, his conscience, his identity - you just can't go back to being who you once were.

Couldn't believe my eyes - Hurley was on the screen when Mr. Han's little girl was watching TV! With Korean subtitles though. Wonder what kind of show it was...

ETA: The ending was pretty funny. When I noticed Hurley walking around with the CD player, I wondered how long the batteries would last. My question was answered rather quickly as the music soundtrack stopped right as we watched it, and right as the batteires died. Also, the shot of Claire's very pregnant profile, and then the camera panning to Hurley's similarly pregnant-looking profile - had me crack up. I've heard speculation that Hurley will be the one to die. But see, we need Hurley around for comic relief to juxtapose all the somber back stories. He can't die!

On L&O -

Damn, Jack! You are a meanie to Alexandra, aren't ya? I've never seen you angry and mean at the same time. I hope you're not having your own de-Stablerization moment. If only you had yelled at Serena, cuz she deserved it a lot more.

The episode started out slow. Unfortunately, my gut reaction at seeing yet another ripped from the headlines story twist is to roll my eyes and hope for the best. It only got going for me after Jack yelled at Alexandra - poor girl, but that was what it took! I was almost on the side of Tommy Flannigan's mom and thought, why not let Stohler go? But after Jack's challenge to listen to his cross, I switched sides. Not that it was all him, but the more I thought about the facts, the less I was convinced that Stohler was a hero who really thought he was doing the "right thing." Just why did he flee or lie to the police, if not out of a guilty conscience that he did do something wrong? There were so many opportunities for him to solicit someone else's help. If I had witnessed a shooting like that, I wouldn't have thought about jumping into a car and go on a chase - that's just dangerous and dumb.

And what's that deal about manslaughter? I don't remember the exact words but someone was contesting the fact Stohler had killed people. Well duh, that's why manslaughter is on the books. It's the accidental killing of people, and we have provisions for it because anyone and everyone must bear the consequences of having killed another, unless it was in self-defense. Good intentions may turn sour but that doesn't mean one gets away scott free. After the jury's decision, vigilantes are going to think they can take matters into their own hands.

Posted by: merserene at 21:14 | link | comments (4)
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#1  24 February 2005 - 05:29

 

I could just say 'ditto' to all your comments and be done with my own commentary, heh. I thought tonight's "Lost" was so poignant and touching; really the first time that I've felt thisclose to tears. I'm glad the show didn't go for the usual tactics and let Sun finally speak up, in English. While I really would have liked to have seen Jin and Sun start over, I kinda figured he wouldn't.

I have to say, and I remarked to Mr. Calm about it during the show: Jin and Sun are one *gorgeous* couple.

I saw Hurley on t.v., too! Just another interconnection.

Shut up, Sawyer. Wow, outside of the flashbacks he is so one-dimensional, and I'm getting tired of it. Bully redneck.

I liked Locke's talk with Shannon. Although she ain't so pure at heart, I've felt sorta bad for her from time to time. I like her and Sayid's interaction, and the kiss was something I wanted to see.

Walt burning the raft came out of left field-- Whoa!! I think Locke may think that if they're rescued, his legs may not work again; that something on/about the island has 'fixed' him, but only there. That's my theory, anyway.

I wondered when the batteries were gonna die, too, and then they did. Hee!

*****

Good, solid ep on L&O (although, three in a row that were 'ripped from the headlines'? I'd think they should start looking for new writers). I was always against Stohler from the get-go, lying, lawyering up immediately, and he had been responsible for the people in the restaurant getting hurt (and those outside it almost) but McCoy's cross really made it clear that Stohler indeed had felt some guilt. And there *were* plenty of instances where he could have called for help after his cell phone died.

Wasn't surprised by the verdict. Crap like that happens all too often. I just don't see how the jury can get away with a verdict like that.

Utterly shallow moment: I was so distracted by the defense attorney's orange scarf. Ug-ly.

athenawj

#2  24 February 2005 - 18:25

 

I forgot to mention that the very last scene, when Sun was able to let go of the wrap and go into the water in bikinis, just as she wanted - that must've been such a sense of relief for her. Even though she's lost Jin, at least now she has her freedom and knows where they stand.

Yunjin Kim is very pretty and a good actress. Daniel Dae Kim is a good character actor, and I'm glad he's gotten more opportunities for bigger roles, but uh, in term of looks I think they're very incongruous as a couple. But they both act well individually and around each other.

Good theory on why Locke wants to remain on the island, though Walt still puzzles me. Only recently he almost got mauled by a polar bear. Why does he like the island so much? Because he doesn't want to move, he destroyed other people's chance at getting off the island. Bad.

As for L&O, I think the judge has the power to overturn the jury's verdict if the judge believes that with all the evidence, there's no way the jury could've voted the way it did. That's probably rare, and the judge could've been sympathetic to Stohler too.

Funny you mentioned the defense attorney - I was more distracted by the gap between her teeth than anything else. Reminded me of Condoleeza.

merserene

#3  26 February 2005 - 08:44

 

Forgot to comment the other day on this. Can you buy that Walt's explanation of how he doesn't want to move around anymore is good/plausible enough? Especially for a kid his age-- unless we learn differently, he doesn't seem like a kid who had a bad life, or was bullied at school, etc.

Totally agree that it was bad that because of what he wanted, he messed up everyone else's chances to get off. And that's another thing: very little time seems to be spent on that. It just seems that they'd be talking about it more. *I* would!

athenawj

#4  28 February 2005 - 17:44

 

Oops, missed your comment here -

I don't buy Walt's explanation; it seemed very weak to me, ergo suspicious that it might have something to do w/ his powers more than not wanting to move. Again, the bear thing. I'd want to get the heck away from a place that has wild animals that may attack anytime. Plus at age 10, I'd want the modern conveniences like toilet, TV, computers, etc. Probably plays into how Walt is "special."

He was talking with Locke though; whatever connection Walt has with Locke, Locke seemed satisfied with the explanation. Wonder if anyone else will ever find out it was Walt? And really, a kid with arsonistic tendencies...can't be good.

merserene

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