I got the feeling maybe Libby was at the mental institution. I am going to rewatch that episode and see if I see her there.

LAST EDITED ON 01-26-06 AT 08:35 AM (EST)

OK, now don't get me wrong, I still love Lost, but I'd like to say that this show has really been going WAY downhill lately. These last few episodes have paled in comparison to some of the episodes in the first season, and early on in this one.

I don't like how they haven't really focused on multiple stories per episode lately...they kinda do two or three minutes for both of two other minor "plotlines", and the rest of the time is spent on the main character for the episode. It really sucks b/c when you don't like the person that it's centered around (see: the last two weeks, for me at least).

Yesterday's episode in particular was truly horrendous. The episode did absolutely nothing. We already knew Charlie was using again, or so we could conclude, and we also knew that he was gonna freak out about Aaron. In fact, I could've gotten by just fine on the previews alone, they practically showed everything in there, and that's not saying a lot seeing how half the previews were fluff anyway.

The only thing, I think, that was interesting was how over-protective Locke has become of Claire, but otherwise, that's it.

I don't know. I'm really hoping the 2/8 episode is gonna be good, but...we'll see.

But before I end this post...I'd like to bring up the subject of Libby? Was it just me, or was there something iffy about her and saying that he stepped on her foot. Anyone have the first season and want to go back and examine?

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The episode did absolutely nothing. We already knew Charlie was using again, or so we could conclude,

I took it that Charlie was not using. Does everyone else think he was using again?

No I don't think Charlie was using again. I think he is really fighting some inner demons. This episode really gave me some compassion towards Charlie. He brother was such a jerk to him. He sold his piano- which obviously meant a lot to Charlie- to buy a plane ticket to Australia. We find out later that Liam gets cleaned up and Charlie ends up messed up. I know it's his own fault- but it makes me feel sorry for him.

I'm probably one of the few that never liked Locke. Now I really hate him. Something's up with him. He's keeping all the guns locked up for himself. Why did he keep the statues? He could have easily destroyed them. Hitting Charlie like that- way out of line. Locke wants to have the upper hand. He wants to control the power on island. Looks like in the previews he is confronted by Jack about the guns.

I think Charlie was having visions- same as Jack had about his father. Just like people seeing Walt or Kate seeing the black horse. But no one is taking Charlie seriously. It made me feel really bad for him. I hope someone befriends him.

I like Sawyer more each week. Calling Hurley "Jabba" and "Hoss"- priceless! I think there is more to Hurley and Libby. Libby thought she just recognized him from getting her foot stepped on but it seems like there is more to it. She's really coming on to with him, no?

I like how they softened up Anna-Lucia a bit. I didn't think I would like her character but I like that her and Jack have teamed up. But how many tarps can they have on that island for pete's sake!

Yikes! Looks like Sun gets grabbed in her garden by the Others? Oh please don't take Sun off the show!

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I just have to say WORST epi yet. It did nothing to move the story along or provide any profound insight about any character. Charlie just doesn't have a lot to give to the story and it feels like they were trying to make that happen last night. Well guess what.....THEY FAILED.
And as far as Locke, he rocks, always have and always will think so. His actions were NOT out of line one bit.
Think about it you have a baby and a drug user(Okay, so maybe he wasn't using again but it sure looked that way) not a good combo. The drug user wound up with the baby once unexplained and it looked to everyone else he stole the kid. The he sets a fire that could potentially eliminate the camp and steals the baby and runs out to see with it.
If I was Claire I would of hit him myself. Locke was just protecting the baby. Sending a stronger message to Charlie to stay away b\c he wasn't listening to everyone telling him to stay away.
Yeah, so it's not Locke's kid to protect but I think it's in almost everyone's nature to protect children wether they are yours or not. For example I was at the movie thearte and some random guy comes up to these two 11/12 year olds. He's asking them all these strange questions and standing real close. I didn't like the way it looked/felt so I approached them, asked if they kids knew him, they said no so I told him to get lost then notified the officers on duty of his odd behavior.
People protect children and I think that's all Locke was doing.

Now I say I like Locke but I'm still trying to figure out where the heck he learned all these skills(i.e. resetting the lock combo). I mean he worked at a box company for pete sake. That part of his story is a little unbelievable to me.

Locke was way out of line in last night's episode. If there's anyone in camp who knows what it's like to A) have visions, B) be the camp pariah, and C) understand that appearances can be deceiving, it's Locke. Did we all forget that he's responsible for Boone's death...because of a vision...that he didn't want to tell anyone about because they wouldn't understand? And now he's gonna punch Charlie because he's acting weird? Nope, I'm sorry to say it, because I really liked the guy, but he's become a first-rate A-Hole. Actually, the way the entire camp acted last night seemed a little bit contrived.

If they suspected he was using again and was dangerous, why didn't Jack examine him? Why didn't they talk to him? Why didn't anyone reach out to him in an understanding manner? After all, as Charlie said, they've all had weird visions. But now that it's Charlie, it must be the drugs.

Last night's episode left me the thought that Charlie's "F.A.T.E" is to be a sacrifice at some point, and probably to save Aaron. He's my vote for next regular cast member to bite it.

Fester

Well written Fester! I agree with it and am very sad that I too believe Charlie is the next one to bite the bullet. I do like his character and wish they could have taken his story on a different path!

I think I agree with everything you said.

I don't think Charlie was using. I'm not sure if he was keeping the statues to test himself as he said or as a cushion just in case he needs them in the future. I really liked Charlie when the show started and have gotten so annoyed with all his whining. I preferred when him and Hurley would pal around over his obsession with Claire. I think Charlie desperately wants a family to prove he is capable of taking care of them and also just to belong somewhere. I can understand Claire being so protective of Aaron and don't blame her for not trusting Charlie, but it is eating him up. Also seeing Locke, who also needs a family, spending so much time with them makes it worse.

Before the crash Liam and the piano seemed to be all that Charlie had. Liam begged Charlie to stick with the band when Charlie wanted to quit because he felt the lifestyle was against his religion and then pushed Charlie aside when they became famous. He looked down on Charlie because he wasn't the big frontman who had all the groupies and partied all the time and then looked down at him again after he got cleaned up in Sydney. Got cleaned up, mind you, partly with the money from Charlie's precious piano.

I also was never crazy about Locke and dislike him more and more each show. Jack should have let him get dragged down that hole last year. I can't stand his superior attitude. Every week he's telling someone what to do, but don't tell him what to do. He beats up Charlie and nobody steps in to help. If that would have been Sawyer, the whole camp would have been on him in a flash. But Locke can get away with it.

The only one that ever seems to question him is Jack and Locke usually doesn't give him a straight answer. Remember the conversion they had after Locke was almost sucked down the hole where Locke says being on the island is their destiny. Jack says he doesn't believe in destiny and Locke says he does, he just doesn't know it yet. Well ok, I guess he knows everything. Jack is not the right person to confront him because he's too nice and believes people are entitled to their own opinions. Sayid would be a good one to keep Locke in line. They were good last year when Locke thought he was conning Sayid about the hatch, but Sayid knew he was lying. So now Locke has made himself keeper of the guns and keeper of the heroin. Somebody has to knock him down a few pegs and stop letting him get away with everything.

Also I like Saywer more and more each week. He's so funny. He is portrayed as the outcast, but he is always doing work around camp. He was one of the first to put out the fire last night, was right there with Sayid at the beginning to break up the fight between Jin and Michael and you often see him chopping wood and doing other things around camp. He's not an outcast. He just put on that attitude.

Many suspect Libby of being one of the others, but I don't. I think she did work at the hospital where Hurley was. If she wasn't on the place how did she know he got on last and was sweaty? I'm not sure how he stepped on her foot since she was in the back, but maybe he passed her when one of them was on the way to the restroom. She did seem to be flirting with him. Maybe if they hang around together he'll find out where she worked.

This is the second week in a row that I didn't want to smack Ana Lucia. Maybe she can take on Locke.

Sun better not get hurt or be gone for long.

But before I end this post...I'd like to bring up the subject of Libby? Was it just me, or was there something iffy about her and saying that he stepped on her foot. Anyone have the first season and want to go back and examine?

I find that kind of suspicious. I am not a frequent flier, but how often do people enter from the tail section of the plane. If Hurley was the last one on, how did he step on her foot as he getting there, as she is a tailie...

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