LDQA -- 2/21
Welcome to the first LDQA for season four of "Lost." I think the first three episodes have been quite solid, but maybe not earth-shattering. But there is no denying they have left us with plenty of questions, so let's get to 'em.
Q: I love the blog but....since it doesn't appear until the next day...how do we know you typed it as you watched it, and that all your predictions are not cooked up after the fact? Still think its really clever but... I do wonder.... -- ElChe
A: How dare you?!?!?!?! Just kidding. Ok, here is how it all goes down -- and not even Lauren knows this.
Q: I love the blog but....since it doesn't appear until the next day...how do we know you typed it as you watched it, and that all your predictions are not cooked up after the fact? Still think its really clever but... I do wonder.... -- ElChe
A: How dare you?!?!?!?! Just kidding. Ok, here is how it all goes down -- and not even Lauren knows this.
When I first moved out to LA and subscribed to DirecTV, I tried to get the East Coast versions of all the networks. For reasons I don't really know, all they would give me is ABC. This is incredibly handy during college football season -- and for watching "Lost."
Once I started doing the "Lost" Diary, I would watch the show the crew, then go back and watch it again at home. I'd be up til 2:00 AM. So at some point I decided to start watching the show by myself beforehand, and knocking out the bulk of the writing before I watched it again with Ari, Lauren and company.
Basically now when I watch the show, I pause it roughly 50 times or so. This allows me to write what I am thinking, as I am thinking it, and I don't have to miss anything. I can jot down the times, go back and get the quotes I want exactly right and not have to worry about ruining anyone else's viewing experience.
As for going back and adding things or taking things out -- I never do it. I might get a better theory about something on a second viewing, but I never change a prediction that gets proven wrong or add one that I know is right to make myself seem smarter. What I have done, last season's finale being a good example, is expound upon something I was thinking about during the show, but didn't know where to fit it in.
During the finale last year, I felt the flashback was really a flashforward pretty much the entire time. I wrote one, maybe two things to that effect on first viewing. But when I watched it later, with 6 other people, they all kept saying the same thing throughout the show -- with no prompting by me. So I added that to the Diary, with a little more thought about it.
Also, go back to the episode "Not in Portland." I totally missed the whole "Juliet's ex run over by a bus by Richard and his people" thing. Swing and a miss.
Given the unique nature of this, I feel like you and I have an implied covenant of good faith. I've never tried to make myself out to be some kind of "Lost" expert, though that has kind of happened. I'm just a wise ass who works at TMZ with an unnatural love of television. And Ben. Speaking of ...
Q: First of all are you really Daniel? Calling Henry Gale Ben really makes me think that some Dharma people took over the Lost Diary to spread their own propaganda. That being said an idea or question that popped in my mind was that Dharma was still dropping supplies on the island after the losties got there. Does Dharma still think that it has the island and is just now getting suspicious of HENRY, therefore sending the team (I think that team has to be Dharma)? Also I don't think Jack should give over HENRY until he can bargain for something but he definitely will mess that up. Finally I think a Thur. 8:30 timeslot for Leave it to Sayid would be perfect with Danille starring as Wally,Hurley as Eddie Haskell and the moral abiding and lecturing Jack as Ward. Good to have you back. -- Katie
A: So I decided to give up my crusade of calling Ben by his original name of Henry Gale. I still think it's cooler, but I didn't want to confuse new people to the Diary. Clarity is key sometimes. As for the Dharma supply drop, that is definitely one of the biggest unanswered questions for me. That one is right up there with this one -- did Ben get captured in season two on purpose? I still think he did.
Q: This question is about "The Economist." Based on what Ben said to Sayid don't you think that he was blackmailing him into killing these people? He said don't you want to protect your friends. What does this mean? Is he protecting friends on the Island still, the Oceanic Six, or both? What power does Ben still have? -- Kellie
A: That's the big question, isn't it? What did Sayid screw up so badly that he could be guilted into working for Ben after he gets off the island? I don't think it's blackmail, per se -- I think Sayid made some kind of mistake and Ben is "helping" him make up for it.
Q: Did you notice Elsa's bracelet? It looked like the same one Naomi wore. Double check the scene where Sayid shoots Elsa then checks her pulse to see if she's dead. You'll see the bracelet. -- Dorothy
A: Yeah, I didn't mention it last week, but it certainly was obvious they were making some reference to it. And didn't Sayid seem a little too drawn to Naomi? Not sure what to make of it, but certainly worth keeping in mind.
Q: This probably isn’t the first time for this question but after last night’s revelation of Sayid working for Ben, could the “him” Kate refers to be Ben? -- Danielle
A: Along with "WHO IS IN THE COFFIN?!?!?!?" these are the two questions still on everyone's mind. I don't think we have all the info we need to answer these questions yet, but I still like Michael for the coffin and someone we don't know for the "him" (though Sawyer is probably the safer bet).
Q: Daniel, I think that Ben leaves the Island frequently and I believe he hand picked people who were on the flight. That's why there is a "list" of people the others came for. The one thing I've gathered that all of these chosen people have in common, is that the Island would provide a better life for them if they woulld just let it. Kate-murdered, Jack-drugs/drunk, Sayid-murderer, Sawyer-con/murderer, Hurley-the lotto and bad luck, Locke-parylized and alone, Charlie-has been,Rose-cancer. her husband-life without Rose because she will die off the island etc....What are thoughts on that this. -- Eric and Michelle
A: One problem with that: we know why the plane crashed. It was Desmond not pushing the numbers, which Ben had nothing to do with. I believe the plane crash was all concidence.
Q: More of a comment...I am not sure why you are so pleased with this seasons episodes and even consider giving this last episode a "B". I, on the other hand, am not as pleased. I used to be scared and on edge while watching. I am now none of those things. Ben used to be frightening now he is a bit sad and pathetic. Ever since they exposed that "The Others" have "Others" (otherwise known as "The Other's Others"). I really feel that they have "jumped the Shark". What happened to the black death smoke, the jungle polar bears, the fear of the real unknown? I really think that the writers are trying way too hard to be clever this season and I, for one, am not impressed. Bring back the basics. Thanks for listening. -- Jill
A: Television has a certain luxury that movies does not (really only novels can match it), and that is the opportunity to take its time to set the table. "Lost" is a very patient show. It has a certain path it wants to take and it's in no hurry to get there. This, to me, can best be shown in the character of Locke. Kicks ass in season 1, sniveling button-pusher in season 2, mystical warrior in season 3. Locke, like the show, grew.
I think these first three episodes have been table setters, if you will. The show is transitioning a bit, introducing new people and building more storylines. I would hate to see this done in haste.
Q: Do you think that the writers have gotten off the beaten track? There are still so many holes that haven’t been answered- where are the kids? And where have the rest of Ben’s crew gone? Remember, he went off with Locke and then got himself captured, so his people are wandering around too. And when will they explain more about Dharma? I am really digging this season so far, much better than 3, but I just wanted your opinion on whether the writers have gotten too into answering the “now’” questions rather than going back and answering some old mysteries. -- Kaylen
A: It does feel like "Lost" raises more questions than it answers, doesn't it? That said, all I can say is have faith. What fun would it be if they answered all the big questions so quickly? Enjoy the ride, I say.
Q: What is the deal with the 4 toed statue??? It's killing me! -- Vinny
A: I am on record saying I never want that one answered. It's just so random, I like it that way.
Q: There is so much happening on LOST. Past, present and now future. How the hell do you keep track of it all? When we watch LOST, I am constantly asking my fiancé to explain things because I don't remember. He gets pretty annoyed. Any tips for how to store all of this information? Thanks, AS, Boston
A: Lostpedia.com. It's the best site there is.
Q: In a very brief flashback from last season Ben was one of the airport security screeners in Australia for the passengers on the Lost Flight. This was always perplexing to me as Ben was also on the island as the plane crashed, so maybe there is a time warp? From last night’s episode, the photo of Ben in the vest is from when he was a airport security screener. Your thoughts? -- peter
A: That wasn't a flashback last season, that was Locke tripping on some island concoction and seeing Boone. That pic did look it could have come from something like airport security, but I think that's just a coincidence. Though, on this show, there is really no such thing.
Q: In last season’s finale, Jack’s flash forward hospital scene contained a reference to Jack’s father. It was something like “You go up there and check if I’m drunker than my father.” I think this is a clue that the “when” of the flash-forwards is not what we think it is. My colleague thinks that it’s just a sign that Jack’s lost it. What do you think? -- Barbara
A: I agree with your colleague. I think, much like hiding Ben's voice last week, it was just a device used to throw us off.
Q: This is more of a statement than a question. I would very much like to recieve your feed-back. My boyfriend and I could not be 'larger than life' LOST fans! We have never missed an episode. The writing, characters and mystery plot are all brillant. However, for the first time, in the first new episode of the fourth season, there was a line that we felt was ridiculous! Jack was on the transmitter with the 'would-be' rescuers and he says at one point: "Can you hold on a second", while he is checking on the whearabouts of the girl Naomi. We could only burst out laughing! It was so stupid! After everything /all they had been through, and they finally have contact with the outside world, and their entire mission is to be rescued, and they finally have contact--who in the world/in their right mind would say "can you hold on a second" and put the phone down for awhile!!!! That would be like calling 911 in ANY emergency (house fire/tornado/burglary/assault etc..) and while talking with the dispatcher saying "can you hold please". We just couldn't believe that the writers and actors kept that ridiculous line in the script. Of course, the whole plot is a mystery/ fantasy, but that one line brought us down a notch. I would really appreciate your view. Thank you!
A: This touches on something that bothered me in season 3. When Juliet told Jack she had a file about everything in his life, his first question was, "Is my ex happy?" That one annoyed me to no end. It's amazing how the littlest things on this show can upset me, but a black smoke monster and a polar bear seem totally reasonable.
Q: My first thought upon seeing the so-called "flashbacks" of the new characters was that they are likely not to be flashBACKS at all. My feeling is that these are flashforwards - in a timeline AFTER the supposed rescue that is happening on the island "right now." Care to weigh in? Anyone? Anyone? -- Michelle
A: Heard this one from a few people and I just don't buy it.
Q: We enjoy your commentaries but have one great concern about the present & future of the show. We would like to know your thoughts: The producers are the same as for the show "Alias". Need I say more? -- Monte
A: I have to say, this has occurred to me. For those of you that don't know, "Alias" was pretty much the best show ever for the first two season, then shit the bed for the last three. But Damon and Carlton, who pretty much run "Lost," had nothing to do with "Alias" -- just JJ. So hopefully we're ok. Hopefully.
Q: I like the way the new characters (Charlotte, Daniel, Frank and Miles) were introduced last week. Which one do you find most interesting and why? - Liz
A: I liked Charlotte, but in all honesty I thought they did a fantastic job of introducing all four of them. The pilot is probably the least interesting of the bunch.
Q: You need to pay more attention. -- jm
A: Ok.
Q: Hey. Enjoyed your column. I am WAY behind on the LOST thing, but everyone keeps talking about it. So, I watched the season Finale on Wednesday and the Premiere last night (all 2 hours). I am really hooked, I love it. But, at the same time, I am lost too, just because I am new to it. To me, it’s just a remote island some strangers got “planewrecked” on (Until the whole cabin thing. Weird!) What is the whole “mystique” they have going on with the island?? Who are the others, who the crap is Ben and who is the Darwin Project(sorry if I got the company name wrong). If you could just give me a general overview that may help me follow along while I am new to it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!! -- Nancy
A: Sorry, Nancy -- you're fucked.
Once I started doing the "Lost" Diary, I would watch the show the crew, then go back and watch it again at home. I'd be up til 2:00 AM. So at some point I decided to start watching the show by myself beforehand, and knocking out the bulk of the writing before I watched it again with Ari, Lauren and company.
Basically now when I watch the show, I pause it roughly 50 times or so. This allows me to write what I am thinking, as I am thinking it, and I don't have to miss anything. I can jot down the times, go back and get the quotes I want exactly right and not have to worry about ruining anyone else's viewing experience.
As for going back and adding things or taking things out -- I never do it. I might get a better theory about something on a second viewing, but I never change a prediction that gets proven wrong or add one that I know is right to make myself seem smarter. What I have done, last season's finale being a good example, is expound upon something I was thinking about during the show, but didn't know where to fit it in.
During the finale last year, I felt the flashback was really a flashforward pretty much the entire time. I wrote one, maybe two things to that effect on first viewing. But when I watched it later, with 6 other people, they all kept saying the same thing throughout the show -- with no prompting by me. So I added that to the Diary, with a little more thought about it.
Also, go back to the episode "Not in Portland." I totally missed the whole "Juliet's ex run over by a bus by Richard and his people" thing. Swing and a miss.
Given the unique nature of this, I feel like you and I have an implied covenant of good faith. I've never tried to make myself out to be some kind of "Lost" expert, though that has kind of happened. I'm just a wise ass who works at TMZ with an unnatural love of television. And Ben. Speaking of ...
Q: First of all are you really Daniel? Calling Henry Gale Ben really makes me think that some Dharma people took over the Lost Diary to spread their own propaganda. That being said an idea or question that popped in my mind was that Dharma was still dropping supplies on the island after the losties got there. Does Dharma still think that it has the island and is just now getting suspicious of HENRY, therefore sending the team (I think that team has to be Dharma)? Also I don't think Jack should give over HENRY until he can bargain for something but he definitely will mess that up. Finally I think a Thur. 8:30 timeslot for Leave it to Sayid would be perfect with Danille starring as Wally,Hurley as Eddie Haskell and the moral abiding and lecturing Jack as Ward. Good to have you back. -- Katie
A: So I decided to give up my crusade of calling Ben by his original name of Henry Gale. I still think it's cooler, but I didn't want to confuse new people to the Diary. Clarity is key sometimes. As for the Dharma supply drop, that is definitely one of the biggest unanswered questions for me. That one is right up there with this one -- did Ben get captured in season two on purpose? I still think he did.
Q: This question is about "The Economist." Based on what Ben said to Sayid don't you think that he was blackmailing him into killing these people? He said don't you want to protect your friends. What does this mean? Is he protecting friends on the Island still, the Oceanic Six, or both? What power does Ben still have? -- Kellie
A: That's the big question, isn't it? What did Sayid screw up so badly that he could be guilted into working for Ben after he gets off the island? I don't think it's blackmail, per se -- I think Sayid made some kind of mistake and Ben is "helping" him make up for it.
Q: Did you notice Elsa's bracelet? It looked like the same one Naomi wore. Double check the scene where Sayid shoots Elsa then checks her pulse to see if she's dead. You'll see the bracelet. -- Dorothy
A: Yeah, I didn't mention it last week, but it certainly was obvious they were making some reference to it. And didn't Sayid seem a little too drawn to Naomi? Not sure what to make of it, but certainly worth keeping in mind.
Q: This probably isn’t the first time for this question but after last night’s revelation of Sayid working for Ben, could the “him” Kate refers to be Ben? -- Danielle
A: Along with "WHO IS IN THE COFFIN?!?!?!?" these are the two questions still on everyone's mind. I don't think we have all the info we need to answer these questions yet, but I still like Michael for the coffin and someone we don't know for the "him" (though Sawyer is probably the safer bet).
Q: Daniel, I think that Ben leaves the Island frequently and I believe he hand picked people who were on the flight. That's why there is a "list" of people the others came for. The one thing I've gathered that all of these chosen people have in common, is that the Island would provide a better life for them if they woulld just let it. Kate-murdered, Jack-drugs/drunk, Sayid-murderer, Sawyer-con/murderer, Hurley-the lotto and bad luck, Locke-parylized and alone, Charlie-has been,Rose-cancer. her husband-life without Rose because she will die off the island etc....What are thoughts on that this. -- Eric and Michelle
A: One problem with that: we know why the plane crashed. It was Desmond not pushing the numbers, which Ben had nothing to do with. I believe the plane crash was all concidence.
Q: More of a comment...I am not sure why you are so pleased with this seasons episodes and even consider giving this last episode a "B". I, on the other hand, am not as pleased. I used to be scared and on edge while watching. I am now none of those things. Ben used to be frightening now he is a bit sad and pathetic. Ever since they exposed that "The Others" have "Others" (otherwise known as "The Other's Others"). I really feel that they have "jumped the Shark". What happened to the black death smoke, the jungle polar bears, the fear of the real unknown? I really think that the writers are trying way too hard to be clever this season and I, for one, am not impressed. Bring back the basics. Thanks for listening. -- Jill
A: Television has a certain luxury that movies does not (really only novels can match it), and that is the opportunity to take its time to set the table. "Lost" is a very patient show. It has a certain path it wants to take and it's in no hurry to get there. This, to me, can best be shown in the character of Locke. Kicks ass in season 1, sniveling button-pusher in season 2, mystical warrior in season 3. Locke, like the show, grew.
I think these first three episodes have been table setters, if you will. The show is transitioning a bit, introducing new people and building more storylines. I would hate to see this done in haste.
Q: Do you think that the writers have gotten off the beaten track? There are still so many holes that haven’t been answered- where are the kids? And where have the rest of Ben’s crew gone? Remember, he went off with Locke and then got himself captured, so his people are wandering around too. And when will they explain more about Dharma? I am really digging this season so far, much better than 3, but I just wanted your opinion on whether the writers have gotten too into answering the “now’” questions rather than going back and answering some old mysteries. -- Kaylen
A: It does feel like "Lost" raises more questions than it answers, doesn't it? That said, all I can say is have faith. What fun would it be if they answered all the big questions so quickly? Enjoy the ride, I say.
Q: What is the deal with the 4 toed statue??? It's killing me! -- Vinny
A: I am on record saying I never want that one answered. It's just so random, I like it that way.
Q: There is so much happening on LOST. Past, present and now future. How the hell do you keep track of it all? When we watch LOST, I am constantly asking my fiancé to explain things because I don't remember. He gets pretty annoyed. Any tips for how to store all of this information? Thanks, AS, Boston
A: Lostpedia.com. It's the best site there is.
Q: In a very brief flashback from last season Ben was one of the airport security screeners in Australia for the passengers on the Lost Flight. This was always perplexing to me as Ben was also on the island as the plane crashed, so maybe there is a time warp? From last night’s episode, the photo of Ben in the vest is from when he was a airport security screener. Your thoughts? -- peter
A: That wasn't a flashback last season, that was Locke tripping on some island concoction and seeing Boone. That pic did look it could have come from something like airport security, but I think that's just a coincidence. Though, on this show, there is really no such thing.
Q: In last season’s finale, Jack’s flash forward hospital scene contained a reference to Jack’s father. It was something like “You go up there and check if I’m drunker than my father.” I think this is a clue that the “when” of the flash-forwards is not what we think it is. My colleague thinks that it’s just a sign that Jack’s lost it. What do you think? -- Barbara
A: I agree with your colleague. I think, much like hiding Ben's voice last week, it was just a device used to throw us off.
Q: This is more of a statement than a question. I would very much like to recieve your feed-back. My boyfriend and I could not be 'larger than life' LOST fans! We have never missed an episode. The writing, characters and mystery plot are all brillant. However, for the first time, in the first new episode of the fourth season, there was a line that we felt was ridiculous! Jack was on the transmitter with the 'would-be' rescuers and he says at one point: "Can you hold on a second", while he is checking on the whearabouts of the girl Naomi. We could only burst out laughing! It was so stupid! After everything /all they had been through, and they finally have contact with the outside world, and their entire mission is to be rescued, and they finally have contact--who in the world/in their right mind would say "can you hold on a second" and put the phone down for awhile!!!! That would be like calling 911 in ANY emergency (house fire/tornado/burglary/assault etc..) and while talking with the dispatcher saying "can you hold please". We just couldn't believe that the writers and actors kept that ridiculous line in the script. Of course, the whole plot is a mystery/ fantasy, but that one line brought us down a notch. I would really appreciate your view. Thank you!
A: This touches on something that bothered me in season 3. When Juliet told Jack she had a file about everything in his life, his first question was, "Is my ex happy?" That one annoyed me to no end. It's amazing how the littlest things on this show can upset me, but a black smoke monster and a polar bear seem totally reasonable.
Q: My first thought upon seeing the so-called "flashbacks" of the new characters was that they are likely not to be flashBACKS at all. My feeling is that these are flashforwards - in a timeline AFTER the supposed rescue that is happening on the island "right now." Care to weigh in? Anyone? Anyone? -- Michelle
A: Heard this one from a few people and I just don't buy it.
Q: We enjoy your commentaries but have one great concern about the present & future of the show. We would like to know your thoughts: The producers are the same as for the show "Alias". Need I say more? -- Monte
A: I have to say, this has occurred to me. For those of you that don't know, "Alias" was pretty much the best show ever for the first two season, then shit the bed for the last three. But Damon and Carlton, who pretty much run "Lost," had nothing to do with "Alias" -- just JJ. So hopefully we're ok. Hopefully.
Q: I like the way the new characters (Charlotte, Daniel, Frank and Miles) were introduced last week. Which one do you find most interesting and why? - Liz
A: I liked Charlotte, but in all honesty I thought they did a fantastic job of introducing all four of them. The pilot is probably the least interesting of the bunch.
Q: You need to pay more attention. -- jm
A: Ok.
Q: Hey. Enjoyed your column. I am WAY behind on the LOST thing, but everyone keeps talking about it. So, I watched the season Finale on Wednesday and the Premiere last night (all 2 hours). I am really hooked, I love it. But, at the same time, I am lost too, just because I am new to it. To me, it’s just a remote island some strangers got “planewrecked” on (Until the whole cabin thing. Weird!) What is the whole “mystique” they have going on with the island?? Who are the others, who the crap is Ben and who is the Darwin Project(sorry if I got the company name wrong). If you could just give me a general overview that may help me follow along while I am new to it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!! -- Nancy
A: Sorry, Nancy -- you're fucked.
Comments
Nancy... Buy the DVD's for the first 3 seasons... that is the only way to truly catch up. No one will ever be able to explain it to you. Good luck!
Posted by: Rachel | February 21, 2008 08:47 AM
A: Sorry, Nancy -- you're fucked.
I laughed so hard I almost shot water out of my nose! Daniel, you are hilarious.
Nancy, Netflixs the first 3 seasons and catch up! It is a fantastic show and you won't regret it! Better to join late than never!
Posted by: Tristan | February 21, 2008 09:11 AM
wow Daniel! great answer to the last question. Nancy, you would have to clock major hours of past seasons, webisodes, AND find815.com just to keep afloat. im an original fan and sometimes i find it hard to keep up! for what its worth, its a great ride and worth all the treasure hunting.
Posted by: sarah | February 21, 2008 10:08 AM
i laughed so hard at the last question/answer. i actually asked my husband last week - why do they do the "previously on lost" anymore? who is going to just all of sudden start watching and need an brief intro like that? i guess i was mistaken. best bet is to get all the seasons and watch them - in sequential order - to catch up. even the most seasoned viewer would have trouble paraphrasing the entire concept/story/plot. and it's the dharma initiative.
Posted by: hh | February 21, 2008 10:13 AM
oooh - actually, i don't suggest find815.com for someone just starting the show. it took me a while to navigate everything there and i've been watching since season 1 (towards the end of season 1). lostpedia.com - which daniel already mentioned in thie Q & A - is a better site to peruse for info. find815.com is supplementary - not necessary, but interesting for those who know what's going on.
Posted by: hh | February 21, 2008 10:16 AM
A: Sorry, Nancy -- you're fucked.
BRILLIANT!!! Only a true Lost fan can really appreciate that answer.
Posted by: LOL | February 21, 2008 10:23 AM
DANIEL! Such harsh language!!! You're going to scare her away!
Nah, just kidding. You're the best. You've got to have thick skin to hang out here though... it can get kinda rowdy every so often! You used to be the mediator, now you're dropping F-Bombs!
Posted by: LOST in TEXAS | February 21, 2008 10:23 AM
Haven't read through all the Q&A yet, but wanted post this link to from EW.com that interviews LOST writers:
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20179125_5,00.html
I'm in the middle of reading it and it is pretty interesting.
Posted by: Lost Lover | February 21, 2008 10:56 AM
"A: Sorry, Nancy -- you're fucked. "
Oh Daniel...I think I just fell in love with you. Just kidding... but seriously, you're hilarious.
Posted by: Stefanie | February 21, 2008 10:57 AM
Hey Nancy, I've watched LOST since the first episode and I still have problems following all the story lines and characters. I stay some what confused which makes it fun for me. Everyone has questions that need to be answered. You need to start from the very first episode and watch straight through. Daniel's response to your question was crude but so accurate. HA!
Posted by: Lost Junky | February 21, 2008 11:21 AM
You have to check this out. I have been bored so I start checking out some names well I found that Abbaddon is the destroyer. The bible sees him as satan. You guys have to check it out it is awesome!!!!
Posted by: Aliah | February 21, 2008 12:43 PM
note to nancy-
While I agree with Daniel for the most part, I would suggest going to itunes and checking out a free download called "Lost in 8:15"- it does as good a job as any at catching you up on the last three seasons. I'm a hard core Lostie from season 1 on and I still found it interesting.
Posted by: Miss Bean | February 21, 2008 01:41 PM
Nancy - If you got megaloads of free time, you can watch all 72 episodes online here: http://video.aol.com/video-category/lost/102917
Otherwise, as Daniel stated in longshoreman's parlance, you are indeed f**ked. Sorry, kiddo.
Posted by: Boy Howdy | February 21, 2008 02:43 PM
Gotta admit, the "Sorry Nancy, you're fucked line" had me laughing out loud, too. Nancy - allow me to echo what others have said. It's WELL WORTH your time to rent or buy the first few seasons and catch up. Very well worth your time! :)
Posted by: Michele | February 21, 2008 03:09 PM
Nancy....I'm actually kind of jealous of you. I wish I could have come into a show like Lost and be able to sit and watch the first 3 seasons without that whole waiting thing between episodes and seasons. Rent them or buy them....either way, start recording this season and catch up in order. It's worth it.
Posted by: Angel | February 21, 2008 04:31 PM
Lost is FREE on abc.com. you don't pay a thing. watch online.
i never saw a single Lost show until jan 2 of this year when i watched the pilot and then spent all of january watching all 3 past seasons. it was great to watch all at once since i could really enjoy the storyline and impact (normally don't spend that much time on one thing but i got hooked and it was very cold and rainy in my area so other than work, this is what i did for a month!)
also abc has a forum for newbies. but you have to start watching in the beginning otherwise you are....well, you know. (
i am in california so obviously have not seen tonight's show yet)
thank you again daniel. what do you do for tmz?
Posted by: velvet | February 21, 2008 07:22 PM
Q: You need to pay more attention. -- jm
A: Ok.
That is one of the funniest exchanges I have read in a long time!
I am still laughing.
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | February 21, 2008 07:42 PM
Tonight's episode? Hmmmmm.
Posted by: Lost Junky | February 21, 2008 07:52 PM
DANIEL....WAKE UP!! WRITE THE BLOG DUDE!! Come on.......It's 7:36am in Barbados...I am dying to hear what you thought of last night's episode...wakey wakey.....
Posted by: Barbados Lost Fan | February 22, 2008 03:37 AM
DANIEL....WAKE UP!! WRITE THE BLOG DUDE!! Come on.......It's 7:36am in Barbados...I am dying to hear what you thought of last night's episode...wakey wakey.....
Posted by: Barbados Lost Fan | February 22, 2008 03:38 AM
BTW, jealous of all you other lost fans....I can't watch the ABC online episodes from here....so I miss a week I have to wait until the rerun the next week....of course I can't help myself...I spoil it everytime by checking this site...cannot help myself!
Posted by: Barbados Lost Fan | February 22, 2008 03:40 AM
AH!! I hate being in another time zone. Waiting is so hard...
Posted by: Tabi | February 22, 2008 06:57 AM
2 WORDS. LOVE. IT.
Posted by: JEN | February 22, 2008 07:06 AM
yeah.. I wonder the same thing...when he's done writing the blog, why doesn't he post it when the show is over?? and in reference to the Lostpedia site...it really is great. theres so much going on in this show to keep track of every little peice..its good to always be able to peek in and keep yourself on track! and you know what else im wondering?? what DOES Daniel look like? I'd love to see a picture :)
Posted by: JEN | February 22, 2008 07:23 AM
LOL nancy, none of us know the answers to those questions lol
PS. you can watch all the previous episodes on AOL.com
alssoooo you can look up stuff (like dharma which isn't really explained in the show) on wikipedia.com
Posted by: Amelia | February 22, 2008 07:38 AM
Daniel, I saw no mention of this in your blogs or anyones for that matter. kates lawyer states "we need to make a deal" Kate says "No", he syas then we need to get them to see your character ( something like that), I want "him to testify" she says 'You are not bring my son into this" That child was waaaayyyy to little to testify. What the heck was that about? Maybe I missed something, ill watch again tonight but I think Im right.
Posted by: Teri | February 22, 2008 08:51 AM
Remember at the beginning when Claire found out she was pregnant and the guy told her to get on the plane and go and dont let anyone but yourself raise the baby...i was just wondering how Kate raising the baby is going to play out with that.
Posted by: susan | February 22, 2008 08:54 AM
This doesnt have anything to do with last nights episode...BUT, I have been thinking about the episode where the couple got bit by the spider and were incorrectly presumed dead. That has GOT to have something to do with SOMETHING...but what? Any ideas?
Posted by: plainlost | February 22, 2008 05:13 PM
plainlost - you know what, as much as some people don't want to believe it, i really think that episode stands alone. the writers just had to take care of their mistakes (ie, kill niki and paolo). i honestly, from the depths of my soul, believe we have seen the end of that story line (and i hope to god i'm right!). none of their story had anything to do with anyone else - diamonds? spiders? even arzt was already dead at that point. i just think the writers had to think of a unique (and slightly twisted) way to kill off the worst characters in the history of lost. i personally never want to see them again!
Posted by: hh | February 22, 2008 06:07 PM
i agree with terri...the kid is way too young to testify! i also agrre with daniel about kate looking better one the island then she did off. and btw... i almost melted when sawyer was in bed with no shirt on!! he can call me freckles ANYDAY!!!
Posted by: jen23 | February 23, 2008 03:47 PM
OMG!!! My head is literally ready to explode! I am all giddy inside!! ha!
I have been a LOST fan since the beginning, along with my hubby. LOVE IT. I stumbled upon Daniel's blog at the beginning of this season, and I love it too! Sooo much information from all of you fans. It is very helpful to get other people's insight and opinions because (a) the show has so many twists and turns it can be overwhelming for even an old timer like me; and, (b) someone will bring up something that I have totally forgotten. I LOVE how the names of the characters add to the mystery of everything. Excellent writing, WAY BETTER than going to the movies, and amazingly, THE BEST TV SHOW EVER!!!! Thanks Daniel for the blog and to everyone else who posts!
Posted by: Jodi | February 29, 2008 09:26 AM
"Sorry Nancy, You're fucked"
I love you Daniel
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