The Official LOST Season 1 Thread!

[Deathstroke]

Okay, what did everyone think?

Only 20 minutes in right now, but wow what a damn fine opening sequence.

Sound off people!

[Elias Bogan]

WOAH! What an awesome show. I really hope this takes off with viewers because this is way too freakin good to cancel. This is supposed to be ABCs big year for a comeback and i think Lost, alongwith Desperate Housewives will play a BIG part in that comeback!

"Lost" Wednesdays at 8!
"Desperate Housewives" Sundays at 9!

[Slappy san]

Did anyone notice any difference between the original pilot and what aired?

[Slayven]

yet another show to download

[ghostrider666]

I missed the 1st 15 min. The rest was ok. The show has promise.

[monkeywarplane]

I havent read this thread at all because I am on Pacific time, but I wanted to post something because I read a couple articles about it today and am psyched to see it.

Stuart

[Dr. Banner]

Not bad.

Liked the "mystery" surrounding the island, but don't care for the characters much (except for the underused Terry O'Quinn. He's the most interesting of the bunch, and he hasn't said anything yet.)

Good thing the lead happens to know everything.

And what type of rockstar doesn't know the word "tranceiver"?

[Quarterwolf]

I loved it. I think it should be interesting when they start deciding when to grab things off the dead people and what to grab. Very good start but does it have what it takes to last more then one season?

And is it just me or does the menace from the jungle ring a little to "lost world"?

[Michael P]

$10 says they're on the Island of Dr. Moreau.

[Slayven]

$10 says they're on the Island of Dr. Moreau.
My $10 says Atlantis or Aliens

[berk]

I agree with Dr. Banner: the mystery will keep me tuned for at least another episode or two, but the characters are extremely uninteresting so far; the square-jawed, take-charge hero is named "Jack", young, good looking guy, sensitive, knowledgeable (even outside his field), and is even a doctor; soap-opera time here. Two of the female characters who received most air-time so far are prone to hysterics and/or near-catatonic denial of the situation; the rock-star is skinny, British, frivolous and kind of dumb; ... everyone seems to be a walking cliche. Maybe the plan is to lull the viewer into a sense of business as usual and then play with our expectations, but this by-the-numbers characterization made for a very weak opening IMO.

[Deathstroke]

Did anyone notice any difference between the original pilot and what aired?

I didn't know there was an "original" pilot.

[Deathstroke]

Not bad.

Liked the "mystery" surrounding the island, but don't care for the characters much (except for the underused Terry O'Quinn. He's the most interesting of the bunch, and he hasn't said anything yet.)

Good thing the lead happens to know everything.

And what type of rockstar doesn't know the word "tranceiver"?

From what I heard, Terry O'Quinn doesn't say anything in the next episode either.

Poor Greg Grunberg, J.J. Abrams seems to have it in for him.

As for your rockstar question, ummm... a dumb one?

[Deathstroke]

I loved it. I think it should be interesting when they start deciding when to grab things off the dead people and what to grab. Very good start but does it have what it takes to last more then one season?

And is it just me or does the menace from the jungle ring a little to "lost world"?

They already started doing that when the woman who went with Jack took the shoes.

[Deathstroke]

I thought it was extremely well done.

Sure not much actual characterization but this was the first what 16 hours or so after the crash, I'm not expecting a whole ton of exposition just yet.

I figure we'll learn more about a lot of the characters as the show moves forward.

I'm intrigued to say the least.

[Slappy san]

I didn't know there was an "original" pilot.

*sigh*

Well you are no help. Anyone else?

[hulahulk]

I couldn't help but wish for King Kong to make an appearance.

[Spiff]

SPOILER!!

It's really a peninsula.

(Simpsons is still good for some jokes, contrary to popular belief!)

But yeah, it was hard for me to pick between this and Smallville. I chose Smallville, but...uh...when're they rerunning this?

[Apathy Boy]

Well, that certainly failed to meet expectations.

I've been enjoying the heck out of Y: THE LAST MAN and THE WALKING DEAD and was looking forward to seeing a TV series in a similar vein. You know, an innovative story about a group of disaster victims, a series with something interesting to say about the human condition.

Instead, we got "Lost," which felt really conventional and ... kind of dull.

It's early yet, so there may still be room for character development. But right now, they're just your usual formulaic standards. And we got the treat of hearing these cardboard characters go yakity-yak-yak for what felt like two-thirds of the show.

And I HATED the camera work. It's been five years since anyone thought "The Blair Witch Project" was cool, so I think we can get rid of the shaky camera technique. Oh, the kingdom for an Advil ...

[SPAfreak]

*sigh*

Well you are no help. Anyone else?

I'm not going to be, I just watched the original yesterday. But I am curious now.

What happened with the looting? The only thing taken in the original was shoes.

[Extreme_too]

I dug the hell out of it! Abrams really knows how to get you right into the action.

Did anybody think that the dude that created FELECITY would be doing shows like ALIAS and LOST?

-Aaron

[borateen]

My wife and I thought the show was excellent. It made me forget that Smallville was on opposite it. I'm really looking forward to next week.

[Elias Bogan]

ABC Program Information:

Part 2 of the pilot episode will air next wednesday(Sep 29th) again at 8pm! and then on Oct2nd, the pilot will run its original 2-hour lenght from 8-10, in place of the nomrally scheduled disney movie.

[Patman]

Did we really need a 2 hour premiere of "The Bachelor"? I think ABC should have given the viewers the entire 2 hour premiere of "Lost" because the Bachelor has its own demographic and they'd tuned in anyway. Boo to ABC!

[Athena Bast]

Just so I can remember to tape it next week.. who does Dominic Mognahan play?

Ya know.. Merry from LOTR.

[torippu]

Just so I can remember to tape it next week.. who does Dominic Mognahan play?

Ya know.. Merry from LOTR.
Athena - he's the aforementioned Rock star.

[torippu]

*sigh*

Well you are no help. Anyone else?
I think that we are watching the original pilot. As was mentioned below, ABC was kind enough <sic> to cut the 2 hour pilot to show over consecutive weeks.

[Athena Bast]

Athena - he's the aforementioned Rock star.
I had a feeling that was coming.. *sigh*

He's the only reason why I'm wanting to see the show anyway.

[Elias Bogan]

Last night "Lost" dominated the 8pm hour over CBSs popular Dr. Phil special and NBC's Hawaii. Not only did it dominate the hour, but "Lost" debuted to a 11.6/19 rating...

think about this: last thursday, Joey/WaG only managed an 11.5/19 for nbc and WaG was stronger than Joey. This means that "Lost" now trumps Joey in total viewers!!!!

[mattbib]

I taped this (while I watched Smallville) and ended up watching it late but I really liked it. Suspenseful and promisin characters. I really do wonder where they landed, though.

[monkeywarplane]

It's early yet, so there may still be room for character development. But right now, they're just your usual formulaic standards. And we got the treat of hearing these cardboard characters go yakity-yak-yak for what felt like two-thirds of the show....
I think thats what is going to have to happen, the characters are a bit bland, but one can't expect great characters or development from the get-go especially with 48 stranded all the while creating an interesting plot to boot.

Give it time.. I think its exciting, the unknown creature or whatever...

Stuart

[Mr. Biggstuff]

I think they landed near 3 Mile Island here in Central PA! :D :p

[Doug W]

My $10 says Atlantis or Aliens

No, its a secret tie in to the next Jurrasic Park movie.
Or its just dinosaurs,non-clone ones.

or somthin' with giant robots.

[hulahulk]

I'm not sure anything sci fi along the lines of "monster" will, pardon the expression, fly long term, at least in prime time. It'll turn out to be some sort of elaborate scheme and we will left with a soap opera, not a monster movie. But the writers will drag viewers along for a wild ride nonetheless.

[Deathstroke]

Last night "Lost" dominated the 8pm hour over CBSs popular Dr. Phil special and NBC's Hawaii. Not only did it dominate the hour, but "Lost" debuted to a 11.6/19 rating...

think about this: last thursday, Joey/WaG only managed an 11.5/19 for nbc and WaG was stronger than Joey. This means that "Lost" now trumps Joey in total viewers!!!!

Something like 18 million viewers I think I read in one report.

[Deathstroke]

No, its a secret tie in to the next Jurrasic Park movie.


Okay, there's no need to be mean with your guesses.

That's something so horrible to even mention as a possibility.

[Atomic Mongoose]

Maybe it's just a re-imagining of an old television series, and for the updated title, they just dropped the 'Land of the...' part.

[Z-man]

Maybe it's just a re-imagining of an old television series, and for the updated title, they just dropped the 'Land of the...' part.

I had the same thought.

But then they had that bit in the preview for the next ep that there's some form of radio transmission coming from the island.

[Tuan]

Decent premiere. The best part was definitely the opening scene. The camera movement in that cockpit was terrible though. Did they have to shake it that much, even before the three were attacked?

[Tuan]

I'm not sure anything sci fi along the lines of "monster" will, pardon the expression, fly long term, at least in prime time. It'll turn out to be some sort of elaborate scheme and we will left with a soap opera, not a monster movie. But the writers will drag viewers along for a wild ride nonetheless.

I'm thinking the same thing.

It's all Arvin Sloane's doing.

[Spiff]

Decent premiere. The best part was definitely the opening scene. The camera movement in that cockpit was terrible though. Did they have to shake it that much, even before the three were attacked?

Yeah, I normally don't care about the whole shaky camera thing, but this seemed a bit excessive.

The whole turn rain on/off thing reminded me of The Truman Show. Wonder if this thing is just some giant parody of the whole reality show thing, specifically a certain one, and all the "survivors" are really on some reality show against their will.

That'd be lame, and Simpsons did it :P

Here's hoping there're more creative mind than ours at work, and it isn't something lame like dinosaurs or polar bears or aliens. Although I'm not sure what's left.

[hulahulk]

The whole turn rain on/off thing reminded me of The Truman Show. Wonder if this thing is just some giant parody of the whole reality show thing, specifically a certain one, and all the "survivors" are really on some reality show against their will.

That'd be lame, and Simpsons did it :P


Interesting take. A "Truman Show" type of conspiracy would certainly be a good source of storylines early on, but it's unoriginal, and eventually there would be no more stories. It would explain alleged polar bears, the dog, and half a dozen other things we have not seen yet.

Plus, as you mentioned, the Simpsons did it, and nobody can top that.

[Slayven]

Finally watched it. good stuff

[adamthered]

I hope the viewership stay like it did for the premiere. I know ABC had been promoting the hell out of this series, which is fine by me. Good series need to be promoted heavily and after that great first ep, I hope Lost is around for a couple seasons.

I know consider Abrams to be like Whedon to me, I'll check out anything he does. I've been an Alias fan since the first episode aired (watched it on a whim) and have been watching Felicity thanks to the wonder that is Netflix (I'm hooked on it, almost done with season 2, thank the gods season three just came out!)

[Slayven]

Wonder what the production costs was. Looks pretty big budget and I can't help but think of Matthew Fox as Charlie from party of five

[Slayven]

oh and i ahte the english guy. hope eh gets eaten soon

[adamthered]

Yeah, but if it was first season Charlie, he would just sat around, moped, and told them he'd help out, only if he didn't have something waiting in the wings ;) (No pun on the wings bit either)

[Slayven]

Yeah, but if it was first season Charlie, he would just sat around, moped, and told them he'd help out, only if he didn't have something waiting in the wings ;) (No pun on the wings bit either)
he would mope then yell at them for no good reason. But look cool doing it.

[adamthered]

Yeah, Charlie's hair was pretty badass in Po5's first season. Heck, he had good hair throughout the whole show, right up to he and Kirsten buying blackmarket fertility drugs from a back alley scrips seller (I stopped watching the show after that one)

[Athena Bast]

oh and i ahte the english guy. hope eh gets eaten soon
they can't eat Merry!!!

[Tuan]

Now that I think about it, it's the Ents of Fangorn that are moving in the trees, except these are Lost Ents.

[Deathstroke]

Yeah, Charlie's hair was pretty badass in Po5's first season. Heck, he had good hair throughout the whole show, right up to he and Kirsten buying blackmarket fertility drugs from a back alley scrips seller (I stopped watching the show after that one)

I gave up after season 4.

[Slayven]

Now that I think about it, it's the Ents of Fangorn that are moving in the trees, except these are Lost Ents.
ah the Ents from the old country.

[Ryan K]

I taped this the other day and finally got around to watching it. I really enjoyed it. It seems to have a lot of promise.

I'm wondering how long before they reveal what the secret on the island is. Personally, I hope they never do. But the general public will go ballistic like they did with Twin Peaks and the creators will have to show some of the cards eventually.

[Z-man]

I taped this the other day and finally got around to watching it. I really enjoyed it. It seems to have a lot of promise.

I'm wondering how long before they reveal what the secret on the island is. Personally, I hope they never do. But the general public will go ballistic like they did with Twin Peaks and the creators will have to show some of the cards eventually.

My money says midway through the first season, right before they start reruns.

[Athena Bast]

Now that I think about it, it's the Ents of Fangorn that are moving in the trees, except these are Lost Ents.
THE WIVES!!! YES!!!

[Deathstroke]

Check out Peter David's website (http://peterdavid.malibulist.com) to see what he had to say about Lost.

I thought it was hilarious.

[adamthered]

Damn you NPR and Talk of the Nation, they totally spoiled what the creatures are on the island! God dammit!

:mad:

[Toonimator]

Whatever you've heard, they're not anything you'd find in a zoos. That's not to say we won't see any critters tomorrow night, but if NPR said the creatures that shook the trees, mauled the pilot, and made those loud inhuman sounds were something you'd find in a zoo, they're wrong. Think about it. Elephants can't run. Polar bears can't shake treetops like that. Alligators don't sound almost machine-like.

[adamthered]

What if they're from an evil zoo :evilsmile

[Elias Bogan]

Um actually the "monster" is really a machine...

remembet the little girl saying the monster sounded like something from back home and the adult asked where the kid lived and they said "the bronx"...the monster sounds like the train/subway!

[adamthered]

Isn't there a Bronx Zoo?

[Elias Bogan]

BIG SPOILER!!!!




(keep scrolling)











The prisioner on board is...Kate! I was convinced it was Jack and he had been banned from praticing medicine but nope..its Kate! Abrams is a genius!

[mattbib]

Check out Peter David's website (http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/) to see what he had to say about Lost.

I thought it was hilarious.DS, can you post a link directly to it? I couldn't find it.


Also, did anyone see the kid reading a Spanish version of Justice Society tonight?

[Ugoff]

Um actually the "monster" is really a machine...

remembet the little girl saying the monster sounded like something from back home and the adult asked where the kid lived and they said "the bronx"...the monster sounds like the train/subway!


I hope this isn't true. I wasn't prepared for a spoiler since you didn't list your posting as one. But no hard feelings.

[Ugoff]

DS, can you post a link directly to it? I couldn't find it.


Also, did anyone see the kid reading a Spanish version of Justice Society tonight?

Yea that was cool as shit. This show is perfect. I'm really excited to find out what all the characters are hiding. Also I'm already looking forward to a second season! LOL! How stupid am I, I know it's too early and I have season 1 to enjoy but I can't help it.

[Elias Bogan]

Ugoff:

that isnt a spoiler, unlike the post where i clearly indicated that it was indeed a spoiler....

The beast=machine thing was a theory i got from televisionwithoutpity.com

[Slayven]

Whatever you've heard, they're not anything you'd find in a zoos. That's not to say we won't see any critters tomorrow night, but if NPR said the creatures that shook the trees, mauled the pilot, and made those loud inhuman sounds were something you'd find in a zoo, they're wrong. Think about it. Elephants can't run. Polar bears can't shake treetops like that. Alligators don't sound almost machine-like.
jsut a little nitpick elephants can run. pretty fast to for their size

[Tynne]

The "16 year old distress call" thing was really creepy. Excellent moment.

A polar bear?!?

So what did Vaguely Sinister Old Guy tell Innocent Kid as his "secret"?

I think Abrams stated that the "Thing in the Trees" won't turn out to be dinosaurs. For which I am very glad.

[Boomstick King]

I think the old guy knows something about the island and told the kid this. Anyone else feel the mystery of the prisoner predictable?

[Deathstroke]

DS, can you post a link directly to it? I couldn't find it.


Also, did anyone see the kid reading a Spanish version of Justice Society tonight?

Nope I can't post a direct link, but why can't you find it? It's the second story on his blog listing. The AOL story is first and then the Lost article.

[Deathstroke]

I was kind of bummed that Kate turned out to be the prisoner.

A polar bear in the middle of a jungle?

Anyone else think "Savage Land?"

Another really good episode.

I think this one is gonna be just fine!

[DF2506]

WOW! Lost was really great tonight! The first episode was pretty good, imo, but this episode was even better!

Things I liked the most (cause there really wasn't anything I didn't like):

Kate as the prisoner! WOW! That shocked me!

The polar bear! I'd heard about it, but still! Shocking! How did it get there anyway?

The creepy ending! Whew! " Guys...where are we? " Indeed!

Terry O'Quinn. Man is he creepy!

And..well...the rest of the episode!

But..what is up with Japenese (?) couple? Man.

And I'm glad that one ladies baby is still alive!

Oh and the guy with the shrapnel in him...was the U.S. Marshal! Uh-Oh!

Previews for next time looked great! I think Lost is going to be a great series. I know I'm going to keep watching!

DF2506
" I think J.J. Abrams has another winner with Lost! Can't wait till Alias comes back! Then we should have Lost and Alias!! :) "

[Spiff]

I don't know what to think of it. On the one hand, it has really great moments, such as with the whole old distress signal, the old guy on the beach, and whatnot. But I'm just not feeling it from any of the characters. Right now, they're not all that exciting. Oooh, a (washed up?) rock star doing crack (or whichever drug that is, I'm not really up to speed on that). Yeah, that's real original. The prisoner thing could be interesting, but I'm not really all that excited. Using the fat man (that bears a bit of a resemblance to Harry Knowles of Aint It Cool "fame") as comic relief. The dumb blonde party girl. The dumb kid. The Asian guy. They all seem semi cliche to full out cliche at this point. I'm going to keep watching it for the plot, but hopefully the characters can pull me in too.

I think a series like this should have a set run, as opposed to "we'll go on for as long as we can," as a mystery (?) story full of red herrings gets REALLY boring. But, whatever, we'll see.

I'm still expecting to see Malcolm McDowell come out and say "Welcome to Fantasy Island."

[Ugoff]

WOW! Lost was really great tonight! The first episode was pretty good, imo, but this episode was even better!

Things I liked the most (cause there really wasn't anything I didn't like):

Kate as the prisoner! WOW! That shocked me!

The polar bear! I'd heard about it, but still! Shocking! How did it get there anyway?

The creepy ending! Whew! " Guys...where are we? " Indeed!

Terry O'Quinn. Man is he creepy!

And..well...the rest of the episode!

But..what is up with Japenese (?) couple? Man.

And I'm glad that one ladies baby is still alive!

Oh and the guy with the shrapnel in him...was the U.S. Marshal! Uh-Oh!

Previews for next time looked great! I think Lost is going to be a great series. I know I'm going to keep watching!

DF2506
" I think J.J. Abrams has another winner with Lost! Can't wait till Alias comes back! Then we should have Lost and Alias!! :) "

The "16 year old distress call" thing was really creepy. Excellent moment.

I agree! It was the best moment in the whole episode. It felt like I was watching a movie. This is just...I dont have the words. I'm speechless.

DF2506
" I think J.J. Abrams has another winner with Lost! Can't wait till Alias comes back! Then we should have Lost and Alias!! :) "

I completely forgot about ALias! How bad is that. LOL! I'm getting all teary-eyed. Man J.J. rocks hardcore.

[Toonimator]

BIG SPOILER!!!!
The prisioner on board is...Kate! I was convinced it was Jack and he had been banned from praticing medicine but nope..its Kate! Abrams is a genius!

Really? Last week Jack didn't have handcuffs on in his flashback; seemed rather obvious he wasn't it. ;)

Great friggin episode.

as for elephants running... well, that's still up in the air, technically speaking they don't change gait fully enough to be considered "running" as opposed to "walking fast". But yeah, it's closer to running. And still fast... I was grabbing for any animals to throw in there so the polar bear wouldn't stand out, in case THAT was what was revealed on the radio. Because as Charlie says, the bear was just a tiny fraction of what was in the jungle that grabbed the pilot, not even close to the actual thing.

As for the machine bit... what little girl? Was there a little girl in the first episode? I don't remember a line about the Bronx, and no kids were in this week's episode except Walt.

[monkeywarplane]

WOW! Lost was really great tonight! The first episode was pretty good, imo, but this episode was even better!
Yeah I couldn't agree more. The first was ok, but this second episode really hooked me. Its now on my Tivo "season pass"



Kate as the prisoner! WOW! That shocked me!
got me too... nice little diversionary tactic by having the middle-eastern guy point the finger at the brad pitt looking dude... and then Kate has the flashback



The polar bear! I'd heard about it, but still! Shocking! How did it get there anyway?
Weird.



But..what is up with Japenese (?) couple? Man.
Korean.



Oh and the guy with the shrapnel in him...was the U.S. Marshal! Uh-Oh!
Nice little twist.

Stuart

[cmdrbond007]

I liked the backgammon explanation sequence... I wonder what his secret is?

[Elias Bogan]

Unless something inexplicable happens with the ratings for sunday nigh ratings, 'Lost' should finish in the top 10 and Possibly in the top 5 depending on how the final numbers from neilsen shake out. From Mon-Wed, the show is currently ranked 5th with an 11.9 rating.

[Boomstick King]

I liked the backgammon explanation sequence... I wonder what his secret is?

The old man seems really interesting. First, I think every other main character has been linked to the plane whether it be in flashback or saying "well i was there and i saw him here". But, I couldn't find the old man anywhere. Now that we know that there have been previous survivors maybe his secret is that he has lived here for most of his life.

[DF2506]

The old man seems really interesting. First, I think every other main character has been linked to the plane whether it be in flashback or saying "well i was there and i saw him here". But, I couldn't find the old man anywhere. Now that we know that there have been previous survivors maybe his secret is that he has lived here for most of his life.<

HMM. I could be wrong..but I seem to recall them showing Terry O'Quinn (the old man) on the plane in the first episode. Hmm. Anybody else remember that or am I dreaming? lol.

Terry O'Quinn's character is interesting. Out of everyone, he seems the most "calm" and "happy". Something is up with his character. I'm not quiete sure if I want to know his secret though. Cause he's "happy", "calm" AND creepy in this! lol!

VERY good show so far, imo. Two episodes in and its already got me saying, " Hey! Wensday! Get here already! I want to see the next LOST! "

I'm prob looking forward to the next Lost more then Smallville this coming Wensday (cause of Smallville's Kyrpt/Tuck ad...lol). Still, I'll watch Smallville, then Lost.

I'm looking forward to Lost quiete a bit though!

If they can keep this quality or higher up, then this could be a GREAT series!

DF2506
" Also can't wait to Alias comes back! "

[Elias Bogan]

DF2506:

About Alias...

if Desperate Housewives is a hit, I hope they move Alias to Wednesdays at 9 behind Lost....how could would that be....Lost/Alias back-to-back!

[DF2506]

About Alias...

if Desperate Housewives is a hit,<

IMO, Desperate Housewives does not look very good. Not really my kind of show anyway....but...

< I hope they move Alias to Wednesdays at 9 behind Lost....how could would that be....Lost/Alias back-to-back!<

Actually, that would be great! I have nothing on at 8, so I could watch Alias after Smallvile, then CSI: NY, then Lost. Course I'd have to wait till Ten to watch Lost.

Man...my Wensdays are packed already.

Hmm. Now that I think about it more, maybe it would be best to keep Alias on Sundays!

DF2506
" Of course on Sundays I have Cold Case, Law&Order: CI, and Crossing Jordan. Though I have other Vcr's so..."

[Deathstroke]

I would hate Alias being moved to Wednesdays. I have two shows in the WED 9 pm timeslot already.

[Elias Bogan]

What gives credit to this theory is that 'Bachelor' is bombing among total viewers and the 18-49 demo while Lost continues to dominate its timeslot in all measures while WifeSwap won the hour in adults 18-34 and came in 2nd in adults 18-49 behind CSI:NY but ahead of L&O!

Plus, it allows ABC to boost the solid but struggling Alias by cross-promoting JJ Abrams product. Since he just signed a new lucrative deal with ABC this summer, the network will do anything to make sure his shows succeed.

[tangentman]

I don't know if anymore theories have been posted about the island itself, but I think the survivors landed in the Bermuda Triangle.

[Ryan K]

I don't know if anymore theories have been posted about the island itself, but I think the survivors landed in the Bermuda Triangle.

I just finished watching the second episode (I taped it, Smallville gets priority), and that was my first thought as well.

The revelation of the polar bear was kind of . . .ehhh . . . to me anyway.

The 16 year thing was creepy as hell, and the way it was revealed was really well done.

I'll keep watching, but I didn't like the second episode as much as the first.

[Toonimator]

I think it's during Jack's flashback, while he's talking to the lady whose life he saved on the beach. O'Quinn's a couple seats behind her.

I don't know about the Bermuda Triangle, since weren't they flying east outta Fiji, towards the west coast of the US?

The revelation of the 16-year transmission WAS pretty great.

Now, what about that Korean guy? Very controlling and harsh with his companion, who longs for a bit of freedom the American women have, yet he makes up some sushi-type dish and offers it around to other survivors. What's he up to? A show of kindness, so they won't think it odd that he & the woman don't do much else & keep to themselves? Hmmm...

Lost has its rough edges, which'll probably be smoothed out as it progresses. It's one of the few shows I'm definitely catching every week!

[Spiff]

I think the Bermuda Triangle thing would be a bit boring, unless they're going to make it some strange unreal Bermuda Triangle thing, a la Ghostbusters. I think the writer(s?) of the show would know that the whole "Lost World" scenario is already done, and perhaps even a bit cliche at this point, so hopefully they have something that really sets it apart.

Also, here's a tidbit from tvtome.com, although I don't know its legitimacy:

The first season will depict their first 40 days on the island, with each episode covering roughly 48 hours (except the 2-hour pilot which only covers their first 24 hours). The Biblical reference (40 days) is no accident.

Maybe they're on Noah's Ark, which would explain the polar bear (guess they're going extinct...), and any other strange animals they may encounter.

[Apathy Boy]

I thought the second episode was a quantum leap forward from the debut. The characters are all still pretty whitebread - and I actively despise 95 per cent of them - but we didn't have to spend too much time with any one of them this time around, so no one got too grating.

This episode also did a much better job of building suspense. Psychological suspense is always creepier than the physical suspense of running around in a jungle. The 16 years bit? Brrr.

However, I'm kind of concerned that Abrams has no idea where this series is going, much like with Alias.

[Justin D.]

I saw the second episode of this last night and I'm loving it. The show's great at making you wonder what can happen next, and even if you know it, you're still glad you watched.

Broomstick has an interesting theory about the old man and it's one I'll definitely think about when watching the next episode.

That wasn't a copy of Justice Society, but Green Lantern.

Oh, and I don't how people didn't catch this in wondering how the polar bear arrived on the island, but a polar bear is the first thing we see when we see the comic. It only lasts about a second or so, but it's pretty obvious it's a giant, roaring polar bear on the page. So, that led me to believe that they're on some type of nightmare island where thoughts can come true. Or maybe, a version of purgatory.

[Boomstick King]

Oh, and I don't how people didn't catch this in wondering how the polar bear arrived on the island, but a polar bear is the first thing we see when we see the comic. It only lasts about a second or so, but it's pretty obvious it's a giant, roaring polar bear on the page. So, that led me to believe that they're on some type of nightmare island where thoughts can come true. Or maybe, a version of purgatory.

I didn't catch that, but it's definately an interesting point. Sorta reminds of the movie Sphere.

[Loren]

Broomstick has an interesting theory about the old man and it's one I'll definitely think about when watching the next episode.

I thought Terry O'Quinn was sitting behind the black lady that was across the aisle from Jack. I can't tell for certain, but it is a bald white guy in a similar-looking shirt.

That wasn't a copy of Justice Society, but Green Lantern.

Actually, it was Green Lantern/Flash: Faster Friends, though I can't tell if it was book one or two. And there appears to be an ad for DC One Million on the back cover.

Oh, and I don't how people didn't catch this in wondering how the polar bear arrived on the island, but a polar bear is the first thing we see when we see the comic. It only lasts about a second or so, but it's pretty obvious it's a giant, roaring polar bear on the page. So, that led me to believe that they're on some type of nightmare island where thoughts can come true. Or maybe, a version of purgatory.

I didn't notice until now, but yeah, that's a very neat idea. And it jives with a comment made in the first episode too. After all that mechanical-sounding roaring came out of the forest, when the survivors were talking about it, you can hear one lady in the background saying that the noise sounded really familiar. Might the noise from the forest have been emulating the noise of the airplane itself?

Loren

[Justin D.]

I thought Terry O'Quinn was sitting behind the black lady that was across the aisle from Jack. I can't tell for certain, but it is a bald white guy in a similar-looking shirt.

I'll look for that scene on my computer to tell.

Actually, it was Green Lantern/Flash: Faster Friends, though I can't tell if it was book one or two. And there appears to be an ad for DC One Million on the back cover.

I saw that too. Heh, it probably came from the personal stash of one of the crew since it's not a new issue.

I didn't notice until now, but yeah, that's a very neat idea. And it jives with a comment made in the first episode too. After all that mechanical-sounding roaring came out of the forest, when the survivors were talking about it, you can hear one lady in the background saying that the noise sounded really familiar. Might the noise from the forest have been emulating the noise of the airplane itself?

Or, if I were to read into it, it could be a comment about the metaphysical and the circle of life. Maybe it sounds familiar because she heard it when she was born. Probably not though. More likely what you said.

[Loren]

I'll look for that scene on my computer to tell.

The particular scene I looked at was in the opening minutes of Episode 2, as Charlie hurried down the aisle to the bathroom. The bald guy's on the aisle, behind the lady, but never comes totally into focus on my tape.

Loren

[hulahulk]

Wow - eerie ending, with the old guy looking on at the boy, his dad, and the dog.


I missed the first half of tonight's episode.

Next week looks good, judging from the previews.

[Elias Bogan]

Another kick ass episode! Tonight was great character introspecution and let EL and MF show off their acting talents. Next week looks like a lot more action and creepy as heck Locke....that montage was really sappy but the staring Locke at the end killed the mood. I have a feeling that Ahbrams did that montage just so at the end of the season we can look back and remember how at one time people were happy.

ABC is getting really sneaky. According to the annoying clock my local affiliate keeps at the bottom of the screen, 'Lost' didnt end until 9:04 tonight.

[Slayven]

good stuff. I think they will end up being in some kind of purgatory

[Boomstick King]

The previews for Lost get me really mad. Last weeks previews showed a bunch, of only one piece was picked up (Some of Kate's back history with the marshall) and all the same teasers were used this week, with the exception of Jack seeing that guy in the woods. The hunting scene, the scene with Locke looking up at whatever the monster is were all there this week and last week. Another thing to support Justin's theory. As soon as the step dad says he'll look for the dog after it stops raining the kid asks if he truly will and once he agrees the rain stops. Also, when he is in the jungle he talks about how it is haunted and then he hears rustling around himself only does it stop when he is shocked by seeing the nude Asian woman.

[Deathstroke]

A nice character developing episode.

I don't think we'll ever know what Kate did to make her a fugitive. When Jack told her he didn't want to know, I thought to myself that it would be one of those questions we'll never learn the answer to, or won't learn until the very end of the series.

Terry O'Quinn's character at the end with the close up shot on his face, man that was just creepy.

[Conn Seanery]

Just a little thing, don't know if anyone else caught it (or mentioned it), but the scene where baldy's presumably being attacked in the previews? Look at the cut, it's fresher than the way it looks as of the recent episode. Might be a flashback scene, which would make it interesting since most of the others have had their flashes off the island...

Lovin' this show so far.

[Elias Bogan]

We should be getting ratins within the hour and If they hold or improve over last week than I fully expect ABC to give the series a full season order within the week..

if McPherson/Sweeney are smart(which apparantly they are), ABC will announce that Lost has been picked up for a full season AND that Alias is moving to wednesdays in january. Making the announcement on a wednesday will draw press and buzz for that nights episode as well.

According to fast nationals, 'Lost' once again dominated its timeslot and allowed ABC to capture 2nd overall and 1st in the demo. Also, it looks like 'Lost' was upslightly over last week in both overall and demo ratings!!!

[Forefinger]

I tried to watch a few minutes of this last night. There was an actor doing a horrible Southern accent and saying crap that I've never heard anyone from the South say to perpetuate some kind of Southern steriotype. Being from the South, I hate this kind of thing so I quickly turned the channel to Smallville or Law and Order: SVU, I can't remember which.

[torippu]

ABC is getting really sneaky. According to the annoying clock my local affiliate keeps at the bottom of the screen, 'Lost' didnt end until 9:04 tonight.

It looks like the episdoe ran long last night - my TiVo stopped recording right as they were panning to Terry O'Quinn's character looking out at everyone.

Guess I'll need to adjust my Season Pass for Lost.

[LtMarvel]

My VCR quit recording as we saw all of our people on the beach... I presume there wasn't anything more than that... No monster at the end of the episode :) uh, right?

[Boomstick King]

You didn't miss anything other than a creepy close-up of the old man.

[Grant]

I tried to watch a few minutes of this last night. There was an actor doing a horrible Southern accent and saying crap that I've never heard anyone from the South say to perpetuate some kind of Southern steriotype. Being from the South, I hate this kind of thing so I quickly turned the channel to Smallville or Law and Order: SVU, I can't remember which.

That guy pisses me off, not because he's an asshole just he's a lousy actor. Him and the whiny blonde girl need to be eaten pretty soon. Everyone else though is awesome. Terry O'Quinn is the man. I like Naveen Andrews too.

[Grant]

My VCR quit recording as we saw all of our people on the beach... I presume there wasn't anything more than that... No monster at the end of the episode :) uh, right?

Well Mothra flew by for like a second.

[Slayven]

TPS reports are a multiversal thread!

[Ryan K]

That was a damn good reveal! Locke was in a wheelchair.

He is officially my favorite character on the show.

[Elias Bogan]

L. Scott Caldwell(the black lady Rose) needs to be made a series regular ASAP!

Locke was paralyzed?!?

[Conn Seanery]

Wow. That...was...awesome! Fantastic reveal, very well done. I (and most other people, I think) were so far off on what was up with Locke until this episode. I was all over the place trying to figure out this mysteriously insightful character, and right down to the wire too ("that yellow strip on his sock is a tracking device, the government is keeping tabs on their agent who has been set amongst these clueless test subjects..."). I wonder if that military style rendez-vous call was a little nod to all of us (idiots) who thought Locke was somehow "in" on whatever's happening...and then the rug gets yanked out right from under us.

But still, more questions to be answered. How did Locke get away from "the monster"? Why didn't he tell anyone about it? Is John going crazy?

Great episode. Keep it up!

[Loren]

[font=Palatino Linotype][color=navy][size=3]Wow. That...was...awesome! Fantastic reveal, very well done. I (and most other people, I think) were so far off on what Locke was up until this episode.

Total agreement. Locke sure wasn't joking when he said a miracle had taken place. Jack said something last week about the island being a place to start new lives, and Locke embodies that ideal. All sorts of little things he did in the last three episodes take on a new tone now.

I was all over the place trying to figure out this mysteriously insightful character, and right down to the wire too ("that yellow strip on his sock is a tracking device, the government is keeping tabs on their agent who has been set amongst these clueless test subjects...").

I suspected early on that he'd had a bum foot, and my suspicion was greater after his fall during the boar hunt. But him being wheelchair-bound never occurred to me.

Loren

[Grant]

Damn it I have to wait until 6 in the morning to watch this episode. Why oh why must I work the night shift?

Still I'm digging it.

[Spiff]

I'm not sure how Locke still managed to be a badass with the knife, though. I mean, he threw it pretty straight (I'm assuming he didn't mean to kill the annoying guy). I can't help but feel a very Office Space-y vibe coming from the office scenes. And I wonder where that box of knives came from or how he got it on the plane, as he apparently doesn't have the connections to do so.

Really starting to dislike Shannon, and the father is a really uninteresting character as well.

And a mysterious man in a suit. Oooh. Reminds me of Half Life.

[DF2506]

WHEW! MAN! I never, ever, not in a million years would have seen THAT coming! Man! That was just GREAT! Lost has been such a great series so far! This episode was definitly the best! The whole reveal about Locke (him being in a wheelchair) was just stunning! A miracle indeed! Wow!

Plus there's still mysterious about Locke, like how'd he get the knives on the plane, who did learn to throw like that, and the biggest question of all: how did he survive the monster?!

Wow. Just an amazing hour!

You know I've been watching Smallville at 7 and then watching Lost at 8 (taping it on another recorder), but this show just keeps getting and better. Its definitly beating Smallville up so far! I almost feel like taping Smallville on another machine and watching Lost at 7. Heck, if the show keeps being this GREAT, I'm going to HAVE to do that!

Really. Wow. Amazing series!

DF2506
" I can't wait till next Wensday! Lost is definitly my favorite new series right now. Heck, its prob my favorite series right now period! "

[Deathstroke]

Okay that was a spectacular way to reveal the backstory of Mr. Locke!

My mom doesn't watch the show but I told her what the big reveal was because I was loudly saying OH MY GAWD!

She said, "Oh that's the Terry O'Quinn character right?" Not bad, she doesn't watch the show and knows exactly who I was talking about.

Kick ass episode.

[DLH1970]

And I wonder where that box of knives came from or how he got it on the plane, as he apparently doesn't have the connections to do so.


You can take knives and guns on a plane as long as it's in a locked case and sent a checked luggage. At least you used to be able to befor 9/11. I'm not sure if the rules have changed.

[hulahulk]

Please bombard me with as many spoilers as possible...I missed the show!

[Doug W]

That reveal with Mr. Locke was possibly the most awsome thing I've seen on T.V. ever.
And he actualy killed one of the wild boars!
the mans getting his walkabout now, I'll tell ya that...

[Grant]

You can take knives and guns on a plane as long as it's in a locked case and sent a checked luggage. At least you used to be able to befor 9/11. I'm not sure if the rules have changed.

Not that much. He probably had that case checked by security and the proper forms. Locke has proved before he's prepared.

I had a feeling we were going to change our perception of Locke but I wasn't expecting anything like that.

I'm curious if Locke will reveal completely what he saw. For one we know he's probably not too anxious to leave the island like the others. This is like his dream come true.

And what's going on with the man in the suit.

I'm glad I'm taping this it'd be interesting to go back and see any potential clues.

Also favortie line from my least favorite character Sawyer.

"I'm right here, jack ass."

[Grant]

But still, more questions to be answered. How did Locke get away from "the monster"? Why didn't he tell anyone about it? Is John going crazy?


You mean Jack? John is Locke's first name. I'm kind of curious how Locke got away and why he isn't telling anyone. And I thought I heard mechanical noises too.

[adamthered]

One of the characters asked Locke how he got the knives on and he said "he checked them." So that solves the mystery of how the knives were there. But now, why did he need so many?

I don't think he killed the boar either. Right before Locke sees the "thing" it sounded like the boar got killed by the bigger thing. I'll have to rewatch it.

[Grant]

One of the characters asked Locke how he got the knives on and he said "he checked them." So that solves the mystery of how the knives were there. But now, why did he need so many?

I don't think he killed the boar either. Right before Locke sees the "thing" it sounded like the boar got killed by the bigger thing. I'll have to rewatch it.

Locke looks cut up too. Maybe the "thing" smacked him up to. But then again it could be the boars blood.

As for the knives I think Locke brought them along for his walkabout. Plus I think he just likes having them around. I'm curious abot the Col. thing. His boss said he never served and it's clear he has an overactive imagination but he was only in a wheel chair for four years.

[Loren]

As for the knives I think Locke brought them along for his walkabout. Plus I think he just likes having them around. I'm curious abot the Col. thing. His boss said he never served and it's clear he has an overactive imagination but he was only in a wheel chair for four years.

For now, I'm just assuming it's a nickname. I have a friend from college that folks called 'the General,' even though he had nothing to do with the military. The name came about because his middle and last names are Douglas MacArthur.

Loren

[Patman]

I think JJ Abrams was going for a Shyamalan reveal at the end with Locke's miraculous recovery from being wheelchair bound. You'd think 4 years would have some atrophy set in which would make it tough to walk even if the condition was relieved by the fall from the sky and numerous jolts from the landing.

The TPS reports comment was just a little too cute.

[adamthered]

It looked like that bed he was in was some kind of medical bed, perhaps is was something that helped keep the atrophy from setting in. Then again, I might be crazy too.

[Elias Bogan]

Prelimary numbers have 'Lost" scoring a 10.6 UP over last weeks 10.4 rating!

Also, Lost probably did even better since the debate screwed up numbers and "Lost" aired in part of the country at 10pm as opposed to 8pm. Damn...go "Lost"!

[Spastic Minnow]

My theory is that the island is manifesting fears and fantasies. So you have to wonder what is real, what is fake and what is created. Locke was very happy to see the boars, which makes me think he might have had something to do with it. As for the monster that Locke saw it may be something specific to his fears.... Or it has to do with the people who were there before. We know the french ladies people had access to power to generate the signal and that people hear mechanical noises when the "monster" is close, so it may be something left behind by them.

The man in the suit is probably a manifestation of Jack's father*, just prior to seeing him he had been talking about how medicine was a family thing that he just followed. There are obviously some dark secrets in Jack's past that haven't been revealed yet. Maybe he lost his license in a medical foul-up, maybe he ran away from medicine, but he wants to put the past behind him as much as anyone. Just think of how he refused to hear Kate's story and insisting their past lives weren't important.

the show has me hooked.
Dang, and I used to stay out on Wednesday. ;)




*or possibly it's Ricardo Montalban. They're really on Fantasy Island, Mr. Roarke went nuts after Tatoo died, now when ever he sees a plane he shoots it down and messes with the surviors. :D

[Ugoff]

It looked like that bed he was in was some kind of medical bed, perhaps is was something that helped keep the atrophy from setting in. Then again, I might be crazy too.

I had a feeling Locke was gonna turn out to be one of my favorite characters. The reveals concerning his origins brought tears to my eyes. It was one of the most moving episodes of television. I think physical therpay can help against atrophy buy I'm not compelety sure. But whatever the reason, even if they dont give a reason, I wouldn't care cuz I love this show! Usually I'm trying to guess what's going on with a certain show or eagerly awaiting the answers but with Lost it's pure pleasure just to sit back and relax. It's wonderful how completely satisfiying this show is.

[Doug W]

So what characters are everyone curious about now?
I'm mostly curious about the asian couple(?) we haven't seen much of the man for a while... maybe she killed him.

[Glaucon]

So what characters are everyone curious about now?
I'm mostly curious about the asian couple(?) we haven't seen much of the man for a while... maybe she killed him.


I can't wait to see Sayid's back story, especially since he said he fought for the Republican Guard in the first Gulf War.

[Grant]

So what characters are everyone curious about now?
I'm mostly curious about the asian couple(?) we haven't seen much of the man for a while... maybe she killed him.

I think we learn more about them in a two or three weeks. And as far as I know the husband is still alive... for now. We also learn more about Sayid in the 9th episode that airs December. Also better yet we get a Charlie centric cowritten by Paul Dini in four weeks.

[Conn Seanery]

You mean Jack? John is Locke's first name. I'm kind of curious how Locke got away and why he isn't telling anyone. And I thought I heard mechanical noises too.
Oops. Yeah, I meant Jack.

[Boomstick King]

I am still too blown away to actually formulate my thoughts into words.

[darkkeeperjr]

missed the last show :( did they show the monster? :confused:

[Grant]

missed the last show :( did they show the monster? :confused:

Nope. No monster. I don't expect to see the monster at all during the first season.

[Tuan]

For all we know, it may not be even a monster.

[Slappy san]

I saw the second episode of this last night and I'm loving it. The show's great at making you wonder what can happen next, and even if you know it, you're still glad you watched.

Broomstick has an interesting theory about the old man and it's one I'll definitely think about when watching the next episode.

That wasn't a copy of Justice Society, but Green Lantern.

Oh, and I don't how people didn't catch this in wondering how the polar bear arrived on the island, but a polar bear is the first thing we see when we see the comic. It only lasts about a second or so, but it's pretty obvious it's a giant, roaring polar bear on the page. So, that led me to believe that they're on some type of nightmare island where thoughts can come true. Or maybe, a version of purgatory.

O'Quinn is the guy behind her. I didnt recognize the comic. I'm not a JSA or DC One Million fan.

[LtMarvel]

missed the last show :( did they show the monster? :confused:
They made it clear that Mr. Knife saw the monster...and he denied seeing it when he made it back to camp with the dinner.

[Elias Bogan]

Ok I am really confused. My local ABC is a Sinclair affiliate and showing that anti-Kerry movie on Monday, November 1st instead of Monday Night Football.

Now heres what pertains to Lost. They have "Lost" a new episode listed for 8pm on 11/01/04(Monday) to air at 8pm before the movie. Is this for the entire country or is my local affiliate being screwey again??

[LtMarvel]

Heh. I just checked yahoo! and they only go up to Oct 28th....

[Tuan]

Heh. I just checked yahoo! and they only go up to Oct 28th....
Same here. I guess we'll let you know in a few more days.

[Slayven]

The new tvguide si suppose to have spoilers any one read it? And the Lost is kicking soem serious ass in ratings

[Deathstroke]

The new tvguide si suppose to have spoilers any one read it? And the Lost is kicking soem serious ass in ratings

I don't think the issue comes out until tomorrow.

[LtMarvel]

unless you subscribe. Yeah, I've read the issue and tried to forget the spoiled stuff. They did identify the comic book and panel used in the pilot.

[monkeywarplane]

Aw CRAP!

My stupid Tivo didn't tape Lost last week and it sounded like a kickass episode

CRAP!

Stuart

[Quarterwolf]

The new tvguide si suppose to have spoilers any one read it? And the Lost is kicking soem serious ass in ratings

Yep it does. a few things are making it very obvious what they are doing which makes me think it is a red herring. They are trying to make us think something.

But damn is this episode good so far.

I have to wonder how this show will last longer then one season though.....Unless it is ment to only last one season...Hmmmmmm.

[Elias Bogan]

Quarterwolf:

ABC just today Lost and DH got full season orders and i wouldbt be surprised to see their episode orders increased past 22 come jan/feb. Also, with Top10 household ratings and nearly top5 total viewer and 18-49 demographic ratings, "Lost" will be around for many MANY years to come!!!

What the chuck!!!! Tonight was awesome but next year looks to blow every preceeding episode out of the water!!!! Damn.

[Grant]

I have to wonder how this show will last longer then one season though.....Unless it is ment to only last one season...Hmmmmmm.

I doubt it. I guess there's ways to shake the stats quo but after one or two seasons it's going to be tough to keep the momentum they've got going now. But they've got some smart clever people working on the show.

[Quarterwolf]

Quarterwolf:

ABC just today Lost and DH got full season orders and i wouldbt be surprised to see their episode orders increased past 22 come jan/feb. Also, with Top10 household ratings and nearly top5 total viewer and 18-49 demographic ratings, "Lost" will be around for many MANY years to come!!!

What the chuck!!!! Tonight was awesome but next year looks to blow every preceeding episode out of the water!!!! Damn.

I am very happy to hear that. I love this show so far. Though I want to see the blonde haired ass get his ass kicked by Kate.

[Ryan K]

Eh. OK episode tonight. It didn't really do anything for me. It didn't grab hold of my attention and not let go like the previous episodes.

Oh well.

There's always next week.

[Quarterwolf]

Eh. OK episode tonight. It didn't really do anything for me. It didn't grab hold of my attention and not let go like the previous episodes.

Oh well.

There's always next week.

So you didn't see the Jubilee surprise apperance? Shoot. Maybe if it had held you attention. ;)

[Deathstroke]

Very cool episode, learning more about Jack's backstory.

Nice to see him take up the leadership reins after all.

Man, I really want to see what's up with the Korean couple.

[Spastic Minnow]

Did you notice that when Jack was at the counter trying to get the coffin on the plane the Korean guy was behind him alone. It might be nothing but it's interesting.

46 survivors, they really should show the other survivors occasionally, even if only in the background.
(I missed the first 5-7 minutes so I can't speak of the unknown swimmer or anyone else in that scene)

[Spiff]

Wasn't the one guy supposed to be a lifeguard? I mean, granted, we saw how incompetent of one he was in episode 1, but still. I mean, damn.

The episode really didn't go anywhere. I hope the majority of season 1 isn't just flashbacks about the characters pasts. I want more island action, and exploring the mysteries of the island and whatnot. I get the feeling this show would be a lot better if it were completely planned out from the start, with a set X seasons, as opposed to going as long as the network will have them or until they all get sick of it. You can only have the Lord of the Flies aspect for so long.

Also, I really didn't buy Jack as having a good, commanding voice when he made his little speech at the end. Almost sounded whiny to my ears.

Still a cool show, though. Do you guys think that Jack was hallucinating, or was the island doing its mojo?

[Tuan]

Do you guys think that Jack was hallucinating, or was the island doing its mojo?

I'm thinking the later.

And was Locke present when Jack made his speech? Or was he still in the jungle?

[LtMarvel]

Ok, VCR stopped at the last three minutes...someone give me a recap of the last moments of the story?

[Slayven]

penny-arcade solved the mystery

http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3

[borateen]

I'm still creeped out that a dead man is walking around on the island. I mean, he wasn't in his coffin, so...

[Elias Bogan]

I understand why ABC is running "Lost" a few minutes past the 9pm mark to keep viewers from switching over NBC, CBS, etc but its really starting to annoy people who record the show or use TiVo.

Of course, if they actually WATCHED the show and contributed the ratings than that wouldbt be a problem! Record Smallville, etc...watch "Lost" live!

[Donald M.]

Of course, if they actually WATCHED the show and contributed the ratings than that wouldbt be a problem! Record Smallville, etc...watch "Lost" live!

Uhhhh . . .

Unless you're a Neilsen Family, you don't contribute to the ratings no matter when or how you watch . . . so, yeah.

[borateen]

I understand why ABC is running "Lost" a few minutes past the 9pm mark to keep viewers from switching over NBC, CBS, etc but its really starting to annoy people who record the show or use TiVo.

Of course, if they actually WATCHED the show and contributed the ratings than that wouldbt be a problem! Record Smallville, etc...watch "Lost" live!

I haven't been noticing it running past 9pm (or 8pm, here)...unless my clocks are all wrong.

[Elias Bogan]

Im really nervous about last nights ratings because "Lost" went up against the end of Astros/Cardinales and beginning of Sox/Yankees. However, if "Lost" maintains at least 95% of previous weeks numbers than thats an awesome sign in the face of stiff competition. Lets just hope ABC doesnt get brash and move this and DH to thursday nights.

"Lost" scored an 10.2/17 in the overnights with a approxiamatly 17 million viewers. Aside from baseball, it dominated the hour and that guarantees "Lost" future since Fox baseball was HUGE last night. Next week however, i think ABC will pre-empt new Lost opposite game4 of the world series. But maybe they;ll choose to repeat episode 3 there??

[monkeywarplane]

My tivo cut off early too, but luckily I was only 20 minutes behind the actual show so when I stopped my Tivo, the live TV was still recording so I was able to rewind that.

Anyways, next weeks episode looks pretty crazy. I am also wondering how much longer they can keep this up, trying to one-up each other episode with a surprise is going to be tough.

Someone mentioned earlier that they would love to see the other survivors and not just the main characters, but I think thats one way the creators/writers have at extending the show to keep it fresh, perhaps they'll go back to the beginning of the crash with a different group of survivors we've never seen and comb through their experiences.... which seems unlikely since all that has happened seems centered around Jack, Locke, Boone et al (like the water shortage, the short wave radio etc)

Stuart

[Deathstroke]

I understand why ABC is running "Lost" a few minutes past the 9pm mark to keep viewers from switching over NBC, CBS, etc but its really starting to annoy people who record the show or use TiVo.

Of course, if they actually WATCHED the show and contributed the ratings than that wouldbt be a problem! Record Smallville, etc...watch "Lost" live!

It ended at exactly 9 pm for me, pissed me off because I'm trying to switch over to Kevin Hill and you miss the first few seconds of the opening.

[ianbrill]

Here's a theory I heard on Stern this morning. Do you think that island they're on is really Heaven and the crash survivors are actually those who died in the crash? Just a theory I guess.

[SPAfreak]

Given that I'm asleep and have to tape Smallville I'm downloading and watching Lost. The show clocks in a few minutes shorter than most hour-long dramas. How long are the commercials if it keeps running over?

Personally I want to know what the heck Hurley's backstory is.

[Elias Bogan]

You know what would be an awesome cliff-hanger season finale???:

At the 55 minute mark for the hour the screne fades to white as we hear a voice over something like "oceanic flight 47 arriving in gate 16" and the white blurs and all the sudden they're in an airport and we the flight attendant and other passengers we saw "die" getting off the flight.

People would be left all summer wondering WTF and then in september JJ could have Jack or somebody wake up from a dream.

[DF2506]

LOST is such a GREAT series, imo! Its definitly my favorite series this season! Best new series too!

And last night I watched and taped Lost at 7 and taped Smallville on a different recorder!! I watched Smallville after Lost (and Smallville was really good too).

I plan to do that for now on! Lost is a series that I just have to watch right when it airs! Just an amazing series so far!

I'm VERY happy to hear thats its got a full season order!!! Thats great!

Anyway, last nights episode was really good. I think the Locke episode was the best episode so far, but I did enjoy last night alot.

I think one of my favorite parts was the teaser. That was WOW! Very intense! This show just grabs me at the beginning of each episode and won't let go till after the preview! It reminds me of Farscape, Alias, and 24 at their best!

Can't wait till next Wensday!! The preview for next week looked VERY good.

Of course, the previews always look VERY good with this show!

DF2506
*wonders if Jack's dad might actually be alive or something...*

[Tuan]

Here's a theory I heard on Stern this morning. Do you think that island they're on is really Heaven and the crash survivors are actually those who died in the crash? Just a theory I guess.
That's an interesting theory.

As for the show. I don't see it past 9 pm here either. It does wind down to the last 30 seconds or so but ends right before that 9:01 pm mark for me. Seeing as how they do that, that's why there's no commercial interruption at all between Lost ending and The Bachelor starting.

And for those interested, there will be encores for tonight's episode this Saturday at 9 pm, preceded by that Locke episode at 8 pm.

[Grant]

It's been said by the producers that they aren't dead so that kind of rules out heaven. Plus we've seen people have die on the island.I don't think you can die in heaven, hell or limbo.

I did like last nights episode because it wasn't as plot orientated and it was great to see the group acknowledge that they are going to be stuck here for a while (even though we all knew it). Also the possibility that Jack's dad might be wandering around the island alive makes things more interesting.

Also anyone wondered what happen to Locke. I didn't see him on the beach.

Next episode looks pretty good. I have a feeling there's going to be a big revelation with the Korean couple.

[Tuan]

Yeah, the revelation that Michael saw Jin's babe, Sun, naked while she was changing. I guess that's why Michael went all ape on Jin. Although, I don't think it's something worth cuffing Jin over. So maybe another major revelation?

[Slayven]

the korean guy is played by one of my favorite "that guy" actors

[Ryan K]

the korean guy is played by one of my favorite "that guy" actors

Daniel Dae Kim. He was "that guy" on Angel for awhile. I think he's a pretty good actor. Interesting looking.

[Slayven]

Daniel Dae Kim. He was "that guy" on Angel for awhile. I think he's a pretty good actor. Interesting looking.
He was also doc ock's lab assistant in spdierman 2, and second in command on babylon 5: crusade

[Tuan]

And a swat team leader in 24.

[Slayven]

and he was on enterprise

[Grant]

Yeah, the revelation that Michael saw Jin's babe, Sun, naked while she was changing. I guess that's why Michael went all ape on Jin. Although, I don't think it's something worth cuffing Jin over. So maybe another major revelation?

No I was thinking of in terms of their relationship and their previous life. I had thought that Jin might be able to speak and understand English but chooses not to.

[Deathstroke]

No I was thinking of in terms of their relationship and their previous life. I had thought that Jin might be able to speak and understand English but chooses not to.

Next week's issue of TV Guide has some spoilers in regards to this plotline in the cover article on the show.

[Slayven]

Lost airs tonight. sweet

Sicne it si doing so good how long before we see Lost:mami?

[Deathstroke]

Lost airs tonight. sweet

Sicne it si doing so good how long before we see Lost:mami?

Bite your spelling mistakes tongue!

[Extreme_too]

I watched the two episodes ABC aired tonight and they were really cool. I especially liked Locke's episode. That part where you find out he used to need a wheelchair and he's screaming, "Don't tell me what I can't do!!!" was almost heart breaking. My boy David Fury sure knows how to do that writing thing.:)

-Aaron

[Slayven]

Bite your spelling mistakes tongue!
They could do a spin off easily. focus on a different group of survivors on the toher side of the island

[Deathstroke]

With basketball season coming up for the youth league I coach in, I had to choose a different night than my usual Friday.

so I had to go with either Wednesday or Thursday, due to Lost being on WED. I chose Thursday.

[bert]

no one talking about tonight's ep yet?

I loved it.. . . tho I saw the reveal about the Wife coming from the very first episode.

hmmmmm. . .Korean Mafia perhaps? Loved that little scene. . .and I like her character even more now.

The stuff w/ Locke & Pippin (or is it Merry) came across to me as forced. . but other than that, I loved the ep.

bert

[Spiff]

Liked the episode, but not a whole lot happened. Nothing that really furthers the mystery, and the Korean couple thing wasn't too interesting. Although I did like the scene where the husband came back from killing/hurting some poor sod.

I do wish there was a better reason for the Korean guy to almost kill the other guy. I mean, a watch? The hell?

[Slayven]

Great use of the dog to show the passage of time

[Deathstroke]

no one talking about tonight's ep yet?

I loved it.. . . tho I saw the reveal about the Wife coming from the very first episode.

bert

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speak English?

Too bad that Kate and Jack "broke up."

[LtMarvel]

It's not like you're losing a daughter, you're gaining a goon.

The trick with the drugs/guitar would've been so much more fun if we'd seen the empty cliff first.

What's with the white and black beads? Does Jack expect to find enough for a game of Go?

Splitting the group was the logical thing to do... I didn't understand the tension... The people on the beach should be the look-outs...

Next week: the price of Merry's hobbit...I mean the rock star's habbit...and finding the power source (which I would've done the first week!).

[borateen]

Does anyone have a tape of last night's (10/27) episode that they'd want to mail me? I'd reimburse for shipping, of course. I'm having a difficult time working our VCR with our digital cable, so it doesn't appear that I recorded the show last night.

Please PM me if you can help.

[adamthered]

[QUOTE=LtMarvel]
What's with the white and black beads? Does Jack expect to find enough for a game of Go?

Splitting the group was the logical thing to do... I didn't understand the tension... The people on the beach should be the look-outs...[QUOTE]

I'm guessing the white and black beads tie into when Locke was explaining the rules of backgammon to the boy and was also talking about good vs evil. This may tie intot he splitting of the survivors into two sides now as well. Just a theory.

[RoadRunner]

Good call! Yeah, I'm not sure about the beads, but your theory, adamthered, sounds good.

I'm loving this show. I do want Kate and Adam to get together and I still want to find out what she did!! No mention of the pregnant woman in this week's show...wonder what's going to happen with her...

[StoneGold]

Wait, the beads, are you talking about the stones Jack took off the mummy? Because I was thinking more along the lines of some kind of treasure.

Anyways, as for the split, you know how Lost often feels like what if Stephen King had a TV show? Looks like we just got our Stand split, Nevada vs. Colorado. The question is which one will end up which? The obvious choice would be that the beach crew ends up being evil, since most of the shadier characters with hidden pasts are there. But for that very reason, I wouldn't be surprised if the jungle team goes all Lord of the Flies.

[Basara]

No mention of the pregnant woman in this week's show...wonder what's going to happen with her...


I'll go out on a limb here. She's going to have a baby?

:D

[Phoney Bone]

I'm going to go with the theory that the "survivors" are in purgatory. The wierdness and such are manifestations of their unresolved issues. Those that are dead already resolved their personal demons.



Or maybe it's Mxyzptlk Island. :D

[borateen]

I'll go out on a limb here. She's going to have a baby?

:D

Damn...how do you get an island to say its name backwards?

[Grant]

Anyways, as for the split, you know how Lost often feels like what if Stephen King had a TV show? Looks like we just got our Stand split, Nevada vs. Colorado. The question is which one will end up which? The obvious choice would be that the beach crew ends up being evil, since most of the shadier characters with hidden pasts are there. But for that very reason, I wouldn't be surprised if the jungle team goes all Lord of the Flies.

What's interesting to me you can't really call either group good or evil. I mean you can understand their intentions on both sides. I mean I hope it plays where there are good people and bad people within both group rather thenthe obvious white hat/black hat division. But I did think of the Stand which I never read when they split up.

I also loved this episode (not as much as the Locke) and loved the complexity of Sun and Jin's relationship (I knew one of them spoke English but I was leaning towards Jinn because he seemed to be the most controlling. I was happy I was wrong) I also liked the conversation Michael and Walter had on the beach.

Next week is going to be the live action writing debut of Paul Dini by the way. Should be interesting.

[Grant]

I'll go out on a limb here. She's going to have a baby?

:D

This will be happening very soon. I think in four episodes. I think we're getting a Charlie episode next week, a Sawyer episode after that then a Sayid episode.

I also heard POTENTIAL SPOILERS That she may be the first major Castaway to die.

[LtMarvel]

One plot point bothered me: obviously her father and her husband were controlling her life. How did they not know she spoke English???

[Slayven]

One plot point bothered me: obviously her father and her husband were controlling her life. How did they not know she spoke English???
the designer was a secret agent. they probably had plenty of time alone. what dude wants to hang out with women picking out color schemes?

[Grant]

One plot point bothered me: obviously her father and her husband were controlling her life. How did they not know she spoke English???

Well for one just because they controlled her didn't mean they monitor her life 24 hours. In fact it was established early on that she was on her own most of the time during their marriage.

It was obvious her husband was working long "shifts" and she manage to keep her relationship with him secret from her father well before they were married. Also throw in the fact that Sun and Jin really weren't talking that much after he started working for her father. Plus she had that other woman helping her.

It's not all that impossible.

[Z-man]

Anyways, as for the split, you know how Lost often feels like what if Stephen King had a TV show? Looks like we just got our Stand split, Nevada vs. Colorado. The question is which one will end up which? The obvious choice would be that the beach crew ends up being evil, since most of the shadier characters with hidden pasts are there. But for that very reason, I wouldn't be surprised if the jungle team goes all Lord of the Flies.

They all have shady pasts.

I'm sorry if somebody else has brought this up, but I'm too preoccupied to check the whole thread.

Has anybody else noticed that nobody who survived was meant to be on that plane so far?

The hunter was supposed to be on a walkabout, Jack was bumped from his plane, the Korean woman was going to run away from her husband, Kate got caught, even the drowned woman was bumped from her original plane.

[Slayven]

They all have shady pasts.

I'm sorry if somebody else has brought this up, but I'm too preoccupied to check the whole thread.

Has anybody else noticed that nobody who survived was meant to be on that plane so far?

The hunter was supposed to be on a walkabout, Jack was bumped from his plane, the Korean woman was going to run away from her husband, Kate got caught, even the drowned woman was bumped from her original plane.
sounds leika gatha christie type of stuff

[Slayven]

anyone watch the Lost in HD? The island looks sooooo beautiful

[hulahulk]

anyone watch the Lost in HD? The island looks sooooo beautiful

I wish I had HD. The show is filmed in Hawaii (probably on Oahu and Kauai, if I were to guess), so yeah, it's a beeeeeaaaauuutiful place.

[darkkeeperjr]

Does anyone have a tape of last night's (10/27) episode that they'd want to mail me? I'd reimburse for shipping, of course. I'm having a difficult time working our VCR with our digital cable, so it doesn't appear that I recorded the show last night.

Please PM me if you can help.

i would also like to get back episodes if i could.i miss the one with locke and last week too :o yes i can send money also p.m. or searchermore@yahoo.com

[Spiff]

I thought tonight's episode was pretty boring, except that little cliffhanger at the end with Sayid. Charlie's story was pretty typical "Rock star," without any real interesting twists, except that he didn't want to be a typical rock star. So I guess there's something there.

I thought that Claire was going to drop the ball, personally.

[Aggie]

i liked last night ep...although there wasn't a lot of action...it had a shit load of foreshadowing...locke is continues to be an enigma...and what's up w/ michael and the korean chick??

[Spiff]

i liked last night ep...although there wasn't a lot of action...it had a shit load of foreshadowing...locke is continues to be an enigma...and what's up w/ michael and the korean chick??

Well, Michael's the only one that knows she speaks English. And there might be some sort of romantic thing going on.

Although it sucks that the Korean guy has to wear handcuffs all the time.

[Ugoff]

Well, Michael's the only one that knows she speaks English. And there might be some sort of romantic thing going on.

Although it sucks that the Korean guy has to wear handcuffs all the time.


This episode was great! Loved having Charlies backstory. Also love the whole journey of growth he went throught this epi. Also love the Jack/Kate/Sawyer triangle. I really like Sayid but the guys accent is all over the place! I can't place it. Its not something that bothers me just something I noticed. I doubt the Korean guy will be wearing handcuffs for long. Either they'll find the keys or someone will pick the lock. I think he's only wearing one handcuff on his left.

[Elias Bogan]

I havent seen exact figures yet but apparantly "Lost" skyrocketed last night to its highest rating since the debut episode!

[Tuan]

I havent seen exact figures yet but apparantly "Lost" skyrocketed last night to its highest rating since the debut episode!
It went from 16.16 last week to 18.6 mil viewers this week.

Liked the use of the moth in comparison to Charlie in last night's episode.

And the Sayid incident. Can we safely assume that Sawyer would be too obvious?

[Grant]

Something is up with Scott & Steve (they guys who helped Michael). I have a hunch. Are they the red shirts? Are we going to get a Scott & Steve flashback. Maybe they were on a Australian gay cruise or something. Whatever it's nice to see there's other people on the island.

I liked the episode and the focus on Charlie. But man did Drive Shaft really sucked as a band. Also some interesting Michael stuff. So he's the islands carpenter. That came out of nowhere. But it's nice he has a skill. And where's Claire (pregnant) we haven't seen her in the last two episodes.

[Grant]

And the Sayid incident. Can we safely assume that Sawyer would be too obvious?

We're finding more about Sawyer next episode.

[Slayven]

It went from 16.16 last week to 18.6 mil viewers this week.

Liked the use of the moth in comparison to Charlie in last night's episode.

And the Sayid incident. Can we safely assume that Sawyer would be too obvious?
ABC execs will be happy and in turn make us happy by ordering more lost

[Slayven]

the lead in ratings must be totally wasted on the bachelor

[Elias Bogan]

Apparantly ABC sales reps are now being told to sell these lineups for january:

Mondays
8:00 Eyes
9:00 The Bachelorette
10:00 Grey's Anatomy

Wednesday
8:00 Lost
9:00 Alias
10:00 Wife/Boss/Husband Swap

[Deathstroke]

I liked the episode.

Wow, Kate really wants Jack badly judging by the whole massive hug she gave him.

I think the whole drug thing was a bit telegraphed but hey not everything can be top notch.

I wonder if it's going to be a recurring thing during the next few episodes as Charlie deals with the withdrawal.

Who the hell hit Sayeed?

A member of the survivors or did he end up on the wrong end of a BAD first contact with possible prior inhabitants of the island.

[Slappy san]

And the Sayid incident. Can we safely assume that Sawyer would be too obvious?

You would think. Besides....didnt he fire off the other firework.

[Tuan]

You would think. Besides....didnt he fire off the other firework.

Yes, Sawyer fired off one of the other firework.

[Conn Seanery]

My gut tells me that Sayid's off-screen clubber is Locke. I can't imagine anyone who'd want to stay on that island more than he would.

[Slappy san]

Yes, Sawyer fired off one of the other firework.

That was a rhetorical question. :)

[bert]

My gut tells me that Sayid's off-screen clubber is Locke. I can't imagine anyone who'd want to stay on that island more than he would.

This is just a guess. . but JUST in case:

I'm a huge fan of Babylon 5, and Mira Furlan posted on her site a few weeks ago that she was guest starring as a French Woman on "Lost".

SOOOOOOOO. . .since I know Mira is appearing, AND Sayid was trying to triangulate the source of the broadcast (by a FRENCH woman). . I'm guessing that She is who conked him on the head).

Of course, Mira could be appearing as the French woman in Flashback. . . . . so who knows

meanwhile. . what's happened to the Pregnant lady?. . she hasn't been around in two episodes now?

[Spiff]

meanwhile. . what's happened to the Pregnant lady?. . she hasn't been around in two episodes now?

I think she was in the preview for next episode. She looked like she was in pain.

[Tuan]

I think she was in the preview for next episode. She looked like she was in pain.
I think that was Shannon.

Spoiler
She's going to suffer asthma in the next episode and Sawyer has all the inhalers. Next week's episode will be Sawyer-centric.
End Spoiler

[StoneGold]

Yes, Sawyer fired off one of the other firework.
No. The third firework was fired. We were never shown who fired it. Rather deliberatly so. Now, this may be a red herring, but considering they showed the actual launching of the first two fireworks, and for the third they just showed the explosion, it is definitely a plot point that we did not actually see Sawyer fire it.

But again, they could just be yanking our chains.

[Spiff]

Some "spoilers" from Aint it Cool:

Paul Dini, the veteran cartoon writer who made the leap to live action last week by co-writing last week’s Charlie-centric installment of “Lost,” attended something called WizardWorld in Dallas. “Ranger1138” wrote in to the Dark Horizons website with what Dini had to say.
Some of the revelations:
* This week Charlie will accuse Hurley of hoarding food - because Hurley never gets any skinnier.
* Sayid’s torture of Sawyer this week will involve fingernails and sharp objects.
* Each “Lost” writer had to pull three names out of a hat. Dini got Locke, Sawyer and Sun and was instructed to write a history for each of the three. Dini says Locke having the same name as the philosopher is not a coincidence.
* “… the monster is sort of a reflection of yourself. The pilot saw it in horror and he was killed because he feared the monster. Locke saw the monster with true awe, therefore, he was able to survive his encounter.”
* Though we may never see the entire monster, Dini says it may be "a Loch Ness Monster kind of thing.”
* When the idea was to have Jack killed off in the pilot, the creators discussed casting Michael Keaton as Jack.
* The characters of Scott and Steve, introduced last week, will soon have speaking parts.
* At least one main character and several minor ones will die before season’s end.
* Mira Furlan will soon be introduced in a “very important role."

[Toonimator]

Why are people (not so much here, but at Aint It Cool) making a big deal about Hurley still being fat? They've been on the island A WEEK!!! He's not going to visibly shed pounds in such a short time when they do have SOME food.

[Spiff]

Why are people (not so much here, but at Aint It Cool) making a big deal about Hurley still being fat? They've been on the island A WEEK!!! He's not going to visibly shed pounds in such a short time when they do have SOME food.

The same reason they make fun of Harry for being fat. And Hurley looks like Harry, a bit. And the names even sound vaguely the same.

I think they all just hate Harry.

[Slayven]

Some "spoilers" from Aint it Cool: good stuff. i can't wait to see the father and son story

[bert]

eh. .

one of those spoilers just confirms the spoiler that I posted a few days ago (that no one commented on).

I guess you folks just aren't Babylon 5 fans, or just didn't recognize the actress' name (or ya just didn't care).

Still tho, no one has answered my question about what happened to the Pregnant Girl. . she seems to have disappeared from the show.

[Deathstroke]

eh. .

one of those spoilers just confirms the spoiler that I posted a few days ago (that no one commented on).

I guess you folks just aren't Babylon 5 fans, or just didn't recognize the actress' name (or ya just didn't care).

Still tho, no one has answered my question about what happened to the Pregnant Girl. . she seems to have disappeared from the show.

I must've missed your post bert.

Otherwise I'd have commented because I'm a HUGE fan of the delectable Mira Furlan.

I only found out the news this morning but on the Bendis Board, not here.

[Grant]

Woo Hoo. More Scott & Steve!!!!

[Slayven]

Loved the sawyer swerve last night.....

this show keeps getting better and better

[Spiff]

Sawyer's background was one of the stronger ones. Loved the twist.

[Slayven]

man who doesn't have a jacked up background?

[Grant]

man who doesn't have a jacked up background?

I'm assuming Scott and Steve (two of the red shirts on the Island). The guy who got sucked