Milking it.... (Lost) - Page 2

Mondo · 08-05-2007, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Le Hoff

I might have to watch lost one day.... is it good?

Its frustrating to watch sometimes, it has tension and surprises but no satisfaction.

Will · 08-05-2007, 15:07

Hmmm... that would piss me off I reckon...

Haly · 08-05-2007, 15:36

I was thinking of watching Lost at last but it sounds like a hell of a lot of time to devote to one programme :undecided:

Desmo · 08-05-2007, 15:48

I watched the first series, started to watch the second but then I just got bored by it.

petemc · 08-05-2007, 15:53

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Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

I thought that was exactly what Jarp said they were doing?

B5 was far more structured. JMS, the writer, knew he would do 5 seasons and what would happen in each. It was a case of it would be a 5 year story and no more. From what I heard about Lost a while back was that they had an ending but they could stretch it out over 7 years if need be. To me that implies that they had a basic beginning middle and end and the rest was just random filler. I would prefer shows to be shorter if they were more entertaining. 16 episodes of great content versus 22 episodes of ok content. The first half of season 3 was basically filler. The producer of the new Battlestar series said similar things when production went from 13 episodes to 20. They had some episodes that weren't up to scratch because they needed filler.

Mondo · 08-05-2007, 16:05

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Originally Posted by petemc

B5 was far more structured. JMS, the writer, knew he would do 5 seasons and what would happen in each. It was a case of it would be a 5 year story and no more. From what I heard about Lost a while back was that they had an ending but they could stretch it out over 7 years if need be. To me that implies that they had a basic beginning middle and end and the rest was just random filler. I would prefer shows to be shorter if they were more entertaining. 16 episodes of great content versus 22 episodes of ok content. The first half of season 3 was basically filler. The producer of the new Battlestar series said similar things when production went from 13 episodes to 20. They had some episodes that weren't up to scratch because they needed filler.

You are right about that, towards the end of season 3 after the eye of Jupiter had a few really dull filler (The flashbacks episodes - about 3 of them!), and it was actually a chore to watch. I loved season 1 and 2 and first half of season 3 but soon as they got off that rock and started to concentrate on the characters only without the threat of the Cylon on their tails all time the tension left.

I've started to watch Buffy the vampire slayer again, up to season 4 now, it really is a much better TV show than most of the stuff out now. Even when a filler episode can be fantastic (Hush - where 95% of the episode was done without dialogue, it was brilliant to watch).

petemc · 08-05-2007, 16:13

Agreed. S3 of BSG seemed to be about getting from the start to the end and most of it was a bit meh. I hear that they might just do 1 more season which imho would be brilliant. 1 fantastic end season rather than stretching it to 2. I do find it strange that everyone is doing arc based shows these days but without the proper planning. If you're going to write a story tell it properly, don't sell out.

Admiral Huddy · 08-05-2007, 16:53

Why is that American producers feel that their dramas have to go on like this? They get boring and they loose the plot.. Despaerate Housewives is another.. They'd laugh in the face at some of ours, Life on Mars for example. Short 'n' sweet but effective and good viewing.

Mondo · 08-05-2007, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Why is that American producers feel that their dramas have to go on like this? They get boring and they loose the plot.. Despaerate Housewives is another.. They'd laugh in the face at some of ours, Life on Mars for example. Short 'n' sweet but effective and good viewing.

Money, from advertisers and selling it around the world. It's not about critical acclaim anymore, they are getting the ratings thus the money so they'll keep on writing it.

Daz · 08-05-2007, 17:04

Yep. In that regard a lot of British TV has much greater integrity, and some would argue quality (in terms of plot), but are less profitable.

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Agreed. S3 of BSG seemed to be about getting from the start to the end and most of it was a bit meh. I hear that they might just do 1 more season which imho would be brilliant. 1 fantastic end season rather than stretching it to 2. I do find it strange that everyone is doing arc based shows these days but without the proper planning. If you're going to write a story tell it properly, don't sell out. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Yep. In that regard a lot of British TV has much greater integrity, and some would argue quality (in terms of plot), but are less profitable. __________________ apt-get moo