Lost
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 19:42
The second season of Lost begins tonight. how many people watch this show? I have never been into many television series before, but i really enjoy this one...
Willamena
21-09-2005, 19:43
Woot!
Looking forward to it, and to seeing what's down the shaft (and who goes down it).
I have to confess to have been watching this here also. It's on Swedish TV4... we are just at the end of the first series though. I don't suppose we will get the second for a while... So, please, no clues as to what happens
;)
Like you, I don't watch so much television, but this is quite entertaining and dramatic... although, maybe a little drawn out.
Mesatecala
21-09-2005, 19:45
I will watch it tonight. My feelings are.. so-so on it. But I need to find out what happens..
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 19:46
Woot!
Looking forward to it, and to seeing what's down the shaft (and who goes down it).
i know, the shaft. ah, the suspense.
Willamena
21-09-2005, 19:50
i know, the shaft. ah, the suspense.
Cliffhanger season endings are the best! :)
My favourite character so far is Locke. He started out such an average guy with extraordinary circumstances, and then on the island became an extraordinary guy in average circumstances (relatively average).
I have a friend who's a fan of Hurley because he's a down-to-earth hero. Oh, he does't save lives or rescue kittens from trees, but he's the guy who quitely makes things happen for everyone, helping others, looking out for them, caring about the little things.
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 19:55
Cliffhanger season endings are the best! :)
My favourite character so far is Locke. He started out such an average guy with extraordinary circumstances, and then on the island became an extraordinary guy in average circumstances (relatively average).
I have a friend who's a fan of Hurley because he's a down-to-earth hero. Oh, he does't save lives or rescue kittens from trees, but he's the guy who quitely makes things happen for everyone, helping others, looking out for them, caring about the little things.
my favorite characters are Sayid and Sawyer. all the characters are so developed i kind of like them all. i like Hurley too because he adds humor to any situation :)
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 20:03
Like you, I don't watch so much television, but this is quite entertaining and dramatic... although, maybe a little drawn out.
i think the reason it is so entertaining is because there are so many questions. there are so many things going on that something that happens one show may not be explained until maybe 3 shows later. (or if it is explained at all)...
What! here in britain we're only a few episodes into the first series, I think episode 7 or 8 is showing tonight. i'll be watching it though. See, just one of the other benefits of not living in Britain...
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 20:21
What! here in britain we're only a few episodes into the first series, I think episode 7 or 8 is showing tonight. i'll be watching it though. See, just one of the other benefits of not living in Britain...
wow, why are they just now showing the first episodes? thats crazy... :confused:
the last episode of season one is on on monday night in ireland.i cant wait,i missed some episodes so im gonna watch them on english tv
wow, why are they just now showing the first episodes? thats crazy... :confused:
tell me about it... the one tonight is about when sawyer won't give shannon her inhaler, it doesn't sound as interesting as when the cave collapsed in last week and sayid was hit over the head at the end...
I don't like it. Nothing makes sense. It's Twin Peaks all over again - weird for weirdness' sake.
Willamena
21-09-2005, 20:31
I don't like it. Nothing makes sense. It's Twin Peaks all over again - weird for weirdness' sake.
The difference is this one can make sense. :)
(Though if they get into midgets talking backwards, I'm outta there...)
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 20:32
tell me about it... the one tonight is about when sawyer won't give shannon her inhaler, it doesn't sound as interesting as when the cave collapsed in last week and sayid was hit over the head at the end...
lol, your bringing up old memories for me. i remember most of what happened in every show. every one was great. i dont want to say much now so i wont give anything away :)
Call to power
21-09-2005, 20:32
tell me about it... the one tonight is about when sawyer won't give shannon her inhaler, it doesn't sound as interesting as when the cave collapsed in last week and sayid was hit over the head at the end...
oh believe me it is good
not got E4 then :p
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 20:33
(Though if they get into midgets talking backwards, I'm outta there...)
Willamena, maybe thats whats in the bottom of the shaft... :eek:
Willamena
21-09-2005, 20:36
Willamena, maybe thats whats in the bottom of the shaft... :eek:
No way!
It's dinosaurs. :D
oh believe me it is good
not got E4 then :p
ye but i like to watch it on channel 4, i do have NTL though... i can't stay up till 12, i have to wake up at 6.30 the next morning
Ashmoria
21-09-2005, 20:47
i like lost
at the beginning of last season i was expecting it to get cancelled because its too weird to have a big audience. im glad i was wrong
now im just afraid they dont know where they are going and will do the "weird for weirds sake" thing just to fill up episodes.
Has anyone else noticed how hurley has managed not to lose any weight?surely he doesnt have as much food on the island as he normally does?
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 21:05
Has anyone else noticed how hurley has managed not to lose any weight?surely he doesnt have as much food on the island as he normally does?
i think that came up in an episode didnt it? blameing him for hording the left over airline food or something. i think it was the 3rd or 4th episode...
Ashmoria
21-09-2005, 21:14
Has anyone else noticed how hurley has managed not to lose any weight?surely he doesnt have as much food on the island as he normally does?
since youre in ireland.....
thats commented on in one of the last episodes. i thought it was wise of the producers to acknowledge it since anyone in his circumstance would have lost 50 lbs or more by now.
Call to power
21-09-2005, 21:26
I know what they will find in the second series a friend told me :) (he got all the lost DVD's)
spoiler alert!
they find a guerrilla (just like when they found polar bear in the last one!) and another plane will crash
oh and it will be on for 4 years :mad:
EDIT: highlight all the post ;)
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 21:27
yeah, no spoilers please, i dont want to have to murder someone...
Secluded Islands
21-09-2005, 21:28
EDIT: highlight all the post ;)
NEVA!!
Call to power
21-09-2005, 21:30
yeah, no spoilers please, i dont want to have to murder someone...
its your choice if you want to read it ;) (I feel like the devil)
Secluded Islands
22-09-2005, 03:01
omg, what the heck is going on? ah, so much drama!
Monkeypimp
22-09-2005, 03:11
It'll be ages until we get it here, but I'll be watching it :)
The White Hats
22-09-2005, 07:57
I'm banned from watching it. Apparently, Lost + dumbass sarcastic comments = marital discord.
Meh, life is so complicated.
Mesatecala
22-09-2005, 07:59
ugh.. that new episode didn't tell me anything...this show pisses me off.. yet i keep watching it..
Nowoland
22-09-2005, 09:01
We're just into the second half of series 1 here in Germany (seems we beat British TV to it , though). They showed the first half, then there was a 2 1/2 gap while they dubbed the second half.
I recorded the episodes, but never got round to watching them. Then a friend sent me the episodes straight from America and I watched them more or less in one go. This series is absolutely amazing!
I especially like the fact that all of the 14 or so main characters are fairly round characters and not the usual stereotypical TV types. Apart from this, I think the main reasons for its world wide success are:
- Not a pure American cast, but Aussis, Brit(s), Koreans and the Iraqi help to broaden the appeal to non US viewers
- The interaction between the characters on the island contains many sitcom and other group interaction series, appealing to fans of those genres
- Suspense elements appeal to the whole X-Files, Millenium, etc. fanbase
- The writing is very clever
- The production quality is extremely high for a TV show
- Great sound and music enhance the viewing experience without being annoying. My tip: Watch the show wearing headphones, it's amazing.
All in all, I can't wait for the new episodes!
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
22-09-2005, 17:58
I despise lost with every ounce of passion within my being.
My main problem with it is that the way they engineer the suspense is so annoyingly obvious, and the show spends forever not getting to the point.
Here is a sample episode:
Creepy pedophile part-time cripple guy: "I will now climb down this hole and discover a secret of the island, but first, we will remember that time 20 years ago when my companion kicked a puppy."
*15 minutes and 2 commercial breaks later*
Companion: "Yes, I sure do feel bad about kicking that puppy. Now it is time to go down the hole."
*Camera cuts back to the beach or cave or wherever else the other people are standing around*
Bitchy Woman 3: "My boyfriend sucks."
Bitchy Woman 4: "No, my boyfriend sucked. Lets remember it."
*Another 10 minutes pass, commercials start*
Commercial announcer: "By Gain, or we'll break your mom's knee caps!"
*5 minutes later*
Bitchy Woman 3: "Indeed, your boyfriend did suck"
*Camera cuts to 2 guys standing around*
Guy 1: "Was your father a hotdog vendor, who lived at 156 Chuckawalli lane?"
Guy 2: "Yes, how did you know?"
*More annoying angst ridden backstory that takes 17 minutes. Oh yeah, and Guy 1 killed Guy 2's dad*
Guy 1: "Just guessing"
*Camera cuts away to someone else*
Someone Else: WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE! LOOK OVER THERE!
*Everyone but the camera looks over there, the camera looks at everyone's feet for a minute, and then back to erectile disfunction commercials*
Creepy pedophile part-time cripple guy: "Companion, what were we planning to do at the beginning of this episode?"
Companion: "Climb down the hole."
Creepy pedophile part-time cripple guy: "Oh, yes"
Creepy pedophile part-time cripple guy: *Climbs down hole*
*Episode ends, guess you'll have to wait another week to know whats in the goddamn hole, suckers!*
*Suddenly wealthy executive producer someone where starts rolling naked in piles off money. Fortunately this is not filmed. Unfortunately, it would be more interesting than the show he spawned.*
Secluded Islands
22-09-2005, 18:08
<snip>
opinions vary...
...the secretiveness of the show is what makes it so appealing. the flashbacks all tie together in what the episode is trying to achieve in the current situation...
opinions vary...
...the secretiveness of the show is what makes it so appealing. the flashbacks all tie together in what the episode is trying to achieve in the current situation...
The show is quite clever. Each episode ends as a mini-cliffhanger and I am waiting for the one coming up. Who is the mysterious guy with the gun pointed at Locke's head? :eek:
Secluded Islands
23-09-2005, 07:01
The show is quite clever. Each episode ends as a mini-cliffhanger and I am waiting for the one coming up. Who is the mysterious guy with the gun pointed at Locke's head? :eek:
i think it was the australian guy the he met when running in the stadium in the flashback. but what is he doing there? :confused: thats the big question...
The second season of Lost begins tonight. how many people watch this show? I have never been into many television series before, but i really enjoy this one...As far as I know, the second season started 2 weeks ago over here...
Nowoland
23-09-2005, 08:33
As far as I know, the second season started 2 weeks ago over here...
Nope, just the second half of the first season. Pro7, the German TV station broadcasting the show, was so eager to show both "Lost" and Desperate Houswives" that they didn't dub the whole series, but only a few episodes, then started broadcasting, while still dubbing newer episodes. They then had a summer break in the middle in order to dub the rest of the season and also to sit out the time of year, where viewing figures are generally low. Instead the re-run the first half to get new viewers. And judging by the ratings this worked quite well, so I expect the same next year.
I can’t stand Lost, but then, House and ER are the only “dramas” on television that are worth an hour anyway.
Nope, just the second half of the first season. Pro7, the German TV station broadcasting the show, was so eager to show both "Lost" and Desperate Houswives" that they didn't dub the whole series, but only a few episodes, then started broadcasting, while still dubbing newer episodes. They then had a summer break in the middle in order to dub the rest of the season and also to sit out the time of year, where viewing figures are generally low. Instead the re-run the first half to get new viewers. And judging by the ratings this worked quite well, so I expect the same next year.I was wondering why they put on such a major Cliffhanger after Locke and Boone found that metal thing... I guess that's why they refer to them as "the new episodes" and not "the second season" then. :D
Kradlumania
23-09-2005, 08:58
We're still on the first series in the UK. I was enjoying it, but the last episode (Sayid torturing Sawyer) didn't really take the plot forward and was a bit of a let down. It has already become a bit formulaic - some kind of tension in the group reveals, through flashbacks, the murky past of one of them, if you're lucky you might get a tiny bit of plot added on.
I'll keep watching, but they need to do something different soon to keep my attention. I hope they'll follow Sayid on his mapping trip and we'll get to find out more about the island.
We're still on the first series in the UK. I was enjoying it, but the last episode (Sayid torturing Sawyer) didn't really take the plot forward and was a bit of a let down. It has already become a bit formulaic - some kind of tension in the group reveals, through flashbacks, the murky past of one of them, if you're lucky you might get a tiny bit of plot added on.
I'll keep watching, but they need to do something different soon to keep my attention. I hope they'll follow Sayid on his mapping trip and we'll get to find out more about the island.Don't worry, there will be many more questions after Sayid's trip to the wild... :D