Lost Series 5

Shortee · Jan 12, 2009

Lost Series 5

1st episode 25th Jan on Sky one, 21st in US

Write up from sky website

Truer words were never spoken when looking at the concept of karma. Do our past actions affect our future? Does good bring good and ill bring ill? How important are fate and free will in determining the paths of our lives? Are our lives, like a record, spinning around and around, repeating the same patterns again and again?

It's these metaphysical questions (and a host of others) that have been explored over the course of the last four series of Lost. I had the chance yesterday to watch the brilliant and provocative first two episodes of Series Five of Lost ("Because You Left" and "The Lie"), which kicks off on 25 January, and naturally fell under the series' deft spell.

While I'm prohibited by the network from revealing major plot points about the first two installments of Lost, I can offer some rather oblique clues about what to expect and discuss some general points from these early Series Five episodes.

So, put on your Dharma jumpsuit, and let's discuss Series Five of Lost.

Televisionary on Sky1 Sneak Peek PicsFirst, I have to commend Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse for once again exploding the narrative framework of this series. Much as Series Four forever altered the way that stories on Lost were told--with flash-forwards rather than flashbacks--so too does Series Five tweak some familiar tropes, offering a very different narrative style than we've seen so far. (Though fret not, those flashbacks are still there, in some small part.)

This series, the mission has changed dramatically: our beloved castaways are no longer attempting to get off of the island, but rather, they're trying to get back. And to do so, they'll have to work with the one man that they've all battled against for so long: Benjamin Linus. Ben's overarching mission comprises a large part of these early episodes and his drive to return to that place splinters the already fractious relationships among the Oceanic Six, causing some new alliances to form and some old grudges to resurface. Without revealing too much, I'll say that these Oceanic Six aren't quite a united front as they seemed from that press conference.

The strain of keeping the true circumstances surrounding the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 a secret are weighing very heavily on the consciences of each of the six and, as we saw from Series Four, cracks are beginning to form in the carefully constructed cover story.

Televisionary on Sky1 Sneak Peek PicsSomeone knows that Kate isn't Aaron's birth mother and they clearly want Kate to know this information... as evidenced by her surprise visitors in the form of lawyers from the firm of Agostini & Norton, who turn up with a court order to take a blood sample from Kate. But if someone knows the truth about Aaron's parentage, why not go to the media and publicly reveal the truth about Kate and the others? And just who is their mysterious client? Hmmm...

The consequences of that fateful meeting between Sun and Charles Widmore, glimpsed in the Series Four finale, are becoming shockingly clear and the full weight of Sun's words is discussed with a surprising candor. Desmond and Penny are shaken from their romantic travels by an unexpected message. Elsewhere, Sayid and Hurley must both make some difficult decisions when faced with attacks from all quarters... and Sayid makes good use of a dishwasher.

Meanwhile, I can't shake the feeling that the Oceanic Six are nothing more but pawns in the ongoing war between Charles Widmore and Ben. But there are other mysterious operatives working in the shadows as well; whether these people are friends or foes to the Six remains to be seen.

However, expect to see some familiar faces return as the writers answer some provocative questions about the history of the Dharma Initiative, just what Ben did turning that ancient wheel beneath the Orchid Station, and, yes, why Locke died. Along the way, there's a slew of new mysteries involving compasses, blood, fire, hands, pendulums, archaic computers, and event windows.

(Yes, it's bloody hard not spilling the beans about just what happens in these two fantastic installments.)

What else can you expect? Look for an intriguing plot twist with Charlotte, keep your eye on the night sky, and pay special attention to Daniel Faraday's journal, which seems to hold answers to every single question that the remaining castaways need answered. And, oh, Bernard and Rose squabble and cuddle, but that's hardly news, now is it?

Suffice it to say, the opening installments of Series Five of Lost do not disappoint on any level, once again offering a tantalizing trip down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass. With an end date clearly in their sights, Lindelof and Cuse have ramped up the tension, pacing, and action as we begin our journey towards The End. It's with great excitement (and a little bit of sadness) that we set off on the penultimate chapter in this gripping saga. And these first two superlative episodes only herald at even greater revelations to come in the days ahead.
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Im excited

adam. · Jan 12, 2009

i cannit pissing wait !

BRID · Jan 12, 2009

i REALLY enjoyed series 4 .... just what the show needed i thought .... a bit of pace!

Hope this is as good as the last series!

Jimmy · Jan 13, 2009

Get in!
It seems like years since series 4.

Magpie · Jan 13, 2009

Recap of seasons 1-3

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And a fan's trailer which is superb!!!

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ManofScience · Jan 13, 2009

it's been a fucking YEAR

i can't wait. come on. i simply can't wait.

Congay · Jan 13, 2009

could you crush a grape

MissyC · Jan 17, 2009

ooh sooo cant wait to see jack....
its been to looooong

Dan Hawkins · Jan 19, 2009

Originally posted by Jimmy
It seems like years since series 4.
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what 'episode' is it now 1,689,745. i hate it, i hate it!! i'm just pleased you didn't say 'season 4' like the majority of folk that let it take over their lives.

there is absolutely no need for this programme

GET lost

crasher_chick · Jan 19, 2009

Gonna watch the last few episodes of this season to remind of whats going on!!

That recap was good....how fast did the voiceover talk though? lol

Cant wait!

MissyC · Jan 19, 2009

yep.. same here.. ill be digging out season 4 last few episodes
cant wait to the lovely Sawyer again.....

MissyC · Jan 19, 2009

yeah yeah.. all you secret closet lost fans

Jimmy · Jan 19, 2009

Originally posted by urban merlin
what 'episode' is it now 1,689,745. i hate it, i hate it!! i'm just pleased you didn't say 'season 4' like the majority of folk that let it take over their lives.

there is absolutely no need for this programme

GET lost
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Oooooo. Somebody's tired

Dan Hawkins · Jan 20, 2009

Originally posted by Jimmy
Oooooo. Somebody's tired
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I just hate it mate!!

ManofScience · Jan 20, 2009

Originally posted by urban merlin

I just hate it mate!!
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heathen.

it's awesome.

trance_fan · Jan 21, 2009

I'll watch but it's not as good as it was in series 1, the whole element of mystery is gone

i hope the numbers become key again

Shortee · Jan 21, 2009

I have to wait until Sunday to watch it Mick is horrible and wont let me download it onto his comp Love you mick

adam. · Jan 21, 2009

ill be booting char's mam out of her sitting room on sunday for this !

Magpie · Jan 21, 2009

First two episodes should be available on here tomorrow if people can't wait until Sunday and are not allowed to download it

http://www.cucirca.com/

Oasis · Jan 23, 2009

It was class.

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