my gripe isn't with a lack of explanation of the magic light, I agree that science fiction is science fiction and that should be enough for fans

but something as real and literal as the statue being built is something we should see, not only was it a mystery from season 1 that is just never explored, but it's a wasted opportunity. It would have made for great scenes, seeing the construction and the life they lead, how it ended (further support to "they come, they fight, they corrupt, it always ends the same"). It would have made for great writing and great tv, but the opportunity was wasted.

Personally i'm bitter because I didn't want jack to die, I wanted to know that the island would continue with him at peace with the island, continuing his life out... bringing more people to replace him and the cycle carrying on. That's just me, I know a lot of people wanted an absolute ending... so I see where fans have been divided.

And because of my interest in jack and hopes for his island future, I was severely disappointed that they wasted so long with slow motion smiles and musical montages, and the cost was we saw nothing of the island's future life.