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It’s always a treat.

The big twists of this finale are unforgettable, all capped off by Sydney’s last game-changing line.

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But her initial introduction was perfect.

This episode features their first big mission together, and it’s both incredibly fun and incredibly intense.

No episode ofAliaseverAlias-ed as hard as this one.

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You’ll never look at shelf paper the same way again.

It’s also a strong stand-alone episode featuring guest starChristianSlater, and a heartbreaking final moment.

And just when you think it’s all over…

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There is yet another jaw-dropping twist, arguably one of the greatest a J.J. Abrams series ever executed.

(It’s one of Garner’s best performances.)

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