“Lost” Season 6 Premiere Review
Here's a review I wrote last year. I Hope you like it. (Now on DVD)
4 stars
As featured in: The Ithacan
The following review was previously “Lost”. Only excerpts have been found.
Season six is here and it’s been a long time coming for “Lost” fans. Over a yearlong wait made many fans of the hit ABC drama antsy for new episodes. However “Lost” has now arrived and the series is bigger and better than ever. With a decidedly darker tone than previous seasons fans can expect a lot of heartbreak and heartache in the coming weeks. A handy one hour recap briskly went over five seasons worth of information regarding the characters, plots and settings “Lost” has encompassed over its history. Ripe with twists and turns that would make even the smartest people in the world scrambling to find spoilers this new season looks like it won’t disappoint. The terrific premiere episode titled “LAX” centers itself in two main locales the mysterious island and Los Angeles’ airport. Diehard fans and newcomers will be hard pressed to find another television show more addicting this year based on what has already transpired during the two hour series finale kickoff.
A television show can change dramatically over the course of 5 seasons by starting out hot and than fading each subsequent season. This episode shows that “Lost” bucks that trend. One major reason for the show’s continued popularity has to do with the interconnectedness of all the characters. Ever since the very first episode countless characters have been introduced complete with their own distinct personalities and life stories.
The series’ main characters are a resilient bunch. For the past five seasons they have been trying to get off the island that just won’t let them go. In a nutshell “Lost” deals with the immediate aftermath of the downing of Oceanic flight 815. The survivors of the crash, most notably the main characters Jack, Kate and Sawyer, band together to survive paradise in hell. Fending off polar bears in warm weather, the “other’s” a series of people native to the island and the secrets of the Dharma Initiative “Lost” is nothing less than an epic adventure.
Tuesday night’s premiere continues to juggle the dozens of main storylines and sub plots introduced to audiences throughout the show’s chronological history. It is nothing less than remarkable that the series’ writers have been able to tie in seemingly random events in such a cohesive way. Unlike the recently cancelled NBC drama “Heroes” which also features a non-traditional, non-linear system of storytelling, “Lost” has kept its ego in check. It isn’t convoluted nor the same old, same old.
“Lost” may offer glitzy effects and terrific sets, but much of the appeal derived from each episode is because of the drama. This episode in particular features very good acting. A long simmering feud is brought to boiling point, a love triangle resurfaces and people die. These emotions are widespread, from elation to hatred the full gamut of human feelings are captured beautifully by Jack and company. Basic human emotions, tangible things viewer’s can relate to, keeps the unfathomable twists and turns in check.
“Lost” is a show that doesn’t just cater itself to the coveted 18-34 demographic. Older audiences will find out that the show is engaging, well written, and technically outstanding. Full to the brim with drama the premiere episode “LAX” is a worthy installment to an already legendary television show.
Without becoming too convoluted LAX is a good, first step in putting the finishing touches on a terrific show. Since so many diversions to the show’s plot take place every episode the only real mystery so be this: How will the story tie up any loose ends. With a rumored movie in the works and the current season just heating up this is only the beginning.
Feel free to checkout the sensational "Lost" below:
As always thanks for reading!
©2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.
4 stars
As featured in: The Ithacan
The following review was previously “Lost”. Only excerpts have been found.
Season six is here and it’s been a long time coming for “Lost” fans. Over a yearlong wait made many fans of the hit ABC drama antsy for new episodes. However “Lost” has now arrived and the series is bigger and better than ever. With a decidedly darker tone than previous seasons fans can expect a lot of heartbreak and heartache in the coming weeks. A handy one hour recap briskly went over five seasons worth of information regarding the characters, plots and settings “Lost” has encompassed over its history. Ripe with twists and turns that would make even the smartest people in the world scrambling to find spoilers this new season looks like it won’t disappoint. The terrific premiere episode titled “LAX” centers itself in two main locales the mysterious island and Los Angeles’ airport. Diehard fans and newcomers will be hard pressed to find another television show more addicting this year based on what has already transpired during the two hour series finale kickoff.
A television show can change dramatically over the course of 5 seasons by starting out hot and than fading each subsequent season. This episode shows that “Lost” bucks that trend. One major reason for the show’s continued popularity has to do with the interconnectedness of all the characters. Ever since the very first episode countless characters have been introduced complete with their own distinct personalities and life stories.
The series’ main characters are a resilient bunch. For the past five seasons they have been trying to get off the island that just won’t let them go. In a nutshell “Lost” deals with the immediate aftermath of the downing of Oceanic flight 815. The survivors of the crash, most notably the main characters Jack, Kate and Sawyer, band together to survive paradise in hell. Fending off polar bears in warm weather, the “other’s” a series of people native to the island and the secrets of the Dharma Initiative “Lost” is nothing less than an epic adventure.
Tuesday night’s premiere continues to juggle the dozens of main storylines and sub plots introduced to audiences throughout the show’s chronological history. It is nothing less than remarkable that the series’ writers have been able to tie in seemingly random events in such a cohesive way. Unlike the recently cancelled NBC drama “Heroes” which also features a non-traditional, non-linear system of storytelling, “Lost” has kept its ego in check. It isn’t convoluted nor the same old, same old.
“Lost” may offer glitzy effects and terrific sets, but much of the appeal derived from each episode is because of the drama. This episode in particular features very good acting. A long simmering feud is brought to boiling point, a love triangle resurfaces and people die. These emotions are widespread, from elation to hatred the full gamut of human feelings are captured beautifully by Jack and company. Basic human emotions, tangible things viewer’s can relate to, keeps the unfathomable twists and turns in check.
“Lost” is a show that doesn’t just cater itself to the coveted 18-34 demographic. Older audiences will find out that the show is engaging, well written, and technically outstanding. Full to the brim with drama the premiere episode “LAX” is a worthy installment to an already legendary television show.
Without becoming too convoluted LAX is a good, first step in putting the finishing touches on a terrific show. Since so many diversions to the show’s plot take place every episode the only real mystery so be this: How will the story tie up any loose ends. With a rumored movie in the works and the current season just heating up this is only the beginning.
Feel free to checkout the sensational "Lost" below:
As always thanks for reading!
©2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.
Oh come on, dude! The finale nearly sucked. I agree that "LOST" was an entertaining show that was very popular. But don't insult our intelligence by pretending that it was flawless. The quality of the writing was never consistent. Especially during Seasons 2-6.
ReplyDeleteI actually posted the wrong title on the post. This review focuses on the season premiere, not the semi-flawed last finale.
ReplyDeleteBut with that being said it is obvious that this post didn't deal with the finale.
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