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February 2, 2007
Forever "Lost?"
Perhaps “Lost� executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof finally have a clue. After losing viewers to CBS’s average crime drama, “Criminal Minds,� “Lost� will begin airing 16 new episodes at a new time (10 p.m.) on Wednesday.
It’s fairly unprecedented for a popular show to switch timeslots, but when you’re losing a fight you shouldn’t, drastic measures must be taken.
“Lost� lost its audience because it fails to answer the viewer’s most burning questions in a timely fashion. It’s possible to keep suspense and give away a few answers, Mr. Cuse and Mr. Lindelof. Just check out NBC’s “Heroes,� which knows when to give it up and when to hold key plot points just a little longer.
A great story in today’s USA TODAY has “Lost� officials promising more answers. New commercials airing on ABC also offer similar promises. We’ll see.
According to USA TODAY’s piece, we’ll learn: how Locke ended up in a wheelchair; how Jack got his tattoos; Ethan’s story; about Desmond’s premonitions; the effects of the purple sky; and perhaps a glimpse into Desmond’s lost love, Penny’s life.
Penny — if you remember Season Two’s cliffhanger — apparently lives in the outside world and found the island. That subject was ignored in Season Three’s first six episodes. Stupid move.
Attention “Star Wars� and hi-def geeks! Set your DVR’s for Saturday at 2 p.m. on HBO HD because “The Empire Strikes Back� will air. Looks like the original trilogy is making a move from Cinemax (HBO’s sister channel) to HBO. Niceeeee.
Have a good one!
- Andy
Posted by Andy Ravens at February 2, 2007 11:54 AM