Lost (TV Series) Dave (2006) User Reviews

Not much plot, but enough. And good character-development.

[Xtremedudetw · 8/10 · 18 December 2014]

Very minor spoilers in this review.

Although "Dave" does not contain much in the way of action, or moving forward the overall plot, it is a great example of how wonderfully LOST uses it's flashback sequences in an intriguing way, letting you know more about many characters. Most every character, in truth. I am, however, not the biggest fan of Hurley, the flashback-character in "Dave." In addition, much of the plot of the episode does feel as if it comes out of the blue.

The ending twist is solid, however, and saves the episode from being very cliché. As it stands, it's one of the better examples of how to do a "small" episode. It may not carry the excitement of "Lockdown," but it has more than enough to keep me entertained. The episode works far better than it should, I think.

As a final note; the episode seems better enjoyed when you watch the show in rapid succession. Many who saw "Dave" and then had to wait for a week until the next episode seem to have disliked it. However, the fact that it does not contain much plot or action does not make the episode a bad one.

Disappointing Sequel of "Lockdown"

[claudio_carvalho · 7/10 · 2 July 2006]

Hurley tells Libby that he has hidden food in the woods stolen from the hatch, and he decides to destroy it to punish himself and prove control of the situation. Later, he sees his former friend Dave (Evan Haendler), from the mental institution where he was interned after a fatal accident, in the island. Meanwhile, Libby tries to help the depressed Hurley to react against his hallucinations. In the end, Henry Gale discloses to the skeptical John Locke what happened with the computer.

After a sensational episode with a tense conclusion, "Dave" is very disappointing and predictable sequel. The selfish attitude of Hurley, destroying the food he stole from the hatch instead of giving it to the other survivors, is very nasty. The best part of this episode is when Henry tells John what happened in the computer room when John was hold below the door. But then the episode finished. My vote is seven.

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Note: On 31 March 2013, I saw this episode again.

Not The Best, But Still Interesting

[EvanHamilton · 8/10 · 4 December 2011]

This is another episode that focuses on Hurly. It shows us how Hurly used to live in his mental institution with his friend Dave. However, Hurly begins to see Dave on the island, and this makes him suspicious.

The episode unfortunately makes little progress with "Henry Gale", but mainly gives us some back-story on Libby. There is very little action, and the plot is not very suspenseful, but it is still a good episode to watch. The only problem is that you don't learn too much, apart from one major problem with Hurly and something else about Libby. However, It has a very good ending, where you actually may not be sure who's flashback you are seeing...

My rating: 7.6/10

"I did see a polar bear on roller skates with a mango."

[ametaphysicalshark · 13 October 2008]

I remember absolutely hating "Dave" when it was initially broadcast. I thought it was pointless, stupid, and almost insulting coming after something as good as "Lockdown" and so late in the season as well. Like "Tricia Tanaka is Dead", re-watching this episode (although it is not nearly as good as that season three episode by my estimation) has increased my appreciation of it a great deal. This script by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz is fun, light, and enjoyable, falling a bit flat only when it attempts to further examine Hurley's character, then it becomes a bit shallow and obvious. Hurley is terrific as comic relief, but it wouldn't be until season 4 that a Hurley-centric episode came around which pushed the character in new directions.

"Dave" centers, of course, on Dave, Hurley's imaginary friend who he is seeing on the island. The main sub-plot Hurley-wise is his sweet romance with Libby, which is hard to watch knowing what happens later in the series. The best scenes in the episode are arguably those with 'Henry Gale', following up on the events in "Lockdown" and the reveal that he was, after all, lying about his identity.

The rest of the episode takes on a light, breezy sort of feel (even the scenes with Dave in the flashback, which is why it feels odd when there's this big emotional moment we're supposed to be tremendously affected by), there's some great lines like Charlie's "I did see a polar bear on roller skates with a mango" when Hurley asks if he saw a guy in slippers with a coconut. The episode ends on the flashback showing Libby in the same mental hospital as Hurley, still one of the most frustrating outstanding mysteries, although not likely one of the most important ones. Great work by Jack Bender as director here, which is discussed at great length on the DVD commentary track with Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Cynthia Watros (Libby), and Jack Bender.

7.5/10

A "Hurley-centric" episode.

[maja2799 · 10/10 · 21 September 2006]

I love LOST; It is enigmatic, yet familiar. Foreign, yet human. Dramatic & comedic. "One side is light and the other dark."

In flashback, "character-centric" episodes we get a chance to explore further into the mystery that is the particular character. For the episode entitled Dave we learn further about Hugo "Hurley" Reyes. To say this episode is a sequel to any of the previous LOST episodes. I would think more about the story & not the sequence in which it falls; Dave is not a sequel to Lockdown but a sequel to season one's Hurley-centric Numbers.

Dave answers the questions: "Why was Hurley in a mental institution?" & "Why does Hurley fear change?"

Dave also allows the budding relationship between Hurley & Libby a little air time. It's a good episode for those who are fans of Hurley.

Rewatching the show in 2021 and...

[nakrugt · 10/10 · 11 May 2021]

And I think Dave is the good guy. He is the only one to accept Hurley as he is. Am I crazy?! Or have I changed a little over the last 15 years?

Dave is most probably smokey in disguise. Yet, I still think, He sounds reasonable.

Hurley and Dave

[TheLittleSongbird · 8/10 · 6 March 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.

"Dave" is not one of the best 'Lost' episodes. It's not even to me one of the best episodes of Season 2 and somewhat of a let down after the fabulous previous episode "Lockdown", which is a Season 2 and 'Lost' in general gem. It's nowhere near one of the worst though (Season 2's weak point will always be "Fire + Water"), despite the mixed critical reception. Actually consider it a very nicely done episode in its own right and fairly underrated.

It is not the most story and character advancing of episodes, can understand the complaints of it being pointless and filler, with other episodes before and since doing better jobs at having flashbacks that add to the rest of the episode and relevant to them. The flashback on its own is actually very interesting, if not illuminating, but doesn't move things forward and serves as showing a more dramatic side to Hurley than the comic relief he tended to be.

Hurley also shows a selfish trait on occasions, for him that felt out of character and made his character less likeable. Am unsure what my stance is on the ending, it certainly compels one to watch the following episodes but frustrates in its relative abruptness and the final flashback scene is somewhat vague and like a potentially good idea neglected as quick as it was introduced.

On the other hand, the hatch scenes are riveting, the whole mystery surrounding Henry Gale continue to intrigue and have a lot of suspense, Hurley and Libby's chemistry is very sweet but also somewhat sad and Charlie's seeing a polar bear on roller skates with a mango line is one of the show's funniest and most classic and one of Charlie's greatest certainly.

Jorge Garcia and Michael Emerson are especially outstanding of the uniformly strong cast. Cynthia Watros is quite touching, and Terry O'Quinn and Dominic Monaghan are also standouts.

Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "Dave", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the script is taut yet light and there is some good directing work here too.

In summary, very nicely done while falling short of greatness. 8/10 Bethany Cox

The Hidden Easter Egg in 'Dave'

[eddietorbalinda · 6/10 · 27 September 2021]

This is a shout out to Cheech & Chong. Coincidently, Cheech shows up in the series a few short episodes later. The running joke of the episode is: "Dave's not here," a line from a Cheech and Chong skit that put the duo on the national radar in the early 1970's.

In a later episode (Tricia Tanaka Is Dead), the Lost writers give another shout out to Cheech. In the episode, Hurley finds a 1970's VW microbus and wants to get it started so they can take it for a spin. Someone asks Hurley how he's going to start the engine. Hurley replies, "We'll push the car." Sawyer retorts with a very famous line from a Cheech and Chong skit when he says, "Push the car?!?" (If I didn't know better, I'd say Sawyer is trying not to laugh while delivering the line) Every Cheech and Chong fan knows the next line to Sawyers retort: "get yo mama to push the car," which, unfortunately, Sawyer didn't utter. Classic nonetheless.

Wasting food.

[hvirdberg · 1/10 · 8 July 2021]

Why would Hurley and Libby throw out a bunch of food, instead of putting it back? It seems like the most idiotic thing to do, when you are trying to survive on a deserted island where food is a shortage.

Episode Dave

[gavhicks2000 · 12 April 2006]

Probably one of the weakest episodes out of both series but still far better than most other television shows. This episode does not start the way you would want it too especially after episode 17's superb and chilling ending. Although saying that, it does throw up some surprise shocks and twists and is a worthy episode for any other if not all other programmes bar 24 and Sopranos. Many fans will feel shocked and confused regarding the ending of this episode but knowing from past experience that the writers like "us" to misplace out trust in them and then completely and utterly hook us back in with an absolute barn stormer of an episode afterwards, we should be in for a treat come episode 19!!

Worst episode

[basharthewolf · 1/10 · 25 June 2020]

Worst episode until now. This one of worst episode in world

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[imdb-reviews-123 · 1/10 · 12 January 2024]

In a land where mysteries unfold, There's a tale of a man, both brave and bold.

Hurley, his name, known far and wide, For his love of food, he couldn't hide.

Island life, harsh and wild, Yet he faced it with a smile, like a child.

With each step, his presence felt, In his love for food, his heart would melt.

He'd stuff his face, with no restraint, In every scene, a food-filled saint.

From dawn till dusk, his appetite vast, In a world so strange, he's a contrast.

His girlfriend's care, tender and kind, Helped him manage the cravings he'd find.

She stood by him, like a mother so dear, In her eyes, he found no fear.

Through the jungle, the beach, under the sun, His journey in "Lost," uniquely spun.

A story of a man, with a hunger so real, In a world surreal, his relatable appeal.