Twenty years later, Lost Season 1 is still an outstanding piece of television, but there are some notable flaws that are worth examining. Although it is largely debated which is the best season Lost Is, the first is often a strong contender, known for introducing the show’s premise and character and creating a huge cultural phenomenon. When the Lost The pilot, which aired on September 22, 2004, all of its ideas were fresh, exciting and brought a level of prestige quality that was hardly rivaled on network television.
Love it or hate it, these Lost Finale is undoubtedly divisive, and the reasons for this stem from season 1. In retrospect, it’s easier to find aspects of the show that weren’t planned well or weren’t planned at all. That shouldn’t diminish the enjoyment of an excellent season of television, however It’s fun to consider the aspects of season 1 that work and don’t work when rewatching it, knowing how the show ends And how the television landscape has changed since it came out.
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Walt’s storyline doesn’t lead to anything
The episode “Special” is essentially filler
At the end of Lost, It is practically unimportant that Walt came and went, because he left very little impact. Whether this ties into the enjoyment of the finale is entirely up to the viewer, but it could still affect the experience of rewatching season 1. Michael and Walt present an interesting dynamic on the island, and their direct characterizations are worth having, especially Considering Lost is, at its heart, a character-driven show.
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However, these Problem with Walt on Rewatch is that the show is building him up to be something major Before seemingly letting him down. It makes episodes like “Special” significantly less valuable in retrospect, because the whole purpose of its flashbacks is to push forward an idea that never comes to fruition.
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Lost’s flashback format doesn’t work well for long
The flashbacks turn to filler pretty quickly
Speaking of flashbacks, the ingenious episodic flashback format of Lost is at its peak in season 1. As mentioned, it is a character-driven show, and Each of the early episodes tells a story that perfectly cross-examines an on-island and off-island experience For one of the main members of the ensemble. “White Rabbit” and “Walkabout” are some of the best Lost Episodes, almost entirely for what they achieve as singular, 40-minute TV stories.
When each character’s story is fresh, it’s easy to tie flashbacks to their arcs, but many in subsequent seasons are tedious.
With the praise being given, the harsh reality is that it sets a bad precedent for the show going forward. for Lost To continue the flashback format all over results in so many stories that are mostly forgettable or downright distasteful (“Stranger in a Strange Land”). When each character’s story is fresh, it’s easy to tie flashbacks to their arcs, but many in subsequent seasons are tedious.
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Kate’s character loses her impact after the first season
Kate’s arc goes downhill fast
Kate is another aspect of the show that works really well in season 1…then not very well. his first glance, Starting with “Tabula Rosa” and the pilot, it makes you a capable woman with initiative, interesting motives, and an exciting, mysterious attraction. around you. Kate seems like quite a pleasant woman on the island, so knowing what she has to have a US. it. Marshall with such a strong motive to capture her is very compelling.
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When the US Marshal is discovered to be living on the island, Kate is at her best. She deals with an impossible situation in trying to preserve her reputation in what is basically her new community, grasping at the idea that she is finally free to run, but still the almost dead force has pursued her to its bitter end. But She quickly loses her sense of agencyAnd the version of Kate audiences experience in season 1 is not who she is for the rest of the series, because her character becomes only about her role in the main love triangle.
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The Lost Pilot introduces mysteries that take years to answer
The mystery answers feel disconnected with their original premises
This point is both a blessing and a curse, as it speaks to the long-term planning of the series. The Lost Pilot introduces some of the show’s lasting mysteriesSuch as the black smoke monster or the polar bear. These finally get answered, but it takes several seasons, which speaks to the show’s planning flaws from the start.
It’s not inherently bad that mysteries would take so long to be answered, but there is a notable disconnect between the origins of the questions and the delivery of the answers. When the monster first threatens the survivors in the pilot, it’s a terrifying threat that mercifully imposes its will in a way that feels animalistic and completely unpredictable. When the mystery is finally answered, viewers learn that he is indeed an evil man With goals and ambitions. It’s hard to connect the dots.
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The caves separate the survivors, and hardly get used
Lost abandons the caves almost immediately
Most of “White Rabbit” is spent following Jack on a spiritual journey, following the ghost of his father across the island. He thinks he is going crazy, but eventually he discovers the caves and the “Adam and Eve” skeletons. This seems like an outstanding new location for them to use, with its shelter and access to fresh water notably highlighted, but as they mention, this reduces their chances of accessing help to get off the island.
The problem with the plot of The Caves is that it divides the survivors into where they live, creating character drama, but, ultimately, not having much impact on anything. Most of The Cave’s plot effects are on things that happen off-screenSuch as their system for collecting and delivering water, and sleeping. It was then quickly replaced by The Hatch as the alternate location and dropped from the show, barely mentioned again.
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Michael & Sun’s romance tease doesn’t amount to anything
Lost’s love triangles never really work
One of the early love triangles teased in Lost Is that between Michael, Son, and Jean. Given the marital disputes between the South Korean couple, it is not surprising that the Lost Writers wanted to tease the possibility of Sun looking the other way. But It’s just one of those plots that doesn’t really go anywhereAnd it seems strange in retrospect.
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Son and Jean end up with one of the most enduring romances on the showBeing split for three years and determined to find each other against all odds. Not to mention, Michael and Jean move on from their initial enmity and become good friends despite their language barrier, even going on the raft journey together. Consider how far these Lost The cast coming along is interesting in general, and how many minor dynamics the show goes through in its six seasons.
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Lost’s 20+ episode season count is never sustainable
Lost would have been better with shortened seasons from the start
The problem with Lost Filler episodes is similar to the issue with the flashbacks. It’s not so much of a problem in season 1, which, for the most part, uses all the episodes wisely to some degree, but it becomes an issue in subsequent seasons as the filler becomes more apparent. This could also be because The show becomes more plot-driven in season 2, and the character-centric episodes that don’t advance the main story are more noticeable.
Having 20+ episodes per season was never going to work for long, and keeping up with network expectations was always going to be an issue for the series. Until then Lost Trimmed down its season length, it is not as impressive. Season 4 is the most action-packed season of the series because of only 14 episodesAnd the limitation pays off in the fast pacing.
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Lost Season 1 lacks a compelling central narrative
Lost Season 1 is much longer episode
This is another element that works in favor and as a disadvantage for Lost Season 1. The character stories of the first season are the series at its best for many fans, as it is essentially a supernatural survival situation with great philosophical ideas at play. But Lost Doesn’t really start to enter its true form until the end of season 1, when Jack and Locke finally have their big blow-up, and the science vs. faith dynamic really kicks off.
Each later Lost Season has major plot lines to follow, such as discovering and combating the othersDefend the island from the Free People, or end an eternal battle between good and evil. Meanwhile, season 1 is really just about figuring out the little things, like how to find sources of food and water or how to get radio reception. It has its charms to it, especially regarding its character dynamics, but seasons 2 & 3 are when Lost Really finds his stride, balancing character and plot.
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Lost seasons 1 and 6 feel like completely different shows
Season 6’s Light Vs. Dark Battle doesn’t work as well as the early seasons Science Vs. Faith
The difference between Lost Seasons 1 and 6 are particularly visible on Rewatch, again speaking to the flaws in planning on the series. The early seasons of the show build fascinating ideas with Jack and Locke’s conflict of science and faith. But in season 6, the debate falters, and the show instead becomes about a conflict between good and evil. More complex in lore and world-building but less complex in how it treats its characters.
Removing John Locke from the show is a fascinating choice, and its effect on Jack lingers throughout the rest of the series, but it’s hard to consider the ultimate duality between James and the Man in Black when season 1 has already introduced the perfect dynamic. If Locke had been kept around for the long run, his story might have ended in a similar manner while still representing his central philosophy.
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Lost’s main love triangle never matters
The love triangle of Jack, Kate and Sawyer never amounts to anything compelling
Starting with the pilot, Lost Introduces Jack and Kate with some underlying romantic tension. While they end up together, the first meeting is about as compelling or interesting as they ever get together. It becomes clear that Jack and Kate just don’t really work that well together and have far less chemistry than, say, Desmond and Penny or Sawyer with literally anyone.. The problem is that Jack and Kate seemed to be planned as the end game couple from the beginning.
Sawyer ending up with Juliet results in some nice chemistry and distinct dynamics, but it almost feels like he was better suited to Kate and Jack to Juliet. Lost Tease the idea around seasons 3 and 4, and it works pretty well, but this was one instance where a long-term plan seemed to take precedence.