"....And Found" is all about character interactions: Sun loses her wedding ring and Hurley, Jack, Locke and Kate try to comfort her, while Jin, Sawyer and Michael start to learn more things about the new survivors of their plane crash as they make their way back to their camp. The style is understated and at times even comedic (Jin demonstrating his fishing expertise). The "double flashbacks" experiment also works well, giving us a view of the events that led to Jin and Sun's first meeting. And Sun is very lovingly photographed in this episode. Of course Yunjin Kim is always beautiful, but she looks extraordinarily beautiful here. Both she and Daniel Dae Kim deliver first-rate performances. *** out of 4.
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Trying to Find
claudio_carvalho15 April 2006
Sun loses her wedding ring, and recalls her past, when she met Jin. She tries desperately to find the jewel. Michael, Sawyer and Jin follow the other survivors to collect food and water and move to another place. Michael runs off into the jungle trying to find Walt. Jin and Mr. Eko (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) enter in the woods expecting to rescue Michael.
In this episode, we see how Jin got his job in Seoul and met Sun. I was impressed with the discrimination of social classes in South Korea. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): Not Available.
Note: On 26 March 2013, I saw this episode again.
In this episode, we see how Jin got his job in Seoul and met Sun. I was impressed with the discrimination of social classes in South Korea. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): Not Available.
Note: On 26 March 2013, I saw this episode again.
"I stopped looking"
MaxBorg893 December 2010
It was almost inevitable that, after an opening batch of episodes that was as close to perfection as serialized drama can get, the second season of Lost would take a step back and deliver something more generic while preparing for another dose of greatness. The "filler" in question is, already from the title, an interesting but uneven reflection on fate and causality - two of the show's main concerns.
The premise is surprisingly bland: Sun has lost her wedding ring, and is desperately looking for it. Locke offers a sound piece of advice that nicely plays on the series' title, before the ring is eventually recovered with some help from Kate. On another part of the Island, the tail section group has decided to join the rest of the survivors. However, during the expedition Michael walks off into the jungle to look for Walt, and is then followed by Jin and Eko.
The flashbacks focus on Sun and Jin, continuing the main plot's discussion on destiny with the story of how they first met, which involves Sun meeting a prospective suitor as per an arrangement between families, while Jin happens to be nearby on completely unrelated business, alongside a roommate who, mimicking a fortune-teller, "predicts" Jin will soon encounter the love of his life.
If that last section of the plot sounds thin, that's because it is: heavy-handed philosophy aside, the flashback bits are, as in most Jin and Sun-centric stories, rather uneventful and almost boring. This is compensated by a stronger Island section, as Michael's quest to find his son gains emotional relevance thanks to Harold Perrineau's constantly improving characterization. The scene between Locke and Sun, on the other hand, has an almost cheeky quality to it, as John's remark about how to find something you've lost - "I stopped looking", he says - might serve as a guideline for fans trying to figure out the show's mystery. Given that the episode is written by show-runners Lindelof and Cuse, that line could in fact be one of their humorous nods to the audience.
The premise is surprisingly bland: Sun has lost her wedding ring, and is desperately looking for it. Locke offers a sound piece of advice that nicely plays on the series' title, before the ring is eventually recovered with some help from Kate. On another part of the Island, the tail section group has decided to join the rest of the survivors. However, during the expedition Michael walks off into the jungle to look for Walt, and is then followed by Jin and Eko.
The flashbacks focus on Sun and Jin, continuing the main plot's discussion on destiny with the story of how they first met, which involves Sun meeting a prospective suitor as per an arrangement between families, while Jin happens to be nearby on completely unrelated business, alongside a roommate who, mimicking a fortune-teller, "predicts" Jin will soon encounter the love of his life.
If that last section of the plot sounds thin, that's because it is: heavy-handed philosophy aside, the flashback bits are, as in most Jin and Sun-centric stories, rather uneventful and almost boring. This is compensated by a stronger Island section, as Michael's quest to find his son gains emotional relevance thanks to Harold Perrineau's constantly improving characterization. The scene between Locke and Sun, on the other hand, has an almost cheeky quality to it, as John's remark about how to find something you've lost - "I stopped looking", he says - might serve as a guideline for fans trying to figure out the show's mystery. Given that the episode is written by show-runners Lindelof and Cuse, that line could in fact be one of their humorous nods to the audience.
Obvious and shallow filler episode
ametaphysicalshark30 August 2008
"... And Found" is easily the worst script for "Lost" which was written by head writers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to date. Upon saying something similar to my only "Lost"-watching friend at the time of this episode's broadcast I was labeled a philistine for not being able to appreciate this character-driven masterpiece. It is character-driven, but it certainly is no masterpiece.
"... And Found" is one of few "Lost" episodes which feels completely superfluous. The flashbacks are never hard to watch, but much like the rest of the episode they achieve no dramatic purpose whatsoever and introduce nothing new or say anything interesting about Sun or about Jin. Adding insult to injury is the unnecessary and repetitive subplot about the class-based discrimination Jin faced in Korea. Yeah, sure, we get it. We got it the last time we had one of these episodes and Jin lied about his father being alive. Similarly, aside from introducing a superfluous and silly flashback-only character, the rest of the flashbacks are also completely unnecessary and lack the humor or dramatic resonance to justify an episode devoted to them.
On the island there's not much of interest happening. We do get to see more of the tailies and learn more about them, but even these scenes ultimately have little dramatic or plot purpose and make the episode feel like exactly what it actually is: filler. Dragged-out, boring, obnoxious, obvious, shallow filler. Stephen Williams competently directs the episode, and the cast are good as per usual, but this script is just such absolute nonsense. It's not terrible by any means, but it's frustratingly mediocre and an obvious example of the writers dragging things out.
5/10
"... And Found" is one of few "Lost" episodes which feels completely superfluous. The flashbacks are never hard to watch, but much like the rest of the episode they achieve no dramatic purpose whatsoever and introduce nothing new or say anything interesting about Sun or about Jin. Adding insult to injury is the unnecessary and repetitive subplot about the class-based discrimination Jin faced in Korea. Yeah, sure, we get it. We got it the last time we had one of these episodes and Jin lied about his father being alive. Similarly, aside from introducing a superfluous and silly flashback-only character, the rest of the flashbacks are also completely unnecessary and lack the humor or dramatic resonance to justify an episode devoted to them.
On the island there's not much of interest happening. We do get to see more of the tailies and learn more about them, but even these scenes ultimately have little dramatic or plot purpose and make the episode feel like exactly what it actually is: filler. Dragged-out, boring, obnoxious, obvious, shallow filler. Stephen Williams competently directs the episode, and the cast are good as per usual, but this script is just such absolute nonsense. It's not terrible by any means, but it's frustratingly mediocre and an obvious example of the writers dragging things out.
5/10
Lost and found
TheLittleSongbird30 January 2018
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.
"...And Found", of the five episodes up this point of Season 2, is for me second weakest after "Adrift", which from personal opinion is a better episode than given credit for. A still very well done episode on the whole, but as far as the previous Season 2 episodes go it is not in the same league as "Man of Science, Man of Faith" and "Orientation".
It's the flashback where "...And Found" is at its weakest. Other flashbacks in 'Lost' do a much better job at being compelling, adding to the rest of the story, adding to the character(s) in question and moving things forward. The flashback to me is bland and add nothing to Sun and Jin than what is known about them already.
Hurting it the most is the whole stuff with the discrimination, which was heavy-handed to the point of being beaten around the head, pointless in correlation with the rest of the story, had little relevance and added little to Jin's character. Potentially good angle, not executed right.
It's a shame because the on-island events have plenty of tension, entertainment and emotional resonance and relevance. Michael's situation could have been repetitive but the anguish of what he is going through in every parent's worst nightmare is believably portrayed and acted.
The performances are also hard to find fault. Terry O'Quinn seems incapable of giving a bad performance on this show, while Harold Perrineau's performance is very deeply felt. Daniel Dae Kim does a noble job just about holding the flashback together while Yunjin Kim is at her most luminous and touching. The chemistry between the two is similarly touching.
Like a vast majority of 'Lost' episodes, "...And Found" is beautifully photographed, as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated. The direction is above competent and the script has intriguing parts if lacking consistent tautness, the dialogue in the flashback scenes tends to not flow very naturally.
Overall, well done but what should have been one of the most interesting parts of a 'Lost' episode's story is where the episode falls down. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"...And Found", of the five episodes up this point of Season 2, is for me second weakest after "Adrift", which from personal opinion is a better episode than given credit for. A still very well done episode on the whole, but as far as the previous Season 2 episodes go it is not in the same league as "Man of Science, Man of Faith" and "Orientation".
It's the flashback where "...And Found" is at its weakest. Other flashbacks in 'Lost' do a much better job at being compelling, adding to the rest of the story, adding to the character(s) in question and moving things forward. The flashback to me is bland and add nothing to Sun and Jin than what is known about them already.
Hurting it the most is the whole stuff with the discrimination, which was heavy-handed to the point of being beaten around the head, pointless in correlation with the rest of the story, had little relevance and added little to Jin's character. Potentially good angle, not executed right.
It's a shame because the on-island events have plenty of tension, entertainment and emotional resonance and relevance. Michael's situation could have been repetitive but the anguish of what he is going through in every parent's worst nightmare is believably portrayed and acted.
The performances are also hard to find fault. Terry O'Quinn seems incapable of giving a bad performance on this show, while Harold Perrineau's performance is very deeply felt. Daniel Dae Kim does a noble job just about holding the flashback together while Yunjin Kim is at her most luminous and touching. The chemistry between the two is similarly touching.
Like a vast majority of 'Lost' episodes, "...And Found" is beautifully photographed, as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated. The direction is above competent and the script has intriguing parts if lacking consistent tautness, the dialogue in the flashback scenes tends to not flow very naturally.
Overall, well done but what should have been one of the most interesting parts of a 'Lost' episode's story is where the episode falls down. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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