Comments on Sleepless in the Seattle Metro Area: Drama

No, seasons 1 and 2 weren't exactly self-contained...

2008-06-25T01:09:00.000-07:00

No, seasons 1 and 2 weren't exactly self-contained either. But there were some really good stories in there -- take the first two episodes of the series, for example. Unless I am remembering them with rose-colored glasses, they were really excellent stories, told very well, and standing well on their own. That's something you don't see much from the later episodes. The most recent "standalone" episode I remember is the boxing one in season 3, and that one was probably the worst episode of the series.

Moore was told by the Sci-Fi execs to make more se...

2008-06-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

Moore was told by the Sci-Fi execs to make more self-contained episodes during season 3, those shows turned out horribly. I think the only reason seasons 1/2 are more comprehensible is because they were still setting everything up; I don't really consider them self-contained though.

I think this is going to become an ever increasing...

2008-06-24T15:33:00.000-07:00

I think this is going to become an ever increasing trend in network television drama, particular with the ever increasing participation in internet broadcasting. If you catch an episode that intrigues you, you can always catch up online!

ABC is certainly taking that stance with LOST. A great show that is impossible to follow unless you're thoroughly caught up. Luckily abc.com has all the episodes in HD for all 4 seasons.

Careful though, the short ads they run partway through are sometimes for upcoming episodes of LOST. Thus giving spoilers to the guy/gal watching season 1. Doh!