entil2001

I always get a little concerned when the critics start talking up an episode of "Lost", especially an episode that serves as a premiere. It's hard for the writers to live up to the expectations of the audience as it is, even if they have gained credibility for wanting to set an endgame in place. But when the expectations are raised so high? It's tough. That's why I was happy to find that the praise was warranted. It may not have been a perfect episode, or even likely to be the best of the season, but it was definitely worth the wait.

Here's my review for Lost 3.7: "Not in Portland":

http://www.entil2001.com/series/lost/season3/lost3-7.html

Overall, this episode provided a neat conclusion to the introductory phase of the season arc by bringing many issues to a head through exploration of a single character. More information is revealed about the goals and scope of the Others and the parent organization behind them, which is always welcome. The stage is set for some serious complications in the near future.