Solitary In this episode of 'The Magic Box,' the hosts celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Lost' with an in-depth discussion of Season 1, Episode 9, entitled 'Solitary.' The episode covers the pivotal themes of isolation and trauma, Sayid's first meeting with Rousseau, and significant moments that set up future plotlines. The hosts also explore the ethical dilemmas presented through Sayid's's character and delve into production notes, including script changes and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. 00:00 Welcome to the Magic Box 01:08 Episode Overview: Solitary 01:25 Guest Introduction: Luke Winch 01:57 Deep Dive into Solitary 03:13 Saeed's Flashbacks and Ethical Dilemmas 04:54 Themes of Isolation and Loneliness 09:11 Russo's Trauma and Unreliable Narration 22:07 Character Dynamics and New Introductions 28:46 Analyzing Ethan's Introduction 29:24 Reflecting on 'Raised by Another' Episode 30:35 Claire's Absence and Episode Order 31:35 Golf Course Scene and Social Dynamics 34:04 Character Observations and Emotional Intelligence 37:51 Flashbacks and Future Themes 43:54 Production Notes and Improvisation 49:15 Podcast Recommendations and Final Thoughts (The Magic Box is a retrospective podcast which does contain spoilers of all six seasons). Edited by Kurt North Guest: Tony Black 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