I have often heard how Lost was a must-see TV series. When it came out and for a few years afterward, people talked about it a lot. However, it premiered at a time when there were no streaming services, so if I was three seasons behind, it was almost impossible to catch up unless I bought a DVD box set, especially if I didn’t want to spend my summer watching reruns. Finally, Lost became another TV show that is notorious for not meet the standards his previous seasons and a controversial series finale. I am a passionate TV fan, so if I know that a show I might love will eventually become something I don’t love anymore, I usually avoid it. That’s what happened with Lost. I’d rather not know how great the show was than watch it fall apart.
Well, curiosity won: I finally looked at the Lost pilot episodes. I understand why it was so popular when it aired. At the time of writing this article, I have only seen the first two episodes of Lost – It was a two-part pilot, so I only have a vague idea of what happens to the characters and storylines. But those two episodes were enough to keep me hooked.
Warning lost Spoilers follow. Proceed with caution.
During the action scenes, I often felt like I was watching a movie
I’ve watched a lot of TV. Probably a lot more than the average person, so I really mean it when I say I’ve never seen a show that was so action-packed in the first ten minutes. It felt like the pilot needed to be on the big screen in the theater to fully appreciate all the intricacies of the opening scenes. I’m not a huge fan of action movies, but I can appreciate a really suspenseful and exciting movie. The Lost Pilot offers the same kind of adrenaline as some of the best action movies.
It leaves you excited for the rest of the show, and the pace makes the first 42 minutes fly by. It’s a masterclass in how to bring cinematic suspense to the small screen.
The pilot provides a lot of excitement
If I didn’t know what I know about LostI would initially assume that it is just a series about people trying to survive on a deserted island. The writers make you believe that… until strange things start happening. It reminded me of one of the series that I used to love and that also somehow lost its meaning, the original The 4400. In both series, a group of people are placed in or returned to a strange situation, and we see things get stranger with each episode. I was immediately drawn in Lost‘s world and wanted to know what would happen next.
The Lost Pilot episodes were the perfect example of giving viewers just enough to keep them hooked, but not too much to give them too much away too soon.
The score really captivated me
One of the best moments LostIn the first episode, the drums stop completely and Jack (Matthew Fox) introduces himself. It’s a moment that sticks with you. The show had already done a great job of establishing Jack as the hero of the story. He had done something and stood out. But the moment the drums stop further reinforces that Jack is the main character. It’s a small moment with such a big impact.
Good storytelling is not just about words or characters, it is about the overall experience, and that includes sound and music. Music has always been an important part of the television world. There are so many great TV music moments. This simple action really shows how music and sound can enhance a scene. I think Lost benefits from how well the score creates tension, helping you to accompany Jack on his journey as he figures out what happened to him and the others.
It’s also one of the premiere episodes where the score really stands out. I can’t remember ever being so aware of the importance of the score in other premiere episodes.
I learned a lot about the characters in the first season of The Lost without there being much backstory
Lost introduces many characters in the first two episodes. You don’t spend enough time with them to fully get to know their lives before they landed on the island. However, the series does a good job of establishing the personalities of many characters in a short amount of time. From the few early interactions and flashbacks, you can easily guess part of their history.
It also makes you want to know more about these people. Many series are good at quickly conveying the personality of some characters, but Lost has at least ten characters that you meet in the first two episodes. They are so important to you that you want to go on this journey with them.
I was shocked and surprised at some moments
Lost made me very curious as to who the prisoner on the flight was. I started to form my theories, but was completely shocked when it turned out that Kate (Evangeline Lilly) was the prisoner. Then I was left with my mouth hanging open when it turned out that Edward Mars (Fedric Lehne) is the one Jack spent most of the second episode trying to save.
These little surprises make me realize that there are many more shocks ahead.
The lost pilot fascinated and stressed me
I really enjoy shows and Movies that scare me (to a certain extent), so I was immediately stressed, but also very into the Lost Start of the journey. I wanted to see how stressful things would get for the islanders and what parts of their past posed a threat to their future.
The best thing about deciding to watch Lost after it has already been broadcast is that I can just find out the answers without having to wait. But LostThe show’s reputation brings its own stress because I believe people when they say the show’s quality is declining sharply. That causes me stress because I know its greatness is about to end.
It’s been a few days since I saw this Lost Pilot episodes, but now I really want to see at least the first season. Logically, I should just rejoice at the genius of a really strong pilot, because that’s a tough feat. But it was too entertaining and impressive. Now I want to throw caution to the wind and endure the joy and anger at what’s happening to the show that’s making people so upset.
You know a pilot episode is impressive when you’re willing to take the risk of disappointment. Curse you, Lost. Maybe I just need to move on and watch the rest of the episodes.
