LOST : season 4 *spoilers*

[Professor S]

Last night's episode was one of the best stand alone episodes of any televised drama I've ever seen. Its up there with Battlestar and a select few Dr. Who episodes, IMO. I was beginning to tire of the show, but last night's show wasn't just about time travel, but it was the essence of great sci-fi: An allegory for human experience.

He was saved by the reconnecting withe the one he loved.

Best episode of any show I've seen this year, and one of the best of any show in YEARS.

Plus, you get some answers and new questions:

Answer: Now we know what time period everything is taking place.
Answer: Now we know how Desmond could predict the future

Question: Are the flash forwards not really flash forwards? What if they are the continuation of simulaneous time travel and experience, kind of like what Desmond experienced, but unconcious instead of conscious.

Question: When will Faraday (love the scientific reference, BTW) need his constant?