A Few Mornings After: "The Variable"

Fuck me sideways.

Only LOST can leave your mind spinning and your gut wrenching like "The Variable" did last Wednesday night.

The shrill strings rise as the life drains from Faraday's eyes, fixed on the terrible realization of his mother's cunning.

Fuckin' epic.

I'm sorry for the French, but this show inspires that kind of emotions in a viewer.

"The Constant" is widely regarded as one of the most important LOST episodes and its sequel carried on the tradition. The relationship between Daniel and his mysterious mother, Eloise Hawking, turning the scientist into the most tragic LOST figure since Charlie.

His mother always knew she was going to kill him. Not only that, she ensured that this would happen. What a tragic final thought. Dark, pitch black.

But I got a sense of regret from Eloise in this episode. It made the entire thing more impactful. And I think there's a good reason for that. Daniel's journal was important. I think she honestly believes his sacrifice is necessary for whatever greater struggle we're working with. Whether it is or not remains to be seen. I think his journal will play into the Incident intricately, either ensuring it takes place or creating a disruption big enough to alter the timeline. The podcast implies that the latter is at least possible.

I've never felt more LOST heading into the final few episodes of a season. I honestly have no idea where this could go, but from the upcoming episode titles along, I'm confident it will be good places.

Bring on, "Follow the Leader".