Well, I've never been one to over anaylize the show too much (though I have gotten caught up in speculation to a small degree in times past), so I can't really participate much in the current xhonzi/doubleo5 discussion, but I do have to say I really enjoyed this episode and I think I really like the direction it seems to be heading (which is the opposite of how I felt at the end of last seasons finale). Hopefully in a few weeks the newness of the season will wear off and I'll be able to lose enough interest in the show to not watch it for several weeks (happened the last couple of seasons) and I'll end up with a nice little backlog of episodes to catch up on over some weekend, I have always found the show far more enjoyable when you are able to consume it in larger chunks.

Watching one episode of Lost at a time feels much like eating just one M&M. It leaves a nice little taste in your mouth, but ultimately, it is unsatisfying and just leaves your mouth watering and craving for more. M&Ms just aren't worth it for less than a handful or a small bowl; the pleasure given by one little piece is far outweighed by the discomfort following not having anymore, but wanting more. I feel kind of the same way about Lost.

Only problem is, it is such a popular show and it generates so much discussion, you're likely to run into spoilers while waiting in line at the grocery store (this happened to me once last season, and once a few seasons ago as well; very annoying) or any number of other unsuspecting places where you find yourself in earshot of other human beings.

This little exchanged happened to me last season as well during a phone conversation with a friend:

FRIEND: Did you see the last episode of Lost.
ME: I haven't.
FRIEND: I can't believe they killed off Daniel.
ME: I said I HAVEN'T SEEN IT yet!
FRIEND: Oh, I thought you said you had. Sorry, I'm in the car, it is hard to hear.