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| Writer =[[Damon Lindelof]] &<br>[[Carlton Cuse]]
| Writer =[[Damon Lindelof]] &<br>[[Carlton Cuse]]
| Director = [[Jack Bender]]
| Director = [[Jack Bender]]
| Guests = [[Malcolm David Kelley]] ([[Walt Lloyd]]), [[M.C. Gainey]] ([[Tom (Lost)|Tom]]), [[Tania Raymonde]] ([[Alex (Lost)|Alex]]), [[Blake Bashoff]] ([[Characters of Lost#Karl|Karl]]), [[Andrew Divoff]] ([[Characters of Lost#Mikhail Bakunin|Mikhail Bakunin]]), [[Mira Furlan]] ([[Danielle Rousseau]]), Brian Goodman ([[Characters of Lost#Ryan Pryce|Ryan Pryce]]), [[Marsha Thomason]] ([[Characters of Lost#Naomi Dorrit|Naomi Dorrit]]), [[L. Scott Caldwell]] ([[Rose Henderson]]), [[Sam Anderson]] ([[Bernard Nadler]]), [[Lana Parrilla]] ([[Characters of Lost#Greta|Greta]]), [[Tracy Middendorf]] ([[Characters of Lost#Bonnie|Bonnie]]), [[James Lesure]] (Dr. Hamill), [[Nestor Carbonell]] ([[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard Alpert]]), [[Sonya Walger]] ([[Characters of Lost#Penelope "Penny" Widmore|Penny Widmore]]), [[Julie Bowen]] ([[Characters of Lost#Sarah Shephard|Sarah Shephard]]), Ariston Greene (Jason)
| Guests = [[Malcolm David Kelley]] ([[Walt Lloyd]]), [[M.C. Gainey]] ([[Tom (Lost)|Tom]]), [[Tania Raymonde]] ([[Alex (Lost)|Alex]]), [[Blake Bashoff]] ([[Characters of Lost#Karl|Karl]]), [[Andrew Divoff]] ([[Characters of Lost#Mikhail Bakunin|Mikhail Bakunin]]), [[Mira Furlan]] ([[Danielle Rousseau]]), Brian Goodman ([[Characters of Lost#Ryan Pryce|Ryan Pryce]]), [[Marsha Thomason]] ([[Characters of Lost#Naomi Dorrit|Naomi Dorrit]]), [[L. Scott Caldwell]] ([[Rose Henderson]]), [[Sam Anderson]] ([[Bernard Nadler]]), [[Lana Parrilla]] ([[Characters of Lost#Greta|Greta]]), [[Tracy Middendorf]] ([[Characters of Lost#Bonnie|Bonnie]]), [[James Lesure]] (Rob Hamill), [[Nestor Carbonell]] ([[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard Alpert]]), [[Sonya Walger]] ([[Characters of Lost#Penelope "Penny" Widmore|Penny Widmore]]), [[Julie Bowen]] ([[Characters of Lost#Sarah Shephard|Sarah Shephard]]), Ariston Greene (Jason)
| Episode list = [[List of Lost episodes]]
| Episode list = [[List of Lost episodes]]
| Prev = [[Greatest Hits (Lost)|Greatest Hits]]
| Prev = [[Greatest Hits (Lost)|Greatest Hits]]
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"'''Through the Looking Glass'''" is the 22nd episode of the [[Lost (season 3)|third season]] of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[television]] [[serial drama|serial]] [[drama]] [[television series|series]] ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', and the 69th episode overall. It was written by co-creator/executive producer [[Damon Lindelof]] and executive producer [[Carlton Cuse]], and directed by executive producer [[Jack Bender]].<ref name=press>Fordis, Jeff, ([[May 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=050707_12 ''Lost'' Season Finale Entertaiment Press Release]," ''[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[ABC Studios|Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> When the episode first aired on [[May 23]], [[2007]] in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], it was watched by an average of 14 million American viewers.<ref name=ratings>[[Nielsen Media Research]], ([[May 30]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_06 Weekly Entertainment Primetime Ratings Wrap-Up Report Press Release]," ''[[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> Like the previous two [[season finale]]s, it was two hours long with commercials (1:27:07 without commericials)<ref>[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewVideo%253Fid%253D255460171%2526p%253D200507719%2526s%253D143441 ''Lost'', Season 3]," ''[[iTunes Store]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]]).</ref>
"'''Through the Looking Glass'''" is the 22nd episode of the [[Lost (season 3)|third season]] of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[television]] [[serial drama|serial]] [[drama]] [[television series|series]] ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', and the 69th episode overall. It was written by co-creator/executive producer [[Damon Lindelof]] and executive producer [[Carlton Cuse]], and directed by executive producer [[Jack Bender]].<ref name=press>Fordis, Jeff, ([[May 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=050707_12 ''Lost'' Season Finale Entertaiment Press Release]," ''[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[ABC Studios|Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> When the episode first aired on [[May 23]], [[2007]] in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], it was watched by an average of 14 million American viewers.<ref name=ratings>[[Nielsen Media Research]], ([[May 30]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_06 Weekly Entertainment Primetime Ratings Wrap-Up Report Press Release]," ''[[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> Like the previous two [[season finale]]s, it was two hours long with commercials (1:27:07 without commericials)<ref>[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewVideo%253Fid%253D255460171%2526p%253D200507719%2526s%253D143441 ''Lost'', Season 3]," ''[[iTunes Store]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]]).</ref>
—twice the length of a normal episode. Reviews for the season finale were positive, and the episode has won awards. Currently, the episode is nominated for three [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards|2007 Primetime Emmys]].<ref name="emmys">"[http://www.emmys.org/awards/2007pt/nominations.php Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]," ''Emmys.org''. Retrieved on [[July 19]], [[2007]].</ref>
—twice the length of a normal episode. Reviews for the season finale were positive, and the episode has won awards. The episode was nominated for three [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards|2007 Primetime Emmys]].<ref name="emmys">"[http://www.emmys.org/awards/2007pt/nominations.php Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]," ''Emmys.org''. Retrieved on [[July 19]], [[2007]].</ref>


The episode begins on [[December 22]], [[2004]], ninety-two days after the crash of [[Oceanic Airlines]] Flight 815. The battle between the crash survivors and the dangerous and mysterious island inhabitants referred to as "[[Others (Lost)|The Others]]" comes to a head as ten of the Others ambush the surviors' camp and are subsequently killed. Meanwhile, most of the survivors go to the island's radio tower to communicate with a nearby ship. This is the first ''Lost'' episode to feature ''[[flashforward]]s'' throughout the episode, as opposed to the customary ''[[flashback]]s''. The flashforwards show the life of series protagonist [[Jack Shephard]] (played by [[Matthew Fox (actor)|Matthew Fox]]) in ruins after he has escaped the island.
The episode begins on [[December 22]], [[2004]], ninety-two days after the crash of [[Oceanic Airlines]] Flight 815. The battle between the crash survivors and the dangerous and mysterious island inhabitants referred to as "[[Others (Lost)|The Others]]" comes to a head as ten of the Others ambush the surviors' camp and are subsequently killed. Meanwhile, most of the survivors go to the island's radio tower to communicate with a nearby ship. This is the first ''Lost'' episode to feature ''[[flashforward]]s'' throughout the episode, as opposed to the customary ''[[flashback]]s''. The flashforwards show the life of series protagonist [[Jack Shephard]] (played by [[Matthew Fox (actor)|Matthew Fox]]) in ruins after he has escaped the island.
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This episode concluded the story arc about Charlie's death that began earlier in the season, when Desmond prophesied Charlie's death.<ref>"[[Flashes Before Your Eyes]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[February 14]], [[2007]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 8]], [[Lost (season 3)|season 3]].</ref> Throughout the season, Charlie escaped death.<ref>"[[Par Avion]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[March 14]], [[2007]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 12]], [[Lost (season 3)|season 3]].</ref> Desmond told Charlie that he had to die this time for his girlfriend [[Claire Littleton]] to get rescued from the island.<ref name=hits/> The storyline of Charlie's death was conceived while producing the latter part of the [[Lost (season 2)|second season]] after the storyline of Charlie's [[heroin|drug addiction]] finished.<ref>"[[Three Minutes]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[May 17]], [[2006]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 22]], [[Lost (season 2)|season 2]].</ref> The news of his character's death was broken to Monaghan [[The Man Behind the Curtain|two episodes]] in advance.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040051_2,00.html The Q&A: Sorry, Charlie (Part 1)]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Monaghan felt "relief" for knowing the future of his job on the show.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 18]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039215,00.html Spotlight on Dominic Monaghan]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> On the night of Monaghan's [[May 4|second last day on set]], he was presented with a canoe paddle that had been made by the cast and crew and then took part in a gambling party.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040051,00.html The Q&A: Sorry, Charlie (Part 1)]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Monaghan hopes to return to ''Lost'' as a guest star in flashbacks.<ref>Malcolm, Shawna, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.tvguide.com/News/sorry-charlie-lost/070524-02 Sorry, Charlie: ''Lost'' Star Wanted to "Die" a Hero]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref>
This episode concluded the story arc about Charlie's death that began earlier in the season, when Desmond prophesied Charlie's death.<ref>"[[Flashes Before Your Eyes]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[February 14]], [[2007]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 8]], [[Lost (season 3)|season 3]].</ref> Throughout the season, Charlie escaped death.<ref>"[[Par Avion]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[March 14]], [[2007]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 12]], [[Lost (season 3)|season 3]].</ref> Desmond told Charlie that he had to die this time for his girlfriend [[Claire Littleton]] to get rescued from the island.<ref name=hits/> The storyline of Charlie's death was conceived while producing the latter part of the [[Lost (season 2)|second season]] after the storyline of Charlie's [[heroin|drug addiction]] finished.<ref>"[[Three Minutes]]." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[May 17]], [[2006]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 22]], [[Lost (season 2)|season 2]].</ref> The news of his character's death was broken to Monaghan [[The Man Behind the Curtain|two episodes]] in advance.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040051_2,00.html The Q&A: Sorry, Charlie (Part 1)]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Monaghan felt "relief" for knowing the future of his job on the show.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 18]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039215,00.html Spotlight on Dominic Monaghan]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> On the night of Monaghan's [[May 4|second last day on set]], he was presented with a canoe paddle that had been made by the cast and crew and then took part in a gambling party.<ref>Snierson, Dan, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040051,00.html The Q&A: Sorry, Charlie (Part 1)]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Monaghan hopes to return to ''Lost'' as a guest star in flashbacks.<ref>Malcolm, Shawna, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.tvguide.com/News/sorry-charlie-lost/070524-02 Sorry, Charlie: ''Lost'' Star Wanted to "Die" a Hero]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref>


Like the other ''Lost'' season finales, the cliffhanger final scene was given a codename, "The Rattlesnake in the Mailbox," and kept top secret.<ref>Kitsis, Edward & Horowitz, Adam, ([[April 1]], [[2007]]) "[http://bp1.blogger.com/_RrObyQ3XzcY/Rg9L3GGYYkI/AAAAAAAADE4/6TSwJp5zkmo/s1600-h/scan0016jpg.jpg New Transmissions – Unearthed Treasures]," ''Lost: The Official Magazine''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> After Lindelof and Cuse wrote the scene, only Matthew Fox (Jack), Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Jack Bender (executive producer/ director) and Jean Higgins (co-executive producer) were given copies of the script. Despite the security measures, a complete and detailed episode synopsis was uploaded online over a week before the episode aired.<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 20]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-when-spoilers-attack-6709.aspx ''Lost'' – When Spoilers Attack!]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 9]], [[2007]].</ref> [[Disney]] investigated the leak.<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 30]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/070530 Ask Ausiello – Scoop on ''Lost'', ''Heroes'', a ''Veronica Mars'' Movie, ''Big Love'' and More]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The leak combined with the cliffhanger prompted Lindelof and Cuse responded by entering "radio silence," which was be broken at [[Comic-Con International]] 2007.<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-producers-comment-on-spoi-7045.aspx ''Lost'' Producers Comment on Spoiler-Gate '07 and ''Lost'' Season Four]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The funeral parlor that Jack visits is called "Hoffs/Drawlar," which is an anagram of "flashforward."<ref>Hines, Ree, ([[June 4]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18831266 Months of Water-Cooler Talk in Wake of ''Lost'']," ''[[MSNBC]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The show runners stated that at the end of the first season, they realized that flashbacks would eventually stop being revelatory and knew that they would eventually have to switch to flashforwards.<ref>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]], ([[July 26]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mngxHbFZUVw ''Lost'' Season 4 Panel]," ''[[Comic-Con International]] [[2007]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> With the announcement of the series to [[Lost (TV series)#Future seasons and end date|conclude forty-eight episodes]] after "Through the Looking Glass,"<ref>McPherson, Stephen, ([[May 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=050707_01 ''Lost'' to Conclude in 2009-10 Television Season]," [[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> they decided that the third season finale would be a good place to start playing flashforwards.
Like the other ''Lost'' season finales, the cliffhanger final scene was given a codename, "The Rattlesnake in the Mailbox," and kept top secret.<ref>Jensen, Jeff, ([[May]] [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20036782_20037403_20038202_3,00.html A Map for ''Lost'']," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retreived on [[August 3]], [[2007]].</ref> After Lindelof and Cuse wrote the scene, only Matthew Fox (Jack), Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Jack Bender (executive producer/ director) and Jean Higgins (co-executive producer) were given copies of the script. Despite the security measures, a complete and detailed episode synopsis was uploaded online over a week before the episode aired.<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 20]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-when-spoilers-attack-6709.aspx ''Lost'' – When Spoilers Attack!]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 9]], [[2007]].</ref> [[Disney]] investigated the leak.<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 30]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/070530 Ask Ausiello – Scoop on ''Lost'', ''Heroes'', a ''Veronica Mars'' Movie, ''Big Love'' and More]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The leak combined with the cliffhanger prompted Lindelof and Cuse responded by entering "radio silence," which was be broken at [[Comic-Con International]] 2007.<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-producers-comment-on-spoi-7045.aspx ''Lost'' Producers Comment on Spoiler-Gate '07 and ''Lost'' Season Four]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The funeral parlor that Jack visits is called "Hoffs/Drawlar," which is an anagram of "flashforward."<ref>Hines, Ree, ([[June 4]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18831266 Months of Water-Cooler Talk in Wake of ''Lost'']," ''[[MSNBC]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> The show runners stated that at the end of the first season, they realized that flashbacks would eventually stop being revelatory and knew that they would eventually have to switch to flashforwards.<ref>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]], ([[July 26]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mngxHbFZUVw ''Lost'' Season 4 Panel]," ''[[Comic-Con International]] 2007''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> With the announcement of the series to [[Lost (TV series)#Future seasons and end date|conclude forty-eight episodes]] after "Through the Looking Glass,"<ref>McPherson, Stephen, ([[May 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=050707_01 ''Lost'' to Conclude in 2009–10 Television Season]," [[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> they decided that the third season finale would be a good place to start playing flashforwards.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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=== Ratings ===
=== Ratings ===


In the U.S., the episode brought in the best ratings for ''Lost'' in fifteen episodes.<ref>[[Nielsen Media Research]], ([[May]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.yauws.com/content.php?id=7 ABC's ''Lost'' Ratings at a Glance]," ''Yet Another Useless Website''. Retrieved on [[July 4]], [[2007]].</ref> The two hour Wednesday broadcast on ABC was the sixth most watched show of the week with an average of 13.86 million American viewers,<ref>"[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_07 Weekly I. T. R. S. Primetime Program Ranking Report Entertainment Press Release]," ''[[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> below the third season average of 14.6 million.<ref>[[Nielsen Media Research|Nielsen]] Business Media, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/features/e3ifbfdd1bcb53266ad8d9a71cad261604f Series Programming Results 2006-07 Primetime Wrap]," ''[[Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved on [[July 4]], [[2007]].</ref> The first hour was viewed by 12.67, while the second hour was seen by 15.04 million people. The episode received a 5.9/15 in the key adults 18-49 demographic.<ref name=ratings/> In the [[United Kingdom]], the episode attracted 1.21 million viewers, and was the second most watched program of the week on the [[Digital television in the United Kingdom|non-terrestrial channels]], beaten only by ''[[Katie & Peter]]: The Next Chapter''.<ref>Marcus, ([[June 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://gallifreyone.com/news-archives.php?id=6-2007#newsitemEElEkEEVkpQpiXmQsm Human Nature – Final Ratings]," ''[[Outpost Gallifrey]]''. Retrieved on [[July 30]], [[2007]].</ref> In [[Australia]], ''Lost'' was the thirty-seventh most viewed program of the week, bringing in 1.171 million viewers.<ref>Dale, David, ([[July 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sit/archives/2007/07/the_ratings_race_consolations.html Stay in Touch – The Ratings Race: Big Brother's Big Night]," ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref>
In the U.S., the episode brought in the best ratings for ''Lost'' in fifteen episodes.<ref>[[Nielsen Media Research]], ([[May]] [[2007]]) "[http://www.yauws.com/content.php?id=7 ABC's ''Lost'' Ratings at a Glance]," ''Yet Another Useless Website''. Retrieved on [[July 4]], [[2007]].</ref> The two hour Wednesday broadcast on ABC was the sixth most watched show of the week with an average of 13.86 million American viewers,<ref>"[http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_07 Weekly I. T. R. S. Primetime Program Ranking Report Entertainment Press Release]," ''[[ABC Studios|ABC Medianet]]''. Retrieved on [[July 3]], [[2007]].</ref> below the third season average of 14.6 million.<ref>[[Nielsen Media Research|Nielsen]] Business Media, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/features/e3ifbfdd1bcb53266ad8d9a71cad261604f Series Programming Results 2006–07 Primetime Wrap]," ''[[Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved on [[July 4]], [[2007]].</ref> The first hour was viewed by 12.67, while the second hour was seen by 15.04 million people. The episode received a 5.9/15 in the key adults 18–49 demographic.<ref name=ratings/> In the [[United Kingdom]], the episode attracted 1.21 million viewers, and was the second most watched program of the week on the [[Digital television in the United Kingdom|non-terrestrial channels]], beaten only by ''[[Katie & Peter]]: The Next Chapter''.<ref>Marcus, ([[June 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://gallifreyone.com/news-archives.php?id=6-2007#newsitemEElEkEEVkpQpiXmQsm Human Nature – Final Ratings]," ''[[Outpost Gallifrey]]''. Retrieved on [[July 30]], [[2007]].</ref> In [[Australia]], ''Lost'' was the thirty-seventh most viewed program of the week, bringing in 1.171 million viewers.<ref>Dale, David, ([[July 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sit/archives/2007/07/the_ratings_race_consolations.html Stay in Touch – The Ratings Race: Big Brother's Big Night]," ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref>


=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===


The episode received positive reviews from critics.<ref>Shafrir, Doree, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.slate.com/id/2166672 ''Lost''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Leap: The Critical Buzz on the ''Lost'' Season Finale]," ''Slate''. Retrieved on [[July 5]], [[2007]].</ref> The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote that it was "action-packed,"<ref>Lloyd, Robert, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/cl-et-lost24may24,1,4608533.story?coll=la-promo-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true ''Lost'' Finale: More Mysteries Wrapped in Enigmas]," ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''[[Access Atlanta]]'' said the finale was "deeply satisfying"<ref>Ho, Rodney, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/tv/entries/2007/05/23/lost_in_the_moment.html Channel Serf – ''Lost'' Recap: Charlie, Hurley Save the Day]," ''Access Atlanta''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and the ''[[Associated Press]]'' called the episode "gripping," "powerful" and "terrific".<ref>Moore, Frazier, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/tv_finale_lost Gripping ''Lost'' Season-Ender Offers Hope]," ''[[Associated Press]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> Two writers for ''[[E!]]'' said that "''Lost'' has never been better"<ref>Ghosh, Korbi, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/korbi/detail/index.jsp?uuid=a4e146fe-0f06-4a34-afaa-37f7e3f212f6 Korbi's Quickie – I Finally Get ''Lost'', Can't Say the Same for ''Idol'']," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and that "Through the Looking Glass" was possibly "the best episode ever of the entire series."<ref name=kristin>Veitch, Kristin, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=9c9aafc1-e118-4d0c-9686-6b982fbd4e87 Watch with Kristin – Lost Redux: Damon Lindelof Breaks 'Radio Silence' to Reveal Why Charlie Died and More]," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> The season finale was summed up as "a mind-blower, for sure, a radical two hours that gave us major fake-outs, an army of dead bodies, the possibility of rescue, diverse portraits of heroism, and the most touching loss of the series so far" by ''[[The Boston Globe]]''<ref>Gilbert, Matthew, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/05/24/lost_finale_leaves_heads_spinning_in_a_new_direction ''Lost'' Finale Leaves Heads Spinning in a New Direction]," ''[[The Boston Globe]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and "a dizzying exercise in adventure, sustained tension and time-shifting rug pulling [that was] spectacularly produced, amazingly directed and gloriously acted" by ''[[TV Guide]]''.<ref name=roush>Roush, Matt, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Roush-Dispatch/Way-End-Season/800015777 Roush Dispatch - Way to End a Season (Lost, Not Idol)]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''[[IGN]]'' gave the double episode a perfect 10/10 – the best review of the season – saying it was "nothing short of a masterpiece of storytelling with a brilliantly paced narrative."<ref name=ign>Carabott, Chris, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791616p1.html ''Lost'': "Through the Looking Glass, Parts 1 & 2" Review]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> Other ''[[IGN]]'' staff said the finale was "well played" and "great TV,"<ref>Goldman, Eric, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> "great-- tense, suspenseful, action-packed, dramatic, eerie, sad, funny… just pure entertainment"<ref>Canning, Robert, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> and "simply marvelous."<ref>Moriarty, Colin, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> ''BuddyTV'' praised the unpredictability, saying that "no other show can even attempt to do what ''Lost'' does."<ref name=dahl>Dahl, Oscar, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-season-finale-thoughts-fr-6993.aspx ''Lost'': Season Finale Thoughts from a Non-Expert]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> Cynical ''Television Without Pity'' gave the third season finale an "A" – tying it with [[Pilot (Lost)#Part 2|three]] [[Raised by Another|other]] [[Greatest Hits (Lost)|episodes]] as the highest graded ''Lost'' episode.<ref>Bates, Lulu, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/portal/site/TelevisionWithoutPity/menuitem.5853592f3d9209d415fc0f1045001d30/?strSeason=all&strSortCoulmn=grade_asc&ShowName=Lost&channelid=cb52b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&hotfourmchannelid=3072b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&pollchannelid=8562b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____ ''Lost'' Full Episode Recaps]," ''Television Without Pity''. Retrieved on [[July 28]], [[2007]].</ref> Stephen McPherson, the president of ABC Entertainment, called "Through the Looking Glass" "one of the best episodes" of the series.<ref>Veitch, Kristin, ([[May 15]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/print/index.jsp?uuid=5cd626fa-9bce-4563-8837-334f8a60d782&contentType=watchWithKristin Watch with Kristin – ABC Berry Blast: Breaking Updates from Inside Lincoln Center]," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Giacchino's musical score was commended, being called "ever-more-awesome" by ''TV Guide''.<ref name=weiss>Weiss, Sabrina Rojas, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/Lost/23-2007-Notsogood/800015803 Not-So-Good Vibrations]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 29]], [[2007]].</ref>
The episode received positive reviews from critics.<ref>Shafrir, Doree, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.slate.com/id/2166672 ''Lost''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Leap: The Critical Buzz on the ''Lost'' Season Finale]," ''Slate''. Retrieved on [[July 5]], [[2007]].</ref> The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote that it was "action-packed,"<ref>Lloyd, Robert, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/cl-et-lost24may24,1,4608533.story?coll=la-promo-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true ''Lost'' Finale: More Mysteries Wrapped in Enigmas]," ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''[[Access Atlanta]]'' said the finale was "deeply satisfying"<ref>Ho, Rodney, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/tv/entries/2007/05/23/lost_in_the_moment.html Channel Serf – ''Lost'' Recap: Charlie, Hurley Save the Day]," ''Access Atlanta''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and the ''[[Associated Press]]'' called the episode "gripping," "powerful" and "terrific".<ref>Moore, Frazier, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/tv_finale_lost Gripping ''Lost'' Season-Ender Offers Hope]," ''[[Associated Press]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> Two writers for ''[[E!]]'' said that "''Lost'' has never been better"<ref>Ghosh, Korbi, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/korbi/detail/index.jsp?uuid=a4e146fe-0f06-4a34-afaa-37f7e3f212f6 Korbi's Quickie – I Finally Get ''Lost'', Can't Say the Same for ''Idol'']," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and that "Through the Looking Glass" was possibly "the best episode ever of the entire series."<ref name=kristin>Veitch, Kristin, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=9c9aafc1-e118-4d0c-9686-6b982fbd4e87 Watch with Kristin – Lost Redux: Damon Lindelof Breaks 'Radio Silence' to Reveal Why Charlie Died and More]," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> The season finale was summed up as "a mind-blower, for sure, a radical two hours that gave us major fake-outs, an army of dead bodies, the possibility of rescue, diverse portraits of heroism, and the most touching loss of the series so far" by ''[[The Boston Globe]]''<ref>Gilbert, Matthew, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/05/24/lost_finale_leaves_heads_spinning_in_a_new_direction ''Lost'' Finale Leaves Heads Spinning in a New Direction]," ''[[The Boston Globe]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and "a dizzying exercise in adventure, sustained tension and time-shifting rug pulling [that was] spectacularly produced, amazingly directed and gloriously acted" by ''[[TV Guide]]''.<ref name=roush>Roush, Matt, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Roush-Dispatch/Way-End-Season/800015777 Roush Dispatch – Way to End a Season (Lost, Not Idol)]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''[[IGN]]'' gave the double episode a perfect 10/10 – the best review of the season – saying it was "nothing short of a masterpiece of storytelling with a brilliantly paced narrative."<ref name=ign>Carabott, Chris, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791616p1.html ''Lost'': "Through the Looking Glass, Parts 1 & 2" Review]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> Other ''[[IGN]]'' staff said the finale was "well played" and "great TV,"<ref>Goldman, Eric, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> "great- tense, suspenseful, action-packed, dramatic, eerie, sad, funny… just pure entertainment"<ref>Canning, Robert, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> and "simply marvelous."<ref>Moriarty, Colin, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref> ''BuddyTV'' praised the unpredictability, saying that "no other show can even attempt to do what ''Lost'' does."<ref name=dahl>Dahl, Oscar, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-season-finale-thoughts-fr-6993.aspx ''Lost'': Season Finale Thoughts from a Non-Expert]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> Cynical ''Television Without Pity'' gave the third season finale an "A" – tying it with [[Pilot (Lost)#Part 2|three]] [[Raised by Another|other]] [[Greatest Hits (Lost)|episodes]] as the highest graded ''Lost'' episode.<ref>Bates, Lulu, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/portal/site/TelevisionWithoutPity/menuitem.5853592f3d9209d415fc0f1045001d30/?strSeason=all&strSortCoulmn=grade_asc&ShowName=Lost&channelid=cb52b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&hotfourmchannelid=3072b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____&pollchannelid=8562b829275b2110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240____ ''Lost'' Full Episode Recaps]," ''Television Without Pity''. Retrieved on [[July 28]], [[2007]].</ref> Stephen McPherson, the president of ABC Entertainment, called "Through the Looking Glass" "one of the best episodes" of the series.<ref>Veitch, Kristin, ([[May 15]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/print/index.jsp?uuid=5cd626fa-9bce-4563-8837-334f8a60d782&contentType=watchWithKristin Watch with Kristin – ABC Berry Blast: Breaking Updates from Inside Lincoln Center]," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> Giacchino's musical score was commended, being called "ever-more-awesome" by ''TV Guide''.<ref name=weiss>Weiss, Sabrina Rojas, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/Lost/23-2007-Notsogood/800015803 Not-So-Good Vibrations]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 29]], [[2007]].</ref>


The final scene was called "a great twist," by the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'',<ref>Goodman, Tim, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=24&entry_id=16924 The Bastard Machine – ''Lost'' Season Finale: No One Gets Out of Here Alive]," ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> "shocking" by ''BuddyTV'',<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-season-three-finale-quick-6887.aspx ''Lost'' Season Three Finale Quick Thoughts]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> "mind-blowing" by ''E!''<ref name=kristin/> and ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' said that the cliffhanger "[revealed] new dimensions to [''Lost''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s] creative world."<ref name=ew>Jensen, Jeff, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040061,00.html TV Watch: ''Lost'' - The Looking Glass War]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''IGN'' called it "a cliffhanger that will keep people talking until next year."<ref name=ign/> On a less positive note, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' wrote that ''Lost'' "may have [[Jump the shark|unjumped]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Jump the shark|the shark]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> with [the] flashforward."<ref>Dale, David, ([[July 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sit/archives/2007/07/if_you_went_into_showing.html Stay in Touch –The Tribal Mind: Just One Look, That's All It Took]," ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref>
The final scene was called "a great twist," by the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'',<ref>Goodman, Tim, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=24&entry_id=16924 The Bastard Machine – ''Lost'' Season Finale: No One Gets Out of Here Alive]," ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> "shocking" by ''BuddyTV'',<ref>Lachonis, Jon, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-season-three-finale-quick-6887.aspx ''Lost'' Season Three Finale Quick Thoughts]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> "mind-blowing" by ''E!''<ref name=kristin/> and ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' said that the cliffhanger "[revealed] new dimensions to [''Lost''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s] creative world."<ref name=ew>Jensen, Jeff, ([[May 24]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040061,00.html TV Watch: ''Lost'' – The Looking Glass War]," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> ''IGN'' called it "a cliffhanger that will keep people talking until next year."<ref name=ign/> On a less positive note, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' wrote that ''Lost'' "may have [[Jump the shark|unjumped]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Jump the shark|the shark]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> with [the] flashforward."<ref>Dale, David, ([[July 31]], [[2007]]) "[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sit/archives/2007/07/if_you_went_into_showing.html Stay in Touch –The Tribal Mind: Just One Look, That's All It Took]," ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. Retrieved on [[July 31]], [[2007]].</ref>


Matthew Fox's lead role acting was also praised, his performance being called "Emmy worthy" by ''BuddyTV'',<ref name=dahl/> "excellent" by ''[[IGN]]''<ref>Van Horn, Jason, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and ''TV Guide'',<ref name=weiss/> "fearless [and] balls-to-the-wall"<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Lost-Exec-Nights/800015786?start=225& Ausiello Report – Lost Exec on Last Night's Big Death: 'It Was Painful']," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and "tour-de-force,"<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/2007-Dream-Emmy/800016062 Ausiello Report – It's Here: Our 2007 Dream Emmy Ballot!]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 28]], [[2007]].</ref> by another ''TV Guide'' writer, while another ''TV Guide'' critic wrote that Fox has "stepped it up again."<ref name=roush/>
Matthew Fox's lead role acting was also praised, his performance being called "Emmy worthy" by ''BuddyTV'',<ref name=dahl/> "excellent" by ''[[IGN]]''<ref>Van Horn, Jason, ([[May 25]], [[2007]]) "[http://tv.ign.com/articles/791/791926p1.html Idiot Box: The ''Lost'' Season 3 Finale]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and ''TV Guide'',<ref name=weiss/> "fearless [and] balls-to-the-wall"<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 23]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Lost-Exec-Nights/800015786?start=225& Ausiello Report – Lost Exec on Last Night's Big Death: 'It Was Painful']," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2007]].</ref> and "tour-de-force,"<ref>Ausiello, Michael, ([[May 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/2007-Dream-Emmy/800016062 Ausiello Report – It's Here: Our 2007 Dream Emmy Ballot!]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[July 28]], [[2007]].</ref> by another ''TV Guide'' writer, while another ''TV Guide'' critic wrote that Fox has "stepped it up again."<ref name=roush/>
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=== Awards ===
=== Awards ===


The episode has been nominated in the categories of "[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series]]," "Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series," and "Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series" in the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]].<ref name="emmys"/> The season finale was also submitted for Emmy consideration in the category of "[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]];"<ref>Kubicek, John, ([[June 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/how-lost-will-find-the-emmys-a-7791.aspx How ''Lost'' Will Find the Emmys Again]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 27]], [[2007]].</ref> however, it was not nominated.<ref>[[Jon Cryer|Cryer, Jon]] & [[Kyra Sedgwick|Sedgwick, Kyra]] ([[July 19]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.emmys.com/awards/2007pt/nominations.php?action=search_db Primetime Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List]," ''[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]]''. Retrieved on [[July 27]], [[2007]].</ref> "Through the Looking Glass" was the ''[[AOL]]'' primetime poll winner<ref>[[AOL]] voters, "([[June]], [[2007]]) "[http://television.aol.com/feature/tv-season-end-best-worst-poll Primetime Poll Results: Season's Highs & Lows]," ''[[AOL]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> and editors' pick for "Best Season-Ending Cliffhanger."<ref>[[AOL]] editors, ([[June]], [[2007]]) "[http://television.aol.com/feature/tv-season-end-best-worst-poll/editors-picks TV Season Highs & Lows: Editors' Picks]," ''[[AOL]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> "Through the Looking Glass" is currently nominated for "Drama Episode of the Year" in the 2007 Gold Derby TV Awards, in which anyone can vote.<ref>O'Neil, Tom, ([[July 12]], [[2007]]) "[http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2007/07/trumpets-plea-1.html Trumpets, Please! Behold, the Gold Derby TV Award Nominees]," ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. Retrieved on [[July 18]], [[2007]].</ref>
The episode has been nominated in the categories of "[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series]]," "Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series," and "Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series" in the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]].<ref name="emmys"/> The season finale was also submitted for Emmy consideration in the category of "[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]];"<ref>Kubicek, John, ([[June 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/how-lost-will-find-the-emmys-a-7791.aspx How ''Lost'' Will Find the Emmys Again]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[July 27]], [[2007]].</ref> however, it was not nominated.<ref>[[Jon Cryer|Cryer, Jon]] & [[Kyra Sedgwick|Sedgwick, Kyra]] ([[July 19]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.emmys.com/awards/2007pt/nominations.php?action=search_db Primetime Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List]," ''[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]]''. Retrieved on [[July 27]], [[2007]].</ref> "Through the Looking Glass" was the ''[[AOL]]'' primetime poll winner<ref>[[AOL]] voters, "([[June]] [[2007]]) "[http://television.aol.com/feature/tv-season-end-best-worst-poll Primetime Poll Results: Season's Highs & Lows]," ''[[AOL]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> and editors' pick for "Best Season-Ending Cliffhanger."<ref>[[AOL]] editors, ([[June]] [[2007]]) "[http://television.aol.com/feature/tv-season-end-best-worst-poll/editors-picks TV Season Highs & Lows: Editors' Picks]," ''[[AOL]]''. Retrieved on [[July 7]], [[2007]].</ref> "Through the Looking Glass" was currently nominated for "Drama Episode of the Year" in the 2007 Gold Derby TV Awards, in which anyone can vote.<ref>O'Neil, Tom, ([[July 12]], [[2007]]) "[http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2007/07/trumpets-plea-1.html Trumpets, Please! Behold, the Gold Derby TV Award Nominees]," ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. Retrieved on [[July 18]], [[2007]].</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 18:10, 3 August 2007

"Through the Looking Glass (Lost)"

"Through the Looking Glass" is the 22nd episode of the third season of the ABC television serial drama series Lost, and the 69th episode overall. It was written by co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse, and directed by executive producer Jack Bender.[1] When the episode first aired on May 23, 2007 in the United States and Canada, it was watched by an average of 14 million American viewers.[2] Like the previous two season finales, it was two hours long with commercials (1:27:07 without commericials)[3] —twice the length of a normal episode. Reviews for the season finale were positive, and the episode has won awards. The episode was nominated for three 2007 Primetime Emmys.[4]

The episode begins on December 22, 2004, ninety-two days after the crash of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815. The battle between the crash survivors and the dangerous and mysterious island inhabitants referred to as "The Others" comes to a head as ten of the Others ambush the surviors' camp and are subsequently killed. Meanwhile, most of the survivors go to the island's radio tower to communicate with a nearby ship. This is the first Lost episode to feature flashforwards throughout the episode, as opposed to the customary flashbacks. The flashforwards show the life of series protagonist Jack Shephard (played by Matthew Fox) in ruins after he has escaped the island.

Plot

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Charlie enters the code to disable the system jamming outgoing transmissions from the island

Juliet Burke (Elizabeth Mitchell), instructed by the Others' leader Ben Linus (Michael Emerson), marks any of the survivors' tents that are owned by pregnant women.[5] The Others plan to ambush the camp, and kidnap the pregnant women for scientific research.[6] The survivors, aware of the plan, prepare to blow up the Others with dynamite-rigged tents.[7] Sayid Jarrah (Naveen Andrews), Jin Kwon (Daniel Dae Kim) and Bernard Nadler stay at the beach, given the task of shooting the dynamite-rigged tents, while the rest of the survivors make their way to the radio tower to communicate with Naomi Dorrit's nearby ship. The Others arrive, but Jin misses his target, which results in their capture by the Others: Tom, Ryan Pryce and Jason.

Charlie Pace (Dominic Monaghan) dives down into the Looking Glass, one of a series of 1980's scientific research stations, with the hope of disabling the system jamming outgoing transmissions, such as one to Naomi's ship, but he is captured by resident Others Greta and Bonnie. After Ben hears this news, he sends Mikhail Bakunin to the station to kill the three to preserve the signal jamming. Mikhail arrives and kills Greta and Bonnie, only to be shot through the chest with a spear gun by Desmond Hume (Henry Ian Cusick), who emerges from a closet inside the station. Charlie disables the signal jammer, and is contacted by Penelope Widmore via video transmission. Penelope informs Charlie that she does not know Naomi, and did not send the boat she claims to be from. Mikhail blasts the window of the jamming room with a grenade, and Charlie locks the door to save Desmond from drowning with him. Before he drowns, Charlie tells Desmond the boat is not Penny’s.

John Locke (Terry O'Quinn), one of the survivors, is shot by Ben.[8] Locke is about to commit suicide, when he is stopped by what appears to be Walt Lloyd. Meanwhile, Ben tells Richard Alpert to lead the rest of the Others to "The Temple," and then leaves the Others with his adopted daughter, Alex (Rousseau's daughter),[9] to meet up with the survivors to persuade Jack not to call Naomi's ship for rescue.

After hearing only two explosions, James "Sawyer" Ford (Josh Holloway) and Juliet turn back to see if they can help Jin, Sayid and Bernard. Jack informs Kate that he loves Kate, after Kate witnesses a kiss between Jack and Juliet. Ben and Alex intercept Jack's group; Ben informs Jack that Naomi is not who she says she is, and making contact with her boat will be disastrous for everyone on the island. Ben also threatens to kill Sayid, Jin, and Bernard, if Jack does not retrieve Naomi's phone. When Jack hears three gunshots, upon his refusal, he attacks Ben. Rousseau meets her sixteen year old daughter Alex, who was kidnapped by the Others shortly after her birth, and they tie Ben up. The shots turn out to be a false alarm, as the three survivors are still alive. Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (Jorge Garcia), who was not allowed to accompany the rest of the survivors because of his weight, drives the van he found onto the beach,[10] and the captives gain the upper hand, killing the remaining Others with the help of Sawyer and Juliet.

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The first appearance of the radio tower in the series

The trek party, now able to get a signal, arrives at the radio tower. Rousseau disables her distress signal, freeing the frequency for Naomi. Naomi is stabbed in the back by Locke, who threatens to kill Jack if he calls Naomi’s boat. Locke is unable to kill Jack, who communicates with Minkowski on Naomi's boat. Minkowski tells the survivors they will be sending rescue.

Throughout the episode, flash-forwards show Jack has escaped the island. In the future, he is depressed, unshaven, addicted to Oxycodone, heavily drinking, and suicidal. After pulling a woman from a car wreck, Jack contacts Kate and explains they should never have left the island and must return.

Production

The title is an allusion to Lewis Carroll's novel Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There[11] and also a reference to the fictitious 1980's Dharma Initiative research station found in the previous episode. Although it was not named or explored until the previous episode, the Looking Glass, was first alluded to when Sayid found its cable in the first season[12] and later when it was seen by Locke on the blast door map in the second season.[13]

Actors Jorge Garcia (Hurley) & Daniel Dae Kim (Jin) with executive producers Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse & Bryan Burk

While filming mostly took place on Oahu, Hawaii, some scenes were shot in Los Angeles.[14] The hospital scenes were filmed in the same sets used for the ABC show, Grey's Anatomy.[15] Shooting began on April 13[16] and ended on May 7, 2007.[17] Post-production wrapped on May 21, 2007, only two days before it aired on television.[11] The dramatic score was composed by series musician Michael Giacchino, while popular music was also featured and referenced throughout the episode. While Jack drives to the funeral parlor, he listens to "Scentless Apprentice" by Nirvana. The code that Charlie disables the jamming in the Looking Glass is to the tune of "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys.

Despite not being mentioned in the official press release,[1] Malcolm David Kelley returned to reprise his role as Walt Lloyd with the credit of "special guest star." While the 10-year old character had left the island 16 days previous to the events of the episode,[18] the now-15-year old actor had not filmed Lost in one year.[19] In his single scene, Walt is visibly taller, has physically aged and has a deeper voice.[20] Although uncredited, show runners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse lent their voices for the unseen roles of the flight captain and newscaster, respectively.[21]

This episode concluded the story arc about Charlie's death that began earlier in the season, when Desmond prophesied Charlie's death.[22] Throughout the season, Charlie escaped death.[23] Desmond told Charlie that he had to die this time for his girlfriend Claire Littleton to get rescued from the island.[7] The storyline of Charlie's death was conceived while producing the latter part of the second season after the storyline of Charlie's drug addiction finished.[24] The news of his character's death was broken to Monaghan two episodes in advance.[25] Monaghan felt "relief" for knowing the future of his job on the show.[26] On the night of Monaghan's second last day on set, he was presented with a canoe paddle that had been made by the cast and crew and then took part in a gambling party.[27] Monaghan hopes to return to Lost as a guest star in flashbacks.[28]

Like the other Lost season finales, the cliffhanger final scene was given a codename, "The Rattlesnake in the Mailbox," and kept top secret.[29] After Lindelof and Cuse wrote the scene, only Matthew Fox (Jack), Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Jack Bender (executive producer/ director) and Jean Higgins (co-executive producer) were given copies of the script. Despite the security measures, a complete and detailed episode synopsis was uploaded online over a week before the episode aired.[30] Disney investigated the leak.[31] The leak combined with the cliffhanger prompted Lindelof and Cuse responded by entering "radio silence," which was be broken at Comic-Con International 2007.[32] The funeral parlor that Jack visits is called "Hoffs/Drawlar," which is an anagram of "flashforward."[33] The show runners stated that at the end of the first season, they realized that flashbacks would eventually stop being revelatory and knew that they would eventually have to switch to flashforwards.[34] With the announcement of the series to conclude forty-eight episodes after "Through the Looking Glass,"[35] they decided that the third season finale would be a good place to start playing flashforwards.

Reception

Ratings

In the U.S., the episode brought in the best ratings for Lost in fifteen episodes.[36] The two hour Wednesday broadcast on ABC was the sixth most watched show of the week with an average of 13.86 million American viewers,[37] below the third season average of 14.6 million.[38] The first hour was viewed by 12.67, while the second hour was seen by 15.04 million people. The episode received a 5.9/15 in the key adults 18–49 demographic.[2] In the United Kingdom, the episode attracted 1.21 million viewers, and was the second most watched program of the week on the non-terrestrial channels, beaten only by Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter.[39] In Australia, Lost was the thirty-seventh most viewed program of the week, bringing in 1.171 million viewers.[40]

Critical response

The episode received positive reviews from critics.[41] The Los Angeles Times wrote that it was "action-packed,"[42] Access Atlanta said the finale was "deeply satisfying"[43] and the Associated Press called the episode "gripping," "powerful" and "terrific".[44] Two writers for E! said that "Lost has never been better"[45] and that "Through the Looking Glass" was possibly "the best episode ever of the entire series."[46] The season finale was summed up as "a mind-blower, for sure, a radical two hours that gave us major fake-outs, an army of dead bodies, the possibility of rescue, diverse portraits of heroism, and the most touching loss of the series so far" by The Boston Globe[47] and "a dizzying exercise in adventure, sustained tension and time-shifting rug pulling [that was] spectacularly produced, amazingly directed and gloriously acted" by TV Guide.[48] IGN gave the double episode a perfect 10/10 – the best review of the season – saying it was "nothing short of a masterpiece of storytelling with a brilliantly paced narrative."[49] Other IGN staff said the finale was "well played" and "great TV,"[50] "great- tense, suspenseful, action-packed, dramatic, eerie, sad, funny… just pure entertainment"[51] and "simply marvelous."[52] BuddyTV praised the unpredictability, saying that "no other show can even attempt to do what Lost does."[53] Cynical Television Without Pity gave the third season finale an "A" – tying it with three other episodes as the highest graded Lost episode.[54] Stephen McPherson, the president of ABC Entertainment, called "Through the Looking Glass" "one of the best episodes" of the series.[55] Giacchino's musical score was commended, being called "ever-more-awesome" by TV Guide.[56]

The final scene was called "a great twist," by the San Francisco Chronicle,[57] "shocking" by BuddyTV,[58] "mind-blowing" by E![46] and Entertainment Weekly said that the cliffhanger "[revealed] new dimensions to [Lost's] creative world."[59] IGN called it "a cliffhanger that will keep people talking until next year."[49] On a less positive note, The Sydney Morning Herald wrote that Lost "may have unjumped [the shark] with [the] flashforward."[60]

Matthew Fox's lead role acting was also praised, his performance being called "Emmy worthy" by BuddyTV,[53] "excellent" by IGN[61] and TV Guide,[56] "fearless [and] balls-to-the-wall"[62] and "tour-de-force,"[63] by another TV Guide writer, while another TV Guide critic wrote that Fox has "stepped it up again."[48]

Awards

The episode has been nominated in the categories of "Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series," "Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series," and "Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series" in the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.[4] The season finale was also submitted for Emmy consideration in the category of "Outstanding Drama Series;"[64] however, it was not nominated.[65] "Through the Looking Glass" was the AOL primetime poll winner[66] and editors' pick for "Best Season-Ending Cliffhanger."[67] "Through the Looking Glass" was currently nominated for "Drama Episode of the Year" in the 2007 Gold Derby TV Awards, in which anyone can vote.[68]

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