Lost Fans: Discuss Show & Its "Scientific Wackiness

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The forum discussion centers on the television show "Lost," particularly its concluding seasons and the audience's mixed reactions to its narrative complexity and scientific themes. Participants express a range of opinions, from initial excitement to disappointment with the show's direction, especially regarding the potential for a "Deus ex machina" ending. Many viewers appreciate the intricate plotting but criticize the pacing and coherence in later seasons. The conversation highlights the show's unique blend of drama and science fiction, which has captivated a dedicated fanbase despite its flaws.

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  • #31
Glennage said:
Please show me the answers.

I understand your general point. Some of the plot questions you brought up do have specific, unambiguos answers however. I wasn't sure if you were asking a rhetorical question here. Do you want a point by point on some of those questions?
 
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  • #32
Galteeth said:
I understand your general point, but there were specific plot points you mentioned that were in fact answered. If this was not a rhetorical question, I could list the answers to some of the questions you posed (maybe I just have a good memory for stupid plot details?) Do you want me to do that?

If you would be so kind, Sir.
 
  • #33
magpies said:
So why was this show so popular again? I tryed watching a few episodes and each time I was like this is the worst version of survivor ever. It was just blah imo.

Everybody I know who has tried watching it by just watching a few random episodes has hated it. Contrarily, everybody I know who started with the first episode loved it. As an extremely heavily serialized story, it works more like a novel then a conventional television show. Starting in the middle isn't going to work.
 
  • #34
magpies said:
So why was this show so popular again?
It was thought provoking for many.
I tryed watching a few episodes and each time I was like this is the worst version of survivor ever.
Having never watched even a single episode of "Survivor", I can't really comment on that.
 

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