" The Shape of Things to Come " is one of a few '' Lost '' episodes to contain footage filmed outside Hawaii . The episode aired as the first of the second batch of fourth-season episodes that were originally planned to air uninterrupted by a hiatus with the rest of the season ; however , the 100-day 2007 – 2008 Writers Guild of America strike paused production and caused the writers to condense the second half of the season , which aired after a four-week break . " The Shape of Things to Come " received positive critical reviews , and the original broadcast in the United States was viewed by 14 million people . Much praise was directed at Emerson 's acting skills , particularly in his reaction to the execution of his character 's daughter Alex ( Tania Raymonde ) . His performance in this specific episode received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards ; the episode was also nominated in the category of Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
60th Primetime Emmy Awards
60th Primetime Emmy Awards
The Shape of Things to Come (Lost)