S6E12 RECAP

L: Lo! - - - there were several "whoa" moments placed within the show for shock value: Ilana exploding herself (because Hurley thought they should not go to the Hydra with the dynamite), and Sideways Desmond running down wheelchair Locke for no apparent reason (but brotha, he hadn't pushed you down the well yet).

O: Obnoxious - - - the uncanny non-ability of our characters to think for themselves; they have to be prodded, pushed, manipulated or told what to do by soldier women, ghosts and monsters. The uneasy story concept of "trust" without a reason "why" has been a long term problem which the final season has not changed. Also, the island events seemed like you were watching a three shell con game on the board walk, with different groups splintering up to go in different directions.

S: Story line - - - Michael's explanation of the Whispers (as being dead souls who can not "move on") fits into the main theory of the show that the island is part of the after life. Many critics of this plot point cite this as a throw-away check list grasp at straws by the writers.

T: Time line - - - the continuity errors continue to mount, even on the island. Before, it took a full days hike to get to the Black Rock from the beach; in this episode it all happened TWICE in a day.