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.
Season 2 of 'Lost' to me was very solid with many good to outstanding episodes (with a notable exception being "Fire + Water", which took strangeness too literally). "Two for the Road" is one of the season's best, and the best episode since "Lockdown". Other previous Season 2 favourites are "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Orientation", "The Other 48 Days", "The 23rd Psalm", "One of Them" and of course "Lockdown".
It's not just because of the ending, with one of 'Lost's' leaving-one-floored twists and basically it's an ending that is both shocking and tragic. Everything with Henry Gale continues to transfix and burn with intensity, Michael's arc (until his unthinkable act here) is one that one roots for him in a nightmarish situation for a father and there's even a little humour with Sawyer and Jack.
Really enjoyed Ana Lucia and Christian Shepherd's scenes too, very cleverly written and with a great performance from John Terry and Michelle Rodriguez showing that she can be good with good material to work from (not the case too often). The chemistry between Libby and Hurley is sweet and affecting.
All the acting is pitched beautifully, particularly Michael Emerson, Harold Perrineau, Cynthia Watros, John Terry and Michelle Rodriguez.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "Two for the Road", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the writing is taut and smart and the episode is one of the best directed ones of Season 2.
Overall, fabulous and a Season 2 high. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Season 2 of 'Lost' to me was very solid with many good to outstanding episodes (with a notable exception being "Fire + Water", which took strangeness too literally). "Two for the Road" is one of the season's best, and the best episode since "Lockdown". Other previous Season 2 favourites are "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Orientation", "The Other 48 Days", "The 23rd Psalm", "One of Them" and of course "Lockdown".
It's not just because of the ending, with one of 'Lost's' leaving-one-floored twists and basically it's an ending that is both shocking and tragic. Everything with Henry Gale continues to transfix and burn with intensity, Michael's arc (until his unthinkable act here) is one that one roots for him in a nightmarish situation for a father and there's even a little humour with Sawyer and Jack.
Really enjoyed Ana Lucia and Christian Shepherd's scenes too, very cleverly written and with a great performance from John Terry and Michelle Rodriguez showing that she can be good with good material to work from (not the case too often). The chemistry between Libby and Hurley is sweet and affecting.
All the acting is pitched beautifully, particularly Michael Emerson, Harold Perrineau, Cynthia Watros, John Terry and Michelle Rodriguez.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "Two for the Road", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the writing is taut and smart and the episode is one of the best directed ones of Season 2.
Overall, fabulous and a Season 2 high. 10/10 Bethany Cox