So, I am moving to the WEST COAST, but more importantly the end of a legacy is on right now.
That is right. The Series Finale of LOST is on right now. This has been the only show I have ever watched every single episode from beginning to end. I started watching the show in the middle of season 3. I caught a couple of shows in season 1, but never really jumped on board. I got season 1 as a gift and was completely hooked. I watched the whole first season in about 36 hours. I just wanted to watch more. I purchased season 2 and did the same thing. Then, I waited for season 3 to end and purchased it on dvd as soon as it came out. I watched seasons 4 and 5 on television and on the internet when I couldn't make an episode. DVR was my saving grace for most of season 5 and season 6.
I think the allure of LOST is the conversations that occur afterwards. The speculation that goes into what is happening. People creating theories to justify and explain what is happening to the characters and to determine where the plot is going. This show helped to reinvigorate the water cooler conversation. It brought people from all different walks of life together to talk about something in common, a grand television show called LOST. The websites, chat groups, and fanfare that arose just heightened the scope of the show and elevated its status in popular culture.
The show would constantly raise more and more questions for the viewers. It pushed you to just accept what was happening to the characters and try to guess and figure out what would be happening. The show forced you to think. You had to use critical thinking skills to put together your own theories. It constantly challenged what you thought would happen. The show was constantly twisting and turning. If you guessed something right, then you were the smartest person around. No one could question your LOST credibility. But if you guessed wrong, you hoped that everyone did the same.
It may seem crazy, but LOST did change the complexion of television. Since its inception, more stations have taken bigger chances on creating epic dramas for national television. None have come close to equaling the success of LOST and I do not think any show will. It captured the imagination of millions of people. It was a unique concept at a time when reality television was booming in popularity and sitcoms were slowly circling the drain. LOST came along at the right time with the right cast, the right writers, and the right concept. People wanted to be caught up in a fantasy and LOST provided that to the public.
The ending of this show is the ending of a legacy. Tonight's last episode will create a void in the millions. The one hour of LOST each week created hours of discussion, speculation, and thinking. As I have been watching the two hour recap, I have been getting goosebumps nonstop. I have been looking forward to the conclusion since the beginning of the show, but am dreading the end. I am looking for resolutions, but deep down I know they will not come. I foresee having to review every episode of the series to make all the necessary connections and to fully appreciate the show. The best part is that I am looking forward to it.
My upcoming posts will be about my move. I promise!!
Until next time...
J_Sipes
