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.
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.