LOST - Season Two [2005]

"See you in another life, brotha."

After the perfect in every way first season of LOST, showrunners Damon Lindlelof and Carlton Cuse faced the difficult task of recreating and further developing the same sense of mystery, intrigue and compelling character-based stories we had become accustomed to.

With a promising opener that starts off right where the season one cliff-hanger left off, we are treated to some answers that lead to more questions and followed with a run of about 7 excellent episodes in a row. 

After that, things just sort of fall apart and the plot wanders around aimlessly for the most part.  There’s a handful of good episodes scattered in what is a lot of fillers but it’s mostly forgettable and really adds nothing worthwhile to the characters or the story. 

Harsh criticism aside, it never really feels like a huge waste of time to a dedicated fan of the series.  You still feel a little closer to the characters that you’ve all ready started to love and there’s always brief moments in each episode that makes it all worth the spent time.

To add to the all ready impressive cast, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje are given some interesting roles in the story that make perfect sense but come right out of left-field at the same time.  However the most note-worthy additions would be Michael Emerson and Henry Ian Cusick as two of the most compelling characters LOST has to offer in it's entire run.

Things really pick up in the final 9 episodes as all the characters begin playing a key role in the events that have slowly unfolded over the course of the year.   Many questions are answered that lead to one of the larger mysterious aspects of the series and really give the viewer a sense of ‘what the hell is this show?’

Season Two might be flawed in several areas but with a little patience it still manages to entertain and keep you guessing.  With this being the weakest season of the series, you know you’ve got an excellent show ahead of you.

24 episodes.  44 minutes each.

Episodes To See:  

2x03: Orientation

Locke-centrics are always emotionally draining but so beautifully written and acted.

2x07: The Other 48 Days

An interesting twist on the storytelling that keeps things refreshing.

2x23/2x24: Live Together, Die Alone

What the hell is going on and why am I so intrigued?

Episodes to Avoid:

2x11:  The Hunting Party

Jack-centric.  Zzzzz.  A lot happens...it's just handled poorly.

2x12:  Fire + Water

Charlie-centric. Zzzzz.  Nothing happens...it's handled poorly and stupidly.

Buyer's Guide:

LOST is widely available on DVD/Blu-ray in single season sets or a complete series collection.

3½ Tail Sections out of 5