Unfortunatley, I think it is a problem with series television. They want you to be sympathetic with characters. and they write black and white. In real life people that commit crimes have families and friends that care about them and visa versa. on tv, if you are going to like a criminal they are often 1) funny and/or clever or, 2) justified.

I could buy the fact that kate is a really smart criminal. She has been running long enough. So I am guessing that would mean she could chose when to be ruthless - but that doesn't happen on tv

Even if they do try and make her out to be a victim in the end, I probably won't be buying what they're trying to sell me

That's really interesting, actually, because I've been having the exact opposite reaction. I feel like they're trying to sell me a hardened criminal, and failing.

I'd be really cool with a character who feels the normal assortment of affection, loyalty, and concern for friends and relatives while treating strangers with the same steely disregard that most people direct toward garden pests.

And then last night, with the whole "crime I supposedly commited" or whatever the line was....I have a horrible sinking feeling it's going to be like watching the OC all over again.

See, now I didn't get that she really didn't commit the crime, but that she threw that "supposedly" in there to try and cover her ass to her fellow islanders. She could tell they were already starting to turn on her, and tried to get them to think of her as "Innocent Kate" again, or at least put that thought into the backs of their minds. More manipulation, which makes her even more interesting than she has been in previous eps. All that baby-delivery and supportive behavior for both Jack and Sun has made her more vulnerable than she appeared in this week's ep, IMO.

I'm with Kathy, I thought her "supposedly" was just something she threw out there because what was she going to say? "Yeah! I did it!"

The Marshall said he didn't think she did it, but that doesn't hold weight for me. She played the guy at the bank, the bank robber, etc.

So I am guessing that would mean she could chose when to be ruthless - but that doesn't happen on tv

If Minear wrote Alias...

Huh.

ABC TELEVISION AND CREATION ENTERTAINMENT BRING THE OFFICIAL “LOST” FAN CLUB AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

ABC Television and Creation Entertainment will be developing the official “Lost” fan club, with special events that will take place in cities around the world for the hit ABC television series from Touchstone Television.

The fan club is due to launch during the summer months, preceded by a roll-out of licensed merchandise to include apparel, photographs, glassware and other collectibles offered at www.lostfanclub.com .

The first official “Lost” fan convention will take place June 11 and 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Burbank, California. Actors and producers from the series will be on hand to speak to attendees, who are affectionately known as “Losties.” The convention tour plans five additional stops in the next year.

Any hope for D:LA 2006 was just smushed under the jackboot of corporate fan management.

That's because it's a hit. You're probably lucky they didn't hit you with a C&D in April.

eta: That really sucks. I know you and Maya do a better job than they could ever pull off.

You're probably lucky they didn't hit you with a C&D in April.

I don't feel lucky.

Somebody announce the name of a series that was not cancelled soon after the first C&D came out of the lawyer's office.