Los Lost-fans, I warn you: There is a spoiler ahead. Not for anyone who watched last night — you all know what’s coming/has come. For the rest of you stragglers, stop reading now. Really. Quit it. I’m totally gonna tell.
I’m telling!
OK, you asked for it: Dosvidanya, Mr. Eko. Thank you for dying. Not because you weren’t great — indeed, you were too good for the show. (And, it seems, you knew it,and made no attempt to hide your contempt.) My interest in Lost hasbeen on the wane. It used to be my one and only TV love. Nowadays — Ihate that you have to find out this way, Lost — I’m frakking someoneelse. Won’t name names, but you can figure it out.
Anyway, my enthusiasm last night went from watching-while-cooking tobeets-on-simmer. If only death and judgment always felt thatnear-at-hand, Lost might regain some of its seductive existential melancholy.
But here’s the real news: I’ve cracked the mystery of the Island.For realz, this time. The Island has a plan: To eliminate all blackpeople and replace them with the most annoying specimens of otherraces. We lose Michael and Walt? We gain Nikki and Paolo, a pair ofCousin Olivers so perfunctorily written, they’re barely there. ExitEko? Enter Angry Sawyer-whuppin’ Other, aka Scowlyguy McWifegotshot.Rose had better watch her back — and keep both hands on the wheel.
I’m going back to watching Lost with the beets at full boil and my attention directed dinnerward. FYI, that’s the last stage before TiVo cancellation.
PS: Who saw eyepatch man in the Pearl Station monitor (map-creator Radzinksy, perhaps? the owner of the long-forgotten glass eye?) and immediately thought, "Omigod! It’s Mystery Science Theater 3000!They’re on the Satellite of Love!" Put it this way: If threewisecracking silhouettes appeared at screen bottom during Locke’ssweatlodge sequence, I would not have batted an eyelash.
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It bummed me out to see Eko go. The tailies didn’t prove all that popular, but dang, three tailie deaths in a row? Imho, season 3’s been a little uneven, but Lost’s kind of like Pizza. Even when it’s bad it’s still pretty good.
I’m starting to wonder why I’m still watching this show, and if I should bother getting attached to Nikki and Paolo or if they, like the tailies, are merely filler for story and “deaths” to keep the originals around. The only part I enjoyed last night was when Juliette showed Jack the movie. Unlike “The Wire,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “Veronica Mars,” this is one extended storyline that’s losing me.
thx scott, for a second there i thought i was the only one who noticed that the writers had systematically eliminated those w/ a dark hue. besides walt, michael, and now eko we havent seen ms. klugh all year either. maybe the dharma initiative is just a high tech kkk. mystery solved
I don’t quite understand all the hate on Lost lately. I was quite sad to see Eko go…one of my favorite characters next to Sayid, Sun, Jin, and Sawyer. I trust that everything will be revealed in time and I’m in no hurry for answers every bloody episode. If everything was answered…then where would the show be? I guess it’s the same reason I never understood why Alias got a bad rap for the Rambaldi thing…that was the best part of that show and the most fascinating.
I know I keep saying this, but man, Scott, you are hilarious. For realz.
Scowlyguy McWifegotshot? Oh, thank you.
I disagree, Auriana. The Rimbaldi storyline was boring quagmire that did the show in. I’m starting to think JJ is a two-season wonder. With both Alias and now Lost, we got two good seasons and then the whole thing just because a boring, convoluted mess.
Seriously, i am not understanding all the Lost hating either. This season’s eps have already WAY out-awesomed most of the first half of season 2, and Scott, clearly your cooking habits are drawing your attention a little too much, since you’re obviously missing the awesome. Come on, one of the best characters gets offed? Locke gets told they’re next? This is the best the show has been since season one.
I too don’t understand the hatred for Lost. It’s not slow, just patiently paced. You want all the clues? Let it burn through like Prison Break did in the first season (or classic example, The OC using 5 seasons of storyline in the first season).
Though true, three tailies in a row was a bit much but at the same time, it felt they had already exhausted Eko’s story and past as much as they could.
We are all conveniently forgetting that Boone, Shannon and Libby were all killed off and they were white. I also read that the actor who played Eko only wanted a short term storyline to begin with, and the writers and producers worked with him on that.
Eko’s story wasn’t going anywhere. Plus, according to tvguide.com, the actor only wanted to be on the show for a limited time. Same as Michelle Rodriegez. She only wanted to be on the show for a season. I think casting needs to pick some actors who will commit for longer than a year. I don’t want to know who’s the next to die based on when they were hired.
Trust me when I saw we are all with you on the stupid new characters. Im shocked that Eko dies, and they bring in these two cartoon characters. They are sp distracting, and annoying. They dont even have to talk, they just annoy by being there.
Was Eko’s demise more about fate or coincidence? That is key here, I think. I really miss him now. All the clues in his story line until this episode was that he was making progress making amends for failing his brother. After all, we found out the real reason for his building a church in this episode – he owned his brother one church. A friend’s clues blog is in http://www.LostExposed.com/. The clue last night may really have been in Eko’s real world, his troubles in Hawaii and unhappiness on the cast or maybe a combination of all that and other things we don’t know. The turnaround in his perspective from repentant to defiant demonstrated a need to kill off the character, and smokey performed chillingly in the role.
I hope Scott quits watching, so he will quit bashing the show.
Let me preface this by saying I love EW. I do. It’s my favorite magazine. What I don’t like is how quickly they are to turn on things that less than a year ago they loved. Alias is the first example. The loved it. Hyped it. Praised it. Then season four comes around and the grade drops, they hate the streamlining, then when Sloane’s doppelganger arrives, it’s awesome again. The same thing has happened recently with Veronica Mars, which I fear will be ending this year. They were all over it, until this year. Now it’s happening with Lost. Lost is awesome. This season in particular has kept me engaged and I love Juliet. I’m actually rooting for her and Jack, and I’m a firm believer in the school of thinking that Jack and Kate are meant for each other. I don’t care what anyone says this is Lost’s best season yet. And I don’t want the hiatus to happen. I’m just saying, to all you Battlestar Galactica fans, and I’m one also, just wait. They may be EW’s darling now, but trust me the backlash is coming.
I have one question pertaining Smokey: Why did it kill the pilot so violently? What did the pilot know about the island or about anything? Why were there no slices of Eko’s life in any of its apparitions last night, like there were when we first so Smokey?
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Goodbye Mr. Eko – RIP. Your story was too short on “Lost” – you will be sorely missed.
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I’m tired of the LOST bashing too. I think season three has been great so far.
I don’t think it’s hating a show to admit that you’re totally frustrated by it … quite the opposite. Having loyally sat through almost 50 episodes, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask if the time investment is going to pay off. At this point, I’m only willing to continue the journey if the producers give me a sign that there’s a logical end… and one that doesn’t include Ted McGinley
Love how your call the new characters “cousin Olivers”! What a riot…I actually agree that LOST is starting to jump the shark here…and my interest is fading fast.
Scott Brown, you’re trying to hard. McWifegotshot? Please. Leave the humor to Dalton Ross and Josh Wolk. Or Whitney even. This season is terrific..as was last year and the year before. Problem is it’s a complex show and a lot of people can’t handle complex themes and such large mythology. If you want answers, and shows that wrap up everything then stick to CSI or other such shows. This show requires people to commit for the long haul, and I’m happy to do so….
I don’t get all the ‘Lost’ hate either. I guess EW in general and Scott Brown in particular are more into trend setting than in actual interest in a show. To continue to be on the cutting edge, they have to say things like, ‘I was onto ‘Lost’s’ downfall long before anybody else’ or ‘I’m so into ‘Battlestar Galactica’, I can’t wait until everyone else realizes how good it is.’ (By the way, no BSG hate, I love the show, just using it as an example).
Truth is, ‘Lost’ was, is and continues to be one of the best shows on TV. To say it’s no good just because it’s not as good as the first season is ridiculous. It’s like trying to compare the first time you had sex with the last time you had sex. I won’t go any further with that analogy…bottom line is it’s all still great.
I’m sorry we are close to losing Scott Brown as a fan of ‘Lost’, but alas, as Stephen King once said, ‘everything’s eventual’. So long Scott Brown, enjoy your boiled beets and your new ‘Ugly Betty’ blog.
sorry – ‘trying too hard’. I hate making those kinds of mistakes. Also, trying to turn this into a race thing is just silly (and I believe you were kidding Scott, but others aren’t). Ms Klugh? Curious as to where she is. I’m not a fan of Paulo and Nikki either, but perhaps they’ll grow on us. What is smoky? Shapeshifter? Who knows…but if they told us outright it wouldn’t be as much fun finding out.
I didn’t realize Scott Brown was also the author of this jewel…
‘Studio 60′: Still kickin’ after all these weeks’, in which the first line is, ‘Studio 60′ is sucking (with a link to the infamous ‘Modern Network TV Show’ sketch from episode 2 of Aaron Sorkin’s risky, but brilliant, new show).
Man, you are negative, Norman. I guess I’m reminded of the old saying ‘those who can, do. Those who can’t, criticize.’
Sorry for the tangent, I now return you to your regularly scheduled blog comments…
I hate to confess this Scott, but I think you and I have been Fraking the same show. I once loved Lost with my life… and yesterday’s episode was rivetting, but I have been looking elsewhere for my thrills these days. and I’ve even begun to find the mystery in Ugly Betty more satisfying. But it’s on Fraking friday nights that I get my big thrills of the week. My Wednesday affair is beginning to feel a little routine.
I miss Eko. He was one of my favorites. But even the way his farewell episode was handled shows that “Lost” isn’t what it was. There was nothing even remotely surprising about it. And that’s not show bashing people.
I have to agree. No one was on a bigger Lost kick than me before this season started. I have laughed at serious moments multiple times so far this season. It seems like every scene involving the cousin olivers has been in place just to explain to us that the characters have always been there… And it doesn’t work.
If they wanted to incorporate new characters, they should have worked them in slowly and let us watch them join the inner circle of “starring” credits. Treating them like they’ve always been there and we just never saw their friendly scenes feels too “Buffy’s Little Sister” to me and makes me think the cousin olivers are not human. Or are they?
I’m perplexed by all the haters, too. Season 3 has been riveting so far, as good as TV gets. And I love me some Scott Brown (the guy’s frakkin’ hilarious) but this is not a show that rewards half-hearted viewing. It needs your full attention. TPTB have demonstarted with these 6 opening episodes that they have not abandoned old storylines (the Hatches, Smoky, Alex, etc.) but are expertly (and yes, sloooowly) tying everything together in complex, unpredictable ways. Sorry, but anyone who says they saw Eko’s demise coming before last night is crazy. It shocked the heck out of me, and I’ve never missed a moment of the show. I cannot wait for what’s next.
I have to say, I saw Eko’s demise coming. Normally, when there’s a death on the show, the person who dies receives that ep’s flashback. But I can’t stand the hateration. For real. Last night’s cue card video from Juliet to Jack was riveting stuff. I can’t say I’m a big fan of the Newbies. Paolo and what’s her name, but I can understand the addition. More than just 15 people crashed on the island and injecting new blood is never bad. And for all the people who want answers, all I can say is that answers don’t come fast and furious but when they do the are satisfying. Take last season, finding out why the plane crashed. So far this season, learning that the Others occupy a seperate island. And I’m confident that by the end of the season we will have a clear understanding of who the Other’s are and what they want. So, enjoy.
Lost is getting more and more convoluted every week. The writers don’t know where the story is going, but it has moved way off track from where it started. And with every back story, we learn more to hate about most of the characters. Many are murderers and criminals. Why should we even care about these people? And if the Others are just people… the scary beings alluded to by Danielle… why are they so mean? If Ben needed Jack to save his life, why capture and turture him? This was one of my favorite shows in Season 1. Now, I think I’m only watching out of habit.