6X07 "Dr. Linus" (Questions, Theories, Discussion)

[Baaaal]

Okay, first post Let me share my thoughts about this episode:
In my humble opinion, this was the greatest episode of season 6 (if not the whole series) so far. Ben's alt. storyline was deeply emotional, and he finally seemed to make good decisions on, and off island alike. I was really hoping that he wouldn't sacrifice Alex's future for his own purposes, and my prayers were answered.I always knew Ben wasn't the ultimate manifestation of evil who didn't care about anyone except himself. Also, we now know that the island actually existed in the alternate timeline, and it probably sank somewhere after the dharma initiative. I suspect that the bomb detonation sent the losties back to 2007, but the '77 Dharma guys still had to deal with the consequences of the detonation, such as the radiation. That's why they ultimately cast the swan station in concrete. Still no idea how Ben and his father got off the island though, but I'm sure the detonation served more purpose than sending them back to "07. Richard's agelessness was also explained, and we now know that the losties (who were touched by Jacob) are also probably immortal.The best parts for me were the scenes that showed Ben's human side, and his ability to make morally good decisions. He also finally showed regret for the killing of Jacob and Alex (who, I might add was EXTREMELY cute in the alternate timeline, and i really hope we'll get to see her at least in one more episode ) The theory that Jacob was actually Ilana's father hasn"t been confirmed yet, but highly probable considering how upset she was about jacob's death. Widmore's arrival to the island was not completely unexpected, but provided quite a nice cliffhanger for the end of the episode. I wonder how his intervention will influence the situation on the island, and I'm also curious who's side Widmore's on. It would be awesome if they could finally put their conflict aside with Ben, and join their forces against Flocke (Which is highly possible if you think about the fact that both Widmore and Ben used to serve Jacob, and Jacob seemed to want Widmore to find the island very badly.
Nuff said, best episode ever

[LuHoo]

Since Jacob gave virtual immortality to Richard by "touching" him, does that mean that the rest of the 6 candidates are immortal too?

Is that why Flocke can't kill Sawyer?

Is this the rule that Flocke has to follow?

It certainly means each of them have some sort of gift, whether it is necessarily immortality, I don't know. But remember how Michael couldn't kill himself??

Yet Jacob also said it's vital he find the island.... we do assume it was "him" that Jacob was talking about, right? ...so Widmore is 108? (what was that name @ 108 again?)

108 = Wallace.

I just wonder how Widmore found the island since it had moved... I guess the same way he found it before. So is he ticked at finding people on the island? Was he expecting them all dead?

[Rainbeau]

Oh and Miles mentioning Paulo and Nicki and then taking the diamonds=awesomeness.

[lived]

lol. Someone always finds there "Favorite episode of the series" every week,it never disappoints

[DriveshaftRoadie]

Everybody loves Hurley Hugs.

[JakeSabre]

personally i thought that was the worst episode this season. It was pretty boring nothing to exciting happen.

I didnt think I would care about this episode either....but, I did, I don't need something "exciting" to happen every week, but I do need something meaningful to happen, redemption is always worth watching, because it always pays off....

[sluhser589]

Oh and Miles mentioning Paulo and Nicki and then taking the diamonds=awesomeness.

def pure win

[DriveshaftRoadie]

Since Jacob gave virtual immortality to Richard by "touching" him, does that mean that the rest of the 6 candidates are immortal too?

Is that why Flocke can't kill Sawyer?

Is this the rule that Flocke has to follow?

I think richard was being metaphorical when he said "touched."

[Juliett]

if i had to guess, I would say that Widmore would be on Flocke's side. During the recap, the bubbles remind us that Widmore told Locke that he had to come back to the island or the wrong side will win, implying Jacob's side...

Widmore's arrival to the island was not completely unexpected, but provided quite a nice cliffhanger for the end of the episode. I wonder how his intervention will influence the situation on the island, and I'm also curious who's side Widmore's on. It would be awesome if they could finally put their conflict aside with Ben, and join their forces against Flocke (Which is highly possible if you think about the fact that both Widmore and Ben used to serve Jacob, and Jacob seemed to want Widmore to find the island very badly.
Nuff said, best episode ever

[LuHoo]

Oh and Miles mentioning Paulo and Nicki and then taking the diamonds=awesomeness.

That was just slick! And then add to it, he finds a diamond at the end.