'Confidence Man': Sawyer's Pivotal Flashback In this episode of 'The Magic Box,' host Kurt and guest Cortlan Waters Bartley dive into 'Confidence Man,' the eighth episode from the first season of 'Lost.' Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show, they discuss Sawyer's backstory, his manipulative nature, and his intense dynamics with Kate and other characters. The episode also touches on pivotal themes such as manipulation, morality, and the gray areas of character development. Key scenes like the intense interrogation scene with Saeed and the symbolic use of flashbacks are explored. The discussion also covers the cultural and storytelling impact of the show's unique narrative techniques. 00:00 Welcome to the Magic Box: Celebrating 20 Years of Lost  01:11 Introducing Cortlan 01:28 Patreon Perks and Early Access 01:50 Diving into 'Confidence Man' 02:47 Sawyer's Flashback: The Con Man Revealed 04:22 Sawyer's Complex Character Unfolds 14:37 The Intensity of Sawyer and Kate's Relationship 21:39 Sayid's Interrogation and Moral Dilemmas 27:11 The Power of Imagination in TV Shows 27:54 Censorship and Controversial Episodes 29:00 Character Dynamics and Plot Development 30:36 The Importance of Continuity in Storytelling 36:16 The Role of Manipulation and Morality 37:27 Analysing Key Scenes and Moments 46:25 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (The Magic Box is a retrospective podcast which does contain spoilers of all six seasons). Edited by Kurt North Guest: Cortlan Waters Bartley Music: Kurt North Make It So on Socials: https://linktr.ee/themagicboxpod Get early access, Ad Free listening and extra content on our Patroen www.patreon.com/themagicboxpod Part of The Film Stories Network Film Stories Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices