i'm always amazed at the way so many people--including myself--are thoroughly captivated by every new episode of Lost even though so little happens in each one. actual plot points are presented slowly in exchange for character development. this week's episode was actually advertised as having "things that happen." it hardly helps that so much is given away in the previews.

a few things did indeed happen in last night's episode, but i wouldn't consider it overly eventful. *SPOILER* the two interesting things were the blacklight-revealed symbols on the wall (i'm sure all the forums are packed with screen shots and theories) and the weirdass bunch of food that apparently parachuted in from the heavens. there was some amazing suspense surrounding the seemingly random Locke-down in the hatch while the balloon guy ran loose and found himself in charge of the numbers.

so if you were put off by the couple of recent fruity, semi-shark-jumping episodes, it's time to come back for the action. due to me catching another awfully spoiling preview, i know at least one significant thing will happen next week. at least ONE!