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Deberg_1990 · 10-06-2004, 04:29 PM

I figured I would start a thread for this and see what happens....there seemed to be quite a few viewers on the board for this show the past few weeks.....I like the direction the show is taking so far......episode 3 tonight at 7 central on ABC....

**KcMizzou** · 05-24-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I can't wait to see how long this thread is kept alive now. I bet it never dies.

Abrams is great at what he does.

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-24-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

So, the series is all wrapped up, and still... nobody really knows WTF was going on...

I'm not trying to be a troll, I know it's a very entertaining (intriguing) show. I was hooked for two seasons or so.

But in the end, nobody's sure what they spent six seasons watching?

Well, I for one, know exactly what we were watching:

A hero's journey, with his very soul hanging in the balance.

In the end, the Hero was redeemed, which in turn, allowed those who followed him to be redeemed as well.

It was an excellent six seasons and an excellent finale.

Some just interpret it different than others.

Chief Chief · 05-24-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Oh, and I just now got to watch it. I'm disappointed. I get it that they wanted it to be a character-driven show, and it was. That's fine with me. But what pisses me off is that you don't bring up all of these questions about Dharma, the numbers, fertility, polar bears, etc., make them the focus of the show for 2-3 seasons, and then ultimately say "It doesn't matter; spend time with your loved ones." That's lame and it's a cop-out.

They KNEW that what was driving a lot of people to watch wasn't ONLY the characters. People were ALWAYS asking questions about what all the science-shit meant, and to just leave it all unanswered is lazy writing. If you're ultimately going to dismiss the questions, you should never bring them up in the first place. But then, they, as writers, knew that they wouldn't have been able to keep people watching without weaving these elaborate time-travelling questions into the storyline because it wasn't strong enough on a pure-character basis.

It was a good episode, and I liked it from the character standpoint, but leaving huge, gaping holes in the storyline sucks. Many of the questions were central to the development of some of the characters, like Juliet and why all the women on the island died during childbirth, or Ben and moving the island with a giant wheel and ending up in the desert. Good episode, bad finale.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!

I'm LMFAO at all you LOST LOONIES who got SUCKED IN BIG-TIME to this series when I knew all along the writers continually created up crap just to keep you morons watching it week after week. This is the biggest TV farce since the dream episode of Dallas. I hope those unanswered questions remain active in your minds until you die in a plane crash!! In the meantime, maybe you can answer this question: Why did the dumphuk say "I dunno --why?"?

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-24-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I'm offended now that you're getting all squishy and apologetic.

Oh and Pat, I'm going to go back and look at episode one of this series, just for you.

Because despite what Jacob said (IMO, Jack speaking), the numbers were nothing more than their seat assignments, with 15-16 being Sun and Jin.

Silock · 05-24-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't think they were human. Animal or whatnot.

I think the final scene was to illustrate that the plane did indeed crash and there were no survivors.

What animals, though? The only animals we ever saw were warthogs and polar bears. Oh, and a horse.

Silock · 05-24-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I can't wait to see how long this thread is kept alive now. I bet it never dies.

No, this thread is purgatory, but everyone in it is absolutely real and this discussion DID happen.

patteeu · 05-24-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Oh and Pat, I'm going to go back and look at episode one of this series, just for you.

Because despite what Jacob said (IMO, Jack speaking), the numbers were nothing more than their seat assignments, with 15-16 being Sun and Jin.

That would be interesting.

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-24-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

What animals, though? The only animals we ever saw were warthogs and polar bears. Oh, and a horse.

Well, when I checked earlier on my 46" LCD, not only did it NOT look like footprints, the "person" that MHM "thought" he might of seen was an illusion created by reducing the resolution and a single frame.

Silock · 05-24-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Well, when I checked earlier on my 46" LCD, not only did it NOT look like footprints, the "person" that MHM "thought" he might of seen was an illusion created by reducing the resolution and a single frame.

Interesting. I'll have to re-watch it sometime. But first, I'm going to watch every episode from the very beginning just to see if I'm REALLY missing a bunch of shit, or if they just made it all up as they went along. Or, third option -- I'm far dumber than I think I am, which is ENTIRELY probable.

Silock · 05-24-2010, 08:46 PM

For what it's worth:

From Doc Jensen of EW.com, if anyone would know, he would. His source is probably Damon or Carlton.

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The plane wreckage over Lost credits: not part of the story, say reliable sources. Meant to evoke mood. No Ajira crash, no time loops.

**007** · 05-24-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

No, this thread is purgatory, but everyone in it is absolutely real and this discussion DID happen.

You are wrong sir. The thread is actually Dane's flash. The flash just hasn't concluded yet.

Silock · 05-24-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

You are wrong sir. The thread is actually Dane's flash. The flash just hasn't concluded yet.

So he is LITERALLY a legend in his own mind! It all makes sense now!

(Sorry, Dane... it was RIGHT THERE! Had to take it.)

Jenson71 · 05-24-2010, 08:53 PM

I'm not a LOST audience member. I thought it became silly during the second season and I gave up. I have no desire to view it. But I have found this discussion on the interpretations very interesting, so well done to our members here for all their contributions.

**007** · 05-24-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

So he is LITERALLY a legend in his own mind! It all makes sense now!

(Sorry, Dane... it was RIGHT THERE! Had to take it.)

None of us are real. HOLY SHIT!!!!

Deberg_1990 · 05-24-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Oh, and I just now got to watch it. I'm disappointed. I get it that they wanted it to be a character-driven show, and it was. That's fine with me. But what pisses me off is that you don't bring up all of these questions about Dharma, the numbers, fertility, polar bears, etc., make them the focus of the show for 2-3 seasons, and then ultimately say "It doesn't matter; spend time with your loved ones." That's lame and it's a cop-out.

They KNEW that what was driving a lot of people to watch wasn't ONLY the characters. People were ALWAYS asking questions about what all the science-shit meant, and to just leave it all unanswered is lazy writing. If you're ultimately going to dismiss the questions, you should never bring them up in the first place. But then, they, as writers, knew that they wouldn't have been able to keep people watching without weaving these elaborate time-travelling questions into the storyline because it wasn't strong enough on a pure-character basis.

It was a good episode, and I liked it from the character standpoint, but leaving huge, gaping holes in the storyline sucks. Many of the questions were central to the development of some of the characters, like Juliet and why all the women on the island died during childbirth, or Ben and moving the island with a giant wheel and ending up in the desert. Good episode, bad finale.

Pretty much my feelings as well.

Probably one of the most well made series ever, but in the end, being extremely hollow.

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Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	For what it's worth: From Doc Jensen of EW.com, if anyone would know, he would. His source is probably Damon or Carlton. Quote: The plane wreckage over Lost credits: not part of the story, say reliable sources. Meant to evoke mood. No Ajira crash, no time loops.
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05-24-2010, 08:53 PM	#5698
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I'm not a LOST audience member. I thought it became silly during the second season and I gave up. I have no desire to view it. But I have found this discussion on the interpretations very interesting, so well done to our members here for all their contributions.
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