A Perfect Show

Shows on networks come and go these days, it seems sit-coms are having the toughest time maintaining apposition on the weekday line up, and I can see why. Out of the successful shows today, one that stands out to me and most of my friends is LOST on the ABC network. Not only does the show implement parts of suspense, action, and thriller aspects, but a large portion of the show throws comedy in the mix which doesn’t seem like it work on paper, but it is all about how the actors deliver these lines. In my view, what makes LOST so popular among the American population are the storylines, the multiple characters, and the sound of the show.
LOST has something that many would relate the hit show 24 on the FOX network, which would be the multiple storylines and complicated non linear storytelling. I agree with this and disagree at the same time. One the one hand both shows do have complicated storytelling, but on the other hand no one on the show LOST are safe to say they will live throughout the season, while I am fairly sure they won’t kill off Jack Bauer anytime soon due to ratings. Having multiple well fleshed out characters is essential to captivate an audience and I think 24 lacks in that department with only a few good characters that audiences actually care for.
Throughout the seasons in LOST there have been multiple, well fleshed out characters that have their own personalities and every decision they make seems right with the way they are introduced throughout the episodes. What America loves so much about the show is that the writers stay so true to the characters and never stray away from them for too long when focusing on another main character. My friends and I have loved the show LOST because of this feature it carries to keep the audience actively engaged to keep remembering every mini story even if they do not live long enough to play a huge role.
LOST is a television show that I think will live on for a very long time because of its delivery and how each person acts with one another. LOST asks so many questions that one might forget, but then later give the answer to that question a season later. This is a perfect way to keep and audience, and have them stay tuned for each episode, a perfect marketing ploy. Though there are plenty of marketing techniques used in the show LOST there are also plenty on genius methods that make the show an individual from the rest of the shows that try to take their own spotlight from the rest. I think LOST is one of a kind.