I have had so many fucking people recommend I sit down and watch it. I’ve tried. I simply cannot get into it, and at this point, I’m halfway convinced that what people actually enjoyed was the sense of community around the show.
Lost’s hype was the product of it’s time, back when there was no streaming or binge watching newly aired shows. Particularly season 1. I still remember how we used to wait for it every week to catch the new episode. I think a lot of it’s flaws are more evident when you’re able to binge watch it.
I watched it for the first time during Covid and really enjoyed it. I do agree that the community aspect was probably a big part of it. I went online a bit while watching it to see what people thought might be going on (while being careful to avoid spoilers).
I also enjoyed the ending, partially because I didn’t have a big community build up and partially because I knew it was disliked by many, so I had low expectations.
I don’t think I would strongly recommend it to anyone that hasn’t seen it. The majority of best episodes are in the first few seasons, and by the end it gets a bit convoluted, but it’s probably worth it overall.
LOST.
I have had so many fucking people recommend I sit down and watch it. I’ve tried. I simply cannot get into it, and at this point, I’m halfway convinced that what people actually enjoyed was the sense of community around the show.
Lost’s hype was the product of it’s time, back when there was no streaming or binge watching newly aired shows. Particularly season 1. I still remember how we used to wait for it every week to catch the new episode. I think a lot of it’s flaws are more evident when you’re able to binge watch it.
I watched it for the first time during Covid and really enjoyed it. I do agree that the community aspect was probably a big part of it. I went online a bit while watching it to see what people thought might be going on (while being careful to avoid spoilers).
I also enjoyed the ending, partially because I didn’t have a big community build up and partially because I knew it was disliked by many, so I had low expectations.
I don’t think I would strongly recommend it to anyone that hasn’t seen it. The majority of best episodes are in the first few seasons, and by the end it gets a bit convoluted, but it’s probably worth it overall.