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Although nearly all critics who reviewed the first two episodes of the fifth season of "Lost" disagree with me, I genuinely think "The Lie" was the superior episode out of the two aired tonight. "Because You Left" did what it had to do extremely well, but exposition and setup are two necessary evils and not things which usually turn out too well (although "Lost" has been remarkably good at handling both, with some exceptions of course). "The Lie" settles down a bit (both literally since the island didn't shift in time several times) to continue telling the story and telling it well. Some have said this episode felt more like filler than the first. I disagree. In fact, as far as the overall story goes, "The Lie" probably achieved more progress than "Because You Left" did.

"The Lie" is one of Hurley's best episodes as a character. Every action of his here is somehow related to something we know about him already, but at the same time there is new conviction in him, and a loss of innocence which is both tragic and refreshing. Hurley is still great comic relief, but now his character is more than just that. The shift started in season four, with Hurley's several disturbing and depressing appearances where he was all doom and gloom. He's gotten past that now, and there is something oddly touching about the mixture of the comic relief Hurley and the deeply wounded and hurt Hurley, hurt by his experiences on the island and the lie he has been telling since he got off it. A brilliant mixture of the two was on display when Hurley gave his summary of the events on the island. Very funny and sweet, and also a nice acknowledgement by the writers of how ludicrous this show is on paper, but soon tragedy enters the exact same scene when we realize the gravity of what this means to Hurley as a person (we, as detached viewers, can endlessly debate and laugh about the show's labyrinthine plot, but the repercussions for the characters involved aren't anything to laugh about), and laughter turns into dramatic involvement. A brilliant bit of writing, and some great acting as well.

Although most of the focus is on the Oceanic 6, there was much of interest on the island also, especially the attack on the survivors by an as yet unidentified group. I'm guessing they're related to DHARMA or The Others in some way or the other, but I'm not going to bother theorizing just yet. Charlotte and Daniel's interaction is very interesting, and Miles' behavior is as amusingly jerk-like as ever. It's pretty obvious that this season is going to prominently and heavily feature adventure storytelling, and it's a good sign that they mixed that with strong character writing (especially for Hurley) so early on in the season. Even the scene with AnaLucia, so potentially silly, was good. The episode isn't entirely without its flaws, however, Frogurt's scene goes on for a tad bit too long, and doesn't quite capture the Arzt feeling they were obviously going for there, and Ben's stalking around clad in black and looking mysterious started losing its effect near the end. Glad to see Ms. Hawking back, although honestly the convenient fashion choices made by certain characters (in addition to awkward digital masking of their voices) when the writers are trying to keep you waiting in suspense for some sort of reveal are getting a bit tiresome.

"The Lie", while it had a dark and tragic undertone, and while most of what happened was nothing to laugh about, is one of the funniest episodes of "Lost" to date. Hurley's t-shirt, the concise summary of the show's events thus far (proving once and for all that you can explain "Lost" to the un-initiated in a concise manner, although you'll probably put them off watching it for good as a result), and really much of the dialogue here is absolutely excellent. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz are really slowly turning into two of my favorite writers on TV. It's remarkable how far they've come from their early work, and most notable about much of their work is just how good so much of the dialogue is. Funny, charming, and yet effective in continuing the story and providing some genuine surprises, "The Lie" is perhaps not perfect, but it made for an excellent opening to season five along with "Because You Left", despite being very different to that episode.

In this sequel, Sayid is attacked in a motel and wounded by a dart; he kills the aggressors and Hurley brings him home. When Hurley's father seeks help for Sayid with Jack, he calls Ben and tells the location of Hurley. Kate escapes with Aaron and meets Sun in Los Angeles. Meanwhile the island is jumping through time and the survivors are in danger.

This episode is worse than "Because you Left", and it seems that in this season the camera will hide the face of the character, showing only hands or legs or the body, trying to give tension to the scene. The introduction of time traveling by the authors and consequently many paradoxes is not intriguing but messy. My vote is five.

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16 April 2013

Three years before, the Oceanic Six decides to lie to protect the group that was left in the island against the will of Hurley. Hurley brings Sayid, who is wounded, to his house and his father decides to take Sayid to Jake. In Los Angeles, Kate brings Aaron to meet Sun. In the island, the camping is attacked by the Others and Sawyer and Juliet are captured and rescued by Locke. Ben visits Hurley to invite him to go back to the island, but Hurley prefers to surrender to the police.

Now I am revisiting "Lost" on DVD and the confused plot does not resolve many mysteries of the previous seasons. But I have been watching several episodes per day and now is easier to not get so lost with the plot. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil) "The Lie"

It looked like we've had to wait forever for the 5th season to come. I don't know if it has to do with the long wait, but in the meantime I watched other series and completely forgot about Lost.

I think this is why I had a hard time watching this show again. To fully get back in the storyline you may have to start again with earlier seasons before you start watching season 5.

The second episode of the 5th season was less complex and better than the first one, but I still have mixed feelings about the new season. I'm hoping the writers can take these feelings away in the next episodes.

The flashbacks in the 2nd episode helped a little bit, but it could make the show more complex as well. I didn't like the part in Season 4 about moving the island, and now they introduced time traveling. Is this to get you back in the story or because it's interesting? I think the first one, they're trying to hard to make up for the long wait.

However, Lost is still one of the best TV shows out there and I'm convinced it will get better again with every episode, but for now I don't think the long wait for Season 5 was worthwhile.

When 'Lost' was in its prime, it was must-watch television. Remember first watching it, found it remarkably easy to get into, was hooked from the start and was on Season 3 by the end of one week. The general consensus is that the final season is a disappointment and cannot disagree.

Season 4 was a solid season, with high points such as "The Beginning of the End", the three part finale and particularly "The Constant" and the only disappointments (though they were still decent) being "The Other Woman" and "Eggtown". "Because You Left" couldn't have been a better way to start Season 5. Definitely among the stronger 'Lost' season openers and one of the most confident and most settled.

The following episode "The Lie" is very good, but not as good. It lacks the tautness and tension of that episode and is not one of the best 'Lost' episodes when it comes to things being properly advanced. Also do not consider it a filler episode or as confused as one would think reading the summary, as the characters are still interesting and have not gone backwards and the events are eventful and intriguing, not feeling stuck.

On top of lacking the previous episode's tautness and tension generally, "The Lie" is not flawless as such. It is agreed that Frogurt's scene is overlong, and felt too that there was some over-convenience at times and parts where more clarity in plotting wouldn't have gone amiss.

"The Lie" is very funny in places, one of the funniest 'Lost' episodes in a while, while also darker and more emotional than most latter season episodes. There is a lot of charm too and the on the island events are gripping. The flashbacks are not soap-operatic and don't reiterate what is already known.

Can't fault the performances, particularly from Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies and especially Jorge Garcia showing great comic timing and every bit as great dramatic chops.

Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effectively understated and chilling use of music, concise and smart writing and the tightly controlled direction (one of the best of the season and perhaps of the show).

All in all, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox