Review: “Something Nice Back Home”

I was pleased that we finally got a Jack flash this season. Jack seems like he has the most flashes (including the first flashforward), but it was a good idea that the creators took this long to finally bring his flashes into the picture.

I was also pleased that the phenomenon known as Christian Shepard was reintroduced. I always found him to be the most mysterious character in the show. The fact that Jack and Claire are half-brother and -sister has still not been revealed. I get the feeling that Jack and Claire will find out very soon, if they stick around long enough to see each other. We know Jack does, but what happens to Claire?

Kate, wow. What a turn of events. This was something I never expected, something surprising. So we know that Juliet is not Jack’s dreamboat in the end. This takes away from the suspense.

The dilemma on the boat has not been resolved in two episodes. This was saddening, but the previews for the next episode show that it will be resolved. Michael, er, Kevin will take a bigger role, I believe. I also think that he will accomplish his mission. If you are forgetting what his mission is, just look to this quote: “I’m here to die.”

Next week’s episode brings a lot of promise. “Cabin Fever” could imply multiple things. We left Locke, Ben and Hurley as they were trekking to Jacob’s cabin in “The Shape of Things to Come.” It could also mean that those on the freighter are getting restless being cooped up, like Desmond and Sayid. I really hope that Desmond gets off the island. I like him a lot. Or, in response to my self-inquiry about “Cabin Fever”, it could be both…