Observations: Episode 3.13-The Man From Tallahassee

Sorry for the tardiness, I actually haven't had a chance to watch the episode again so no screenshots yet. I'll try to add those later.

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First, this was a great episode. Locke is probably the most intriguing character (after Eko was killed) and his flashbacks are always interesting. Loved the little twists and the conversations of Ben and Locke.

1) Just when you think you know Locke and think that he wants to stay on the island to keep his legs, a twist comes and announces he wants to stay to be safe from his father. Good twist.

2) How on earth did Anthony Cooper end up on the island? Did the Others intentionally get him? Did he crash there by boat or plane? Did he try to find the island? Is it just a hallucination?

3) The mystery of how Locke ended up in a wheelchair is finally resolved. The mystery of how he's walking now is not, and maybe it never will be...

4) Will the survivors and Others be forgiving of Locke for blowing up their possible escape because of his fear or hate his guts for ruining a chance to go back home?

5) What happens to Jack and Juliet now that their way home has been blown up?

6) How did Locke come out of the water wet? There's gotta be a story there. Maybe he submerged the sub and blew up the dock. If he was trying to make it look like he blew up the sub, how would he know when the people were coming?

That's all I've got for now. When I go back and watch it again to get screenshots, I may add some more...

If you missed the episode or would like to see it again, watch it for free on ABC.com!

Next week's episode, Episode 3.14, titled Exposé, airs at 10/9c only on ABC.

There will be no live posting for the next episode on The LOST Observations as I'll be on vacation. Observations will follow on Friday or Saturday though.

More than halfway through Season 3 and it's looking great!
-Kevin C. Burns

LIVE Posting: Episode 3.13-The Man From Tallahassee

Sorry, missed the first two or three minutes then had some computer issues so the first update contains the first two segments...

9:18PM-I love Locke episodes. What will happen to Kate and Sayid now? Jack has a reason for being there but they really aren't any good for the Others and there are no cages to hold them. Ready for the answers!...

9:30PM-Loving the episode. They aren't beating around the bush, they're giving answers. Will Jack really get to leave? How many ways do the Others have to get off the island? If the beacon is broken for the sub to get back, would they send Jack away with their only way off? Will Juliet get to leave too? Will Locke sabotage the submarine? What put him in the wheelchair? I'm guessing we'll see it, hopefully...

9:42PM-So this Ryan guy appears to be the new Pickett, the mean Other. Now maybe he'll hold a gun to Sayid's head and Sayid will get away and Juliet will kill Ryan too, lol. So the Others eat Dharma food but also chicken and watermelon. How many Others are there? How many Others have been there their entire life? How many people, like Juliet, want off the island? Will Locke follow through on his threat? What did Ben mean by his box analogy? Does this episode really have to end? lol...

9:53PM-Y'know, I'm not sure I can like Locke now. I understand not wanting to leave the island but to ruin all of your friends' chances too? The flight survivors won't like him, Jack and Juliet especially won't like him, Ben won't like him. He'll be doomed to live alone unless someone forgives him. So now what for Jack and Juliet? And we saw how he broke his back. I figured something was up, shouldn't have turned his back to the guy. Poor Locke but after watching what he did on the island, he's not on my favorites list. I was wondering if they would put Jack, such a key character, on hiatus like Michael and Walt. I guess the Others still have their big boat as an escape (the one they brought Jack and Juliet from Alcatraz to The Island)...

10:00PM-Another strong episode. Answers, moving pace, good storyline, good flashback, and good twist at the end. Didn't think about him not wanting to leave because of his fear of his dad. So now what will he do with his dad at his mercy? Forgiveness or finish him off? How on earth did his dad get there? Did the Others get him there? Did his dad get there looking for him? I wouldn't put it beyond the Others to retrieve him but how would they get him? Force? Promise of seeing his son? It's crazy.

Overall, great episode, moved along well. Missed the beach survivors but it was worth it. Next week's look good as well. They're putting out some great episodes now after a slow, and to some, disappointing first six episodes. I personally can't believe they're losing viewers but I don't imagine they'll lose more now...

Next week's episode, Episode 3.13, titled "Exposé", will air at 10/9c on ABC.

If you missed tonight's episode or would like to see it again, watch it for free at ABC.com tomorrow.

More than halfway done but still 10 episodes to go including the two hour finale!
-Kevin C. Burns