Island Plot - Charley and Hurley try to uncover the reason behind Desmond's strange behavior
Flashback - Desmond's breakup with Penny
This episode initially annoyed me. mainly because at the time it was said that it would tell the story of what happened to Desmond after the destruction of the hatch. It does, but not how I expected. Instead of telling us how Desmond, Locke and Eko survived the hatch explosion it showed Desmond some how transported to an earlier point in his life. the crucial point that led to him coming to the Island. Will he use the opportunity to change his past or will he follow his destiny.
This is an unusual episode in how it's set up. Instead of having flashbacks spread out throughout the episode it has one giant flashback bookended by some on island scenes. Basically Charlie and Hurley realize that Desmond seems to be able to see things before that happen. They confront him about it. In the end he ends up telling one of them a very terrifying prophesy that will haunt the rest of the season.
In re-watching it i found it to be a very good episode with huge implications for the remainder of the series. It also introduced us to the character Eloise. That makes it worth the price of admission.
Flashback - Desmond's breakup with Penny
This episode initially annoyed me. mainly because at the time it was said that it would tell the story of what happened to Desmond after the destruction of the hatch. It does, but not how I expected. Instead of telling us how Desmond, Locke and Eko survived the hatch explosion it showed Desmond some how transported to an earlier point in his life. the crucial point that led to him coming to the Island. Will he use the opportunity to change his past or will he follow his destiny.
This is an unusual episode in how it's set up. Instead of having flashbacks spread out throughout the episode it has one giant flashback bookended by some on island scenes. Basically Charlie and Hurley realize that Desmond seems to be able to see things before that happen. They confront him about it. In the end he ends up telling one of them a very terrifying prophesy that will haunt the rest of the season.
In re-watching it i found it to be a very good episode with huge implications for the remainder of the series. It also introduced us to the character Eloise. That makes it worth the price of admission.