Comments on: The Three Strike Rule: “Lost” http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/ your daily dose of pop culture Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:46:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Malchus http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-42668 Malchus Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:28:26 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-42668 I agree with you about the demands of US network television. Still, I think that "Lost" has been able to sustain most of its integrity through four seasons, three of them being 22 (23, actually) long. But, television is a business, after all, and if a show is a hit, the networks want more. Even the series you mention, "Life on Mars" wasn't able to truly sustain itself through 2 seasons. The second season seemed to drag on until the very final episode; but I loved the show anyway. And when the BBC wanted more, the producers went on to create "Ashes to Ashes", which is inferior to its predecessor. As for the American version of "Life on Mars," I am also curious of how they'll stretch out the story to last more than a season. Apparently they have a plan, but first the producers will have to get over the hurdle of bad press. I agree with you about the demands of US network television. Still, I think that “Lost” has been able to sustain most of its integrity through four seasons, three of them being 22 (23, actually) long. But, television is a business, after all, and if a show is a hit, the networks want more. Even the series you mention, “Life on Mars” wasn't able to truly sustain itself through 2 seasons. The second season seemed to drag on until the very final episode; but I loved the show anyway. And when the BBC wanted more, the producers went on to create “Ashes to Ashes”, which is inferior to its predecessor. As for the American version of “Life on Mars,” I am also curious of how they'll stretch out the story to last more than a season. Apparently they have a plan, but first the producers will have to get over the hurdle of bad press.

]]> By: Malchus http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18044 Malchus Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:28:26 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18044 I agree with you about the demands of US network television. Still, I think that "Lost" has been able to sustain most of its integrity through four seasons, three of them being 22 (23, actually) long. But, television is a business, after all, and if a show is a hit, the networks want more. Even the series you mention, "Life on Mars" wasn't able to truly sustain itself through 2 seasons. The second season seemed to drag on until the very final episode; but I loved the show anyway. And when the BBC wanted more, the producers went on to create "Ashes to Ashes", which is inferior to its predecessor. As for the American version of "Life on Mars," I am also curious of how they'll stretch out the story to last more than a season. Apparently they have a plan, but first the producers will have to get over the hurdle of bad press. I agree with you about the demands of US network television. Still, I think that “Lost” has been able to sustain most of its integrity through four seasons, three of them being 22 (23, actually) long. But, television is a business, after all, and if a show is a hit, the networks want more. Even the series you mention, “Life on Mars” wasn't able to truly sustain itself through 2 seasons. The second season seemed to drag on until the very final episode; but I loved the show anyway. And when the BBC wanted more, the producers went on to create “Ashes to Ashes”, which is inferior to its predecessor. As for the American version of “Life on Mars,” I am also curious of how they'll stretch out the story to last more than a season. Apparently they have a plan, but first the producers will have to get over the hurdle of bad press.

]]> By: matthew http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18043 matthew Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:52:20 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18043 To my eyes, the produces of Lost have been shafted by the demands of big budget US network television, which demands 22 episodes a year for 5 years in order to justify itself. If Lost truly is a single story with a beginning a middlle and an end (which I doubt) then it would be hugely improved by being shorter. No story is so compelling that it requires 150 episodes to tell....and no writers are good enough to maintain suspense for that long. If they could have restricted themselves to 3 seasons tops then I'm sure it would have been excellent, in a similar manner to the UK show Life on Mars, which ended after 2 short seasons. That show is currently under going americanisation and I wonder how they can spin out the premise for 5 years (if it's a hit)? To my eyes, the produces of Lost have been shafted by the demands of big budget US network television, which demands 22 episodes a year for 5 years in order to justify itself. If Lost truly is a single story with a beginning a middlle and an end (which I doubt) then it would be hugely improved by being shorter. No story is so compelling that it requires 150 episodes to tell….and no writers are good enough to maintain suspense for that long. If they could have restricted themselves to 3 seasons tops then I'm sure it would have been excellent, in a similar manner to the UK show Life on Mars, which ended after 2 short seasons. That show is currently under going americanisation and I wonder how they can spin out the premise for 5 years (if it's a hit)?

]]> By: eric http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18036 eric Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:34:41 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18036 Sorry, Jon. I have no desire to kill anyone's buzz. If you like it, that's what counts. Enjoy, enjoy! It's not like your rotting your brain with American Gladiators or something. <br><br>Our family has been rolling our eyes about various plot developments and the overall direction of LOST since the third season. And it's kind of frustrating to be so hooked, compelled to watch hoping there will be answers to the mystery, yet not enjoying it very much. We just don't have the strength of will to jump off the ride at this point. <br><br>Part of the problem is that I'm having trouble caring about these characters any more. John Locke, for example. His back story and early actions on the island made me very sympathetic to him. Lately, not so much. To some extent, I feel that way about Jack as well. You can't be mad at Hurley, and I'm OK with Desmond. I really hate how they've tried to make us feel bad for a worm like Ben by killing his daughter. Ben is sick, evil. Giving him a role in saving the decent people on the island is a bit distasteful. <br><br>What can I say? I have some issues. :) Sorry, Jon. I have no desire to kill anyone's buzz. If you like it, that's what counts. Enjoy, enjoy! It's not like your rotting your brain with American Gladiators or something.

Our family has been rolling our eyes about various plot developments and the overall direction of LOST since the third season. And it's kind of frustrating to be so hooked, compelled to watch hoping there will be answers to the mystery, yet not enjoying it very much. We just don't have the strength of will to jump off the ride at this point.

Part of the problem is that I'm having trouble caring about these characters any more. John Locke, for example. His back story and early actions on the island made me very sympathetic to him. Lately, not so much. To some extent, I feel that way about Jack as well. You can't be mad at Hurley, and I'm OK with Desmond. I really hate how they've tried to make us feel bad for a worm like Ben by killing his daughter. Ben is sick, evil. Giving him a role in saving the decent people on the island is a bit distasteful.

What can I say? I have some issues. :)

]]> By: Peng9803 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18042 Peng9803 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:04:20 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18042 Congrats on discovering the best TV series that will take you away from life itself. I've watched since day one but I just got a friend of mine into the show half-way through S3. She was adamant that she wouldn't like it and I kept pushing her. Gave her S1 and she actually called out of work! Then she went online and bought S2 immediately. Then downloaded the first half of S3 on iTunes. Then she didn't know what to do with herself...she had to actually wait like the rest of us LOST schlubs. I don't know why I keep getting more and more people into this show but now I'm receiving too many calls at 10:01p asking, "What just happened? They did not end it like this, OMG!" Congrats on discovering the best TV series that will take you away from life itself. I've watched since day one but I just got a friend of mine into the show half-way through S3. She was adamant that she wouldn't like it and I kept pushing her. Gave her S1 and she actually called out of work! Then she went online and bought S2 immediately. Then downloaded the first half of S3 on iTunes. Then she didn't know what to do with herself…she had to actually wait like the rest of us LOST schlubs. I don't know why I keep getting more and more people into this show but now I'm receiving too many calls at 10:01p asking, “What just happened? They did not end it like this, OMG!”

]]> By: Malchus http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18041 Malchus Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:31:20 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18041 I really haven't had any problems with season 3. There were a couple of clunker episodes (in season 2, also), but you get that with any show. the way they handled the fan hatred of Nicki and Paulo was brilliant.<br><br>And for as complicated as the plot is and for the number of characters being juggled, I can;t think of any show that does it better. Unlike, say, "Heroes", which tanked miserably in its second season (as did "Ugly Betty" after the writers strike), "Lost" has remained consistently good. What's more, I am eager to go back and rewatch each season to pick up on the clues that have been laid out since episode one. I really haven't had any problems with season 3. There were a couple of clunker episodes (in season 2, also), but you get that with any show. the way they handled the fan hatred of Nicki and Paulo was brilliant.

And for as complicated as the plot is and for the number of characters being juggled, I can;t think of any show that does it better. Unlike, say, “Heroes”, which tanked miserably in its second season (as did “Ugly Betty” after the writers strike), “Lost” has remained consistently good. What's more, I am eager to go back and rewatch each season to pick up on the clues that have been laid out since episode one.

]]> By: jefito http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18040 jefito Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:34:19 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18040 I was once like you were, Scott -- for years, I resisted the "Lost" cries, refusing to trust the buzz. Even after my brother loaned me the Season One DVD set, I had no plans to watch it. But one night while I was out of the house, my wife popped the first disc in, and when I came home, she wouldn't stop talking about how great the show was. We've been hooked ever since.<br><br>Unlike what seems like the majority of viewers, I've remained happy to be along for the ride, even through the supposedly crappy third season. And this last season? Wow. Just wow. I don't know what show you're watching, Eric, but the "Lost" I see is better than it's ever been. I was once like you were, Scott — for years, I resisted the “Lost” cries, refusing to trust the buzz. Even after my brother loaned me the Season One DVD set, I had no plans to watch it. But one night while I was out of the house, my wife popped the first disc in, and when I came home, she wouldn't stop talking about how great the show was. We've been hooked ever since.

Unlike what seems like the majority of viewers, I've remained happy to be along for the ride, even through the supposedly crappy third season. And this last season? Wow. Just wow. I don't know what show you're watching, Eric, but the “Lost” I see is better than it's ever been.

]]> By: Malchus http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18039 Malchus Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:31:27 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18039 Yes, I've been to Lostpedia and it is so thorough that I dare not click on any of the character links. I've done that a couple times and learned the fates of characters before I wanted to. Yes, I've been to Lostpedia and it is so thorough that I dare not click on any of the character links. I've done that a couple times and learned the fates of characters before I wanted to.

]]> By: Joel http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18038 Joel Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:57:42 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18038 Then, supplement your viewing by spending hours on Lostpedia trying to make sense of it all.<br><a href="http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page" rel="nofollow">http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page</a> Then, supplement your viewing by spending hours on Lostpedia trying to make sense of it all.
http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page

]]> By: JonCummings http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-18035 JonCummings Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:09:27 +0000 http://popdose.com/the-three-strike-rule-lost/#comment-18035 Sorry, Scott. No more spoilers from me... Sorry, Scott. No more spoilers from me…

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