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Abrams’ "Lost" has an almost entirely different cast
Narrative
Survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island… J.J. See which A-list players were left out of one of the most popular TV shows of all time. Sawyer’s character was originally intended to be an older, smooth, suit-wearing urban crook from Buffalo, New York. But when Josh Holloway forgot a line in his audition, then kicked a chair in frustration and cursed loudly, the writers liked the edge he brought to the character of Sawyer and decided to write Sawyer as a darker, southern drifter instead. Jin and Sun get married and share the family name “Kwon,” which becomes a major plot point in the final season. However, when Koreans get married, the wife never takes her husband’s last name.
He edited the book Lost: The Journey (2005)
In fact, in Korea, it’s not even allowed to marry someone with the same last name, except in rare cases.. [repeat line] Desmond Hume: See you in another life, brother.. The strange opening credits were shot in black and white by J.J. Abrams on his laptop, in homage to The Twilight Zone. With so many high-quality shows ending or being canceled recently (Friends, Frasier, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), and so many others declining in quality (The West Wing, Smallville), not to mention the noticeable increase in crappy and tasteless "reality" programming, I would write off TV as an entertainment medium. I seriously considered giving up my TV and cable subscriptions for a computer screen and a broadband internet connection. Then came “Lost.” I missed the first few episodes, but thanks to BitTorrent I was able to catch up.
Now I’m hooked
There are several things I like about this show, but here’s a quick list: 1) Outstanding, intelligent, multifaceted writing. There are multiple mysteries here, and for every answer we get, there are even more questions raised. 2) Rich, complex characters. Just when you think you’ve gotten to grips with a character, you learn something new about them, which is often surprising or even shocking. I enjoy watching the various relationships develop and develop. 3) Strong performances. This is a remarkable cast, mostly made up of first-time actors, with a few newcomers, and all of them are in the making.
Mira Furlan, Victoria Hamel)
Even a few cameos featured recognizable, talented actors (e.g. 4) Mysterious and compelling setting. Of the four main story elements we learn in school: plot, character, theme, and setting, the latter is often the poor, neglected cousin. Not here. The island is dangerous, beautiful, creepy, and undeniably exciting. It’s like a character in itself. The fun part of the show is unraveling the secrets of the Island 5) Thematic depth.
I’m grateful to see this show as a hit
This isn’t just a soap opera set on a deserted island. There are rich metaphors and themes to be found here, such as the challenges of morality; the nature of communities and civilization; our relationship with nature/environment; and spirituality, even mysticism. Too often lately, I’ve committed to a quality show (Wonderfalls is the most recent and regrettable example), only to have it prematurely cut short by a nervous network. I hope "Lost" It will be long and successful – if the creators, cast, and crew maintain the level of quality they have shown so far, then I am sure it will succeed.