I figured that everyone would vote for Ab Aeterno or Happily Ever After but I think the real stand-out episode of the season, so far, is Dr Linus. For me it is quintesental Lost in that it kept you guessing what Ben would do in both universes and revealed his character so well. It was also the most emotional impacting of the spisodes so far - i.e. I cried both times when watching it. I love the part when Ben does the right thing by Alex in the sideways universe. And the scene where Ben explains that the MIB is the only one who would have him to which Ilana replies "I'll have you" is so powerful that it's like a blow to the gut. Redemption is a main theme to Lost and while Ben has a long way to go on that path it was nice to see him at least take the first steps down it. Plus, I won't lie but Ben is my favorite Lost character, even when I hate him.
I figured that everyone would vote for Ab Aeterno or Happily Ever After but I think the real stand-out episode of the season, so far, is Dr Linus. For me it is quintesental Lost in that it kept you guessing what Ben would do in both universes and revealed his character so well. It was also the most emotional impacting of the spisodes so far - i.e. I cried both times when watching it. I love the part when Ben does the right thing by Alex in the sideways universe. And the scene where Ben explains that the MIB is the only one who would have him to which Ilana replies "I'll have you" is so powerful that it's like a blow to the gut. Redemption is a main theme to Lost and while Ben has a long way to go on that path it was nice to see him at least take the first steps down it. Plus, I won't lie but Ben is my favorite Lost character, even when I hate him.