Both characters would go on to be major figures in the Lost canon, so it’s wild to think that Damon Lindelof was already planning out their endings, while simultaneously introducing the newcomers to Lost’s audiences.
It’s also pretty fascinating to think of the folks at Lost trying to formulate the ending back in Season 3.
Focusing on The Others, we were properly introduced to fan favorite characters like Juliet and Ben Linus.
Because in the grand scheme of the series, Season 3 was still very early in the overall narrative.