The fourth season of Lost started last night. The flashforward concept, honestly, doesn’t really do as much for me as the flashbacks did, partially because they reduce the amount of tension in the “current” stories — we know Kate, Jack and (now) Hurley aren’t going to be killed. Still, the tension about how we are going to get to the point that we’re seeing in the flash forwards is getting ramped up, and my excitement for this show is as high as it’s ever been.

If you’re not watching this show… well, honestly, you shouldn’t start watching it right now. Go buy the DVDs first.

Thoughts about last night’s episode after the cut.

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