Ok, you can count me in. I like “Lost,” too. Not because the critics told me to, not because of J.J. Abrams’ resume (I never followed Alias), and not because it’s the water cooler show of the Fall. I like it because it’s got something that most shows lack: Genuine suspense & good storytelling.
Now, I must say, I watched the two-part pilot with a certain amount of skepticism. Would this just be “Gilligan’s Island 2004?” Or maybe the TV version of, “Alive?” Well I was happy to find out it’s a bit of both, with a monster on the loose for good measure.
I am not going to go on about the premise of the show; I mean you probably already know. A plane crashes & the survivors are on an island at least 1,000 miles away from where people are looking for them. Now they have to figure out a way to survive the elements, and each other. Oh yeah, and there’s that monster on the loose. Dammit! I just said I wasn’t going to do that!
I have some notes about the show. Random thoughts, if you will. And I think you just might.
- The “Jack” character is clearly the “Professor” of this island. He seems to have all the answers. I understand the need for a “lead” character, but does everyone assume this guy has all the answers, just because he’s a Doctor? Maybe. I guess I probably would too.
- The “Hurley” character is, well, a heavy guy. Big dude. Fat. It’ll be interesting to see if he’s slimmed down by episode 6 or so.
- The brother and sister, “Shannon” and “Boone.” Boone? Ooook. Anyway, they add nothing to this show except for model good looks. The “Shannon” girl is so irritating I’m actually rooting for the monster to find her and eat her.
- Anybody else waiting for the episode where the Korean couple finally burst out, “Just kidding! We speak perfect English!”
- How about “Charlie,” the rock star with a drug problem. Now, I am not addicted to anything stronger than box wine, but don’t you think if there was a way to kick a habit cold turkey it would be surviving a horrendous plane crash? This story line is going to dry up fast, I mean, he’s gonna’ run out of drugs, get withdrawals, and get over it. He doesn’t have much of a choice, now does he?
- That dog. Sorry kid, I bet he cooks up real good.
- I imagine the pregnant lady will give birth just in time for November Sweeps, on a “Very special episode of ‘Lost.’”
- I really like how we are slowly learning about the characters through these engaging flashbacks.
- I always thought Mary Ann was hotter than Ginger. Woops, wrong show.
And finally, on to more interesting matters - Anybody notice that two of the characters on the show have scars that make them look like certain heavy metal icons? Hmmmm. You decide:
