Lost - Not In Portla... < DELUXE >

Many viewers consider this a "masterpiece" episode because it humanized the Others through Juliet's tragic history.

“Juliet’s backstory is where "Not in Portland" most excels. Elizabeth Mitchell especially wrenches the heart and gut in one of the powerhouse performances of Season 3.” IMDb Lost - Not in Portla...

Parallel to her past, the episode follows Juliet’s pivotal choice to betray her own people and help the survivors. Many viewers consider this a "masterpiece" episode because

A mysterious company called Mittelos Bioscience recruits her for a six-month project. When Juliet notes the facility is remote and her sister wouldn't have medical access in Portland, the recruiter famously replies, "Well actually, we’re not quite in Portland." . A mysterious company called Mittelos Bioscience recruits her

“The flashback suffered from a lack of new info compared to others, but it is the strongest in terms of connecting to the action of the episode.” AV Club "Lost" Not in Portland (TV Episode 2007) - IMDb

The title comes from a key moment in Juliet’s past. Before the island, Juliet was a fertility researcher in Miami who performed a miraculous, unauthorized procedure to help her sister, Rachel, get pregnant.

Juliet kills a fellow Other, Danny Pickett, to save Sawyer and Kate on the beach. She then strikes a deal with Ben: she will finish his surgery and save his life only if he finally allows her to leave the island and go home. Fan Perspectives