Lost season 5 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a tense episode of Lost, Jack's determination to detonate a hydrogen bomb to alter the past leads to a confrontation with Sawyer and a deep reflection on destiny. Meanwhile, Juliet's support for Jack's plan is rooted in her painful past and belief in fate. Chaos ensues at the Swan drilling site, culminating in Juliet's tragic fall and desperate attempt to detonate the bomb. Elsewhere, Hurley encounters a mysterious figure guiding him back to the island, and Locke's true intention to kill Jacob is revealed, with Ben as his reluctant accomplice. The episode concludes with the bomb's detonation, leaving the characters' fates unknown.
Full Episode S05E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack trying to do with the hydrogen bomb?
Jack is attempting to detonate a hydrogen bomb to change the past.
Why does Sawyer share his childhood story with Jack?
Sawyer shares his story to illustrate his belief in destiny and to question Jack's motives.
What causes Juliet to support Jack's plan?
Juliet's past experiences and belief that some people aren't meant to be together lead her to support Jack.
What is the significance of the Swan site?
The Swan site is where the drilling encounters a powerful pocket of energy, leading to major complications.
How does the episode portray Jack's relationship with his father?
The episode shows a strained relationship, with Jack feeling undermined and seeking his father's belief in him.
What leads to the physical fight between Jack and Sawyer?
Their disagreement over Jack's plan and Sawyer's attempt to stop him leads to the fight.
Who does Hurley meet after being released from prison?
Hurley meets a mysterious individual who persuades him to return to the island.
What is Locke's plan regarding Jacob?
Locke plans to kill Jacob, exploiting a loophole he has discovered.
How does Juliet fall into the drilling site?
Juliet falls into the site during the chaos and struggle around the detonation of the bomb.
What does Juliet do as she's being pulled into the electromagnetic anomaly?
Juliet desperately hits the hydrogen bomb in an attempt to detonate it.
Who stabs Jacob, and why?
Ben stabs Jacob, being manipulated by Jacob's nemesis who seeks to kill him.
What is the outcome of the bomb detonation?
The episode ends with the bomb detonating, leaving the characters' fate uncertain.
What does Sawyer tell Jack about destiny?
Sawyer expresses skepticism about destiny and questions Jack's belief in it.
What is the anomaly at the Swan site?
The anomaly is a powerful electromagnetic energy pocket encountered during drilling.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with a massive explosion at the Swan site, caused by Juliet hitting the hydrogen bomb.
