lost-season-32Yesterday was a very “bitter sweet” moment for me, bitter because LOST was going to leave my life until the year 2010, and sweet, of course, because I was going to watch the season finale of LOST! Much before the show was aired, I was quite confused on what to expect. I had read on many news outlets that the show would finally reveal its mysterious character “Jacob”, as well as define more precisely the pieces that would put together a “war” on the island. Also, given the previews that were aired about the finale, it obviously did not look as exciting as I knew it was going to be. So let’s take a look at a finale…

Probably my favorite scene of the episode, and the most powerful as well, would have to be the opening take. Showing Jacob, and the “unknown” character conversing with one another, while what seems to be the black rock approaching the island. I have already re-watched this conversation like 10 times, and with every time you will discover something new. As many have pointed out, the contrast starts at the very beginning. Jacob wears a “white” shirt, while his companion is wearing “black”. As we have seen in LOST from the on-set of the show, they play a lot with symbolism and contrast. After his companion declares his desire to kill Jacob, the viewers pretty much receive an indication on who is “good and bad” in this situation. Presumably, we are either in the time period in which the black rock arrives to the island. This would lead us to believe it was in the late 1800’s, but given the size and condition of the giant statue on the island; that doesn’t quite add up to me.

jack51To be perfectly honest, I was quite skeptical when I heard that they had cast an entirely new actor to portray the infamous Jacob. I simply did not think it could work. Think of it….they already have had 5 completed seasons, with just 1 to go; one of the most important/influential characters of the series….will be someone we haven’t seen before??? To me, that just couldn’t work. But I guess as the show progressed, he kind of grew on me. Maybe it had to be a new character? If Jack, Locke, Christian, etc; ended up being Jacob, there would definitely be way too many inconsistencies throughout the series that would make it very difficult to explain it adequately. Given the final scene, in which what appears to be a reincarnation, smoke monster version of the mysterious companion from the first scene; we see Jacob die at the hands of Ben. Now, it is pretty much certain that Jacob does not die, but what is the significance of this “death” then? When Jacob utters “They are coming”, is he referring to the “Others, Richard, and Ajira survivors” outside, OR Jack, Sawyer, Kate, etc being flashed into the present following the impact of the hydrogen bomb.

kate-lostOne thing is clear; the direction of the series is entering an entirely new direction. Whether for better or for worse, it appears we are now given a glimpse of the “bigger picture” of the show. It is clearly not all about the Oceanic survivors, the Dharma Initiative, Hostiles & Others, etc; but there is now an entirely new dimension that has been created with the introduction of Jacob. Many are on the opinion of Biblical Connotation of Jacob, where he is blessed by God in favor of his twin brother. I doubt the creators of the show will use this type of reference; however it may serve as strong symbolism for the crazy LOST fans that need something to bite their teeth with. It appears to me that Jacob seems to be playing some sort of role of “God”, where he tests humanity with the decisions they make, and the outcomes that are realized. For example, even as Ben was being enticed to kill him, Jacob not once tried to sway Ben’s decision. His only response was “You have a choice”. He was allowing Ben to exercise his free will.

We are left with many questions after this episode, and much anticipation for the next and final season for the show. Is Jacob truly good? Or will the creators pull a switch on us, and perhaps make his companion the one fighting for good. Who/what is the smoke monster? Is it separate from the island? What is the significance of the visits Jacob makes to the selected characters shown? How come Jacob never shows himself to the people on the island? What exactly is the purpose of this island? What is going to happen to the Dharma people in the 70’s? Was it a flash that occurred, or did the bomb really set off? Where is Desmond/Widmore/Claire/Christian Sheppard/Walt/everybody else??? Who is this “war” between? We can all brain storm our answers … because 2010 is still a long way ahead !!!

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