here we go again

edumacated

all around the world, TV companies are trying to replicate lost. the best effort i have seen so far comes from New Zealand.

what made lost so successful? at its base, it is the same thing that makes any thriller successful, and that is delaying plot information to the characters and the viewer. the let down of the lost finale proves that the enjoyment came not from the destination but in the ride.

but if it was just that easy then this show would be a success, and many that have failed before would have been winners. lost had quality actors, which this show does not. up until the hurried, wrap-up last season, lost had engaging and intelligent scripts. the world was authentic and a character itself.

this show is an obvious summer ratings band-aid. i have tried to watch, but can't anymore.

score 5/10

edumacated 1 August 2010

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