Through the Looking Glass: Part 1

The musical scoring throughout the show has been wonderful, but in this episode it rose to a new level and was truly was essential to the impact of the story. It built tension gradually with multiple repetitions and reiterations of a central theme, starting out on a solo cello, moving through other instruments and transpositions to other keys, combining into subtle harmonies. The low tones of the cello resonate deeply with our psyches, but the theme was just off-kilter enough to unsettle us. The downbeat is actually the finale of the theme; the theme actually begins a few beats into the measure. Again, unsettling, but you don't know why until you focus on the score.

The score is haunting. It captures the importance, depth, sorrow, triumph, confusion, mysticism, timelessness, and epic nature of their journey and of the series itself. It still plays in my head, several days after seeing the episode.

Bravo/Brava to the composer.

Although i've heard a lot about how the third season is no good, or doesn't live up to what lost used to be (i disagree i think its been great with probably only one or two weak episodes) This episode will change any naysayers mind.

The writing was top notch. With jaw-dropping twists, action, and emotion, the writers know exactly where they are heading with the show (thanks in part to the recently set end-date. I actually prefer this finale to the second season one and i cannot believe i have to wait until February because this episode leaves you wanting more.

Lost is developing quite a reputation for its finales now and this one will blow you away. The entire cast acted wonderfully with an amazing performance from Matthew Fox as Jack.

10/10 The best couple hours of television i've seen all year.

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.

Alongside "Not in Portland", "Flashes Before Your Eyes", "Enter 77", "The Man from Tallahassee", "One of Us", "The Brig" and "The Man Behind the Curtain" and "Greatest Hits", Season 3's finale "Through the Looking Glass" for me is one of the best Season 3 episodes (for me a very solid season where the only misfire was one of the worst episodes of the show "Stranger in a Strange Land") up to this point of the season. Also feel that it is one of the best of Season 3 in general (maybe the best), one of the best episodes of 'Lost' up to this point and among the best of the show in general. Every aspect of "Through the Looking Glass" is brilliant and with all the trademarks for a 'Lost' classic.

The episode has pretty much everything that 'Lost' is all about. It's taut and thought-provoking, with utterly gripping on-island events, also providing some answers and surprises, with as mind-blowing a flashforward as one can possibly get.

On top of all that, it advances characters, shows plot progression rather than repeating itself or being filler and there are some shocking revelations that one doesn't see coming. The ending is also a triumph.

After a deliberate but still utterly gripping start, the second part especially is a non-stop thrill ride of ingenious twists, edge of your seat tension and very emotional moments.

Can't fault the performances, glorious acting from every single cast member.

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

In conclusion, one of the best season finales for anything on television. 10/10 Bethany Cox

This has got to be the best season finale of Lost yet. Really keeps you on the tip of your seat from beginning to end.

After this I can't wait to see what's going to happen next, looks really promising for season 4.

Rating: 10/10.

One of, if not THE most perfect season finale anyone could ask for. It has some of the best and most memorable moments in the show, and not only is it the most emotionally powerful episode of any TV show I've ever watched, it also has great suspense, resolutions to mysteries and a super intriguing ending which makes you instantly want to watch the next episode. I personally can't come up with anything even slightly bad about this episode.