11 May 2010

What will I do without LOST?!

With only a few episodes left to the show which has entertained, surprised, moved, frustrated and addicted me what am i going to do without LOST? The series that has cleverly placed itself as a drama but being clearly a science fiction nerd fest of entertainment has demanded my attention since its beginning in 2004. The critically acclaimed show has robbed me of hours of my life on a long and riveting journey of on and off island castaways often times desiring repeat Internet viewings as to make sure i didn't miss any details. The drama has helped inspire lengthy conversations and strange theories amongst friends, even creating new friends with the topic starter of LOST. However, as all goods things must come to an end, how am i going to survive in a post LOST world?
Now i'm not saying there is not other good television out in the world and there is, but i'm not an individual who gets addicted to just anything. Furthermore, time is precious and the idiot box can command and steal time very easily especially in the escapist society one lives in. Also an intelligent scifi series is hard to come by substantially something as widely accepted as LOST so there is no fear of cancellation. There has been some programs that i have been meaning to give a shot and have read good things about, such as Fringe and Flash forward but will they truly fill the void that LOST will leave.
One of my favorite pass times was introducing individuals to LOST. Asking them to only watch the two episode pilot and having them want more, i have addicted a good deal in this fashion. Many have known not to interrupt me while i was watching and concentrating while viewing LOST, you never knew what you might miss if you turned or even blinked. The show is a great mystery and unlike some i know that would rather have the answers handed to them because they are too frustrated, i love piecing it all together. Moreover, i can say in openness, i don't really want the producers and writers to answer everything or attempt to. There is just a longevity to the open case mystery where one has to come to their own conclusions.
All i can say in true honesty is LOST could be forgotten the next day by most as they try and find the next thing to capture their attention LOST will definitely be missed by some. So here is to you (a glass raised) to all you island hopping Darma loving team Jack versus team Locke everybody loves Hurly groupies, we always have the DVDs to relieve the fond memories.

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