 "An Unfortunate Sophomore Slump" | 2008-09-24 |
| - Reviewed By dramadude186 |
| Before I say anything else, there are two things you need to know about this set:br /1) A subpar LOST episode still better than 90% of the shows on television today.br /2) Because of the show's nature, anyone interested in seeing future seasons (which are *really* good) has to watch this set. LOST isn't the type of show you can skip a few episodes and hope to understand what's going on.br /br /Now that I've gotten all that out of the way...br /br /This season was a big disappointment.br /br /After an incredible, Emmy-winning and immensely popular first season, it became clear that LOST was going to be one of ABC's top shows for quite some time. The problem with that is that LOST, more than most shows, needs a definitive ending. There needs to be a point where we find out definitively what happens to all the characters, and get answers to all (or at least most) of our questions. But with pressure to keep such a ratings giant on-air as long as possible, the writers needed to keep a tight control on the flow of answers, leading to a season that feels dragged out.br /br /For every answer you're given on LOST, at least one more question arises. For instance, the season opener answers one of last year's big mysteries: what's in the Hatch? But as soon as you find out, you are left with a ton of new question about who the heck built it and why. This sort of thing used to be entertaining, but as the season progresses the balance between answers and new mysteries gets thrown way out of whack. We are given many, many more questions than answers, and after a while it starts to get frustrating.br /br /This season also introduces of a group of survivors from the plane's tail section to decidedly mixed results. Some, like the Nigerian priest/mystic Mr. Eko (excellently portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), are fascinating and bring a new layer of intrigue to the show. Others are not so enjoyable, particularly the obnoxious ex-cop, Ana Lucia. Her backstory is awful, her tough-girl attitude seems cliched, and the actress who plays her, Michelle Rodrigez, CANNOT ACT. Her line readings are all identical and unconvincing, and the attempts at making her sympathetic fall flat. She looks even worse in comparison to the rest of the cast, which continues to be stellar.br /br /Luckily, she is somewhat offset by the season's best new character, the deliciously manipulative Henry Gale. Brilliantly underplayed by Michael Emmerson, Gale's scenes are the most riveting part of the season. You won't what he does, and yet you can't help but marvel at just how expertly his mindgames trick the other characters into doing exactly what he wants.br /br /Although it is not as good as the first season, Season 2 of LOST still has a lot to offer. They don't come as frequently as you'd like, but you will get answers to some plot threads leftover from last season. And it's still fun to try and glean as much information as possible from every visual hint and cryptic piece of dialogue. The interactions between the main cast (particularly the Jack-Kate-Sawyer love triangle and the science vs. faith feud embodied in Jack and Locke) continue to be fascinating and expertly acted. The run of episodes leading up to the season finale is tension filled and has more than a few surprise deaths. And the production values and on-location filming continue to be breathtaking.br /br /This set also comes with a decent set of extras, although I do question their choice of which episodes to do commentaries on (the ones chosen seem neither particularly good or important to the plot). Overall, fans will not regret buying this set, even if it doesn't quite live up to the admittedly high standard set by season 1. |
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 "Best Show Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!" | 2008-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: AYULD92CF9LEQ |
| I just love this show. I already had season one and I received seasons 2 and three for my birthday and boy what a birthday present!!!!!!!!! When you watch the shows over again you see what you missed when the show aired for the first time and it helps you understand more about the show. |
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| "best tv show" | 2008-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A18O3DYUWFA9JA |
| no way to take the decision of stop or pause or to go for sleep by far it is the best series i have ever seen in my life thanks for everybody who participate in lost to make us happy |
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| "Awesome series!" | 2008-08-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AZQCRDN25SN7 |
| This DVD set is sure to please those who love the Lost series. And for those who aren't fans, it guaranteed to suck you in and make you a fan! |
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| "A Solid Follow Up to Season 1" | 2008-07-09 |
| - Reviewed By starlight29341 |
Season 2 of LOST is a solid follow up to the first season. It had me glued to the TV set each night and talking about it the next morning.
We get some answers, but double the questions are raised in this season, this becomes a pattern with the season to follow as well. BUT, what the story did tell us, about the island and the characters, was fascenating. Some of it even more so than the first season. The reason I love LOST though, is that it's just the best drama out there! It's so unique from anything I've ever watched. It's unconventional and out of the box. It's thrilling and fast paced. It's spooky and shocking. It's emotional and dramatic. It's even fun and entertaining. It's everything I like in a show. |
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| "KEEPS GETTING BETTER !!!" | 2008-07-01 |
| - Reviewed By mrdave607 |
| What else can you say LOST grabbed me from show 1 and never let go. I introduced my then girlfriend, now wife, to it and she was so hooked we watched all of season one in a week and then she got season two because she couldn't wait to see what was next!!! I'll be sad when the last season rolls around. |
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| "Lost - Second Season" | 2008-06-26 |
| - Reviewed By pat81808 |
| Excellent. Just what I need to review the second season and get ready for the new season coming up |
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| "LOST IN "LOST"" | 2008-06-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2H5J7VOIIQV6G |
| Anyone who is not a fan of "LOST" is missing quality entertainment - to me it is watching an Academy Award winning hour each week with equally consistent award winning performances by the entire ensemble cast. I now have the first three seasons on DVD and look forward to purchasing the 4th season when released in December. There are a lot of bloggers out there who pull each episode apart; but I just enjoy this fantastic series and relish watching again on my dvds. If you have the inclination, watch the first season - it is and always will be unforgettable to me - the introduction to the best drama on the small screen I have ever seen. Enjoy getting lost in "Lost". Mary Hanley in Connecticut |
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| "Inside the Hatch and Taking A Prisoner" | 2008-06-11 |
| - Reviewed By zkonedog |
After an incredibly succesful and compelling first season, LOST returned the following fall with another jam-packed slate of episodes filled with mystery, character development, and action.
Picking right up where the season one finale left off, the mysterious hatch is explored throughout this second season, ultimately leading to solving the mystery of why Oceanic 815 went down in the first place. Also, one of the mysterious "Others" (the ones who took young Walt off the boat in the season one finale) is captured by the "Losties" and his interrogation (mainly due to Michael Emerson's incredible acting) is a high point in the entire series. Finally, a new crew of Oceanic survivors is discovered, introducing a few new characters (but can they be trusted?!) into the mix.
Besides the mystery-laden plots, the background flash-backs of the cast-aways are just as dramatic and emotional as ever. Some of the most compelling episodes that come to mind involve:
-Hurley's battle with mental illness (as well as a certain string of numbers that make him incredibly nervous)
-Jack's relationship with his father, Christian
-It finally being revealed "What Kate Did"
-More Sun/Jin drama
-John Locke's family is revealed
-Sawyer as continued "con man"
To conclude, this second season of LOST is just as compelling as the first season. By blending incredible character drama with great action/adventure plots and mysterious happenings, LOST continues to prove that it is still the best-written show on television. |
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| "What you didn't read my first review?" | 2008-05-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2FX9ZRLKOVBYP |
| If you didn't read my first review about the first season of Lost then I will tell you the same thing for season two. It is the best show on tv. When I am watching my second season of Lost that I purchased right here at Amazon.com, I am dropped into a world of mystery and terror! The survivors must deal with the mysterious hatch, and they are not alone on the island! OoOoOoOoO......... are you interested yet? You should be. Bring those sweet buns over here to your computer chair and order the second season today!!! |
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