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.
The pilot, both halves, couldn't have been a more perfect start to the show and is still one of the greatest television pilots ever produced. "Tabula Rasa" was a slight step down, inevitable with having to follow on from something that would have been a Herculean task to top or be on the same level, but was still very good. "Walkabout" is another one of 'Lost's' greatest episodes along with "Pilot", in terms of development and its contribution to the show's events it is very much significant and something of a turning point.
One gets to start to know Locke here, who went on to become one of the show's most interesting characters and his story here is brilliant for establishing the character, the show's tone and of all the character back-stories it's still one of the most important. The story is very like Locke himself, mysterious but intriguing, one feels sympathy for him with his situation here being a great poignant juxtaposition (more so than that for any other 'Lost' character) of life on and off the island. The outcome brings tears to the eyes and is done in a way that isn't far-fetched.
"Walkabout" is excellently photographed, made with a lot of atmosphere and slickness and with no cheapness at all, while the setting is both beautiful and mysterious.
Even for so early on, the writing is smart and taut as well as provoking a lot of thought. The story is absorbing, it's suspenseful, fun and even has some sweet pathos. Although it's Locke-centric, the other characters are hardly neglected particularly with the Charlie and Shannon subplot.
Characters are interesting and one leans towards root for them than getting frustrated. The direction is solid as rocks. The acting is uniformly strong, with an exceptional Terry O'Quinn (some of his best acting of the show) taking the acting honours.
Overall, brilliant and quintessential. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The pilot, both halves, couldn't have been a more perfect start to the show and is still one of the greatest television pilots ever produced. "Tabula Rasa" was a slight step down, inevitable with having to follow on from something that would have been a Herculean task to top or be on the same level, but was still very good. "Walkabout" is another one of 'Lost's' greatest episodes along with "Pilot", in terms of development and its contribution to the show's events it is very much significant and something of a turning point.
One gets to start to know Locke here, who went on to become one of the show's most interesting characters and his story here is brilliant for establishing the character, the show's tone and of all the character back-stories it's still one of the most important. The story is very like Locke himself, mysterious but intriguing, one feels sympathy for him with his situation here being a great poignant juxtaposition (more so than that for any other 'Lost' character) of life on and off the island. The outcome brings tears to the eyes and is done in a way that isn't far-fetched.
"Walkabout" is excellently photographed, made with a lot of atmosphere and slickness and with no cheapness at all, while the setting is both beautiful and mysterious.
Even for so early on, the writing is smart and taut as well as provoking a lot of thought. The story is absorbing, it's suspenseful, fun and even has some sweet pathos. Although it's Locke-centric, the other characters are hardly neglected particularly with the Charlie and Shannon subplot.
Characters are interesting and one leans towards root for them than getting frustrated. The direction is solid as rocks. The acting is uniformly strong, with an exceptional Terry O'Quinn (some of his best acting of the show) taking the acting honours.
Overall, brilliant and quintessential. 10/10 Bethany Cox