LOST has officially jumped the shark.

[3 Dev Adam]

Sad but true. And boy, that was fast.

 

[JLBats]

I've been saying this for a whole season.

And wrong forum.

 

[Fran]

What happened?

 

[ultimatefan]

Here´s another episode of "geeks wanna show how smart and too cool for school they are by trashing a praised and popular show".

 

[Kaboom]

i stopped watching 4 eps into season 2

 

[GoldenAgeHero]

here's another episode of dumbasses who think because a show is popular means its liked by everyone. yay you!

 

[ultimatefan]

here's another episode of dumbasses who think because a show is popular means its liked by everyone. yay you!

Here´s another episode of, because someone is ironic of a generic criticism that had no explanation whatsoever it means the person doesn´t accept criticism. Let´s hear an actually thought out explanation of why it may have jumped the shark and see if we agree or not.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

When and why did it jump the shark for you?

 

[chosen1]

Less distress more finesse. LOL

 

[3 Dev Adam]

When "others" appeared, and they still have connections with the outside world.

LOST is officially lost.

 

[Elisha Cuthbert]

You all are dumbasses. Season 2 sucked but now it's coming back in season 3 because they got their buffy writers back (except Fury). And you know last week's Locke episode was ****ing awesome. All they need to do is write Kate right and then it will continue to be good.

 

[ultimatefan]

When "others" appeared, and they still have connections with the outside world.

LOST is officially lost.

And why the hell is that the reason to say the show is ruined. So what if there are connections to the outside world? Would it be better if it turned out the island had one of those cliché sci-fi explanations where it´s all an alternate dimension or virtual reality or **** like that? I praise the show for not going for those gimmick explanations that people have been throwing.

 

[3 Dev Adam]

Dude, I've been reading sci-fi long before you're even BORN. I know that Lost is staying away from some cliché sci-fi explanations and going to the route of OTHER sci-fi cliché explanations.

But you're just a fanboy from Brazil, so why should I take you seriously? Back when I worked for the Italian Panini two years ago, we always knew that brazilian comic book fans were a disgrace.

 

[블라스]

This thread =

 

[Sabretooth]

 

[Sawyer]

Here´s another episode of "geeks wanna show how smart and too cool for school they are by trashing a praised and popular show".

Thank you.

 

[Sawyer]

People seriously need to ****. Its three episodes in and you are *****ting all over it. Just because there is one thing you dont like doesnt mean the show is jumping the shark. "Waah, waah, the others are connected to the outside world" shut up. You dont like a part, it doesnt mean the whole is crap. I dont like people who whine about something jumping the shark when it hasnt, that doesnt mean I'm leaving SHH. You are not the only person who watches this show, and we all know it!!! Sorry. Went a little crazy there.

 

[Ghostvirus]

The phrase "Jump The Shark", has Jumped The Shark.

 

[Halcohol]

The phrase "Jump The Shark", has Jumped The Shark.

Best comment so far.

I'm interested to hear why people seem to think this show is on the decline. I like it, but I'm interested in why other people don't. Hmm...

Reasons I Like "LOST"
1. The Characters
-Every character on "Lost" is unique and interesting. Why? Because we don't entirely know what their motivations are. Every episode brings a flashback that allows us to look at a character with a fresh perspective. For example, 2 weeks ago when we saw Sun sleeping with the rich businessman (I forget his name). Didn't see that one coming, and it evolved her as a character. All of the flashbacks help to give dimension to the characters. Besides that, the interaction between the characters is pretty entertaining, too. Whether it's the Locke/Charlie pseudo-paternal relationship or Hurley & Libby and their past, or anybody conversing with Sawyer is always good for a laugh.

2. The Island
-So you wake up on 'deserted' island to find out there's military bunkers, sentient clouds of killer black smoke, polar bears, crazy healing properties, and a kidnapping band of "Others" who can move about the jungle like ninjas. Oh, and a pretty good supply of food. Not even mentioning the weird coincidences (such as Kate's horse and Eko's plane full of Charlie's heroin)... which leads me to my next point.

3. The Mystery
-As a TV show "Lost" is, first and foremost, a mystery show. We as the viewers have no clue what the hell is going on, and neither do our characters. As new twists and turns are introduced we are right beside the characters trying to make sense of it all. What's the purpose of the DHARMA stations still being manned? Who the hell are the "Others"? Will we ever find out why Walt was so special? Why are they all on the island, was it accident or on purpose? It's addicting. You WANT to know the answers.

These are pretty much the 3 main facets of the show, and reasons why I like them. I'm positive that many people will dislike it for exactly the same reasons, for instance, that it doesn't give answers at the same rate it raises questions. Just hang on kids, my bet is after this little 6-episode mini-season revolving around Jack, Kate, & Sawyer, we'll get into some plot development with wider scope.

This show isn't going to lay it all down for you explicitly in black and white. I'm fairly positive we'll be given some answers and left to fill in the blanks ourselves. Just like how the hatch was "explained" last season, I'm sure the Others will be "explained" in a similar fashion (that is to say: sort of explained, but not really). Now, I know TV is supposed to be passive entertainment, but I enjoy things that make you think, that make you put the pieces together yourselves. I'm going to keep watching "Lost". To do otherwise is to only deprive yourself of a good head-scratcher.

Enough about me, what do you all think?

 

[ultimatefan]

Dude, I've been reading sci-fi long before you're even BORN. I know that Lost is staying away from some cliché sci-fi explanations and going to the route of OTHER sci-fi cliché explanations.

But you're just a fanboy from Brazil, so why should I take you seriously? Back when I worked for the Italian Panini two years ago, we always knew that brazilian comic book fans were a disgrace.

Still didn´t give a good reason for the "jump the shark" statement and now turned into xenophobia, sweet... This "disgrace" has been a respected member of these boards for five years, thank you very much.

 

[XwolverineX]

Sad but true. And boy, that was fast.

No reasons?

 

[chosen1]

Everybody watch Battlestar galactica fridays at 9 only on Scifi

 

[Elisha Cuthbert]

Everybody watch Battlestar galactica fridays at 9 only on Scifi

Battle Star Galatactia is too boring for me, there isn't enoug focus on characters, and it seems to be the same plot every time i turn it on. Plus, there really isn't that much focus on important subjects such as feminism, racism, religion, science and faith as there is on Lost. And it also seems like a boring non-funny version of Firefly.

 

[Superfreak]

Battle Star Galatactia is too boring for me, there isn't enoug focus on characters, and it seems to be the same plot every time i turn it on. Plus, there really isn't that much focus on important subjects such as feminism, racism, religion, science and faith as there is on Lost. And it also seems like a boring non-funny version of Firefly.

then it's obvious you haven't watched the show. The whole show is based on 2 religions fighting each other. The society on BSG is beyond feminism (female marines, officers, fighter pilots, president etc). And Faith is what the entire show is based on. And please, when one is fighting genocidal robots, race has no meaning. We're talking about a battle of species here, not ethnic race. And please, as if BSG is not focused enough on characters. It is all character.


BSG trumps Lost IMO, simply because it has a plot that is moving forward. Lost, like everything JJabrams, moves forward at a snails pace (i'm talking overall/overiding plot). Events happen, but the show never moves forward from a narrative point of view. These first three episodes of season 3 have been the only forward movement that the show has had, over its entire existance.

I still watch, hoping that something will happen, but it never does. When I watch Lost, I feel like I'm watching a show, whose only purpose is to keep dragging the audience along, without ever giving them a payoff for watching. This is done in order to maintain viewership, and ratings and $$$. Basically, I feel like I'm being screwed with, while the show answers 1 question, and dumps 10 more (most of which are never solved). When I watch BSG, I feel like I'm watching a story that is unfolding and can't wait for the next installment.

 

[Red]

I think the show "jumped Shark" it simply isn't as good post-season 1.