It's my favorite season because of the narrative hijinks.
And possibly the only season in which Ben was NOT beaten up (or recovering from same) for more time than he WAS beaten up (or covered with bruises, etc.).
You'd never make it. I'd rip your spine out before you got half a step. Those little legs wouldn't be much good without one of those.
Glory ,'The Killer In Me'
Lost 2: Tied to a Tree in a Jungle of Mystery
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Steph L. - May 24, 2010 8:48:26 am PDT #5865 of 5968
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - May 24, 2010 8:52:21 am PDT #5866 of 5968
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
It's my favorite season because of the narrative hijinks.
Mine's five - the time-travel/character development combination was fantastic. But season four was grand too!
Polter-Cow - May 24, 2010 8:52:28 am PDT #5867 of 5968
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The two-hour retrospective was fun to watch. There was a hilarious Ben-getting-beat-up montage, after which Michael Emerson proclaimed him the most-beaten-up character on television.
Mine's five - the time-travel/character development combination was fantastic. But season four was grand too!
I love time travel hijinks, so five was great as well, but I think four wowed me so much in a "Holy crap, this is amazing in comparison to the last couple seasons" way, so it had that edge.
Plus, it had Hurley throwing a Hot Pocket at Ben.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - May 24, 2010 8:53:46 am PDT #5868 of 5968
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
The two-hour retrospective was fun to watch.
Was it more than just a catch-up on past seasons? I'll get hold of it, if so.
Polter-Cow - May 24, 2010 8:54:58 am PDT #5869 of 5968
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
No, that's all it was. But it had little gushing bits from the actors and amusing bits from Cuse/Lindelof, and it was just a really nice way to go into the finale, remembering all the reasons we loved the show.
Steph L. - May 24, 2010 8:56:35 am PDT #5870 of 5968
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
There was a hilarious Ben-getting-beat-up montage, after which Michael Emerson proclaimed him the most-beaten-up character on television.
Bwah! This is very possibly true.
beekaytee - May 24, 2010 9:15:27 am PDT #5871 of 5968
Compassionately intolerant
No, that's all it was. But it had little gushing bits from the actors and amusing bits from Cuse/Lindelof, and it was just a really nice way to go into the finale, remembering all the reasons we loved the show.
It helped me to remember why I ever considered myself a fan. It was nice. But. If I need a puff-piece clip show to explain what the hell I've been watching all along...while it may be a nice recap...then I have to think that it's bad television.
Sort of like when I watch a movie I don't like but then am turned around by the 'making of' doc...then does that mean the movie failed on some level. I tend to think so.
Jars - May 24, 2010 10:17:24 am PDT #5872 of 5968
I just finished watching it - DH downloaded it for me while i was in work and had it ready to go when I got in the door. I haven't been on t'internet ALL DAY.
In any case, I MAY have shouted 'WHAT THE FUCK' at the screen. Also, I totally called Jack being the next Jacob for like 5 minutes and then handing off to Hurley.
I'm still processing, but I'm kind of okay with it. I don't know how okay with it I'll be when I rewatch this season, knowing what's coming. I don't know if it will feel like there's a point to any of it. I don't suppose there has to be, but if I can't enjoy watching it again, does that mean it's bad?
Nora Deirdre - May 24, 2010 10:25:00 am PDT #5873 of 5968
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
If I need a puff-piece clip show to explain what the hell I've been watching all along...while it may be a nice recap...then I have to think that it's bad television.
I didn't NEED it, I just liked it. I would argue vehemently that Lost is not bad television.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - May 24, 2010 10:26:44 am PDT #5874 of 5968
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
I would argue vehemently that Lost is not bad television.
My ongoing opinion that it's one of the best things that's ever been on TV is the main reason I'm disappointed with the finale.