Exodus: Part 2

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.

Like both "Pilot" parts were a perfect beginning to the show, all three parts of the first season finale couldn't be a more perfect end to a season, one of the best season finales for any show and an example of how to do one well. "Exodus: Part I" was a 'Lost' high point, "Exodus: Part II (Part I)" manages to be even better.

It sets the mysteries and island events for what is to follow brilliantly, is hugely entertaining and even richer in tension and suspense. Especially in the final twenty minutes, thrillingly electrifying and a fine example of 'Lost' at its best. Tom's entrance is genuinely scary too.

The flashbacks are a fine example of adding, even enhancing, to the main story rather than distracting from it and making the characters (several characters this time) more interesting and learning more about them and what they were doing hours before the crash without any reiteration.

All the acting is wonderful throughout from all involved, main cast and support.

"Exodus: Part II (Part I)" is one of the show's best directed, scripted and looking episodes. It's beautifully photographed, as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, while clearly a lot of passion was put into a very thought-provoking and smart script and the direction is spot on.

Summing up, brilliant and a high point of a generally strong first season where all the episodes ranged from good to outstanding. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Exodus Part 2 - Is Fate Punishing Them?

The survivors hike to the caves leaded by Sayid, and Claire and Charlie stay at the beach cleaning the baby. Danielle Rousseau abducts the baby from Claire and Sayid and Charlie chase her. Meanwhile, Jack, Kate and Locke bring the explosives from the hold of the Black Rock, and Arzt has a fatal accident with dynamite while explaining the danger of the nitroglycerin. Sayid show the airplane full of heroine to Charlie.

"Lost – The Complete First Season" on DVD, at least in Brazil, has twenty-five episodes and Exodus is divided in three parts, the last one in the seventh DVD together with the Extras. The second part has many parallel stories in the airport and in the island, with many surprises, mainly the unexpected explosion of the dynamite. The soundtrack when the group is in the hold of the galleon is absolutely boring. Note to Michael: I do not like Bob Marley. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Exodus Part 2"

Note: On 23 March 2013, I saw this episode again.

Exodus Part 3 – Is There Hope Inside the Hatch?

Charlie and Sayid retrieve Aaron from Danielle. Walt is kidnapped in the raft. There is a discussion between Locke and Jack, where Locke would symbolize faith and Jack, science. Locke blows the hatch, against the will of Hurley, who had just seen the cursed numbers 4, 8, 15,16,23 and 42 in one side.

This last episode (25) of Season One is also great, with the exception of the silly hurry of Hurley to catch the plane. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Exodus Part 3"

Note: On 24 March 2013, I saw this episode again.

The finale episodes are a great ending to a great season. This is technically part 2 of the 3 part finale, and the episode continues to add suspense and tension as we rise to the climax of the season. The mysteries of the island are really start to increase as we're finally introduced to The Black Rock.

Exodus Part II: 10/10

Season One of "Lost" was certainly excellent. I don't even think anyone can argue that this is as perfect as an introductory season can possibly be. What others may see as stretched out narrative I see as exceptional development of and writing for the characters. "Exodus: Part 2" is a beautiful summary of what makes "Lost" great and what makes the characters great, and the culmination of this is the landmark 'man of science, man of faith' conversation between Jack and Locke.

"Exodus: Part 2" is technically perfect. Outstanding cinematography, beautiful direction by Jack Bender, some great shots, it's just beautiful to look at. The script by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse is completely professional in terms of their understanding of what elements to use and how to do so, but it never feels forced. Damon Lindelof recently said that his favorite experience of writing for the show was this episode as well as season four's "The Constant", and you can feel how passionate they are about this script.

What immediately stands out about "Exodus: Part 2" as you view it with knowledge of later events in the series is that the writers were clearly planting seeds for the future. There's stuff in here that wasn't paid off for quite a while, and also the introduction of some key aspects of the series. Smokey famously makes his first appearance and it's a great scene in which he does so. There is a surprisingly large amount of filler here, but it's really very well-done filler. Arzt makes his final appearance, getting a surprising amount of screen time that is well-used and certainly very fun.

The action is mainly packed into the last 20 minutes, which are absolutely spectacular, and the final scene of season one, as the camera goes down the hatch looking up at Jack and Locke while Giacchino's Herrmann-esquire score plays... THUD- LOST. What a brilliant ending to a brilliant episode.

10/10

On the edge of my seat I can't wait to watch a few episodes ever night.