No show before, and I'd argue no show since, captured an audience the way Lost did. The finale was very divisive and I understand the negative views expressed because of it, but I can never hate on Lost because the good/great so outweighed the bad/disappointing aspects. And I'll admit that the "It was always about the characters" excuse was a copout, but it's also true. The island provided mystery and intrigue, but the characters are why I loved that program and tuned in every week. I'll never forget the moment I found out that Locke was paralyzed before he got to the island, or Desmond's introduction, etc.
Could tell the writers were full of shyt, just making it up as they went along. I stopped watching other than an episode here or there along the way with my brother, who kept watching every week. I told him to let me know after it was over if they ever explained everything and vindicated themselves or what. If so Id go back and watch the whole series. So after the finale Im talking to him and Im like so is it worth it, is there payoff, should I go back and watch? He was like "
...nah."
GOAT TV experience
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when they were reunited at the finale. Best part of the episode imo.
