This was really quite the episode. The flashbacks were great cause they connected well to the present. The ending really was masterful writing cause it leaves in the viewer an ambiguous ending that doesn't tell you if Juliet is really good or bad. Overall, a great episode.
8 Reviews
See You In Seven Days
claudio_carvalho12 April 2007
Sayid, Kate, Jack and Juliet reach the camp of survivors, and the group does not accept the presence of Juliet. Jack protects Juliet, while she recalls her arrival to the island and her relationship with Ben. When Claire gets sick, Juliet advises that Claire was the subject of an experiment with pregnant women carried by her, and she brings the necessary vaccine to inoculate and heal Claire. Later she recalls the last assignment Ben gave to her a couple of days ago.
In "One of Us", I was completely disappointed with the behavior of Jack, trusting on the evil and manipulative Juliet. I still do not understand how the balanced Jack could change his judgment and bring Juliet to the breast of their community without asking explanations about The Others. The last remembrance of Juliet of her meeting with Ben promises another great episode on the next week. See you in seven days. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): Not Available
Note: On 10 April 2013, I saw this episode again on DVD.
In "One of Us", I was completely disappointed with the behavior of Jack, trusting on the evil and manipulative Juliet. I still do not understand how the balanced Jack could change his judgment and bring Juliet to the breast of their community without asking explanations about The Others. The last remembrance of Juliet of her meeting with Ben promises another great episode on the next week. See you in seven days. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): Not Available
Note: On 10 April 2013, I saw this episode again on DVD.
Stupid Jack
ihala-3911431 May 2020
One of Us
ametaphysicalshark20 December 2008
I think "One of Us" deserves a slightly higher reputation than it currently has. I cannot think of anything about the episode that is weak. The flashback shows us how Juliet got to the island and goes further in exploring her experiences on the island, particularly her relationship with Ben (which would be expanded on later in "The Other Woman", a far weaker episode in every way). The flashbacks also reveal some important aspects of how the Others lived before the plane crashed, what some of their experiments dealt with, how they gathered information, and Juliet's struggle with life on the island, her desire to leave.
On the island the drama starts on a low scale with Juliet arriving back at the camp and Claire falling ill, but slowly as we begin to see the bigger picture we begin to see the strength of the writing for this episode and the wonderful way it was structured. Ultimately it ends up a fascinating exploration of power and trust on the island, and the final revelation, technically part of a flashback, makes for an excellent ending. On-island flashbacks can either be terrific or underwhelming, but this episode is right up there with "The Brig" for me, though I prefer that episode for other reasons.
"One of Us" is a brilliant episode with a particularly neat narrative structure and some very good answers and plot advancement. The performances are also terrific as is Jack Bender's direction. A fine episode indeed, and part of the tremendous second half of season 3, possibly the best run of episodes the series has ever had.
On the island the drama starts on a low scale with Juliet arriving back at the camp and Claire falling ill, but slowly as we begin to see the bigger picture we begin to see the strength of the writing for this episode and the wonderful way it was structured. Ultimately it ends up a fascinating exploration of power and trust on the island, and the final revelation, technically part of a flashback, makes for an excellent ending. On-island flashbacks can either be terrific or underwhelming, but this episode is right up there with "The Brig" for me, though I prefer that episode for other reasons.
"One of Us" is a brilliant episode with a particularly neat narrative structure and some very good answers and plot advancement. The performances are also terrific as is Jack Bender's direction. A fine episode indeed, and part of the tremendous second half of season 3, possibly the best run of episodes the series has ever had.
Lost is back where it's belong!
helmutten20 April 2007
In the last many episodes I haven't actually seen forward for the next episode, as I always did in the 2 first seasons. But know Lost is back! I really look forward to see which side Julia choose. Is their any who have an opinion about this? I think she decide to be with jack and the survivals.
Another question is what's happening to Loke (one of my favorite characters) Is he become one of the others?
And my last question: What about Charlie and death? Do Anybody think he will survive on the island, or do Desmond have right about Charlie soon will die?
Look forward to discuss it! :-)
The great es Lost-fan in Denmark.
Another question is what's happening to Loke (one of my favorite characters) Is he become one of the others?
And my last question: What about Charlie and death? Do Anybody think he will survive on the island, or do Desmond have right about Charlie soon will die?
Look forward to discuss it! :-)
The great es Lost-fan in Denmark.
One of them or an Other?
TheLittleSongbird5 May 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.
Alongside "Not in Portland", "Flashes Before Your Eyes", "Enter 77" and "The Man from Tallahassee", "One of Us" for me is one of the best Season 3 episodes up to this point of the season. Also feel that it is one of the best of Season 3 in general, one of the best episodes of 'Lost' up to this point and among the best of the show in general. Every aspect of "One of Us" is brilliant and with all the trademarks for a 'Lost' classic.
The episode has pretty much everything that 'Lost' is all about. It's taut and thought-provoking, also providing some answers. It has an emotional core in the intriguing and at times heartfelt flashback that adds a good deal to Juliet rather than going round in circles. It has tense moments also with Ben.
On top of all that, it advances characters, shows plot progression rather than repeating itself or being filler and there is some nice foreshadowing. The on-island events are indeed enthralling, with a superb mix of mystery and characterisation and how it all relates to one another (one of the most successful episodes of the season to do this, the other being "The Man from Tallahassee") and the character interaction keeps one on the edge of their seat.
Can't fault the performances, particularly from Elizabeth Mitchell in a very deeply felt performance. Michael Emerson never disappoints as Ben.
Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effective use of music, taut writing and the tightly controlled direction (one of the best of the season and perhaps of the show).
In summary, brilliant and classic 'Lost'. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Alongside "Not in Portland", "Flashes Before Your Eyes", "Enter 77" and "The Man from Tallahassee", "One of Us" for me is one of the best Season 3 episodes up to this point of the season. Also feel that it is one of the best of Season 3 in general, one of the best episodes of 'Lost' up to this point and among the best of the show in general. Every aspect of "One of Us" is brilliant and with all the trademarks for a 'Lost' classic.
The episode has pretty much everything that 'Lost' is all about. It's taut and thought-provoking, also providing some answers. It has an emotional core in the intriguing and at times heartfelt flashback that adds a good deal to Juliet rather than going round in circles. It has tense moments also with Ben.
On top of all that, it advances characters, shows plot progression rather than repeating itself or being filler and there is some nice foreshadowing. The on-island events are indeed enthralling, with a superb mix of mystery and characterisation and how it all relates to one another (one of the most successful episodes of the season to do this, the other being "The Man from Tallahassee") and the character interaction keeps one on the edge of their seat.
Can't fault the performances, particularly from Elizabeth Mitchell in a very deeply felt performance. Michael Emerson never disappoints as Ben.
Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effective use of music, taut writing and the tightly controlled direction (one of the best of the season and perhaps of the show).
In summary, brilliant and classic 'Lost'. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Stupid
Zedyeti4 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Besides medical related issues, Jack is kind of an idiot in this show. Haven't we constantly seen him not listen to peoples advice? Juliet is a terrible character and the fact that everyone will listen to her with everything they have experienced from her people. And the scene where she calls out sayid and sawyer for things they did in the past and then they let her walk away... who cares you're on the island now none of what they did in the past matters. Stupid network tv crap storylines ruin this show too often. This season kinda blows.
What a significant episode!
nomis9415 November 2014
The 16th episode of Lost 3 is quiet amazing! I really liked the way how so many unanswered questions are finally ... answered! So you can't deny the significance of this episode. Juliet's flashbacks are really well-written and touching as well. I enjoyed these hard decisions our main characters have to make in this thrilling episode. The cliffhanger at the end is really mean and now I'm gonna watch the next episode... ;-) At the beginning I was a little bit disappointed of the third season, but now Lost is back! Gosh, I can't remember a series where I just like EVERY single main character in it. Of course there are some exceptions, but that's really rare. I love Lost!
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