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10/10
I think it was an excellent finale
kastri_gr8 January 2010
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The last episode of Lost season 4 was at my personal opinion the best ending of the whole years season.It was very exciting,thrilling and also very mysterious.It is an episode that directly show us what will happen in season 5.The best part of the episode was the moment that Ben Linus moves the island and transport himself in Tynisia and the fact besides the things he had done for the island he was banished.Except the weird things we found in Lost there is also the emotional part that attracts people to watch it.The mystery about how the Orchid station was built we are going to find it out in season 5.I believe Cabin Fever and There is no place like home were the best of season 4.I cant wait till season 6 starts.
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10/10
Where Is the Island?
claudio_carvalho30 May 2008
Jack and Sawyer find Hurley in the Orchid, and Locke asks Jack to stay in the island or lie if he leaves the place to protect the island. Meanwhile, Kate, Sayid and The Others rescue Ben from Keamy, killing his men, but Keamy escapes from the ambush. Ben agrees to leave Kate and Sayid go to the helicopter, where they meet Jack, Sawyer and Hurley, and they fly to the supply vessel with Frank. Meanwhile, Daniel brings the survivors to the vessel in the Zodiac, but Michael, Desmond and Jin try to disarm the powerful bomb, using nitrogen to hold the battery activation. When Keamy reaches the Orchid, he tells Ben that if he dies, the ship would explode, but Ben kills the killer of his daughter, arming the bomb on board. Then Ben provokes an explosion in the Orchid and opens an access to a refrigerated spot where he spins a device, moving the island. In the future, Jack tries to convince Kate to return to the island to save the survivors. Walt visits Hurley in a mental institution and later Sayid asks Hurley to leave the asylum to go to a safer place with him. Sun has a meeting with Widmore in London. In the end, Jack meets Ben in the funeral house where the identity of the corpse in the coffin is finally disclosed.

"There's No Place Like Home: Parts 2 & 3" is another spectacular episode of "Lost" in this irregular Fourth Season. In this amazing show, many secrets are revealed, like for example what has happened with the Oceanic Six and the identity of the body in the coffin. There are new intriguing mysteries, like for example, how the island was moved and where is it now? Or why the Oceanic Six must return to the island to save the other survivors? Who is Jacob? Ben as usual shows how cold and indifferent he is, killing Keamy in spite of condemning innocents to die. Once he promised to kill Penny, who is now together with her beloved Desmond, probably the destinies of Desmond and Ben will cross again. I honestly expect that the Fifth Season flows normally without interruptions, keeping the great level of these last episodes of the most intriguing series of television ever. My vote is ten.

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Note: On 15 April 2013, I saw this episode again on DVD.
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8/10
"We're gonna have to lie."
gridoon20241 February 2009
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"There's No Place Like Home, Part 2" was, for me, a relative disappointment (emphasis on "relative" - notice the rating!). I have three main problems with it: 1) There are a couple of jarringly unconvincing CGI shots, in particular the boat explosion, 2) The whereabouts of some characters at the end are ignored (I realize that the fates of Claire or Jin were meant as cliffhangers, but where were Charlotte, Miles, Bernard and Rose?), 3) It struggles to come up with a big final twist, and it does, but it doesn't quite carry the same impact of the big final twist of the last Season 3 episode, "Through The Looking Glass". What's more, the entire Season 4 seems to end with pretty much the SAME teaser as Season 3 - "we have to go back" - without providing any hints yet as to why. With all that said, there are still some outstanding moments in this episode: the great, even fight between Sayid and the sadistic monster soldier Keamy, the awe-inspiring disappearance of the entire island, the long-awaited reunion of Desmond and Penny, the meeting (in the future) of Sun with Charles Windmore, and others. It may not be the ideal season-closer, but it does leave you hungry for more. *** out of 4.
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You can depend on "Lost" for epic and satisfying season finales
ametaphysicalshark29 May 2008
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"There's No Place Like Home Part 2" was my favorite season finale for many months, as I had only seen it once. Upon re-watching it (and the entire series up to this point before it, in anticipation of season five), I find it to be the second weakest finale thus far, but such things are relative and all the finales are really excellent pieces of genre fiction.

"There's No Place Like Home Part 2", penned of course by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, the main creative force behind this brilliant television series, has one major flaw: the entire bomb storyline. Not only is it a weak way for Michael to go out, but the entire storyline is silly and absurd. No need to take my word for it, on the commentary track the writers themselves said that they had the actors to thank for the entire storyline working on any level at all, because it was really something they had to do and they couldn't figure out a better way to do it. This finale was the victim of the writers' strike, and hence the writers wrote the equivalent of a feature film in a few days, and the crew and actors had to shoot it in that long. Beyond just that, the post-production and editing teams had literally only four or five days to finish editing and adding special effects on something that has the length and scope of a feature film. It's astonishing it turned out this good (and it's marvelous) all things considered, but naturally it is a little rough in spots both narratively (Keamy's trigger device is also very convenient, as is his turning into Mikhail Mark II) and from a visual and stylistic standpoint, to the point of it being obviously edited in a hurry, and the visual effects are really quite poor, aside from the island disappearing.

I've spent too much time criticizing the small flaws in the episode. This truly is, as expected, up there with the rest of the finales. It manages to get a 10/10 out of me in spite of its flaws because there are really several absolutely magical moments. The main action scene which comes early on is very well-shot and exciting, the discussion Jack and Locke have is absolutely brilliant on every level, the unexpected emotional relief of Penny and Desmond reuniting nearly had me in tears, Jin's dramatic near-escape had me on the edge of my seat, and there's surely even more that I'm forgetting right now. Naturally the final reveal is really very well-orchestrated. I had been spoiled on many of the finale's events, but not the final reveal, and it worked wonderfully for me. Personally I thought season 4 had more of a cliffhanger than season 3. It was obvious that season 3's finale indicated a game-changer in the narrative, but while it was a great twist I pretty much predicted how the events of that finale would be resolved in season 4. Not exactly, but I was close enough. With season 4's finale, and from the spoilers I've read about season 5, I really wasn't able to predict much of what was to come. That's what sets this show apart.

Aside from the treatment of Michael's character I also thought this finale handled all of the major characters very well. I especially found much of interest in Jack's behavior. He promises to go back for Sawyer after witnessing Kate and Sawyer sharing a kiss, while later he honors Locke's wish for them to lie about what happens on the island (but doesn't give Locke credit for it, not even to his fellow Oceanic 6'ers). Matthew Fox is terrific here as well, and Michael Emerson gives one of his best performances. All the stuff in the Orchid is fabulous, but especially the orientation film and the stuff that's played for laughs. Ah, time traveling bunnies, I love you so.

A very obviously rushed finale, but one that still manages to be very satisfying. A few hours from my writing this season five will begin airing, and bar more industry disasters, "Lost" should keep a steady narrative going. I trust these writers to tell the rest of the story well, even if I disapprove of where they're heading (thankfully that hasn't happened yet).
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9/10
Not so homely
TheLittleSongbird11 June 2018
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.

Season 3 was for me a solid if uneven season, with many brilliant episodes but a few slightly underwhelming ones and containing one of 'Lost's' low points "Stranger in a Strange Land". Season 4 had a good amount to live up, and its first episode "The Beginning of the End", carrying on from where the shocking events of the previous season's finale "Through the Looking Glass", couldn't be a better way to start. The episodes between that and this all ranged from decent to brilliant, disappointing only with "Eggtown" and "The Other Woman".

Found the "There is No Place Like Home" three parter to be among the best episodes of the season, along with "The Constant".

"There's No Place Like Home: Part 2" has pretty much everything that 'Lost' is all about. It's taut and thought-provoking, with utterly gripping on-island events from the very start right up to the finish. The mystery increases and gets meatier and there are questions and mysteries concerning events and characters answered.

On top of all that, it advances characters, shows plot progression rather than repeating itself or being filler. A lot happens, a lot of characters are involved and it's all thoroughly engaging with plenty going on and plentiful material. There is a lot of tension and a real sense of danger. Keamy is suitably sadistic, didn't think his role was written too conveniently.

Also found "There's No Place Like Home: Part 2" to be a non-stop thrill ride of insane entertainment and playful value, edge of your seat tension and suspense, constant intrigue and very emotional moments. The flashforward is one of the season's most intriguing. Highlights were Sun with Widmore and the disappearing island.

Can't fault the performances, with everybody sinking their teeth with aplomb with plenty to do for all. Michael Emerson can do no wrong, Yunjin Kim is movingly expressive and Harold Perrineau makes the most with what is given to him.

Nor the stylishness and atmosphere of the visuals, nor the effectively understated and chilling use of music, taut writing and the tightly controlled direction (one of the best of the season and perhaps of the show).

My only complaints really are agreed some jarring effects and Michael deserving a much better going-out-on storyline than the silly one given to him.

Otherwise, a terrific episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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7/10
Maybe I expected too much, But they seem to have painted themselves into a corner
giantpanther31 May 2008
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Its lost, so I still have to give this episode a 7 out of 10. This is the best drama on television. But them getting off the island offered little interest to me, or relief, the plot closing up on Desmond wasn't as exciting as I had hoped for. Overall this season was somewhat underwhelming, while still being far better than any other television drama. The main problem is they had to jam in 16 already congested episodes into an even shorter 14 episode run. A Lost season requires 24 episodes, end of story, so having 10 less made this season feel somewhat vacant, and while I wouldn't admit it til this finale I can now see that is what happened.

I am going to go into some spoilers here, the death of Jin and Michael had little dramatic effect since you could see it coming a mile away. Of course Jin's death was mentioned in an earlier episode, but you could tell Michael was going to get it. The whole redemptive Michael story arc was of little interest, they weren't allowed to develop him as a character at all this season.

My main complaint is this, you cannot RUSH lost, you have to allow the story to grow, over time. This season felt like a recap you see at the beginning of each of these episodes. While I do have to admit that "The Constant" was a wonderful episode. I was upset with how little were able to explore other characters backgrounds. Usually in a season, the main characters Jack, Kate, and Locke are allowed at least two flashbacks / flashforward episodes. This season they all got roughly one, and I mean roughly.

Also after this episode I could tell that the Lost that I loved, the one of season one and two, where everyone works together as a quasi family was over. Now its entered into a different realm of despair and confusion. Nevertheless this is better than anything else on TV and I will gladly watch it until its over.
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1/10
Garbage.
abortamir8 March 2021
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Moving island and returning, just keep the story to drag longer and longer.

The dharma thing was so uninteresting. Kate and Jack are the most annoying people on this show. Complete b.s. The show is confusing and long, useless flashback and flashforward. Just keep the show moving, just whenever the story is going to one direction then it moves to another. Why do you need flash in every single episode? Just to fill it in, out of ideas?
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One hell of a finale.
LolUrSoGai5 June 2008
Lost finales are always the biggest TV events of the year - and the 4th one is no expection.

Last year's finale was rather slow paced; it was one giant build up to the magnificent last scene.

This year's finale is more of an action packed one. Constant thrill and horror, great suspense, and.... answers.

"There's No Place Like Home" ends the most complete chapter of Lost; the 4th one.

Top notch writing by Damon Lindelof and Cartlon Cuse(as usual), beautiful directing by Jack Bender(as usual), and outstanding performances by the entire cast(as usual) - especially by Michael Emerson, Terry O'Quinn, Matthew Fox, Yunjin Kim, Harold Perrineau and Evangeline Lilly.

The only thing that comes in mind I wasn't fully satisfied with is.... the sheer fact Lost isn't on for 8 months!
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Season 4: Suddenly Lost has gotten interesting and engaging! (SPOILERS)
bob the moo15 June 2008
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Charlie's message casts serious doubt on the intentions of the would-be rescuers who are on a boat miles out to sea from the island. This fuels divisions within the group of crash survivors – with Locke leading a group back into the jungle with Ben as a captive while Jack stays behind with a group to await rescue. When the helicopter arrives though, it is still not totally clear what the intentions of the freighter people are, who they are working for or what their overall mission actually is.

The few of you who have read (and voted down) my reviews of previous seasons of Lost will already know that at times it has been a matter of me hanging in there just so I can get to the end of it and draw a line under it all. Season 1 was a great start but with some exceptions season 2 wasn't great and season 3 contained some of the worst, most pointless episodes in a season that continues the trend of making more out of mini-dramas rather than a forward overall narrative. I was growing tired of the show being driven by just adding more big questions to be unanswered or by having minor issues raised and closed within an episode – this was not progress to me and it didn't do anything to convince me that the writers knew where they were going with it all.

Season 4 is the first season since the first one where I am able to tell friends who dropped out during seasons 2 and 3 (and there are many of them) that perhaps they are now missing out because it finally appears like they know what the show (and the island) is about and is actually starting to let the audience in on it. The entrance of Whitmore's people is not only a story in itself (ie an immediate threat) but, unlike some other introductions in previous seasons, it is directly linked to the "bigger" story and is also well used to inform and expand on that. What I mean is that, from feeling like each episode only offers wider interest in the final "watch next week" style cliff-hangers, now suddenly each episode was offering me food for thought. Not sure if the shorter season was a decision or due to the writer's strike but whichever it works in regards removing the need to "fill".

Of course I'm not saying that it now all makes sense or that it is really clear what is going on (this is Lost after all) but just that we have motion. Of course it is testament to how weak some of the previous seasons have been at times that such a thing should even worthy of praise but here we are. Season 4 offers hope though because the topic of time-travel is developed to the point where even idiots like me can start piecing bits together in a way that engages and doesn't frustrate. This topic also informs the bigger mystery and gets close to answering some questions as well. Of course new questions and mysteries are being added (see the final cliff-hanger for an example) but even these are better because they are done in context of the bigger developing picture and, while not making sense, at least the viewer has a fighting chance.

Having said that though I will also say that in some regards the lack of clear answers is a positive force in season 4; specifically I think that the "who are the good guys" stuff worked very well – mainly because at least the way it was done made me sure that the writers knew even if I wasn't sure – in other examples in previous years I have not been so sure. The cast seem to respond well to the material this time around and some who have been poor in other seasons suddenly have stronger performances. Emerson is consistently great as Ben and he gets ongoing strong support from Andrews, Holloway, O'Quinn and others. I'm still not totally sold on Fox and Lilly as leading performers but they both carry themselves well here despite being, let's be honest, quite bland performers. It isn't really an actors' series though, but everyone does feel a bit more guided and challenged here than in other years.

Lost is still a frustrating show that doesn't give up any answers easily but season 4 is a marked improvement in regards the writing and the viewing experience. It feels like it has direction and there was not one episode where I felt that time was just being filled for lack of material. The bigger picture is becoming more developed if not totally clear and the impression of movement and purpose is more apparent. Hopefully season 5 can build on this and continue the trend but for now I am glad to say that season 4 was not something I just watched to get through it but rather something that I actually enjoyed and was interested in.
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