Lost is one of the deepest, most intricate storylines I've ever seen to grace television. I hate television with all my heart and soul, but Lost really is something else. I've watched every season so far multiple times so confusion about everything so far is kept to a minimum. The thing about Lost that I love is while it's a very well shot show with a very deep storyline, the show is one major distraction after another from what's important. The show loves to introduce something really mysterious only to not bring it up again for a LONG time. An example was the wire on the beach in season 1. Sayid follows it in the jungle and eventually is caught by Rousseau. That wire on the beach is definitely out of place and wasn't explained AT ALL UNTIL SEASON 3.
Another few good examples are the nature of Christian Shephard's dead yet living presence, the "Adam and Eve" skeletons of the caves, and the Smoke Monster of course. I'm betting you right now that the initial mysteries of the show will not be even explained until the very end.
Also Jacob? Way to introduce an unseen, poltergeist-ish character and then not address it. All these sort of things keep us incredibly intrigued. I can't wait for tonight's episode for sure. I'm really digging this season.
Anyone else get the feeling that, although John Locke having such a connection with the Island and his destiny, that Jack might actually have a higher calling since John Locke sacrificed himself pretty much so he can get back?