So, how's everyone liking S3??

Episode 1 started off brilliantly but then it got boring. Episode 2,3 and 4 were brilliant. The start of this season has been better than the start of season 2.

Episode one was so-so, Episode two was good, and was absolutley amazing at the end, Episode three...it was ok. It would've been bad in my opinion of they didn't introduce Desmonds "power". And Episode four was my favorite out of the season so far, and might be in the top ten of Lost episodes ever.

I wasn't a fan of the first episode or the second one, either. But I liked the 3rd and 4th ones A LOT!

the first episode had an amazing beginning, but the rest of it was a bit disappointing because i expected more. the second was ok, but somewhat boring, though it had its moments, like the ending with ben showing jack the video, flashback was revealing and sawyer was funny. no 3 for me had that season 1 atmosphere so i liked it a lot, and no 4 was for me the best so far, it was exciting, emotional and revealing (and it had lots of ben which is always good :smile: )

I think it keeps getting better and better. I am definitely hooked. After the first epi of S3 I had my doubts, but now I think things are really starting to get intersting. I am glad that I have no clue what's going on. That's the fun of it. I have now got another friend watching the first 2 seasons just so he can see what's going on now. He's going to love it.

I cant vote because I'm somewhere between the top 2 choices. I dont think its better than the other seasons, but just as good as them. I guess I would say that it's better than season 2 but not better than season 1.

So far, somewhat better than Season 2... no where close to Season 1.

We shall see!

I liked the first two episodes, I disliked the last two.

What's worrying for me is some of the actors seem less into it this year. Naveen Andrews, who has been absolutely stellar in the past, seemed to be going through the motions last time we saw him. As do Dominic Monaghan and Emilie De Ravin.

I also hated the way they introduced Nikki and Carlos or whatever his name is. But I'm gonna give the new actors a chance to impress.

So far I have been disappointed, but I know the next two episode's will be awesome.

I'd have to see the next two epis to get a feel for how this season is going. I loved the teaser of the premiere but the rest of it was just okay. Epi 2 was better. I loved seeing a darker Sun. I LOVED the 3rd epi. Probably one of my favorites ever. And the 4th could have been better but wasn't that bad.

Haven't liked any of the episodes so far. Hopefully next episode will be pretty good.

While no season will ever amount to season 1, season 3 is so far better than season 2, which was my least favorite season, I think. It had it's episodes, though. But too many of the episodes just didn't do it for me.

While no season will ever amount to season 1, season 3 is so far better than season 2, which was my least favorite season, I think. It had it's episodes, though. But too many of the episodes just didn't do it for me.

I pretty much agree with that (although I think it's pretty funny that you called season 2 your "least favorite" when we've only had two full seasons :biggrin: ;) ). I don't think it's possible to surpass season 1, but I think this season has been pretty good so far. I wasn't tottally thrilled with the preimere, but since then, I think they've been getting better and better. If I had to rate it, I'd put it closer to season 1 than season 2 in terms of greatness. But I voted for needing to see more episodes first, becuase... well, were only four episodes in... it still could go either way.

My only complaint is I would really like to see the characters all back together again. I hope they come together in one way or another some time soon. Actually, that's not my only complaint, but it's the only one I feel is relevent at this time :)

Yeah, I think the characters need to come back together soon, too. I hope it's not all like...seperated until the last season or something. But I don't think they'll do that.

For me, the first episode blew me away. THAT's the episode that got me excited about the new season. It was extremely dramatic, and it basically set up Jack, Sawyer, and Kate's storyline. The fact that I didn't get to see what happened to Locke, Desmond, etc., was not disappointing, only because I knew it would be addressed by the next episode, and it was. The cast is too big to focus on everyone. The writers made a choice, and I think it was a smart choice to start with Jack & Co. Plus, it also introduced the "Others," which was very necessary.

The second episode was also good. This time they showed what happened to the hatch, Desmond, and it also focused on Sayid, Sun, and Jin. For those who were upset that Sayid's plan was severely flawed, I thought it was a good thing to show for his character. No character on Lost is perfect, and I don't believe that Sayid is beyond making mistakes. He screwed up, but he learned. Loved the ending with Jack and Ben.

Episode three was very average. It was my least favorite because it did nothing to really explain Locke or expand the storytelling. It was too "trippy" for my taste. I wanted to watch Locke react in the here-and-now, and not space out on island drugs in a sweat lodge. The third episode should have been about Sayid, Sun, and Jin returning to the camp, Hurley telling everyone what happened to Jack, Kate, and Sawyer and how Michael was responsible for killing Libby and Ana-Lucia. Instead, we got a drug-induced Woodstock episode. The only plus is that I believe the "hunter Locke" whom the Losties trust, and not the one who lies and keeps secrets, has returned.

The fourth episode was excellent. Loved how Jack is playing mind games on Juliette, we got some more revelations about where they are being held, and an intriguing mystery regarding the x-rays and to whom they might belong. Also found out that Desmond is psychic. Wonder how that will play out this year?

Overall, I'm LOVING Season 3. No season of Lost can ever be compared to Season One. It just can't. However, I certainly don't feel that Season 2 was bad. It was more dramatic, and I enjoy that aspect of Lost also.

I don't know what the writers have in store for Season 3, but after watching the first four episodes, I think it's been absolutely fantastic!

I'll have to see more. It's been pretty good so far, and the last one was quite entertaining and true to most of the Lost I love, but nothing quite spectacular or popcorn-awarding yet. I just hope it gets better from here.



The fact that they could screw up a Locke episode upset me though.

I've thought each season was great but unique in its own way. I'm loving season 3. The Others are fascinating and I can't wait to see what their background and purpose it.

I think the problem for me with season two was all the new people. I enjoyed Eko and Libby a lot, and still do. But the whole idea of new characters taking away older characters' screen time didn't rub off on me well.

Season 1 was just amazing. I adore all the older characters still, and I really miss Boone and Shannon. Season 1 just makes me happy...NONE of us knew what was going on. I think everyone thought "Dinosaurs!" when those trees rustled the first episode =)

Anyway, season one was amazing because all the confusing stuff was mild and it was all about survival. Season two rubbed off on me the wrong way because all this confusing stuff got thrown at us and we started to see less of the original cast. Season three, so far, is so much better because the Others are being revealed more and more each episode and back at the beach reminds me of the olden days :smile:

Another thing that bothered me about season 2 is that CC weren't really together at all during it. Season 1 was their cute potential-couple season, and season 2 was their dramatic season, and so far season 3 is going good for them...except for the

love triangle that's coming up. but I don't think I'm too worried about it.

Anyway, season 3 is going to be great =)

:shesaid:

I agree completely, CharliesHoodie. Couldn't have said it any better.

Season three has been alright so far. It's better than season two, but not as good as season one....

not as good as season one....



So far! But I don't think any season of telly history could match s1 =)

I'm really not sure yet. No, it can never compare to season 1. But I am more devoted to the show than I ever have been, and even the mediocre episodes are better than most of what's on TV right now. Really didn't like Further Instructions, though, so that could be dragging my impression down.

Better than season 2 (so far), but not yet as good as season 1. I think the show is back on track after an inconsistent second season.

So far, so good!

I was so-so about the first episode; it was a little boring. 2nd episode was better especially the ending, which we all loved. 3rd episode was rockin IMO with Locke getting back in form and a great vision with Boone to boot. 4th episode confused and bored me a little.

Problem with all the episodes so far is that we've waited sooooo long to find out SOMETHING about what the Others want and why they've kidnapped people and done terrible things to them. But for 4 episodes now, we're nowhere closer to finding out why and it's getting pretty annoying. And all the flashbacks, which I have always loved in the past, have been a bunch of rehashing info that we already knew. We haven't learned much that is new about anyone and it's getting old. The next episodes HAVE to get better and give me some kind of new info (especially if I have to endure a 3 month break!) or I'm gonna actually start disliking what was previously my favorite show of all time. :frown:

this season has been very thrilling to me.... I cant wait to see what happens next!!!!! they just keep me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

Same here! Season 2, I think, was more of a whole transition thing into a new "season", if you will, of the show. I don't mean season as in...season 1, season 2 etc, but a new...place. You know what I mean!

And that's why it wasn't as good. But the last episode of season 2 was one of my favorite lost episodes, if not my favorite.

Can't really vote in your poll. It should have been titled--How does S3 compare to other seasons. I've liked them all, and they have slightly different flavors.

Season 1 - Surviving
Season 2- Mystery, survival now that they know what to fear, the hatch
Season 3 - The Others, Romance(?) ????

I liked the premire (Mainly because I think Foxy's acting improved over the break) the glass ballerina was slow and a little boring, I was really expecgting a good episode out of Further instructions but that was a disspaointment. However Sawyer's epsidoe was good and I think Eko's episode was one of the best of the season and the series. It keeps getting better and it has a better start then Season 2 so it's been a good season so far.

Im liking it, I just need some answers.
ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Answers are always nice, but I'm willing to wait :smile:

And yes, the episodes do just keep getting better and better, minus the Eko death :(

Yeah, Eko's Death kinda bummed me out, but it had to be done..since he wanted to be written off the show.
I am willing wait as well...
Few things that need to be answered this season:
1. Four Toed Statue
2. Desmonds ex and how she is tied in...her father was the head of the Pharmacuetical company that sponsored the race that got him lost.
3. Locke and the wheel chair

^And so much more than that!!

This show is truly amazing.

I really wouldn't mind the four toed statue. I think it's just a minor question but yeah they need to and are going to anwser the Locke question. I'd also like to know how Desmond got his power and how Desmond, Locke, and Eko survived the blast although I doubt it will be anwsered at all. Also if Ben wanted Jack to operate on him why didn't he have Mr. Friendly take him in the hunting party? Or did he want to play mind games on them first?

New to this board, but have to post some of my frustrations about season 3.

It seems to me the show has lost focus. In season 1 and 2 there was a main problem that was central to the story for all of the Lost characters, ie the hatch and button. This season seems very disjointed with Jack Kate and Sawyer in one episode, and then focusing on 1 or two characters in the other episodes. We have not seen much of Claire and the baby, or Charlie, or Hurley, or for that matter Locke and Sayid with any storyline that advances the show.

Also, in Season 1 and 2 there were improbable things that you could believe for the sake of the story, ie a smoke monster, a polar bear, a series of hatches that no one in the outside world can see, or know about, a slave ship on dry land, air drops of supplies. Now in seaon 3 we find out the others can get supplies and visit the outside world???? Keeping current on world affairs???? Now Ben has cancer and needs Jack to operate????? Why not take his boat to the outside world and get the operation that is needed?????

Also, now why spend an entire episode on Eko and his flashback, only to kill him off. How does this advance the story??? I feel like I just wasted an hour to see many commercials, with one or two bits of real storyline, ie the Ben and Juliet power struggle, although that seems kind of obvious, and the introduction of two new characters whom I don't care for very much. They seemed kind of forced unlike Artz was in season 2.

I hope this season improves dramatically with flashbacks about the others, and some plotting by the losties to get Jack, Kate and Sawyer back. It seems as if Sayid and Locke would be leading this, instead of being sort of nonchalant about it.

I hope this season gets some legs.

I see where you're coming from. But I'm liking this season a lot so far, because it seems that we're moving forward and getting some more answers, and of course, as Lost is, new questions.

No, we didn't get direct answers to anything, but we're starting to get ideas of what certain things are. Such as the smoke monster...I think it's safe to say Smokey was in the form of Jack's dad in White Rabbit.

Yes I feel these frustrations as well, although I would say that there is no evidence that the Others can do anything other than receive information from the outside world, rather than interact with it, which is a big difference, so Jack could well be the only one who can help them, but yes they have gone a convoluted way around it, not to mention the deaths of Libby and Ana Lucia.

I am loving Season 3 :)

So far it's way better than Season 2 and almost as good as Season 1.

:shesaid:

I'm enjoying it. I don't think it's better than Season 1 and 2, but I'm still loving the season and loving Lost, so I couldn't vote. So better than Season 2, not as good as season 1, yet.

^Good point, Philly. I'll see if I can fix that.

[[Edit]] No, I can't fix the poll. Sorry. I think a lot of people are "just liking season 3" too. :smile:

Season 1 is my favorite so far, however this season looks very promising with the exception of Nikki and Paulo taking away from it. Their addition, in my mind, will downgrade this season a notch.

after some so-so episodes the last 2 have been great....i think it´s getting better...but we will have to wait

I don't think any season will surpass season 1. The writing was great and suspenseful. You were terrified for the survivors, would the monster get them, the others, etc.

Now that we know the others we don't fear them. the smoke monster is not as scary as it once was, especially the first time when it killed the pilot.

I guess I was hoping for this season to get to know the others background stories, how they relate to the island and Darhma. Maybe we'll get that in Feb. I loved the character development they used to do on the show, and how the characters stories related to each other. I just hope it doesn't turn into a soap opera, will kate love Jack or Sawyer, will Juliet get rid of Ben, etc.

best season yet - much more action and characterisation (and thats just within the time span of 6 episodes!)

Like I said before I am impressed with the show and I'm offically hooked on the show again. (When the first four of Season 3 aired I was hooked on another awsome show Prison Break but Eko's episode reminded me why I love this show so much) and to anwser one person's question: We watched an entire episode of Eko just for him to die because we could learn a little more about him (Reasons for building the church?) and learning something about smokie. Also if you're going to make the argument why sit through an episode just to kill him then there's no use in watching Do no harm which is all centered around Boone dying, as is Abandoned, and Two for the road. Also it's logical to kill them at the end not the beginning, that would be horrible.

Oh and a question, how is Paulo and Nikki forced and Artz isn't? The guy just pops out of no where for no real purpose only to be killed.

So... I'm having some big problems with the show right now. I've already expressed such opinions on many other threads, so I won't tourture you nice people, but in a nut shell, I cannot stand what they are doing with the characters!!

I like many things about the season.... but the inconsistencies in the characters is just driving me bonkers. I also agree with naples, that I'm not really scared of the others like I used to be.

If the writers want to gain any respect back (at least in my eyes), they need to start remembering who these characters they created are and stay true to them. They need to stop only using the characters as plot devices (you know, this is a show that is supossed to be about the people involved). They need to go back to season 1 and go back to how they wrote the show then. There it worked, season two... not as much. And so far season three... their loosing me slightly. This next episode better be good. I don't want to leave Lost for 13 weeks with this opinion.

....Sorry, I did kind of tourture you, didn't I. I got carried away. :redface:

...each season holds a different intensity for me...i do have to say tho that S3 rocks so far on action...
skybluelost:-))

Compared to the majority of season 2, this season is WAY better.
Lost came very close to losing me as a viewer because season 2 was so bad up until the last few episodes.
I am very impressed with season 3 so far.
The writers do need to work on tying up the huge mess of loose threads they've created over the past 2 seasons or Lost is going to lose its spark.
Season 1 was brilliant and they need to return to that same quality of story telling. I think that they are doing better this season. Last season, I think that the writers themselves were a bit "Lost."

I definitly have to see more of this series before I can make a judgement. In some ways I've been extremeley excited, happy with it and in others I'm thinking the show has (pun intended) lost the plot.
I think in some storylines especially the writers are treading a v.thin line, which could break at any second but jmo.

Compared to the majority of season 2, this season is WAY better.
Lost came very close to losing me as a viewer because season 2 was so bad up until the last few episodes.
I am very impressed with season 3 so far.
The writers do need to work on tying up the huge mess of loose threads they've created over the past 2 seasons or Lost is going to lose its spark.
Season 1 was brilliant and they need to return to that same quality of story telling. I think that they are doing better this season. Last season, I think that the writers themselves were a bit "Lost."

Yeah, I do agree with most of this. That compared to most of S2, it's better so far, and that the last few eps of S2 were AMAZING. The first two eps of S3 were...well...didn't do it for me. So I hope they continue like they are now.

Well, I think the first scene of S.3 was awesome and seemed promising. Unfortunately what followed left something to be desired (for me). Up until recently I wasn't dying for the next episode each week. I don't like having the characters seperated. But I know everything will tie in beautifully later and it will all make sense. Right now it just feels like alot of waiting and un-answered questions (as usual!).
But it's certainly picking up!! I really liked the last episode and next week looks great.
It'll be hard to beat S.1 (if that's even possible), I think almost everyone can agree on that. I will keep the faith that the writers are not truly "lost".

I don't like having the characters seperated

Yeah, I hate that too. I just hold faith it'll all work out :smile:

seems like the storyline is going kind of slow during these first six episodes. I hope we see a great cliffhanger this wed. to keep us going until feb. One thing is great about the beginning of this season though, I've got my Locke back. The hunter from season 1, gotta love him!!

Season 3 has done something amazing. It has made even me, a hardcore Lost fan from the beginning, completely tune out. I never thought Lost could do that. I never thought it could get as bad as it has. For me, its pretty shocking how i dont even notice it aired anymore, without someone telling me a few days after.

Its just become so campy and isolating. The once group of survivors who cared about each other now could care less about their other survivors. Its really strange how they've brought characters who were very realistic and compelling, who cared about each other, and brought them to......this. I finally saw the Eko episode, and every scene Eko was in, was just like Lost in season 2 or 1. But then it would go back to Locke and the others, and it was almost laughable. Locke and his little crew looked like the Hardy Boys solving the case of the Missing Priest and the man with one eye. The campy lines, ridiculous placement of characters, and the seemingly dull way of moving the plot along was irritating. And the way they were interacting almost seemed like a sitcom.

The only interesting plotline or characters they have left are Ben/Jack/Juliet. Every other episode, besides the premiere, we're painful to watch. I guess Lost finally fell into the giant hole the writers set themselves up for. Constantly having the fans sit through meaningless plotlines in order to get to a satisfying plot or conclusion. It worked well in season 1 and even in season 2. But when you have plotlines as soap opera based as these, how can you expect fans to sit through that in order to get to the good parts? The characters interactions are so contrived now its shocking.

And the way they handled all the romance on the island is hysterical. For two seasons, you'd have to stretch and extrapolate tiny little scenes in order to form a possible romance between these characters. Then season 3 comes around and they literally shove the romance down your throat. The characters had no believable interaction or event that would make them suddenly start romancing each other, so why force it so much? Lost isn't, well, it didn't used to be, a night time soap, so why sell out a good story for some terribly written romances?

The writers handled so many things badly this season that its hard to just pin it on one thing. Its all over the place. A real shame too, because it was such a good show. A unique and original show. Now its something i roll my eyes at when i see it advertised. It had a good run i guess, but not a long or satisfying run...

Its just become so campy and isolating. The once group of survivors who cared about each other now could care less about their other survivors. Its really strange how they've brought characters who were very realistic and compelling, who cared about each other, and brought them to......this.

This is something that has really been bothering me, too.

I was watching the very, very 1st episode. It was amazing. You had Jack running around saving people, Kate stitching him up...them going to the cockpit with Charlie. Actually having conversations like they cared about eachother even though they didn't really know eachother. Kate asking Charlie about DS, Kate freaking out when she couldn't find Jack...all that nice stuff, where you start to think "Wow, they really care." Even in the first episode.

They all start surviving together, looking out for eachother, setting up watches when Claire got back from being kidnapped. You've got Locke helping Charlie with his drug problem. All season 1, it was all about survival and helping eachother out...and even a little figuring out who you don't like.

Season 2 changed a lot. People became more seperated. However, as frustrated as it makes me, I accept it. it's realistic, I guess...people seperating from eachother, turning on each other more than they did in S1...you can only be with a certain group of people so long before you go crazy. I mean, back in season 1 you have Charlie saving Jack's life in the caves to Michael shooting people and people just hurting everyone else left and right, both emotionally and in a literal sense.

But, I'm accepting it. And Season 3 is starting to have more of a season 1 flavor, at least the beach part of it. I like it a lot, and Season 3 is pretty amazing so far.

However, the characters beeing split up both literally and emotionally does make me sad.

To comment on the romance:

The triangle had been going on for 2 seasons and a good number of fans were sick of the traingle. If you're going to hook them up just do it already. If you want romance shoved down the throat at the worst time look at the Season 2 finale where Charlie and Claire kiss, it's at the worst time and really has no place especially right after Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are taken.

I had to choose "I have to see more before I decide," since the one next up, was a "better than/ worse than", and that's like picking your favorite kids. The first 2 full seasons were what got me hooked.

I'm loving these first episodes... it has a very different feel from the first two seasons and I love that! If I want the same feeling as the earlier seasons, I'll watch them again.

This is fresh and new, and revealing more, bit by bit.

There should be a category for being about on par with the first two seasons. I tend to look at the whole thing as one big story, and the episodes this season seem to flow pretty smoothly from the events of last season.

There was a spoiler that came out recently that said

Time on Alcatraz will be over in 3.06.

What exactly does this mean? I'm sure it's obvious, I'm just having a stupid moment.

It means that
after this eppy (the 6th eppy of Season 3, thus the 3.06 designation), the action will leave the Hydra Station Island (aka "Alcatraz"), where J/J/K have been held, and return completely to the main Island. This means we'll be back on THE Island full-time when LOST returns on February 7!
Hope that helps!



My pet peeve: posters who say "It's only been ___ eppys. Give it a chance."

Granted, you don't have to PAY to watch ABC--but if I were at a movie (say, a sequel to a really good movie I'd seen) and it was some 20-25 minutes into its 2-hour playtime, and I was highly disappointed at what I was seeing, I'd at least consider walking out. Probably wouldn't
--out of respect for the original film and its characters, not to mention the $8-10 I just spent for a ticket--but I'd definitely feel cheated.

If you totally LOVE this season so far, more power to you. But a lot of us feel blindsided--and keep watching for the sake of LOST Past, and its characters, and hoping this is all just a nasty detour!

But 5 eppys out of 23 is still a lot of ground covered (roughly 17% of the season), and I don't find it out of line to be worried about the way this season is going so far.

Just a pet peeve. I'm still watching. You're still watching. Let's keep watching.

Ok, about the spoiler...

Does that mean that JKS are completely out of the Others' camp and back with everyone else, or are they totally leaving JKS and the Others there for the remainder of season 3?? I still kind of don't get why they would leave the Others' camp so fast.

Ok, about the spoiler...

Does that mean that JKS are completely out of the Others' camp and back with everyone else, or are they totally leaving JKS and the Others there for the remainder of season 3?? I still kind of don't get why they would leave the Others' camp so fast.

From what I've read and a certain spoiler picture I saw:

I believe that Kate and Sawyer manage to escape, but Jack does not. I think he remains a captive on the "other" island. There is a spoiler picture on another site that shows Jack in one of the cages outside. Kate and Sawyer are no where around. Frankly, I like the idea of Jack being on the island with the Others. His story with Ben and Juliet has been excellent this season. Plus, I'll be able to enjoy the Losties on the big island and everything they will be going through, both trying to rescue Jack and confronting the mysteries of the other hatches, the Patchman, and Mr. Smokie.

Also, in answer to this thread, one glaring choice was left off the list so I'm adding it:

"I am enjoying season 3 so far, and I'm looking forward to the next episode."

Lately, many fans of LOST are growing upset with the direction the writing is going. Honestly, through three seasons I only have one complaint. Charlie has spent the last 70 days on the island wearing a pair of Vans slip-on chex skate shoes. He has hiked all the hell over the place, rescued babies, been kidnapped, and ran from "monsters" and polar bears... in these:

http://www.journeys.com/images/products/1_44062_FS.jpg

Do you guys seriously expect me to believe this bullcrap? Not. Buying. It.

I actually have those shoes, and let me tell you, they've made it through A LOT. No, I haven't done any crazy rescue missions...but me being how I am, I'm surprised they haven't given up on me yet. Very sturdy shoes!

Maybe he actually changes his shoes when he does those hikes. I mean, he hasn't really climbed anything as far as I remember since the 2nd episode of season one, a little bit on those rocks near the beach during the s1 finale. But he definitely doesn't do as much as Kate or Jack.

As for Jack being w/ the Others and kate and Sawyer being on the main island [if they could get there] i would love that. I like Jack with the Others, and I like Kate and Sawyer back at the beach. Jack can do a lot more with the Others...what if they actually do send him home? That would open up a lot of stuff. Anything goes with the Others, really.

So far, somewhat better than Season 2... no where close to Season 1.

We shall see!

I was thinking this, too. There have been some really cool things in season 3, but there has also been some things that could have been dealt with a little better - like Eko's death. Season 3 is kind of a mixed bag. All in all, Lost hasn't jumped the shark yet.

I still love the show. I agree with you SeaKing100 about Eko's death. I tend to stay more focused on the Kate-Jack-Swayer story as opposed to the other side of the island. I think they need to add more excitment to their story. IMHO :)

I not sure yet, im gonna have to watch the next few episode and figure out whats going on first.

The Beachies DEFINITELY need some more action.

I'm pretty torn, because we've only seen 6 episodes, and these were kind of to get us familiar with the Others I hear. So I'm giving it a chance. I do have to say this:

Jack has been the only brilliant & outstanding character so far.

I really hope they get back to the true characters of everyone on the island, and be careful when developing the rest of the characters so that they don't ruin them.

Good:

1. we see that the others aren't directly responsible for crashing the plane and are shocked that it happend in the first five mins of the show
2. we get to see where they live...and who they all are.
3. we learned they have a sub

REALLY BAD

1. too many stories at one time. between the survivors, the others camp, jack kate sawyer drama, flashbacks became...like a simple way to chew up time. the episode 'i do' was the most useless flashback EVER....EVER!!!! Also, make sure you introduce the hatch in season 1, make it the main theme of season 2, the in season three give it a 10 second send off...WHAT THE :censored: ?? they better show what happend to Desmond when he turned the key

2. Kate Jack & Sawyer...yea the only reason why i like sawyer is b/c he's pretty much the lost version of Han Solo from star wars, all he needs is a wookie. love the wise cracks...cringed when he started saying 'everyman for himself freckles....everyman..." oy *vomit* worst acting ever....jack is really annoying to me...honestly i could give a rats *** who kate picks...or likes...or has a crush on....or thinks is dreamy. i know the producers have to appease lots of different audiences but come on, why is season 3 filled with so much...and bad...drama?

3. Hype. you producers need to goto the promo department and slap those people silly...you know how many times we've heard 'the _____episode of lost ever that will change everything" fill the blank in with best greatest etc etc.

oh and the producers....so the mini-season finale was 'mindblowing'? REALLY? [pause] REALLY???? i'm a very big fan of your show...but i wasn't in total awe after watching it...in fact i've deleted all of these episodes off my DVR. i'm pretty sure they won't be missed as i haven't watched them since they aired originally. can we get back to the good things that make lost "LOST"? i miss the survivors on the beach, the dharma hatches...the mystery of the island. do we have to wait the whole season to find out who the others are?? seriously, when you opened season 2 we totally got to see what the hatch was...and who was in it. i was hoping when you opened season 3 we'd see who the others are...which we did, but after 6 episodes, we don't know why they're there and what they're doing...at least we knew more about the hatch in 3 episodes...if you're going to drag that out, shame on you then. rediculous


the first 6 episodes of seaosn 3 were so bad, that i wouldn't even buy season 3 when it comes to DVD with a GIFT CARD...and if someone bought it for me as a gift, i'd probably return it for something else. my love for lost is slipping away. unless, the show gets back on track....which is a possibility.:drowsy:

since I can't vote i'll just say that I agree with the last two options more than the first.

edit: I agree with Aphex completely :)

Overall, I've really enjoyed these episodes, although parts of them have been boring at times (but that's happened throughout the first two seasons, too).

Here are my nitpicks with the "mini-season" episodes from Season 3:

- Not enough Hurley! -- I was really disappointed that Hurley didn't appear in "I Do"...and I agree with everyone who feels that Hurley should have decided to come along on the expedition with Locke, Desmond, Sayid, Nikki, and Paulo.

- Only two episodes with Jin and Sun (and one of those was part of Locke's hallucination) -- gawd, at least show them in the background on the beach or something!

- Abrupt introduction of Pikki -- I'm willing to give Nikki and Paulo a chance as characters before calling for their heads on a platter...but they should have been given a more subtle, more natural-feeling introduction.

But my satisfaction is outweighing my complaints, so far. Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet has been terrific. Michael Emerson ("Benry Gale") has really turned up his performance several notches. Even Tom/Zeke, Pickett, and Alex have been given some gradual development (although in very different ways).

But with 17-18 more episodes to air between February and May, that means my expectations are only going to be higher. By the season finale, I expect to know A LOT MORE details about The Others and their purpose/agenda (not everything, but some major things that are still uncertain), as well as having some slightly more clear idea about what has happened to the abducted Tailies and what might be going on off the island (which will hopefully foreshadow a revitalization of Michael and Walt's story arc in Season 4).

So far I'm undecided. What I'm having trouble with is the fact they've killed off just about every single tail-y! AL - Dead, Eko - Dead, Libby - Dead. Then you have Benard who is MIA (most likely due to current storyline) and I feel like the Producers of the show wasted our time even spending time on the tail section.

I wondered if this was because JJ came back from MI: III and didn't like the whole concept of the tail section storyline and has slowly had those characters removed (killed or grabbed by the OTHERS - Hello?! Where are they?) from the storyline effectively "killing" the tail section storyline.

I have to see more to decide. I think it's getting a little better, but there are still some things I've been upset with.

So, how's everyone liking S3??
I didn't vote cuz I'm liking S3 (well,the start of it) as much as I liked S2 and S1,I have no preference.I don't think it's better than S2 or S1,it's just different.

I voted 'need to see more before deciding'. I enjoyed most of the 6 eps we have just seen, but I hope that we get more answers about Hurley/Desmond/Locke/who the hell are the Others? etc etc etc...

Here are my nitpicks with the "mini-season" episodes from Season 3:

- Not enough Hurley! -- I was really disappointed that Hurley didn't appear in "I Do"...and I agree with everyone who feels that Hurley should have decided to come along on the expedition with Locke, Desmond, Sayid, Nikki, and Paulo.

- Only two episodes with Jin and Sun (and one of those was part of Locke's hallucination) -- gawd, at least show them in the background on the beach or something!

- Abrupt introduction of Pikki -- I'm willing to give Nikki and Paulo a chance as characters before calling for their heads on a platter...but they should have been given a more subtle, more natural-feeling introduction.

But my satisfaction is outweighing my complaints, so far. Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet has been terrific. Michael Emerson ("Benry Gale") has really turned up his performance several notches. Even Tom/Zeke, Pickett, and Alex have been given some gradual development (although in very different ways).

Hurley. my biggest gripe with Hurley is how he's not even upset about the loss of Libby... i mean granted the camera isn't on the guy all the time during the show but you do change after an event like that. and he was emotional during the funeral but those feelings just don't end there, it takes sometime. and esp after learning michael shot her, i'd be fuming mad personally.

sun & jin. my only two big questions about these two are what the hell is with the watch that jin is suppost to deliver...and what does sun's dad have to do with the island/hanso etc. other than that i don't really care about their relationship. its like every episode

"oh you dont' love me...conflict happens....oh i do love you!" its just lame. there is potential for these characters but right now its just like, unless its something really important, do back stories on someone else already. same goes for jack and his dad too.

yea nikki and paulo need to die. infact i was hoping that they were the ones to get killed off, but no, you had to go off and kill the BMF on the island huh. RIP Mr. Eko.

anyway i'm sure their [N&P] backstories might bring up some interesting info esp on island flashbacks when the main characters were busy doing whatever. but honestly, if you can put the ana lucia character in during the end of season 1...can't you subtly work in nikki and paulo in the same way so its not as bad? i understand that maybe they had other acting gigs, or weren't available for last seasons shooting schedule...but you could have introduced them nonchalantly. even if one of the main characters had to go ask them a question about something...or just i dunno, i'm not getting paid to do your jobs.

i'll agree that ben & juliets characters are coming along nicely and are very well acted. i have to disagree witht he pickett character though at this point in time. you can tell from the season 2 finale that he's not to fond of mr. sawyer. but why exactly? you noticed he kicks him in the gut while he's bound and gagged on the dock. then he takes his anger out on sawyer after he learns his wife dies...that makes no sense what so ever. I could see if sawyer broke out of this bear cage...swam to the dock and killed her but he didn't.

i can understand if the point thats trying to be made is the others are just human beings too, not the boogie men and women we've made them out to be. they aren't supernatueral etc. but seriously...there's really no logic behind this, unless we find out in a flashback that sawyer stole his lunch money or gi-joe in elementary school, then the dudes totally got beef. who knows. i'm sure we'll see soon..er..or.....much.......much later.

Greetings fellow islanddwellers.

This is my first post.

I have friends who recommended lost in a big way, but I resisted watching it for some reason. Then, when facing a cross-country flight recently, I was looking for a cheap -but-enjoyable inflight movie for my PSP. I came across the first two episodes of S1 on UMD. So, I decided to take a looksee.

I found that after these eps, I wanted to check out the rest of S1. Then, of course, with the cliffhanger at the end of the season with the Hatch, I wanted to watch S2. S2 was my favorite with all of the Hatch/Dharma stories. Loved it, also really liked the addition of the Tailies, esp my distant cousin Mr. Eko.

So I decided to become an honest fan and catch up with S3.

This brings me to this topic.

I completely agree with the last 5 or 6 posts which say that there are less-than-thrilling aspects of the acting and plotline. Season Three has had me feeling more like I am waiting, somewhat impatiently, for the good, substantive stuff. General feelings:

The GOOD:
1)The Mr. Eko storyline was well produced.
2)They have immersed us in the big secret from S2, which was the Others, in the same way we were immersed in the Hatch for S2. Only thing is, it's more nebulous and less gratifying.
3)They way the writers do "Wraparound storylines," almost quasi-prequel-type shows, is awesome television.
4)The new Hatch revelations.
5)Walt is freed.
6)The Flashback about the plane's initial crash
7)Sawyer is making a career out of it. He really could be the next Han Solo/Harrison Ford-type.

The BAD:
1)I am sick of Jin/Sun flashbacks.
2)I agree that we seem to be written into a plot gridblock.
3)What happend to Walt and Michael? I mean, they didn't just boat off into the sunset.
4)I am a Youth Pastor. The Lord would not be upset at lives being taken in order to protect His people and His ministry. He ordered it all over the Bible.
5)The Others don't seem capable enough to do all that they were supposedly responsible for in the first two seasons. We are wasting a lot of time, not explaining the interest in kids, not explaining the security system, not explaining anything.
6)Evi's character is looking like a.....sleaze.

The UGLY:
1)Jack got knocked out by a girl?!?! Much more, JULIET!?!?!?
2)They seemed to abandon the cool, M.i.3-like communication between Jack and Juliet which showed her truly sick of things. Remember the first ep, when she was holding back strong tears as she woke up? What happened to that sentiment?
3)Changing the church into a pagan seance drug center. WHACK.
4)The "Alcatraz" thing seems like a cop out. Another island. Sigh....
5)The sex scene was nothing but a ratings draw and classless.
6)The two previously well-done and deep African American characters turned out to be selfish, lying, murderous, and without integrity. Thanks, guys.

I want to know more about DHARMA, the crazy rascal that runs it, the entire Hatch system, the "power" that Walt has, what has caused Locke's healing, THE MEANING OF THE NUMBERS ( ! ), etc.

The good thing is we have another half-season to correct all of this.

Amen.
The Island Chaplain

this season seems to be "less mystery,more drama". But thats not a bad thing. We are all familar with the characters, now lets see how they all get along..and bring a down-to-earth approach to a group of survivors trying to overcome the island..themselves..and each other.

Ill have my Emmy now,please...:biggrin:

Season 3 has really blown me away so far. I've enjoyed the new characters very much, and for me this is in sharp contrast to last season. Ben, Juliet, Alex, Tom and Pickett have been excellent additions, with Ben and Juliet being especially fascinating. I can honestly say I look forward to seeing more of all of them.

I've also enjoyed seeing Jack, Kate and Sawyer challenged by new situations, and am very pleased that all have grown significantly. I'm thrilled that Kate and Sawyer have gotten together and look forward to seeing how their relationship will develop from here. OTOH, I think Jack and Juliet have an fascinating dynamic and hope to see more scenes featuring them.

I thought Eko's farewell episode was very moving, and we added more layers to Jin and Sun with their flashback as well. I have a feeling that the rest of the season is going to feel like it's moving very fast. The fact of having a new episode every week for 16 or 17 straight weeks will contribute to that. I have missed the characters on the beach and I really am looking forward to seeing more of them when the show returns, but I'm very pleased with what we've had so far.

Not liking it.
Nope.
Smokey picking up Eko and throwing him around kinda blew it, not that Smokey was believeable before that.

The poll is completely skewed. There's no choice for "Yes, I'm enjoying season three so far." You have:

I don't like it;
It's better than the other seasons;
the other seasons are better
I have to see more

Mostly negative choices. I don't think season 3 is better because I've only seen SIX episodes. How do you judge a season based on six episodes? So far, I'm enjoying it just fine. Is it better than other seasons? Each season is so different from the last, I can't judge it against former seasons, and this season is proving no different.

My vote: Yes, I'm enjoying season 3. It's not better or worse than any other season, and I'm eagerly anticipating the new episodes in February.

I have to say I really like season 3 so far but I had to vote "I have to see more before I decide" because I don't think it has proven better than the other seasons so far. Season one is still my favorite season because I enjoyed the simplicity of it and I loved how it focused on the characters. I have really enjoyed the new characters of season three though. The first episode of the season was AMAZING (especially the beginning, similar to the season 2 premiere). I think they're doing a great job exploring the others' civilization. Episode 3 was the only one that I found so-so since it didn't place any focus on the others' plotline. Also, i'm not too enthusiastic about the introduction of Nikki and Paolo. It's all just my opinion though. Great season so far!

season three is one big meh. please-no more new people! who are those new talking beach dwellers? enough people on the beach already talk, we don't need more. and how many other people, "others" or non-"others", live on this island? i'm waiting for them to stumble across a taping of survivor or a pizza hut. and finally, don't forget old mysteries-what of the giant foot? the sickness? for god's sake the NUMBERS?!?

I agree with you, Lost really doesn't need any new characters. I'd rather see the characters we all know and love every week and learn more about them. However on the other hand if they didn't add new characters we wouldn't have Desmond or Ben. So there is good and bad to everything!!! I guess it all comes down to whether you like the character. If you don't like them ex: Ana Lucia ( in my opinion anyway)
then that's when you say stop with the new characters already!! okay enough of my rambling.

Well, I am liking it a lot so far, but not more than seasons 1 or 2. I think that you need more choices in your poll. I think that five of first six episodes were really good ( I didn't like the one where Eko was killed) and it sounds like the coming episodes will be good as well. But, it is hard to compare this season with season 1 where everything was new and each episode changed our perspective on the characters.

Firstly!!
Hello all... Long time looker first time poster blah blah!!

I personally think that series 3 is the best yet. Series 1 was exy but 3 rocks, at least now the others are emerging and well getting the brain going into overdrive with the where are they why are they there saga.
At least now the UK has caught up with you lucky americans and we are gonna see the rest of series 3 a day after you lot, Im gonna try to stay off the forum the days it is on over there so that i don't spoil it for myself ! :D

Bring on series 3

Bazza :D

I have to see more before I decide. The first 6 episodes have been going a little slow, but I'm confident that this will be the best lost season yet. Hey! I'm an optimist! :D

Man, I dont believe some of the things i just read......everyone has their on opinion and thats all good, but dang......i read some petty arguments. After reading this and the "bring back the ensamble" thread...i now believe that there are 2 kinds of people that watch lost....those smart enough to watch, and those that are smart enough to understand it.

This season is great by the way.........

I have loved every season of Lost so far, but what I'm not liking is the looooong break!!!
I wasn't one of those people that complained about all the repeats during season 2. I would rather watch a new episode and then a couple weeks of repeats, rather than not seeing the show for almost 3 months.

Overall, I've really enjoyed these episodes, although parts of them have been boring at times (but that's happened throughout the first two seasons, too).

Here are my nitpicks with the "mini-season" episodes from Season 3:

- Not enough Hurley! -- I was really disappointed that Hurley didn't appear in "I Do"...and I agree with everyone who feels that Hurley should have decided to come along on the expedition with Locke, Desmond, Sayid, Nikki, and Paulo.

- Only two episodes with Jin and Sun (and one of those was part of Locke's hallucination) -- gawd, at least show them in the background on the beach or something!

- Abrupt introduction of Pikki -- I'm willing to give Nikki and Paulo a chance as characters before calling for their heads on a platter...but they should have been given a more subtle, more natural-feeling introduction.

But my satisfaction is outweighing my complaints, so far. Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet has been terrific. Michael Emerson ("Benry Gale") has really turned up his performance several notches. Even Tom/Zeke, Pickett, and Alex have been given some gradual development (although in very different ways).

But with 17-18 more episodes to air between February and May, that means my expectations are only going to be higher. By the season finale, I expect to know A LOT MORE details about The Others and their purpose/agenda (not everything, but some major things that are still uncertain), as well as having some slightly more clear idea about what has happened to the abducted Tailies and what might be going on off the island (which will hopefully foreshadow a revitalization of Michael and Walt's story arc in Season 4).

I agree with pretty much all of that. Kudos Aphex!

I loved every episode so far:biggrin: ....I HATE the LONG break:undecide: . I can't wait for it to start up again!!

i have loved every second of this season but the thing is i thought that compared to season one it wasnt quite as good. but i think it definatly has potential to become the best season yet.

I'm really liking it to be honest. It would be nice to see a bit more of the other Losties, but i have faith that they'll become more frequent viewing soon enough. As i said, i am liking this season so far, but i'm not sure if it will like up to the earlier season's reputations, not in my views anyway. I was loving season 1 all the way through for sure, even though the finale was a little lackluster imo. Season 2 was mostly good, was getting a little bored about half way through, but the finale(s) totally kicked it up a notch for me, changed it from good to awesome. Hopefully season 3 will carry on being as great as it is at the moment, and i'm hoping the finale will blow us all away again.

I think its been Ok so far.
The flashback stuff has been been pretty crappy bar Mr Eko and maybe Locke's and Jack's because they aren't revealing new things about the characters or tying in with their struggle on the island.

I really like the Others, particularly Juliet and Ben.

Paolo and Nikki haven't been handled well at all, and as such I have no time for either of them.

I reckon in the grand scheme of things season 3'll be a good one (perhaps better than s2, but not s1?) and these 6 eps will be much better watched as part of a continuous plot.

I absolutely love this season. It cannot be compared to the other seasons because imo this is just an ungoing journey. They can't be trekking through the jungle forever, like in S1. The islands mysteries are unraveling and we are finding out more. I absolutely love it.

Still loving season 3. Each episode gets better and better, as we get more clues/answers...and even more questions :cool:

I am enjoying season 3 but I have a hard time rating the seasons against each other because each season is so different from each other.

This season is more than living up to expectations imo. The focus has been on where the action is. We should have the intelligence to fill in the blanks with a bit of imagination (We know what's going on on the beach; Jin's fishing and Charlies strumming his guitar :drowsy: )
It's difficult to compare to past seasons because each one is so different. It's like trying to compare Beer with Chocolate and Cigarettes.....I love them all, but could never choose between them:undecide:
My only bugbear was the death of the late, great Mr Eko, but as it was unavoidable I'll let them off on that one!!!