Official 4.03 Episode Discussion Thread

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SEASON 4 EPISODE 3:
'THE ECONOMIST'

This is the official discussion thread for Episode 4.03. This episode was shown on Sky One on 17/02/08.

Writers:
Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz

Director:
Jack Bender

Episode Centric:
Sayid Jarrah

Synopsis

Locke’s hostage may be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate go in search of their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal, on “Lost.”

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[Wolstie]

Wooo first post, loving that episode

Sayid still rocking and loving his new look

[monster-eats-pilot]

First the worst second the best
I didnt really like this eppy will have to watch it again

[firebreathingfishies]

Holy fudge puppies!! that was a brilliant episode! it looks like season 4 is going to be the best yet

and omfg sayid must have gone pretty downhill to be with Ben. But is Ben classed as one of the oceanic 6 or is he there under another name?
And the time difference?! What does that meeeean?!!

*head explodes*

[Audio Pineapple]

It's been ten minutes, where are people? *looks confused*

But, initial reactions... that has to be my favourite episode since at least half way through season three. Twists, turns, Lots of Sayid, Locke and Ben and just, well.... rocking.

[b-r-a-d]

not as good as last week but second best episode of the season!

[firebreathingfishies]

At least Ben's face was actually starting to look like he had been repeatedly punched instead of a bit bloody. And those were proper smexeh eyes he was giving Locke

[Audio Pineapple]

Just to make sure I didn't imagine this... Naveen had a shaved chest in the flashforwards, yes?

[IM-LOST-WITH-LOST]

That episode was really confusing!

The time difference thing answers alot of questions about walt... so him and michael must have gotten off the island. Also, if Juliet has been on the island for 3 years, then Rachaels baby must be older than three... Making that footage ben showed Juliet either wrong, or fake... But it had the date on

[lalaland]

woah! what happened to sayid? not sure if i like this new found killing allegiance with ben! even if he is doing it 'for his friends' much prefer his jedi mind tricks, no blood.

and did he know naomi? it was a bit funny the way he suddenly cared about what happened to her body. i cant remember if he met her on the island or not before she died

[IM-LOST-WITH-LOST]

Originally Posted by Audio Pineapple

Just to make sure I didn't imagine this... Naveen had a shaved chest in the flashforwards, yes?

No

EDIT - i thought you said head!

[Labyrinth]

As soon as Sayyid said that he had a list of people (can't remember the exact words) - I knew he was working for the Others. Isn't it ironic that just previously he stated to Locke 'The day I trust him [Ben] is the day i sell my soul' Does that mean he has sold his soul??? He seemed pretty heartless when he shot that man on the golf course. Or is it more complicated than it seems???

[monster-eats-pilot]

Originally Posted by Audio Pineapple

Just to make sure I didn't imagine this... Naveen had a shaved chest in the flashforwards, yes?

No