I love it when the writers take a chance and break format like this. I thought it worked well with "The Other 48 Hours", and this time around, they pull off something even more intriguing. This is one of those episodes like "Numbers" that will have fans talking for quite some time about the implications. More than anything, I love the fact that there's still more than half the season left!
Here's my review of Lost 3.8: "Flashes Before Your Eyes":
http://www.entil2001.com/series/lost/season3/lost3-8.html
Overall, this episode was an unusual look at a character's past history, this time with more than just a metaphorical link to the action on the island. The writers play with the familiar format in a way that is unexpected and thought-provoking. The implications of this episode are fairly complex, and if handled properly, this should delve into the heart of the meaning behind the series.
Here's my review of Lost 3.8: "Flashes Before Your Eyes":
http://www.entil2001.com/series/lost/season3/lost3-8.html
Overall, this episode was an unusual look at a character's past history, this time with more than just a metaphorical link to the action on the island. The writers play with the familiar format in a way that is unexpected and thought-provoking. The implications of this episode are fairly complex, and if handled properly, this should delve into the heart of the meaning behind the series.