What if the show did continue?
I’ve been wondering about what might have happened if the writers never got the end date of 6 seasons. Without a doubt, the writers getting the end date agreement with ABC back in S3 was one of the best things to happen to the show. You can feel so clearly that, after S3, the writers really felt comfortable to shift everything into the next gear and get the story MOVING. I’ve always loved the change of pace of the latter 3 seasons, and I think it pairs wonderfully with the slower and somewhat quieter (at times) pace of the first 3. What I wonder is, what the hell would have happened if they never got the end date? ABC obviously believed that to end a successful show is a bad idea (such a strange attitude, TV Networks are insane sometimes), so who knows how long it could’ve gone on for? I imagine that Lindelof and Cuse would have left at some point. I imagine it would’ve been a hard decision to abandon the show into monotony until audiences stop caring and ABC cancel it, especially for Lindelof, but I don’t think many of the writers would have been able to stomach letting the show get to a constant ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ level of quality. I think the show would have had new writers come in by the 4th or 5th season (which would likely be longer, although it’s interesting to consider how the writer’s strike would have affected this different version of the show) and it could’ve continued to 8, or maybe 10 or more seasons. I doubt the show would have ended up exploring what we get in S4-6, or at least certainly not in the very thought-out way that Damon and Carlton and the rest of the writing team presented. Personally, I imagine some terrible scenario where Lost would have continued with these new writers, and they probably would have done something like introduce a new plane with new survivors, and have token original characters return. And there would have been more hatches, more Others, etc.
I’m curious to know what other people think would have happened if the writers never got that end date. I’m so grateful that the writers got the chance to end the show in a reasonable time frame, because it gave them the opportunity to properly formulate and have an aim with the story. I think they did such a great job with what they had, especially considering they only wanted 3 seasons originally anyway. I think the show turned out as amazingly as it could have, but it’s definitely fun to imagine what could have happened if things weren’t so lucky, and the terrible grips of TV Network suits had their way!
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I’ve been wondering about what might have happened if the writers never got the end date of 6 seasons. Without a doubt, the writers getting the end date agreement with ABC back in S3 was one of the best things to happen to the show. You can feel so clearly that, after S3, the writers really felt comfortable to shift everything into the next gear and get the story MOVING. I’ve always loved the change of pace of the latter 3 seasons, and I think it pairs wonderfully with the slower and somewhat quieter (at times) pace of the first 3. What I wonder is, what the hell would have happened if they never got the end date? ABC obviously believed that to end a successful show is a bad idea (such a strange attitude, TV Networks are insane sometimes), so who knows how long it could’ve gone on for? I imagine that Lindelof and Cuse would have left at some point. I imagine it would’ve been a hard decision to abandon the show into monotony until audiences stop caring and ABC cancel it, especially for Lindelof, but I don’t think many of the writers would have been able to stomach letting the show get to a constant ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ level of quality. I think the show would have had new writers come in by the 4th or 5th season (which would likely be longer, although it’s interesting to consider how the writer’s strike would have affected this different version of the show) and it could’ve continued to 8, or maybe 10 or more seasons. I doubt the show would have ended up exploring what we get in S4-6, or at least certainly not in the very thought-out way that Damon and Carlton and the rest of the writing team presented. Personally, I imagine some terrible scenario where Lost would have continued with these new writers, and they probably would have done something like introduce a new plane with new survivors, and have token original characters return. And there would have been more hatches, more Others, etc.
I’m curious to know what other people think would have happened if the writers never got that end date. I’m so grateful that the writers got the chance to end the show in a reasonable time frame, because it gave them the opportunity to properly formulate and have an aim with the story. I think they did such a great job with what they had, especially considering they only wanted 3 seasons originally anyway. I think the show turned out as amazingly as it could have, but it’s definitely fun to imagine what could have happened if things weren’t so lucky, and the terrible grips of TV Network suits had their way!
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the Island’s pregnancy problem might actually be a time-travel problem
Not sure if this theory has already been discussed, but I think after the Incident, anyone conceived on the Island would be a brand new person with no place in the loop.
So, the Island’s whatever happened, happened physics just rejects them before birth.
This makes Juliet’s story especially brutal because she was brought to the island to cure this infertility. But by detonating the Jughead, she created a timeline that can never allow for new people to be born.
Regardless, by detonating the Jughead and ultimately contributing to the incident occuring, she still essentially caused the infertility.
Sorry if someone's already talked about this (ps\~ I have't finished season 6 yet so maybe I am just being pressumptious here)
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Not sure if this theory has already been discussed, but I think after the Incident, anyone conceived on the Island would be a brand new person with no place in the loop.
So, the Island’s whatever happened, happened physics just rejects them before birth.
This makes Juliet’s story especially brutal because she was brought to the island to cure this infertility. But by detonating the Jughead, she created a timeline that can never allow for new people to be born.
Regardless, by detonating the Jughead and ultimately contributing to the incident occuring, she still essentially caused the infertility.
Sorry if someone's already talked about this (ps\~ I have't finished season 6 yet so maybe I am just being pressumptious here)
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theory about something that changed after the Incident
Not sure if this theory has already been discussed, but I think after the Incident, anyone conceived on the Island would be a brand new person with no place in the loop.
So, the Island’s whatever happened, happened physics just rejects them before birth.
This makes Juliet’s story especially brutal because she was brought to the island to cure this infertility. But by detonating the Jughead, she created a timeline that can never allow for new people to be born.
Regardless of this theory or the simple electromagnetism theory, by detonating the Jughead and ultimately contributing to the incident occurring, she still essentially caused the infertility.
Sorry if someone's already talked about this (ps\~ I have't finished the entirety of season 6 yet so maybe I am just being presumptuous here)>!​!<
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Not sure if this theory has already been discussed, but I think after the Incident, anyone conceived on the Island would be a brand new person with no place in the loop.
So, the Island’s whatever happened, happened physics just rejects them before birth.
This makes Juliet’s story especially brutal because she was brought to the island to cure this infertility. But by detonating the Jughead, she created a timeline that can never allow for new people to be born.
Regardless of this theory or the simple electromagnetism theory, by detonating the Jughead and ultimately contributing to the incident occurring, she still essentially caused the infertility.
Sorry if someone's already talked about this (ps\~ I have't finished the entirety of season 6 yet so maybe I am just being presumptuous here)>!​!<
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My sister and I just finished our third rewatch and made this character tier list. Does anyone agree?
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Any Finnish Lost fans here who might know the origins of this shirt?
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The “others” of the main cast(better known as nameless faces in the background of most beach scenes) except for Arnzt!
His character was short lived but he added some nice comic relief while he was on! Poor guy didn’t deserve to go out like that! 🧨 💥 🩸 RIP Leslie
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His character was short lived but he added some nice comic relief while he was on! Poor guy didn’t deserve to go out like that! 🧨 💥 🩸 RIP Leslie
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The Constant Has To Be My Favorite Episode Of Television Of All Time Arguably
I am Re-Watching for the 3rd time, and it has been like 2-3 years since I had done a complete re-watch. This episode is genuinely one of the best episodes of TV I have ever watched. I think the jumping back and forth of Desmond's character really shows the true nature of the show as whole. Then finding his "constant".
Everything fitting together into a package/puzzle piece of an episode that is just so well edited, written, and paced. I just pumping at all cylinders when I am reminded, and see this episode again.
What is YOUR favorite episode and why?
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I am Re-Watching for the 3rd time, and it has been like 2-3 years since I had done a complete re-watch. This episode is genuinely one of the best episodes of TV I have ever watched. I think the jumping back and forth of Desmond's character really shows the true nature of the show as whole. Then finding his "constant".
Everything fitting together into a package/puzzle piece of an episode that is just so well edited, written, and paced. I just pumping at all cylinders when I am reminded, and see this episode again.
What is YOUR favorite episode and why?
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We know that Walt didn't... but one small thing I can't remember
A little down the line something happened and Walt says to Locke "I didn't... yuno" and Locke says "I know" what was it that Walt didn't do?
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A little down the line something happened and Walt says to Locke "I didn't... yuno" and Locke says "I know" what was it that Walt didn't do?
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Forget "The Constant" and season finales. What is your favorite minor episode of the show?
Yeah, we know you love The Constant. Yeah, we know Through the Looking-Glass was great.
Let's talk about those episodes that aren't remembered that much that you really appreciate.
I really like a lot of episodes in season 5, especially the ones with Eloise Hawking in it. "316" was epic with the characters returning to the Island, and with we getting a lore dump about the Lamp post station and finding out that the characters traveled back to Dharma time.
"The Variable" was also awesome, getting to know Eloise and Daniel's backstory, and the ending being a mindfuck that retroactively made everything about them better!
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Yeah, we know you love The Constant. Yeah, we know Through the Looking-Glass was great.
Let's talk about those episodes that aren't remembered that much that you really appreciate.
I really like a lot of episodes in season 5, especially the ones with Eloise Hawking in it. "316" was epic with the characters returning to the Island, and with we getting a lore dump about the Lamp post station and finding out that the characters traveled back to Dharma time.
"The Variable" was also awesome, getting to know Eloise and Daniel's backstory, and the ending being a mindfuck that retroactively made everything about them better!
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Fanmail address for Michael Emerson?
Hey there! Hoping someone might be able to help please? First time watcher, on S4 as we speak and loving it! I have a few favourites but Ben is fast becoming in the solid top 3 characters for me. So I was wondering if anyone knows an up to date fanmail address for Michael Emerson please? I draw and sculpt and would love to send a small gift and card in the mail if possible.
I've looked online and found Vanguard in LA but that seems maybe to be out of date? He has an agent listed with MN2S (Sharron Elkabas) in Ampersand Studios, Florida, which seems to be current but isn't listed as a fanmail address.
I both don't want to get it wrong, or annoy anyone! Thanks for any help :)
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Hey there! Hoping someone might be able to help please? First time watcher, on S4 as we speak and loving it! I have a few favourites but Ben is fast becoming in the solid top 3 characters for me. So I was wondering if anyone knows an up to date fanmail address for Michael Emerson please? I draw and sculpt and would love to send a small gift and card in the mail if possible.
I've looked online and found Vanguard in LA but that seems maybe to be out of date? He has an agent listed with MN2S (Sharron Elkabas) in Ampersand Studios, Florida, which seems to be current but isn't listed as a fanmail address.
I both don't want to get it wrong, or annoy anyone! Thanks for any help :)
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I think this is the 4th time I rewatch season 2 but this is the first time I catch "Widmore Labs" on the pregnancy test Sun got on episode 16
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Ben Linus is such a badass.
I'm doing my 100ish rewatch and just got to 04x09. And Ben is such a cool character. When you put a force like Michael Emerson with a visionary like JJ. Good things are bound to happen.
But for the life of me. I can't think of why Ben is such a badass, at least direct storytelling. I understand he is very intelligent with high level thought, but was it ever explained? Like photographic memory or something. Or is he so cool because we just don't know?
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I'm doing my 100ish rewatch and just got to 04x09. And Ben is such a cool character. When you put a force like Michael Emerson with a visionary like JJ. Good things are bound to happen.
But for the life of me. I can't think of why Ben is such a badass, at least direct storytelling. I understand he is very intelligent with high level thought, but was it ever explained? Like photographic memory or something. Or is he so cool because we just don't know?
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My favorite scene
04x01 the cannonball scene. Hugo has so much joy for life and we get the cut to the boat being pulled up. And we see it through Hugo's eye. The confusion, the unknown, we feel it and when he shouts 'spot' the whole world shifts. This big loveable guy is taking a stand. It's just so beautiful
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04x01 the cannonball scene. Hugo has so much joy for life and we get the cut to the boat being pulled up. And we see it through Hugo's eye. The confusion, the unknown, we feel it and when he shouts 'spot' the whole world shifts. This big loveable guy is taking a stand. It's just so beautiful
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