Mikhail is a very strange and unique little character. I think his ability to escape death is not something that anyone could really rely on, particularly Charlie. He's escaped two events that are pretty certainly seemed fatal. Though, I have to say, the instant I saw Mikhail go down in this one, I instantly thought of the scene from Army of Darkness where Ash says, "It's a trick. Get an ax." I think even the island would have a hard time trying to put that back together.
Overall, that was one hell of an episode. I'd certainly echo what RB said and here's to Charlie. I'm not TOTALLY sure why he picked that end, since I'm not sure it's what any of us envisioned when Desmond first prophesized his end, particularly with the realization that Naomi wasn't who she said she was, but I suppose he believes enough in the need to save Claire and Aaron that he was willing to make that sacrifice. Long hard wait ahead of us until next season. See you all then.
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