I Am So Lost
May 16, 2008 by alntv
I don’t really watch the idiot box as much as some people. Back in the day, I used to block out my week on what time “X-Files” or “Seinfeld” were on. But now I got too much goin’ on to be worried about it. Do I like watching t.v.? Sure…I guess. But I can’t keep track of all the shows and with my work schedule, I hardly ever get a chance to watch a particular show more than 2 weeks in a row.
The last couple of weeks I’ve been able to catch “Lost” on ABC, and if I had to pick one show that has been surprising consistent in dragging me back in…this show is it. I really haven’t watched it in…oh…maybe since season1? I got the first season as a Christmas gift one year and started to watch pieces of it, but as my viewing habits go, I got lost watching it. I’ve picked up on the characters. I know who they are (well….most of them anyways) and what they are trying to do. But the last couple of weeks have been some intense t.v. watching, fo sho!
For the most part, I have no idea what is going on. I’ve been putting little bitty pieces together as it goes, but I really have nada clue on why all these people are all split up. What is John doing walking around with Hurley & Ben? What is going on with Claire and the baby? Where did this group of bad guys on this boat come from? What the hell is going on?!?!?!
But I watch anyway…and it’s really, really good t.v.! Not since “X-Files” have I been able to get so engrossed watching a show and not really have any idea what was going on but I was enjoying myself nonetheless. There are so many plot lines and characters that have disappeared and reappeared, that to try to watch every week and keep track of it all would be maddening, especially if I set my calendar to it every week.
But I don’t. I watch when I can and get glimpses of where the show is going and what the characters are up too, and that is enough for me. “Lost” is a crazy ride for sure. And every time I get on the ride, it comes to a stop and I get off. But this is one ride I don’t mind hopping back in line for. And every time it does something new and refreshing. I like that in a t.v. show. Now if we could just get all of the shows to be like that!
(I’m talkin’ to you…Grey’s Anatomy)
I am not much of a TV watcher, but our whole family watches Lost together. And we don’t know what’s going on half the time either. I’m a chick … so the only other show I watch regularly is of course … Greys. Which I love. Briefcase and I will actually get in arguments cuz he always seems to want to bug me during that ONE HOUR per week whem I consider it my “me time”. Men ….!!
I’m the same way, you know my schedule. But I still make sure to catch all new South Park and Family Guy, can’t live without it.
The only time I get to seriously watch a series is when it’s on dvd.
I would rather watch the Sopranoes or Deadwood. Of course, any L&O or Closer is good, too. No Saving Grace, though, I don’t like her. House is good, if you can stay up that late, and always, ER.
I am so disappointed in you! I hate “Lost.” I have tried to watch it over and over and I can’t do it. You’ve LOST me when there are polar bears in the jungle. Has there ever been a show that can go on for so long without explaining anything?? It frustrates me horribly! I think that the writers go week to week writing the most outrageous things that they can think of.
There is one redeeming quality…there are cute guys in the show! But that’s not enough to make me watch.