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Originally Posted by redglory
Before you get excited, let me add that I re-watched "The Constant" and found it enjoyable and understandable the second time around - so I have to eat my words and say that my initial criticisms don't really apply. This time, I watched it on ABC.com, rather than my fullscreen TV through fuzzy antenna reception, and I realized how important the look of the show is. For me, if it looks terrible, I can't get absorbed in the story. I was wrong to say that the episode blew. It is easily the best episode of Season 4 so far (which is still the worst season so far).
And the acting and dialogue still suck.
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I'm not sure I agree that this season is any worse than last season. In the beginning it seemed like nothing was happening and all I wanted to see was anything other than that dolphin pen where they were keeping Jack. It did however change once things got going so I assume the same will happen with this one. I think the common thread here is Juliette. She is a really weak addition to the show and has not helped improve the overall quality. I really almost wished they'd kill her off tonight in that fight with Charlotte. But they'll keep her around a while longer because of the love thing with Jack. It'll never amount to anything but they need that tension there (because the show doesn't have us guessing enough right?).
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Originally Posted by redglory
Treebeard, I don't think I need to use your suggested movies as Cliff's notes for LOST, then start watching the show all over again. That's condescending advice, and I'm sure that's the only reason you gave it - to make me feel like an idiot who hasn't been watching the right movies and shows.
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The beauty of this show is that anyone with any experience or background can enjoy it. There are so many levels on which to watch the show and someone can analyze it in a completely different way from someone else. I'm glad there are other shows and movies that help explain LOST to some, but I personally don't feel the need. I'm perfectly able to make the connections here and to make sense of what is going on with the time line without over analyzing another series. The show is meant to be confusing and without that mystery, it doesn't hold up as the same show it was designed to be. If some can enjoy it more by breaking open all the hidden meanings and searching for all the pop culture and other references, great. As fun as it's been to hear what all of you have to say, I've decided tonight that I'm discontinuing my membership to this forum so that I can bring back some of the guessing game.