Locke? Not Locke ? Smokey?

There is soooo much that happened in the season premiere it is just too hard to digest all of it. Let's start with Locke/Not Locke/Smokey. I loved Terry O'Quinn - he did an awesome job playing three characters. The change that Locke underwent by being taken over by Smokey or Man in Black is awesome. The confidence he carries is so fun to watch given Locke's past. The way he said to Ben about Locke's dying thought was stunning. I loved the look on Locke now MiB or Smokey's face when he said that Locke's final thought was "I don't understand."

Then the Locke on the Oceanic's 815 flight where he's talking to Boone about his "walkabout" and describing all the activities he did during his trip. So sad... I'm sure he's lying. Especially when Locke says to Boone "Why would I lie?" The life he wants... not the life he's living.

Back on the island - Smokey Locke tells Ilana's gang that their job is over. They no longer need to protect Jacob and they are out of jobs. Ilana's gang decides to fight back - shooting bullets into Locke - oops - thin air. Smokey appears and promptly kills all the gang members. Smokey is gone and Locke or MiB reappears and tells Ben he's sorry he had to see him like this. Ben has never looked SOO confused! It's refreshing...

Locke comes out to talk to Richard and and says to Richard "It's good to see you out of those chains" - Oh my - what does that mean? Was Richard on the Black Rock back in 1854? Or is Locke Jacob now? Ohhhh - can't wait for this storyline to shake down.

Then we have Locke in the lost luggage area with Jack. Oceanic Airlines has lost Locke's knives and Jack's dad.... well his body anyway. There is an exchange with Locke and Jack about "losing" someone. I think this is very insightful as to the series itself. What is Lost? What does it mean to be "Lost"? Lost in spirit? love? geographically lost? emotionally Lost? Each character does seem to be Lost in different ways.

The exchange closes with Jack offering to help Locke by reviewing his situation. Jack stepping in to save the day as usual. (or trying anyway)

Tonight is the episode "What Kate Does" - the previews look awesome and I can't wait until 8! Check back soon... let me know your thoughts.