Am I the only one who thought this episode was beyond bad, and that the show has officially crossed the point of no return? The overall plot of Lost has become so cluttered that it ceases to be enjoyable on any level for me. The characters barely exist anymore, and every other episode introduces a completely new scientific/supernatural phenomenon that overcomplicates the show.

Desmond's story from season 3 up til now has been inconsistent and illogical, and just because you're confused doesn't mean the show is brilliant. Last night, the acting and dialogue were off-the-charts bad, and Desmond was the most guilty party in the acting category. Over the top, yelling, screaming - tone it down, Des.

Writers - put all the twists on the back burner for a while, go back to the old mysteries you never answered (remember when people used to hear whispering on the island and that was enough to give you goosebumps?) and bring character and dialogue back to the front burner.

Oh, and have the show actually take place on the island again.