What Kate Does

"What Kate Does," directed by Paul Edwards, shifts the focus to Kate Austen, exploring her motivations and struggles in both the island reality and the alternate timeline. This episode provides insight into Kate's character, delving into her past actions and the consequences that continue to shape her journey. While the episode takes a more introspective approach, it also advances the overarching plot, particularly in the island timeline, where tensions between the survivors and the Others continue to escalate.

Evangeline Lilly delivers a nuanced performance as Kate, capturing the character's internal conflict and determination. In the alternate timeline, Kate's interactions with Claire, played by Emilie de Ravin, add layers to her character, as she grapples with her past decisions and their impact on others. The scenes between Kate and Claire are particularly compelling, highlighting the bond that forms between them despite the circumstances. On the island, Kate's dynamic with Sawyer, played by Josh Holloway, continues to evolve, with both characters dealing with their own sense of loss and guilt.

The script, written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, is character-driven, focusing on Kate's journey while also weaving in key plot developments. The episode's title, "What Kate Does," is a play on the season two episode "What Kate Did," reflecting the ongoing exploration of Kate's actions and their consequences. The pacing is more deliberate, allowing for character development and introspection, particularly in the scenes involving Kate and Sawyer. The writing effectively balances the emotional depth of Kate's story with the broader themes of redemption and choice that permeate the series.

Cinematography in "What Kate Does" is more intimate, with the use of close-ups and tight framing emphasizing the characters' emotional states. The direction by Paul Edwards is focused on the characters' interactions, allowing the performances to take center stage. The episode's visual style is more subdued, reflecting the introspective tone, with the island's muted colors contrasting with the warmer, more vibrant palette of the alternate timeline.

The sound design and score continue to play a crucial role in setting the tone for the episode. Giacchino's music is used sparingly, allowing the performances to shine while also enhancing the emotional beats of the narrative. The use of sound effects, particularly in the island scenes, adds to the episode's atmosphere of tension and uncertainty, reinforcing the sense that the characters are navigating uncharted territory.

In conclusion, "What Kate Does" is a character-driven episode that provides valuable insight into Kate's motivations and struggles, while also advancing the broader narrative. Evangeline Lilly's performance is strong, capturing the complexity of Kate's journey, and the script effectively balances character development with plot progression. The episode's intimate visual style, combined with its subtle use of music and sound, creates a reflective and emotionally resonant viewing experience, adding depth to the final season of Lost.

My wife and I both thought this episode disappointed. Weak stories all around, especially in the temple. It seems that the writers are trying to recreate some of the suspense from the early seasons with mysterious and mum characters. I think the behavior of Jack, Sayid, and Hurley was not only out of character but pretty much unbelievable. Kate and Sayer's parts were weak as well. I could give examples of all this, but its not worth the time.

There is so much that is interesting happening in the world of Lost but this episode only contained 10 minutes worth of reasonable content. There's not enough time left in the series to waste it.

PS red-shirts are annoying. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_%28character%29

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.

"LA X", both parts, was having said that was a very good start, not as good as Season 5's (for me a very solid season with all the episodes decent to wonderful) season finale and not one of 'Lost's' best season openers, but promising enough. Definitely one of the exceptions to the above. Wish the same can be said for the following episode "What Kate Does", but sadly that is not the case, while better than "Fire + Water" and especially "Stranger in a Strange Land" as far as previous episodes go, this really isn't 'Lost' at its A-game or indicative of the show being in its prime.

A large part of the problem is that too much of the story did not grip me. The alternate LA storyline didn't serve much point, distracted too much from what was happening on the island and didn't say an awful lot interesting about Kate or her motivations. Didn't feel she advanced much and she was not rootable either, some of her decision making frustrates and as silly as the writing. That is a big problem for a character that featured quite prominently (Kate-centric actually) and who is not one of 'Lost's' most interesting characters anyway. The dialogue tended to be quite soapy and bordering on silly rather than taut and it was on the dull side in terms of pace.

Similarly, the Sayid storyline took up too much of the episode and tended to lack tension or suspense with not enough surprises. Other episodes do much better when it comes to progressing storytelling and developing characters and the whole episode just felt too subdued when there were scenes calling for tension.

It is a shame because there are a fair amount of good points. In terms of little character moments, storytelling and characterisation, the best assets are the truly emotional dock scene, Hurley providing some welcome and well-timed comic relief and some nice development for Jack. The character of Dogen has mystery and gravitas and it was interesting to see a different side to Sayid, more tortured than usual.

Of the acting, Josh Holloway is especially fantastic, very deeply felt acting and a large part of why the scene on the dock works so well. Evangeline Lilly plays Kate with subtlety, Naveen Andrews' portrays Sayid's pain and confusion with intensity and pathos and Hiroyuki Sanada is suitably mysterious. "What Kate Does" looks great throughout, very stylishly shot and the beauty and mystery of the island as ever is captured well. The music is understated and chilling and the direction shows signs of control.

Concluding, not bad but a disappointment, up to this point it was the most disappointing 'Lost' episode for me since "Expose", "Eggtown" and "The Other Woman" disappointed too but not as much. 6/10 Bethany Cox

Like it very much.it's the lost that i was waiting for.Even though i didn't find answers for my uncountable questions,this keep me more and more interested and like i can't stop thinking about it.that's right that we saw the same usual suspense,and many are like sick of it but that doesn't mean that lost'creators not in control of the whole season!we all know it.What i loved about this episode is sawyer,i mean the way he played the role of the desperate just got into my heart,great performance by each of kate,jack...like that man who tortured sayid,forgot the name,damn...well lost will always remain the best of the best of the best.it's always LOSTY!

Sayid resurrects and his wound is completely closed while Sawyer escapes alone from the temple. Kate offers to bring him back while Sayid is brought to the presence of the leader of The Others that tortures him to be sure of something. Sayid is brought back to Jack and Hurley and Jack is informed by The Others that Sayid is infected and shall use a medicine. Kate tracks Sawyer down and finds him in his former house in the Dharma Initiative barrack. When Jin is ready to be killed by The Others, Claire saves him.

Meanwhile Kate flees from the airport in Claire's taxi and finds help in a workshop to release her handcuffs. Then she meets Claire to return her bag and offers a ride to her to the family that will adopt her child. The foster mother tells that her husband left her and she can not adopt the child anymore. Kate brings Claire to the hospital and Dr. Ethan Goodspeed examines the baby.

"What Kate Does" is an episode about Kate attitude in both realities. The funniest part of the show is when Hurley asks Sayid whether he is a zombie or not. The return of Claire is the new in this show. My vote is six.

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