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 Hunting Party" is not quite one of my favourite Season 2 episodes, in a strong season with several high quality episodes. Quality is still high though and it is a hunting party that is a lot of fun and very suspenseful. The Others have a real creepiness and provide a tense, sinister and somewhat cool (like with the torches) conflict, especially Tom.
Jack's flashback avoids being soap operatic and gives further interest into his past and what happened for him to get to where he became. The hatch hugely entertains and intrigues.
My only real complaint is that there are cliff-hangers on 'Lost' that have more impact and go somewhere more.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "The Hunting Party", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the writing is tight and smart and the direction is skilled throughout.
Overall, fun and suspenseful. 9/10 Bethany Cox
"The Hunting Party" is not quite one of my favourite Season 2 episodes, in a strong season with several high quality episodes. Quality is still high though and it is a hunting party that is a lot of fun and very suspenseful. The Others have a real creepiness and provide a tense, sinister and somewhat cool (like with the torches) conflict, especially Tom.
Jack's flashback avoids being soap operatic and gives further interest into his past and what happened for him to get to where he became. The hatch hugely entertains and intrigues.
My only real complaint is that there are cliff-hangers on 'Lost' that have more impact and go somewhere more.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "The Hunting Party", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the writing is tight and smart and the direction is skilled throughout.
Overall, fun and suspenseful. 9/10 Bethany Cox