"Lost" Diamonds Aren't Forever

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So let's get this straight. The folks behind "Lost" introduced the forgettable Nikki and Paulo so they could devote an entire Hitchcockian episode to the griftin' lovebirds? While The Slug thoroughly enjoyed last night's episode, we think this is a clear sign the writers are stalling because that entry didn't push the narrative of "Lost" forward whatsoever. Sure, it's nice to stop and wax nostalgic, but not when the writers know fans are increasingly frustrated — and they soooo do what with all that "Who the hell are you?" business. We doubt the pair will have a "Carrie"-like resurrection in the next episode, but we won't be surprised if they show up next season for pure shock value just like this season's Cindy cameo. Because, as we know all too well now, that's how far "Lost" is willing to go.