Live Together, Die Alone is a classic adventure. A full on Lost wonder, starting with our group heading towards the Others. The writing is pitch perfect and the reveals are as sharp as a blade. The scene where Desmond reads Penny's letter is absolutely phenomenal and tear jerking.
On top of the mystery and the emotion, you find out that Ben is the leader of the Others, you experience the absolutely chilling discovery that Desmond crashed the plane, you feel everything and every beat of Michael's deception, and our group feeling betrayed, Libby pops in and makes a great appearance, the sky turns purple and we finally experience what happens when the clock gets to zero and the button is left unpushed.
The characters have their own agendas, their own morals, they're testing the waters to see what sticks, what lands. The results aren't always what we might expect. Sometimes they are (Michael leaving the island with Walt), but it's still surprising and well done.
So the feeling of absolute wonder and mystery is there, the finale absolutely delivers. And Penny gets a call at the end, a stunning scene that'll stay with you until the next season. You wouldn't expect it at all. And the search is on. As for the themes, faith and science are still present here, parenthood also, and the extends you're willing to go to save your son, friendships and betrayals are also at the forefront. You'll definitely get your share watching this episode !
On top of the mystery and the emotion, you find out that Ben is the leader of the Others, you experience the absolutely chilling discovery that Desmond crashed the plane, you feel everything and every beat of Michael's deception, and our group feeling betrayed, Libby pops in and makes a great appearance, the sky turns purple and we finally experience what happens when the clock gets to zero and the button is left unpushed.
The characters have their own agendas, their own morals, they're testing the waters to see what sticks, what lands. The results aren't always what we might expect. Sometimes they are (Michael leaving the island with Walt), but it's still surprising and well done.
So the feeling of absolute wonder and mystery is there, the finale absolutely delivers. And Penny gets a call at the end, a stunning scene that'll stay with you until the next season. You wouldn't expect it at all. And the search is on. As for the themes, faith and science are still present here, parenthood also, and the extends you're willing to go to save your son, friendships and betrayals are also at the forefront. You'll definitely get your share watching this episode !
