The episode's themes of responsibility, leadership, and the toxic legacy of a dysfunctional family resonated far beyond the island. The Cambridge University Press even used the episode's title in an academic paper, "Conclusion: Gothic conspiracy and the eyes of Lara Means," as a shorthand for the gothic account of masculinity that pits the fantasy of individual masculine power against the social reality that only a small elite holds power.

: The Dallas Cowboys participated in seven "island games" last season, finishing with a 4-3 record in those high-stakes matchups.

Known as "Marion the Barbarian," Barber was the ultimate closer, punishing defenses in the fourth quarter with his bruising running style. 3. The Defensive Wall