How Good is "LOST"?

[Jack_Dawson]

I had pretty much given up on network television, and especially dramas. But I find this show absolutely eerie/gripping/original. My gf said it's like renting a movie every Wednesday.

But maybe that's just me.

:shrug:

[chelsea0011]

1. It's the best "new" show which isn't saying much

it's watchable but if there were any decent TV against it, it would get clobbered. Networks are lazy and cheap with all the fake "reality" shows.

[Jack_Dawson]

8. Reality TV is Dying, Thank God

But yes, what a moneymaker it has been. A bunch of non-SAG stiffs competing for $50K? The networks make that back during a commercial break.

[CanuckAmok]

37. Reality TV won't die easily...

...for nthe reasons you've already mentioned.

The Networks want reality tv to last a long, long time, and as broadcasters are as much an influence of peoples' viewing habits as they are reflectors of them, they will invest huge amounts of effort and capital to keep RTV popular.

As someone who's industry has been devastated by reality TV, I wish this wasn't true.

There are two networks launching next year, who will produce nothing but reality TV.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. I watched it for the first time last night and found it quite captivating

I NEVER watch TV and enjoyed the show very much...great scripts, plots, camera work and the acting is quite good as well

[Misunderestimator]

4. And I made her watch it...

Best drama series I think I've ever seen on network TV.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

10. the jaguar made me watch it :)

[redqueen]

3. It's one of my very favorites right now

I only watch that, Scrubs, Joan of Arcadia and Jon Stewart.

[sariku]

40. I LOVE this show

I missed the first episode. Stuff on tv just doesn't capture my attention much. But for some reason, we ended up watching it the second week, and I was totally hooked.

I watch the show with my daughters, and it is one of two shows that my 15 year old and I must watch together (the other being CSI LV).

[RevolutionaryActs]

5. I think its the best show in a very long time!

[MsConduct]

11. I agree! It's got it all, well except for sex. But it does have mystery..

intrigue and adventure. Pretty good for network tv.

[redqueen]

17. The sexual tension between Sawyer and Kate is nice

:)

[jackelope72]

21. Sawyer is my t.v. boyfriend...

Kate just better BACK OFF!

[redqueen]

22. No, he's MINE!

Can we share? :D

[jackelope72]

24. Hmmm...Oh, alright.

We'll have to work out a time share schedule, though.

[Jack_Dawson]

25. Sawyer is a major league a-hole

But he's quite good at it.

[redqueen]

27. Yeah but he's FINE!

:P

[jackelope72]

29. Yes, but he's a gorgeous and SEXY major league a-hole.

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see that the costume budget for Sawyer doesn't seem to include a shirt anymore.

[fluffernutter]

33. lol, me too! the hair, the smile, those dimples, mmm.

[RevolutionaryActs]

18. LOL I think the sexy stuff might be coming,

I mean good god, Jack and Kate look like they're about ready to hump each other on the beach! :eyes:


Not that I wouldn't hump Jack in a second, if I had the chance.... :evilgrin:

He is one sexy man! And Sayid... And Boone.. Oh so many sexy men! ;-) :*

Edited for pictures!:










:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[MsConduct]

42. Thanks for the pics. I'll take one of each please. LOL n/t

[RevolutionaryActs]

50. LOL me too! I feel though, that since they ARE on an island..

they need to be shirtless a LOT more... dont you think?

Lets start a petition.. more shirtlessness! :9

[Kira]

6. Have you seen American Dreams?

That is the best show on tv now. NBC on Sunday nights at 7. I love "Lost" too though.

[Jack_Dawson]

9. Never heard of it

But I'll check it out if you say it's all that. Normally I watch 60 Minutes in that time slot.

[desertalien]

16. I love American dreams

But I don't think enough people watch it. I wish more would.
Love "Lost". Who's Ethan?

[Jack_Dawson]

19. Ethan is Trippy!

"He wasn't on the manifest"

:scared:

[desertalien]

23. Trippy is right

I was scared at the end of the show last night, really. That look.
Yikes!!!!!

[NewHampshireDem]

7. One of three shows I watch ...

Lost
Simpsons
House

House may start to lose its novelty soon, I fear. But Lost just keeps getting better and better. However, I hope they end the show so it doesn't go out the way X-Files did.

[iconoclastic cat]

12. So...is it a dinosaur?

[Khephra]

13. The last season sucked for me

I lost almost all the long-running shows that I enjoyed and nothing was brought out that I considered a worthy replacement. This season has been quite different. I'm enjoying "House", "Deparate Housewives", and "Lost". (And if we're counting cable, I'd have to add "Deadwood".)

I just hope I'll be able to add the new Battlestar Galactica show to my list when it starts next month.

[Jack_Dawson]

15. BG is coming back?

Starring whom?

[Khephra]

31. It's the remade version that was on Sci-Fi as a mini

and it ended up being sucessful enough that it went to series. Fans are torn by it as it's VERY different. Edward James Olmos is the biggest star of the show.

Fans were most pissed off for two reasons:

1 - Starbuck was turned into a woman

2 - there's human looking Cylons as well as the old model.

http://battlestar.ugo.com/series/

The new series is already showing in the UK and successful enough that it may be green-lit for a second season before it even starts here in Jan.

[feminazi]

14. it's good...i like it

and except for 24, cspan, frontline, bill moyers and some sports i don't watch tv.

[madison2000]

20. Always liked Matthew Fox but Naveen Andrews is totally hot too

He's plays Said, the Iraqi soldier. I'm smitten :loveya:

[RevolutionaryActs]

26. Sayid.. not said

:D

He's so cool :D

[supernova]

28. I really enjoy Lost

but I missed it last night.... fell asleep. :P Must. Get. TiVO. :D

[Jack_Dawson]

30. You fell asleep before EIGHT O'CLOCK?

Must. Get. TiVo. Indeed.

[supernova]

32. Oh No, wait a minute

I was watching Rudolph. :-) It's a tradition with me.

I figure I can catch the Lost reruns in the spring/summer.

[imenja]

34. I like Desperate Housewives better

and The Wire. 24, if it ever comes back on.

[fluffernutter]

36. 24 is coming back on Jan 10th I think...

can't wait for more Jack Bauer! B-)

[imenja]

35. delete

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[Liberalynn]

38. Frack

I just voted wrong. Somehow I skimmed over the word "network"!

Yes it is the best network show. For me the best show on television network or cable is FX's Nip/Tuck but that may just be because I'm obessed with Dr. Troy and his portrayer.

[Jack_Dawson]

39. Oh...you favor the handsome Dr. Troy, do you?

If I was into dudes, I would too. Great show and I miss it already.

[Liberalynn]

44. Definitely

I'm not a stalker mind you, I'm just sort of fantasy obsessed with the man. ROTFLO.

I also like how Nip/Tuck is written. I love how Ryan Murphy shows that on the surface Troy is the morally challenged one yet often he ends up doing things that are ten times more moral than the the preachier people in his universe.

I'm looking forward to June too. I want to see how bad the Carver messed up poor Dr. Troy.

[Jack_Dawson]

45. Hopefully not too badly...

the show's ratings would suffer.

[THUNDER HANDS]

41. eh...i watched a few episodes, didn't strike me as memorable

the Merry guy from Lord of the Rings was cool, but other than that it seemed forgettable.

Even the wheelchair guy from OZ wasn't that great.

Maybe it got better after I stopped watching it, but I didn't see the big deal.

As you can tell, it didn't exactly hook me in.

[Baclava]

43. Same here

I watched the first 3 episodes...then LOST interest...

It was turning into a soap opera...I guess I couldn't suspend disbelief long enough to care about the characters. Oh well.

[Kid_A]

46. This show is so good that I'm surprised it's still on.

Normally the networks are allergic to quality programming, but they must have taken something for their sniffles because DAMN this show is amazing.

Given JJ Abrams' track record (not counting "Felicity"), I'd say that if he ever asks ABC for ten million dollars to develop a series about a guy who sits in his apartment staring at the well for an hour, the ABC execs shouls just sign the check and let the man work. It would have to be better than that "Whores" show that's doing so well for them...

[Jack_Dawson]

47. You mean Desperate Housewives?

I watch it, but LOST is way better.

[Phillycat]

48. ALL RIGHT, IF IT'S THAT GOOD, HELP ME OUT HERE!!

I haven't watched a single episode and I am STRONGLY resistent to starting a new TV show in the middle. Can someone give me a basic recap of what's happened so far so I don't feel totally lost (heh) coming in in the middle? THANK YOU!! :hi:

[Jack_Dawson]

49. Here You Go!

http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/episodes/2004-05/1.html

:hi:

[Phillycat]

51. Too long! I'm at work and actually working, goddammit!

Can somebody do it in like a paragraph?

(I know, I'm being very picky.) :)

[Jack_Dawson]

52. Please don't use the Lord's name in vain

Signed,

Confirmed Catholic turned Twice-a-Year Catholic

:beer: