The episode titled, “I Haven’t Told You Everything,” began with a 1:59p.m. title card. As soon as the clock strikes two, the scene cuts to people screaming and fleeing from a press conference called by the president.

The scene then cuts to a young man known as Sean Walker, played by Jason Ritter, on an airplane exhibiting nervous behavior.

Learned through flashback, he is in search of his girlfriend who suddenly disappeared.

We also learn, through more flashbacks, that 97 prisoners are housed in Alaska that could be extremely dangerous if released.

The episode relies on flashbacks to the point of excess. “LOST” relied on flashbacks for exposition but this could prove detrimental to “The Ev3nt” as it becomes too confusing to be accessible to the audience.

However, the show displays a taut grasp of suspense, keeping the audience glued to the screen.

The episode’s biggest surprise comes when a hijacked plane intended to kill the president is surrounded by a bright light. Then the plane disappears.

“The Ev3nt” has the potential to become a great show if it doesn’t prolong the mystery behind the 97 prisoners for too long.

It should avoid the constant use of flashbacks, the removing and adding of Jenga blocks that if kept up, will collapse the show.

It’s a suspenseful show, but let’s hope it stays that way.

“The Ev3nt” can be seen on NBC Mondays at 8 p.m.