The Tail Section

Submitted by Oscar Dahl

The last time many of us saw Reiko Aylesworth on television, she was the victim of a particularly brutal car bomb.  At the beginning of 24’s fifth season, everyone who knew about Jack Bauer’s faked death was targeted for assassination, and Aylesworth’s Michelle Dessler fell victim.  Now it looks like Aylesworth will be heading back to television on another high profile series.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reiko has signed on for a four episode run on ABC’s Lost.  She will play a professional businesswoman named Amy who has an affinity for nature and the outdoors, and who’s also on the lookout for Mr. Right.  How this will play into season 5 of Lost is anybody’s guess.

Aylesworth character is supposedly of the “major recurring” variety, possibly meaning that she has an important role to play in the newest season of Lost.  Given her character description, it’s safe to say that she will, at first, be living on the mainland.  The whole nature thing makes me feel like she could be a Portland resident.  Portland has a big outdoorsy vibe, and has served as an important location on Lost, especially for Juliet and Ben.

There is no word on when in the Lost season Aylesworth will appear, but given this late announcement, it’s likely she won’t show up until later in the season.