This is our present... We can't be so naive as to think that nothing can happen to us. Any one of us can die.

Thanks to Daniel Faraday on Lost for articulating not just the precariousness of life on the show, but also how everyone is feeling because of current fear around H1N1.

I loved the 100th episode of Lost because it was a regular Lost episode with everything continuing on the way it has been this season. There were no obnoxious or unnecessary guest stars or silly stunts - the show producers wisely decided to be true to the show. That's what I like in my landmark episodes of TV shows, and also what I like about finales. It's also impressive to me that even though the episode didn't have my favourite character, Ben, it was still awesome and captivating with some awesome heart-breaking twists. In particular it was awesome to have a character with mother issues for once (as opposed to the normally rampant father issues). Plus we got to see Desmond and Penny (my other favourite characters) who are definitely the heart of the show.

This was actually a good week in TV overall. I felt Grey's Anatomy had a strong episode. I particularly enjoyed the examination of the Chief and Meredith's relationship, that was very well done. And the Owen and Cristina final scene was so good and heart-wrenching. "You take care" has never sounded more loaded with meaning.

Also making me happy this week was Dollhouse! Despite my favourite show ever being Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and also loving Joss Whedon's other shows Angel and Firefly/Serenity), I have been very resistant to the show. Because, let's face it, it's a creepy creepy premise. I get that it's supposed to be creepy but that doesn't make it necessarily enjoyable TV. Who wants to watch a show where humans are basically being used as slaves? However this week's episode had a couple of big game changers as well as two surprising twists! The writing really sparkled this episode so it was no surprise for me to discover it was written by the awesome Jane Espenson. I was especially impressed by Alan Tudyk's guest starring role which demonstrated his range (I'm used to his jovial Wash from Firefly/Serenity). It was neat to have him, Amy Acker and Eliza Dushku in a scene together - key people from three Joss Whedon shows! That was just a neat moment. Plus, the sleeping beauty theme was excellently used.

I'd also like to give a shout out to three of my favourite comedies: Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, and The Office for all having great episodes this week. In particular, I continue to love the dynamic between Sheldon and Penny on Big Bang Theory. Which brings me to....

My favourite quote of the week:
Sheldon: [after telling Leonard he spent the night at Penny's] "I have a much better understanding of 'friends with benefits' now."

Particularly funny considering this had been Sheldon's previous understanding of 'friends with benefits':
"What exactly does that expression mean, 'friends with benefits?' Does he provide her with health insurance?"

Favourite Hurley moment (from Lost): [When he heard that the folks stuck on the island had been in the 1950s] "Wait, you were in 1954? Like, Fonzie times?"