Daniel's TV Blog

One of the biggest hurdles I needed to get over in watching this show the first season was the fact that the island had no natives. If the Polynesians found their way all the way to Hawaii, they would have most certainly stumbled across the island. Flight 815, Desmond's sailboat, Yemi's beachcraft, Henry Gale's Balloon, and Delenn's science vessel all made their way to the island by accident, why no one in the distant past? They finally explained why there was no permanent population on the island in this week's episode: no one can carry a baby to term on the island, except for those pregnant before they got there like Delenn and Claire. This was probably one of the most revealing episodes of the series this season. We now know the motivation for Juliet trying to get Jack to kill Ben and why she was so upset at the book club in 3.01. I do so love the changing character dynamics. In the first season Sayid tortured James, now they go on adventures together alone. And of course Jack is back and as big a dick as ever. I love that he has been completely fooled by Juliet. She's my favorite character.

Here's what else we learned:

• Juliet is a spy
  
• Juliet was having a relationship with Goodwin
• Claire has an implant that made her sick
• The island's healing properties prevent pregnancies.
  
• Juliet's favorite book is Carrie
• Ben think Carrie is depressing
• Juliet made the distinction between a tumor and cancer.

Here are the new questions.

• If Sun got pregnant on the island, will she survive?
• Does Juliet know Sun is pregnant?
• What is her goal as being a spy? Mr. F.
• Why is Ben still so concerned with the beachers?
• How do the others know James killed Frank in Australia?
• Why put a chip in Claire?
  
• Did they put one in anyone else?
• Did Juliet's sister ever really have a relapse?
• Why doesn't James trust Juliet? She saved his life.
• What were the criteria for the lists that Ethan and Goodwin made?
• What was the symbol on the tree? Is that the same as the mark Juliet was branded with?
• Why did it take Juliet all night to get to the supplies?
  
• Who were the guys on the sub?
  
• Why is the last part of the sub ride bumpy? Do subs encounter turbulence?
  
• If Juliet's work is so important, why does she waste time with a book club?
  
• Does Juliet know Ethan killed Steve?

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