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.
Season 3 was for me a solid if uneven season, with many brilliant episodes but a few slightly underwhelming ones, an inconsistent first part of the season and containing one of 'Lost's' low points "Stranger in a Strange Land". Season 4 had a good amount to live up, and its first episode "The Beginning of the End", was a brilliant start. The following episodes between that and this were generally strong, with "The Constant" being a season and show high-point although "Eggtown" and "The Other Woman" disappointed.
While not one of the best episodes of the season or show, "Something Nice Back Home" is very nicely done. It is more a cooling off transitioning episode, where there are answers provided and character development is advanced but story progression has been stronger before and since.
There is a lot for fans to sink their teeth into and satisfyingly chew, a good deal happens with a lot of characters involved making for a densely written episode that doesn't make the mistake of being shallow.
"Something Nice Back Home" doesn't feel dull and has enough tension, fun and emotion to keep one engrossed. The flashforward may not be one of the most illuminating or saying much new, but it's cleverly done and the ending is a surprise.
Can't fault the performances, with Matthew Fox giving one of his best and emotionally wide-ranging performances and Elizabeth Mitchell and Jeremy Davies also being good.
Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effectively understated and chilling use of music, taut writing and the tightly controlled direction.
In summary, very good episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Season 3 was for me a solid if uneven season, with many brilliant episodes but a few slightly underwhelming ones, an inconsistent first part of the season and containing one of 'Lost's' low points "Stranger in a Strange Land". Season 4 had a good amount to live up, and its first episode "The Beginning of the End", was a brilliant start. The following episodes between that and this were generally strong, with "The Constant" being a season and show high-point although "Eggtown" and "The Other Woman" disappointed.
While not one of the best episodes of the season or show, "Something Nice Back Home" is very nicely done. It is more a cooling off transitioning episode, where there are answers provided and character development is advanced but story progression has been stronger before and since.
There is a lot for fans to sink their teeth into and satisfyingly chew, a good deal happens with a lot of characters involved making for a densely written episode that doesn't make the mistake of being shallow.
"Something Nice Back Home" doesn't feel dull and has enough tension, fun and emotion to keep one engrossed. The flashforward may not be one of the most illuminating or saying much new, but it's cleverly done and the ending is a surprise.
Can't fault the performances, with Matthew Fox giving one of his best and emotionally wide-ranging performances and Elizabeth Mitchell and Jeremy Davies also being good.
Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effectively understated and chilling use of music, taut writing and the tightly controlled direction.
In summary, very good episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox