Lost: Season Four

[Superman]

Season premiere in less than one week!!! It seems like I've been waiting for this forever.

If you haven't been watching Lost, you need to get real, man. This is the only show that I have sat and watched in it's entirety on DVD, and I've watched it more than once. As much as I liked Heroes, it pales in comparison to Lost.

This quote is from IMDB.com. If you follow the link, you may see spoilers, so beware. But this guy pretty much sums up my feelings.

Why aren't you watching?, 13 March 2005
Author: bob jones from United States

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard of the hit show LOST. You've seen the previews, read the 5-star reviews, and heard the conversations about it at the water-cooler. If you haven't started watching it yet, you might wonder if you should start watching. Well, let's put it this way.

If you like shows with action, you will like LOST.

If you like shows with complex characters and interactions, you will like LOST.

If you like shows with drama, mystery, and suspense, you will like LOST.

If you like shows with humor, you will like LOST.

If you like shows where you can watch an episode twice and view it in an entirely different way, you will like LOST.

If you like shows where each and every scene has a meaning... Get the picture?

Quite simply, if you have ever liked a TV show at all, you will be hooked.

LOST is a show about a plane crash on a mysterious island. 48 people survive, but the show centers around 14, all with secrets. At first, there is confusion. But as the show goes on, friendships develop, and we learn that there is more to the island than what it seems...

The characters are fantastic--don't pay any attention to those who say the cast is so diverse it is clichéd, those are probably the same people who would have criticized it if it was all white.

In short, watch. You will be hooked, unless you're one of those nitpicky people who have a hernia if every single detail in the very first episode isn't exactly correct. Otherwise, I must ask the question... Why aren't you watching?

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[C Diddy]

If you like shows with 150 different storyline threads going on at one time, you will like LOST.

If you like 30 unanswered questions at the end of each season, you will like LOST.

If you like a show that you have to watch 2 or 3 times to pick up all of the subtle clues and probably still wonder about what is really going on, with no real expectation to ever get an answer to your question, you will like LOST.

 

[Rockmeister]

If you like shows with 150 different storyline threads going on at one time, you will like LOST.

If you like 30 unanswered questions at the end of each season, you will like LOST.

If you like a show that you have to watch 2 or 3 times to pick up all of the subtle clues and probably still wonder about what is really going on, with no real expectation to ever get an answer to your question, you will like LOST.

I know you probably didn't mean for this post to be funny, however, it was. I got a little chuckle when reading your post.

 

[VF21]

Supes - Hope you don't mind but I added one category to your poll.

 

[C Diddy]

Supes - Hope you don't mind but I added one category to your poll.

I would of chosen that option if available. You annoyed by the unanswered questions, myriad of storylines, and confusing details too?

 

[Superman]

If you like shows with 150 different storyline threads going on at one time, you will like LOST.

If you like 30 unanswered questions at the end of each season, you will like LOST.

If you like a show that you have to watch 2 or 3 times to pick up all of the subtle clues and probably still wonder about what is really going on, with no real expectation to ever get an answer to your question, you will like LOST.

You're the type of person who has to wait for the entire series to be over, and then go back and watch it on DVD. Can't say that I blame you.

But personally, I like the confusion, mystery and suspense of it all. And I like the way the show has evolved, especially in Season 3. The creativity and the way I'm drawn in to all the characters is pretty doggone amazing to me, because before I started watching Lost, I had pretty much stopped watching TV. But Lost is unique in it's ability to show you what's going on without showing you what's going on, but at the same time explain why certain characters react the way they do.

I think it's a brilliant show, which is saying something, because I'm pretty critical of most "entertainment" these days. Can't find a decent sit-com. It is frustrating to not get answers right away, but I like the way they reveal things that only lead to more questions.

I think I'll be satisfied when the show finally does end.

 

[kupman]

I looooooove this show!....and I am chomping at the bit for the new season.

I too was a viewer who was losing interest in the show for awhile, mainly due to complexity of the show. I mean, who can keep all of that straight? I then came across the following website:

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page

This resource helps make sense of the show, especially when you see a charachter that has not been around for 6 months. It also points out things that happened that I missed. I read it after each episode and makes watching it much more enjoyable.

There are people that watch each episode several times and even do a frame by frame analysis. I do not and if I did I would need to re-evaluate my life.

 

[Twix]

I don't watch much TV shows because I work at night but Lost is the only drama show I watch. I don't have tivo so I have to watch it online the following day through abc.com.

Soo glad it's finally a new season!! Looking forward!!

 

[Twix]

There are people that watch each episode several times and even do a frame by frame analysis. I do not and if I did I would need to re-evaluate my life.

I have a friend that does this!! She's obsessed with the show!

 

[C Diddy]

You're the type of person who has to wait for the entire series to be over, and then go back and watch it on DVD. Can't say that I blame you.

But personally, I like the confusion, mystery and suspense of it all. And I like the way the show has evolved, especially in Season 3. The creativity and the way I'm drawn in to all the characters is pretty doggone amazing to me, because before I started watching Lost, I had pretty much stopped watching TV. But Lost is unique in it's ability to show you what's going on without showing you what's going on, but at the same time explain why certain characters react the way they do.

I think it's a brilliant show, which is saying something, because I'm pretty critical of most "entertainment" these days. Can't find a decent sit-com. It is frustrating to not get answers right away, but I like the way they reveal things that only lead to more questions.

I think I'll be satisfied when the show finally does end.

Maybe after the series has ended it would be worthwhile to re-visit the show. I just got so frustrated during season two and with the long repeat runs.


I really like Heroes for a lot of the reasons you mentioned above (confusion, mystery, suspense) but Heroes is significantly less convoluted and confusing.
There is still some Easter Eggs there for the fanboys to go crazy about but not so much that you can't grasp whats happening.


I remember a magazine article in Maxim with a map of the "Lost" Island which tried to explain the first two seasons and I still got "Lost". Detailed locations of the makeshift wooden raft and launching point, both halves of the plane, the underground bunker, info about the EMP, strange numeric codes, etc.


It was simply too much for me.

 

[Heuge]

whoohoo...less then 1 week away!

 

[VF21]

I would of chosen that option if available. You annoyed by the unanswered questions, myriad of storylines, and confusing details too?

Yep. And the necessity to watch every single moment of every episode or risk being totally "lost" for the next one.

 

[Superman]

This season is hopping right into the action. I can't wait until next Thursday!

 

[VF21]

Confession: I watched last night. And I might watch next week.

 

[Glenn]

It's interesting that they put together a few shows to precede what they called the season opener to help straighten out the plot lines. After a few years of confusion, they may have sensed that some people needed some coherence and I really appreciated it. In fact, it showed that the show was even more complex than we thought perhaps just to keep the writers amused.

Perhaps we all should have recorded the pre-openers so we could get a reference point when we get confused.

Amazing show and the title is perfect.

 

[Kingzrool]

If any of you are just getting into the show. You really should watch the first three seasons on DVD. When you watch without the commercials and long breaks in between shows, the whole confusing aspect is minimized. I am currently doing just that. I am just starting season 2.

Actually, the thing that I have the hardest time with is the dialogue. ugh! It has gotten better this year.

Season four is looking to be really good. I love the past, present, future theme.

 

[Superman]

Confession: I watched last night. And I might watch next week.

Well if you're coming back, bring C Diddy with you.

This season, aside from the fact that it's apparently only going to be eight episodes long due to the recently ended strike, is really stepping it up a couple of notches.

Like Glenn said, the "catch-up specials" are probably helping a lot of people who are confused and haven't followed the storyline very well to be able to watch and enjoy, without having to ask a question every 15 seconds. (Why is there a polar bear in Tunisia, and what does it have to do with the Island? What's that on the collar? Where's Buttercup?*)

I think it helps that I spent a large part of the past 6 months watching every episode and all the bonus features on DVD.

* Reference to "Princess Bride"

 

[kupman]

^^^Not so fast my Super friend. We may getting more than the 8 episodes:

StrikeStrikewatch Exclusive (Updated)! TV Bosses Reveal What's Next for Our Favorite Shows
by Kristin Dos Santos, E! Online
Executive Producer Damon Lindelof says: "As for Lost (pending the actual lifting of the strike, which we vote for on Tuesday), a game plan should begin to manifest by the end of the week. All I can say is that Carlton and I and the rest of the writers have every intention of making sure you guys get more episodes this season beyond the eight already completed. How many and how they will be aired is a conversation we'll be having with our bosses, but as soon as we've got a plan, we'll tell the fans first." watch Exclusive (Updated)! TV Bosses Reveal What's Next for Our Favorite Shows

..brought to you via http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page.

The more of Kate I have in my living room the better.

 

[VF21]

(Why is there a polar bear in Tunisia, and what does it have to do with the Island? What's that on the collar?

Wait. So all of that has been explained? Where?!?!?! How? Who? When????

I have to admit the whole "polar bear" hook kept me from changing the channel right away.

 

[Glenn]

Wait. So all of that has been explained? Where?!?!?! How? Who? When????

I have to admit the whole "polar bear" hook kept me from changing the channel right away.

No, this hasn't been explained. Nor has the mysterious black cloud. I suspect these will simply be left as inexplicable. The writers have admitted somewhere that some things simply don't make sense and will never be explained. At least what the people are up to is being explained.

 

[Superman]

Wait. So all of that has been explained? Where?!?!?! How? Who? When????

I have to admit the whole "polar bear" hook kept me from changing the channel right away.

Well, if you were watching Lost for the first time Thursday night, you wouldn't know what the hell the polar bear had to do with anything. If you didn't watch last season, you don't know what the logo on the collar was. We still don't know why the damn thing was in Tunisia of all places.

We do know where Buttercup is. Was.

But this season is starting off completely different from previous seasons. I already like the show, but I can understand the most common complaints about it from people who don't like it. But it has improved, just two episodes in. I'm really excited about this season.

 

[Superman]

^^^Not so fast my Super friend. We may getting more than the 8 episodes:



..brought to you via http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page.

Check this out, from msnbc.com.

Damon Lindelof is eager for some answers. An executive producer of ABC’s mystery serial “Lost,” he should learn this week what his show’s future holds as it closes out its fourth season.

“Lost” has been back on the air just two weeks. But the strike meant a planned 16-episode shooting schedule was halted after just eight episodes were shot. Fans braced themselves for no more this season.

“But we very much want to come back and do as many episodes as possible,” said Lindelof, who then listed a few issues that first need to be settled.

“How many episodes can best serve our story? And what are the production realities?” He noted that the shooting facility in Hawaii, 2,500 miles from his Los Angeles office, had been shuttered since Thanksgiving. The crew has dispersed, the huge cast has scattered.

The first new post-strike episode of “Lost” could possibly be ready for broadcast the week after episode eight appears, he said. There likely would be three or four more after that.

Could there be even more?

“I’d be surprised if the network wanted to air episodes deep into the summer,” he said. But if all the pieces fell into place, “Lost” fans would be blessed: “I don’t see why we couldn’t deliver all eight remaining episodes.”

We might get the whole season after all. That would be awesome.

The more of Kate I have in my living room the better.

I hear you, brother. I hear you.

 

[VF21]

Well, if you were watching Lost for the first time Thursday night, you wouldn't know what the hell the polar bear had to do with anything. If you didn't watch last season, you don't know what the logo on the collar was. We still don't know why the damn thing was in Tunisia of all places.

So you're saying you DO know what the heck the polar bear skeleton was doing in Tunisia and what the logo on the collar was? And you can tie it to the island?

...I'm already remembering what it was I didn't like about this show...

 

[Superman]

So you're saying you DO know what the heck the polar bear skeleton was doing in Tunisia and what the logo on the collar was? And you can tie it to the island?

...I'm already remembering what it was I didn't like about this show...

No, I don't know why he was in Tunisia, but I do know what the logo on the collar was and I can tie it to the Island.

 

[KiNgMyC]

This is a damn good finale, anyone else watching?

 

[D-Mass]

This is a damn good finale, anyone else watching?

Seriously. Crazy stuff!

 

[Kingzrool]

This season was on too late at night for me. I find Lost sooooo much better to watch on DVD without all the interuptions. I am going to wait and do that with every season from here on out, otherwise it gets too confusing.

Anyway, aren't the polar bears tied to the island because of the animal testing/experimenation they used to do there. The bears were kept in the cages that some of the characters were held prisoner in. There was still one alive that was killed in season one 1 believe.

 

[tradepeja]

Well, I've been a Lost watching since September 22, 2004. And as many Lost buffs have been predicting for the past season or so, this whole show is really going to boil down to time travel and teleportation.

As for polar bears, the leading theory is that the Dharma Initiative was experimenting time travel on several of its captive animals. In the Lost universe, time travel is irreversible and adaptive. So, supposedly when the polar bears are sent back, they lose flaws, diseases, and dependencies they gained during the period of time they are being sent back through. (many think the island itself exists in the past, think of how Locke can walk on the island and Rose was cured of cancer, both problems they once didnt have) Therefore, they can survive in a tropical climate.

Its gets really mucky when you apply this to humans and fate. A page that tries to explain it can be found here:

http://duggmirror.com/television/An_Extremely_Compelling_LOST_Theory/

The real page is down, so you're gonna have to deal with that imageless mirror. Its worth the read though.

 

[Superman]

Bump

Season 5 premiere in one week!

ABC trailer here.

 

[tradepeja]

Best show on TV. I'll be watching.