There’s no question that for me, Lost’s appeal is its game play. I used to think that meant its puzzle solving, but I’ve got to admit, lately I’ve had more fun with it like a game of chess. It’s not so much the complex maneuvering but more the strict drawing of sides I love, the sometimes fierce competition between fans. Are you Jack or Locke, Jate or Skate, Science or Faith? And in that way, we’ve sort of become characters in the story. The writers are telling us, “If you want off the Island, well then you’ve gotta play the game. You’ve gotta pick a side, and you can’t be afraid to make a move.” Okay, so my move is above *fingers crossed*…

-John Cabrera is a writer, actor, director, blogger, and occasional robot who lives in Los Angeles. He’s best known for his role as Brian Fuller on Gilmore Girls, and among Lost fans, he’s the guy who spent way too much time making that Subway Map of the Island.