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ChrisJericho · 05-26-2005, 02:42 PM

I watch Lost somewhat infrequently, usually once every other week or so. To be honest, when I DO watch it, it's because there's nothing else on the other networks that remotely interests me and because I find the show visually (it's shot in Hawaii and 'Kate' is hot) and aurally pleasing (great music)... but not necessarily because I am interested in the plot.

Like others have said, most of the time the show does not deliver the goods when it comes to answering major questions. Granted, I have missed a few epiosdes, but how long has that hatch been a mystery? Like 5 episodes? And then in the season finale they don't give a definitive answer to where the hatch leads to, they just keep the hatch mystery around to drag out for another 5 episodes next season. And of course there's raft/monster storylines which simply lead to more questions.

At some point while I was watching Lost I realized that in order to enjoy watching the show, you just have to accept that nothing will be solved. The writers will never give any definitive answers to any of the major questions. Just let go of any hope you have.

Now I'm not saying Lost is a horrible show by any means, I'd still watch it over the 4 different Law & Order Shows or American Idol anyday. What I do believe however is that Lost has an immense potential of being a great show. All the writers have to do is deliever on some of the major mysteries and stop leaving the viewers with the proverbial blue balls. I personally would watch much more regularly if I knew that plots would eventually be resolved. For example, my hands down favorite TV show is 24. Often times there's a mole in CTU that needs to be found or a target of a bomb needs to be determined. In 24 I know that eventually the mole or the bomb target will be revealed to the viewers, even if CTU fails to stop the terrorist activies. Because I know the show will answer the questions it poses, I tune in the following week and so on and so on etc. With Lost I have no expectations of any resolutions and therefore my interest level stays minimal.

*Phew* That was a really long post. Despite my frustrations I will most likely continue watching Lost next season on a somewhat infrequent basis, but like I said, I think it's capable of much more.

05-26-2005, 02:42 PM	#527 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	I watch Lost somewhat infrequently, usually once every other week or so. To be honest, when I DO watch it, it's because there's nothing else on the other networks that remotely interests me and because I find the show visually (it's shot in Hawaii and 'Kate' is hot) and aurally pleasing (great music)... but not necessarily because I am interested in the plot. Like others have said, most of the time the show does not deliver the goods when it comes to answering major questions. Granted, I have missed a few epiosdes, but how long has that hatch been a mystery? Like 5 episodes? And then in the season finale they don't give a definitive answer to where the hatch leads to, they just keep the hatch mystery around to drag out for another 5 episodes next season. And of course there's raft/monster storylines which simply lead to more questions. At some point while I was watching Lost I realized that in order to enjoy watching the show, you just have to accept that nothing will be solved. The writers will never give any definitive answers to any of the major questions. Just let go of any hope you have. Now I'm not saying Lost is a horrible show by any means, I'd still watch it over the 4 different Law & Order Shows or American Idol anyday. What I do believe however is that Lost has an immense potential of being a great show. All the writers have to do is deliever on some of the major mysteries and stop leaving the viewers with the proverbial blue balls. I personally would watch much more regularly if I knew that plots would eventually be resolved. For example, my hands down favorite TV show is 24. Often times there's a mole in CTU that needs to be found or a target of a bomb needs to be determined. In 24 I know that eventually the mole or the bomb target will be revealed to the viewers, even if CTU fails to stop the terrorist activies. Because I know the show will answer the questions it poses, I tune in the following week and so on and so on etc. With Lost I have no expectations of any resolutions and therefore my interest level stays minimal. Phew That was a really long post. Despite my frustrations I will most likely continue watching Lost next season on a somewhat infrequent basis, but like I said, I think it's capable of much more. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche