Results tagged “Rules” from Sledgeweb's LOST ... STUFF

Yesterday, Jugdish posted an interesting article briefly conveying his perspective on the expanded use and incorporation of time travel as a major thematic element in the early episodes of LOST's fifth season. Jugdish writes, "I am a little different than most of our regular members here at SWLS. I am not a science fiction fan. I do not watch any sci fi shows. Lost tricked me by drawing me in with a great story filled with fantastic actors playing interesting roles." Judish's reaction to the sci-fi element of time travel in LOST is not uncommon, and certainly worthy of discussion. However, I think a much larger question looms in the shadows of such conversations. Jugdish reaches the conclusion that time travel in LOST might be okay - as long as it is limited to and obeys certain rules (as outlined by Ms. Hawking and Faraday) and thus preventing any cliched paradoxical "what if I shoot my grandfather" situations. True enough, maybe time travel will work out if it stays between the lines, but what about the broader rules that govern LOST as a show? The question isn't just whether or not the rules of time travel in LOST are grounded enough, but whether the rules of LOST itself are still solid enough to keep the show firmly anchored (and keep us watching)?