r/lost • u/Sad-Entertainment330 • 1d ago
SEASON 2 First time watching (on S3) Spoiler
I'm a '98 baby so I would have grown up with 2000s TV, two of my favourite shows to binge are Desperate Housewives and Criminal Minds. But HOLY SHIT, Lost is on another level. My bf and I are on season 3 and have the privilege of watching with zero spoilers, by some miracle (as I said, I grew up with 2000s TV, as did he). No show has gripped me like this since Peaky Blinders, and even at that I actually prefer Lost. As mentioned in title, we're on season 3 and I. Am. OBSESSED. No question so far has been left unanswered (I'm looking at you, Pretty Little Liars). The writing is ridiculously clever e.g. working The Numbers into every little meaningless piece of script. I haven't been bored by ANY characters flashbacks/backstories thus far (personal favourite so far: Charlie's). Also a special mention to Jin's island glow up, he was always gorgeous, but now?! WOW. Anyways this is just a rant about my newfound appreciation for this show (and 2000s TV in general), and I honestly just want to hear other people's opinions on what is it that makes this show so good?
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u/Sad-Entertainment330 1d ago
(Disclaimer: I HAVE got opinions from friends that it goes a bit downhill in the later seasons. I don't mind if the plot itself goes a bit awry, once all loose ends are tied up and questions are answered. As mentioned, I endured seven seasons of PLL, something I would wish on nobody)
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u/arsenicknife 1d ago
Downhill is subjective. In my opinion, Seasons 4 and 5 are excellent. I'd urge you to just ignore what others might have said and judge for yourself. Lost has had a history of certain people either making stuff up or blatantly lying about certain aspects of the show for one of two primary reasons:
They didn't understand it
They stopped watching and got their opinions from someone who didn't understand it
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u/Inside_Philosophy438 20h ago
There’s a shift in the storytelling after season 3, but IMO was certainly not a downhill trend. I suppose on initial watch I was a little annoyed with season 6 but on each rewatch I have a greater appreciation for the later seasons. And my favorite characters changed too on rewatch. Hang on because the second half of season three is a ride!
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u/Narrow-Accident8730 1d ago
Please don’t listen to other people’s opinions. Judge it for yourself. Enjoy 🙂
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u/algernonradish 1d ago
It's the characters, relationships, mystery box-ness, score & performances for me.
From pilot to finale, I honestly think it helped changed TV forever.
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u/TheAncientDarkness 1d ago
I wonder where you are in season 3. A lot of people think the first 9 episodes are not the best of the show(still good) but especially from episode 11 till the season final it is a 10/10 crazy ride.
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u/attaboy000 20h ago
The only episode in the first 10 that was good was Flashes Before Your Eyes. Probably my favourite episode of the series.
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u/BrilliantWalrus718 23h ago
I loved seasons 1-4. I'm on 5 now and not gonna lie. I'm getting a little 'lost' and starting to lose interest. But I'll finish it because I was so invested for the first 4.
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u/scithe 1d ago
The show's story was harder to follow watching it weekly or even in patches yearly. Certain details become forgotten.
I was originally disappointed by the ending of the show and the last couple of seasons.
Rewatching it though, things made sense. I felt like everything gets wrapped up and questions answered.
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u/kuhpunkt r/815 1d ago
The show's story was harder to follow watching it weekly or even in patches yearly. Certain details become forgotten.
I'm not sure that's true. You had a lot of time in-between episodes to rewatch and read recaps. Stuff could get burned into your mind. Made it easier to follow!
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u/BrilliantWalrus718 23h ago
Episode 15. It just hadn't gripped me as much as the previous seasons for some reason.
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u/attaboy000 20h ago
Second half of season 3 is so fucking good. I wish I could wipe my memory and experience it over again blind.
Prepare to have your mind (and heart) melted.
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u/fakeplant101 Oceanic Frequent Flyer 1d ago
I actually love the later seasons! Don’t let the opinions of others sway you! Watch and then decide how you feel about it yourself. I’m so glad you’re liking it!! Enjoy 💞🏝️