Enter 77

Season 3, Episode 11, Aired
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While Sawyer tries to regain his stash in a game of ping-pong, Sayid, Locke, and Kate investigate a mysterious building on the Island, culminating in a confrontation with a familiar face.
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  • Awesome.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By Sarah_LOST, Oct 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a Dharma communications station in the jungle and meet its inhabitant, Mikhail. As they are leaving the station, Locke blows it up. Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition against Hurley to get back his belongings, but loses and has to go without calling people nicknames for a week. In flashbacks, Sayid meets one of his former torture victims in Paris. I love the whole thing about the ping pong table - awesome and fun storyline. I love the way Sawyer thinks everything is his, I love the scenes with the ping oing games - thought it was awesome and the way it was Hurley against Sawyer and then of course the deal - hilarious the way Hurley wins so easy. I love the way Sayid, Kate, John and the Frech chick finds a 'Others' place, the whole storyline with that is awesome, all the scenes are amazing there. I love Sayids back storyline. I love Johns part in this episode too, awesome to be honest.moreless

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  • Enter 77

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    By thefanof, May 26, 2010 Report Abuse
    Ah, the good days of Lost when there were special interactions among the cast members on the beach. Who would have thought to a game of golf, or in the case a game of ping-pong would be among the best times on Lost, but that is exactly what happens with this show. Everything was really fun, the show was the best on television, without any argument, and things were just fun.

    You had these bizarre buildings and monuments on the island and you never knew what would show up. Lost truly was a mystery series, and not a mystery as to knowing what questions would be answered.moreless

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  • A mental chess games that leads to a shcoking conclusion

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    By DavidB226Morris, Dec 13, 2009 Report Abuse
    With the exception of Locke, the most engaging character of the survivors of the plane crash has always been Sayid Though not as fascinating as those of Kate and Locke, Sayid's backstory has the potential for the most searing moments because of his history in the Republican Guard. He wants to leave it behind, but on the island he has cause to call upon it over and over. Because of this (and considering he's been delegated to the background for most of this season), it's great to have an episode focused on him. In 'Enter 77', we learn that his past caught up to him, long before he came to the island--- and now it seems to be reminding him of it in a subtler way. Set sometime between 'Solitary' and 'one of Them', Sayid once worked as a sous chef in Paris when he had an encounter with a fellow Iraqi. A bit too easily for his own sake (it's a bit difficult to believe Sayid would be lured in so easily by Sami's story) he finds himself the prisoner of a man whose wife he once tortured while in the Guard., and he has determined to avenge. Sayid lies to his face (we know this because he swears he would never torture a woman, and we saw what he did to Nadia, who he loved) and maintains the facade , even with his impending death a possibility.. But what ends up crushing him is not the abuse, but the story of the woman who he torture. When she tells him a tale of how he rescued a cat from abusive children, it's enough to break the humanity that is at Sayid's core. It's a powerful moment that shows Naveen Andrews at his most poignant

    Now he finds himself in another confrontation, when he Kate and Locke come across a strange structure in the island (they've been walking for least two days and tempers are running short) There they mean a man named Mikhail Bakunin(yet another philosopher, this one of the 18th century school of anarchism) who claims to be the last surviving member of the Dharma Initiative.. Even now , it's hard to tell how much of what he tells Sayid was just a lie (the Dharma purge happened, but it's hard to tell which side was on at that time), but he is present at the communication station known as the Flame. A lot of the information is true, but we're still not sure what it means: How did he keeps his food supplies? What was he writing in the typewriter? What did he use the satellites for (we'll find out they were working before they came)

    Eventually, the game moves to the next level, and Sayid and Kate take Mikhail prisoner. As they search the place they find two ghosts. The first is harder to fathom--- the cat that belonged to Amira now seems to be present in Mikhail's tent. It's doubtful that it's the same one, but is it possible it's a version of the boar that Sawyer thought was the man he killed, or the black horse that Kate thought was the ghost of her father? There is a real possibility that the island is tapping into the fears or desires of their subconscious and finding their greatest vulnerabilities. (Something which will become very possible in just a couple of episodes.)

    The more legitimate ghost is the return of Bea Klugh, the woman who interrogated Michael and was present at the abduction of Jack, Kate and Sawyer. It's more than possible that Klugh knows all of the island secrets, but we never get a chance to find out, because Mikhail ends up killing her. But we'll get to this in a minute.

    Though Sayid is the focus of the episode, Locke's behavior is getting more and more borderline insane. First, they seem to be following a compass bearing that came from after Eko he died, but since it seems to lead them to the Flame, we'll let that pass. Then, when Sayid first approaches the hut, he stops Kate from immediately coming to his assistance after he gets shot. Then, while searching the house, he comes across a computer chess match, and becomes fascinated by it. Then, when the fight breaks out, he only comes in at the last moment after the battle is won. Then, rather than stand guard over Mikhail, he wanders back to his chess game, so focused on beating it (how is a question that has never been answered) that he doesn't even notice until Mikhail has a knife to his throat. It's as if he can not resist the urge of another button to push. Even the actual hatch is less important to him than the machine. within it. Of course, when he does beat it, he finds another appearance by Marvin Candle of the Dharma Initiative. Then when Mikhail holds Locke hostage, and ends up killing Klugh--- apparently(even if you don't speak Russian) on her orders, he wanders back to the computer again. And somehow he figures out enough to follow the code that is listed in the episode title--- an disastrous results. Why is he doing this? Is he following the island's path again?> Or is he being used by the island. Whatever the case, he seems determined to isolate himself from his friends on the island.
    Equally odd--- though not as self defeating--- is Rousseau's behavior. The second they come within sight of the station, she leaves the party. However, the second that they have the upper hand she returns and seems very bent on killing Mikhail. Some speculating she might have belonged to Dharma once, but the answers to her behavior will be resolved, though not til season 5.

    There's a pretty enjoyable back and forth back on the beach, as the rest of the castaways discover a Ping Pong table, and try to play. Naturally, as is almost inevitable when they islanders need something, they run into Sawyer, who's already royally pissed that his stuff--- which was never his, by the way--- has been taken from his tent while he was kidnapped. He offers to try play to get it back, and the castaways choose Hurley to represent them. As always, Hurley is underestimated, and he beats the stuffing out of Sawyer. The horribly appropriate punishment--- Sawyer has to go a week without using a nickname. Sawyer doesn't realize his problems are going to get worse. All of which is a mask for the fact that Kate is gone, and he's afraid for her, Sawyer would sooner light fire to his hair than admit that.

    Ultimately, Sayid chooses to spare Mikhail's life, more for his sake than Mikhail, (which probably is good, given what we will later see) and they do get a lead to the Others. But bad things are still happening. Even as the series begins moving again, we're about to see that things are headed to darkness. And it turns out, finding the Flame is just the start of a new set of problems.
    My score:8.7moreless

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  • Entertainment and Quality!!!

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    By Dante_Edy, Jul 12, 2009 Report Abuse
    Objective/Focus - This time the objective was more attractive compared to the previous episode, this time was about how Locke, Sayid and Kate finding the Flame Station and the New Intriguing character. There are 3 focus are: Sawyer on the Beach, Sayid and Co and Sayid Flashbacks.

    Flashbacks - Like the previous flashbacks, this was not important, however, there are some things to consider, since Sayid truly regrets of what he have done (about torturing). Not only that, but his flashbacks was entertaining and the last Scene is what only a show like Lost can deliver. The Presentation is nice, the Presentation Break made in the second Scene was great, the Conflict managed to be interesting, the Climax was not anything spectacular, but the ending was dramatic.

    The Beach - Sawyer and Hurley did excellent funny scenes, was better since creating a problem in the beach could be ridiculous.

    The Main Event - It is not only because they found this Station, but the intriguing character that appeared. All the scenes was very well done, typical of Lost superb episodes. The fights, the dialogues and even the funny scenes and the mysteries. The Presentation is a surprise, even the Presentation Break too, The Conflict was nicely done and very interesting, The climax was very interesting to see and the ending was very well Done too.

    Overall:

    Plot Holes Or Development: Gold. Didnt Notice. Time And Scenes Management/Story Development - Gold. Very Well Done. You miss to notice that there are scenes to buy any type of time and this episode make you want more scenes.

    Surprises/Shock: Gold I never expected that they would found another Station and someone inside it.

    Twist: Silver. Sayid flashbacks and Mikhail provide that.

    Curiosity/Mystery/Doubt/Revelation: High. You expect that Mikhail will reveal more and more things.

    Drama - Sayid Flashbacks delivered this, the last scene.

    Funny: Silver. Sawyer and Hugo did it.

    Tension/Suspense/Cliffhanger: Gold. The tension and suspense is created by the main event. There is no cliffhanger left in this episode.

    Action: Silver. Provided by the Main Event.

    I have no doubts that this episode deserves at least a 9. Finally after 2 weak episodes without the usual Lost Quality, this episodes show up and make Lost fans hope that the rest of the season can keep up.moreless

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  • May Ala be wih you, Sayid

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    By napen, Dec 12, 2008 Report Abuse
    Al fin Sayid! Se lo extraaba sobremanera. l ecuentra al piratn y su misterioso hogar. l vive el infierno que le toc gobernar cuando tortur a esa pobre mujer. l interroga tan bien a piratin para darse cuenta que lo estaba engaando (o tratando). Deja a Locke como el tarado que parece est condenado a ser. Y marca el rumbo en la peligrosa excursin hacia el campamento-ciudad de los otros. Definitivamente estn en guerra y no parece haber forma de solucionarlo. Esos dos nuevos personajes del lado de los buenos no me convencen ni un poco. Ahora me falta un buen episodio de Claire.moreless

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    • In the Flame Station, after beating the computer at chess, Locke sees a series of messages of Dr. Marvin Candle. In those videos he has the prosthetic left arm already. We can assume it was recorded after the one in the Pearl Station, where he had both arms. Edit
    • The gymnast, Nadia Comaneci, whom the cat in The Flame station was named after, was part of a gymnastics club entitled "The Flame" during her childhood. Edit
    • The second handwritten note on the Russian typed page (closer to the bottom of the page, as Locke is holding it) says: "I have forgotten so much about Afghanistan". Edit

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    • Naveen Andrews submitted this episode for consideration on his behalf in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" at the 2007 Emmy Awards. Edit
    • Although they are credited, Matthew Fox (Jack), Michael Emerson (Ben), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), and Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet) do not appear in this episode. Edit
    • This episode marks the first time on Lost that Jack (Matthew Fox) does not appear in two consecutive episodes, this being the second episode after "Tricia Tanaka is Dead" without his appearance. Edit

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    • (Sayid points his gun to Mikhail) Mikhail: Finish it! Edit
    • Sawyer: (to Hurley) So, you really the number one draft pick, Grimace? Edit
    • Sawyer: You a shrink now? Hurley: She'll be ok, dude. Kate? I know you're worried about her. She's with Locke and Sayid. She's gonna be fine. Sawyer: Yeah, well, thanks for the pep talk Lu... Hurley: Uh uh dude. It's Hurley. Hugo if you want. Sawyer: Get bent, Hugo. Edit

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    • 77: In the Bible, the number 77 corresponds to forgiveness. "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?'"; "Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.." -Matthew 18:21-22. Edit
    • Avalanche: Sawyer calls Hurley "Avalanche," a super heavyweight professional wrestler from the 1980's. Edit
    • When Locke defeated the computer in chess, the computer still had two moves to make, hence, making the game not really a checkmate. However, this final position of the pieces on the chessboard is an allusion to a famous chess match between Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov in the 1985 World Championship for chess. The match that they played is known as the Brisbane Bombshell. In the match, Kasparov defeated his opponent by prolonging the game for 40 moves, not allowing his opponent to force him into a draw. Edit

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