Lost, Season 3
Let’s chat a little bit about Lost for a moment here, and the reason why I am terribly worried about this season (and the series as a whole).
First of all, the series premier was awesome. It was beautifully directed, shot and edited. The visuals were amazing. The tone was unbelieveable. We learned more about those characters in the first 20 minutes then we learn about casual acquatances over a lifetime.
The second season’s premier took place on a much smaller scale. There were no exploding airplanes, no monsters in the jungle, no tremendous special effects. Most of it was shot in dark, brooding atmosphere. But sometimes I consider it to be far more effective then the pilot. Why? Because it rewarded viewers. People wanted to know just what the heck was inside that hatch…and right within the first 5 minutes, the episode revealed that. It answered questions. Sure, it raised more questions, but it answered the main question that was put forth by the previous season.
The season premier last night? I am so luke warm over it. So luke warm. Did it answer any questions? Not really. We already knew that “The Others” were supposedly far more sophisticated than what they let on. We knew that Henry Gale was their leader. We knew that they had a connection to Dharma. Did this episode elaborate upon them in any way other then what we already had a fair idea of? Absolutely not.
For that matter, did it enrich the series in any way, shape or form? No. Through Jack’s flashback we learn that he was stubborn and that he had a hard time letting things go. Big deal. The episode in which he tried to save Boone’s life developed that character trait far more sufficiently then this episode did. What a waste.
By the way, the production on this episode was amazing. Talk about great visuals. Worthless storyline.
Consider me severely unimpressed.
4 comments:
I felt the exact same way. But in watching bonus material from the 2nd Season DVDs, they said the second half of this season's going to take a surprising turn. Something like that. So, maybe they're slowly leading to that.
Personally, I loved the episode. Did it provide satisfying answers? No. Neither did the seasons 2 opener, in my opinion. We found our what and who was in the hatch, but had a million new questions. Exciting, but not satisfying. I think the whole show is about asking two new questions for every one that is answered. I doubt it will be truly satisfying until the very end... if at all. It's a fun ride, though.
It was absolutely stunning to see where and how the Others really lived... and to see the crash from a new perspective.
Anyway, it's got me as hooked as ever.
I did love that plane breaking apart scene. I went back just to watch that part.
There are some serious time and dimension issues on that Island. That's all I will say.
Did you notice - the book club people were knocking her selection of Stephen King, saying Ben would never read it. Ben requested Stephen King when he was locked in the hatch. But he was pretending to be a regular schmoe. Ouch, they're really knocking Stephen King!
I have to admit that I was very scared to watch the season opener. I generally am always scared to watch a season opener of a show that I love. It's such a great opportunity to screw everything up.
I thought Lost delivered.
The Office was more questionable. The second episode wasn't any better. Fortunately, this past week's was definitely an upturn. Hopefully they keep it going that way. Don't they realize that when they make Jim and Pam the focus it brings everything down and you lose so much of the comedy. That story works really well when it's the subplot that always running, never getting in the way of the main stuff. Focus on Michael Scott and you've got a good episode.
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