Although I'm really dying to write about this week's Richard-centric episode, I made a promise to myself at the beginning of this final season that I would post at least a little something on each episode. I don't want to spend too much time on "Recon," mainly because I don't feel there is that much to talk about, but also because I really want to shift gears and discuss the major mythology points we were presented with "Ab Aeterno." So if this post seems a bit short and uninspired, that's probably why. Well, let's get to it!
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1) Mirror images/Altverse — As in the previous sideways episodes we were given another literal mirror image of the centric character, which offered us a metaphorical comparison of the two versions of the same person. In Sawyer's flash-sideways we learn he is a cop but still apparently has all of his conman skills. While there are many significant differences between the Sawyers, we know that in both versions his parents died because of the real Sawyer's interference and that this particular incident is what is driving the dark side of him. Does this prove that the Altverse was not created until 1977, when the Incident occurred?
The only thing that is bothering me about the flash-sideways episodes is that we still have no major clues as to what the heck their relation is to the story we've been following. (Or do we? I'm trying to write this pretending I haven't seen "Ab Aeterno" so I'll address this more in the next post.) That, and the fact that everyone in the Altverse is in Los Angeles. That is either lazy writing or something significant. Yes, I know everyone was originally on a plane heading to Los Angeles but I'm pretty sure ALL of the characters didn't live or work there (like Sawyer). Is this just a storytelling device to make sure all of the LOSTies interact in the Altverse, or is there a major clue to the nature of the Altverse? Are they all unknowingly gathering in Los Angeles for a game-changing moment that will shoot these LOSTies into the other universe? Any guesses?
2) fLocke & Kate's chat — This was probably my favorite scene of the entire episode. And guess what? There was no Sawyer! Sorry all you Sawyer-lovers out there, but my interest in that character is dwindling at the moment so forgive me for focusing on other scenes in his centric episode. Truth is, there were way more interesting things happening when Sawyer was not on screen. (Or having sex twice in the first 20 minutes...By the way, I didn't realize the LAPD condoned sleeping with potential criminals during a "setup.")
Okay, aaanyway, so we learned a little more about fLocke's history from his conversation with Kate. We learned that he had a crazy mother, he had some "growing pains" and that all of his suffering could have been avoided. Hmmmm. I know I mentioned this in a previous post, but I'm still not sure what a lot of you think about the theory that states the sideways world is proof that MiB "wins" and the fact that the Island is underwater in the Alt means he has escaped. Anyone think that theory still stands?
3) Widmore — It seems that Widmore is indeed against MiB but...why? Do we have any information about the history of their relationship? Also, I wouldn't count out the possibility that Widmore is on his own side, making one last attempt to claim the Island for himself. He seems willing and able to protect the Island from anything ('cept Ben Linus in his prime) and I wouldn't be surprised if he was the mastermind behind creating those pylons that can keep out Smokey.
So who killed all the rest of the Ajira survivors? It couldn't have been Widmore, right? When Sawyer approached the pile o' bodies he covered his nose because of the stench, meaning that those bodies must have been sitting there for a while. It has to be Smokey, yeah? I mean, Smokey has no problems killing (or lying about killing in front of children).
Ooo, and what do you think was in the locked door on Widdie's sub??
4) Crossing over — As of now, it seems like Jack is the only one in the Altverse who has some vague recollection of what happened in the other universe. There have been glimpses of memories with other characters (think of Kate's face when she heard Claire say "Aaron" in "What Kate Does"). However, even though all of these characters might not realize that they exist elsewhere in reality, I think they are experiencing the consequences of decisions made by their other selves.
When Sawyer finally came clean with Miles about the real Sawyer, he explains how he was in Australia chasing down leads on Anthony Cooper. Then he tells Miles that when he finds him, he's going to kill him. The tone of voice, the expression, everything, totally looked like Island Sawyer. Does anyone think that one version of these characters will absorb the qualities of the other, thus creating the "full" version of each and preparing them to complete the task for which they were created?
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As most of you know, I'm recovering from surgery and on heavy doses of pain meds, so while this may all make sense to me, I completely understand if it didn't quite come out as a coherent analysis of "Recon." I would be happy to clear anything up in this post, so feel free to leave a comment or send me a message and I will try again. =)
Until next time...
Namaste...and good luck.
SFO
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