Lost Season 4; wait for the complete BD box set? Or watch the split season on ABC?

[unreal1080p]

Besides the obvious better PQ and AQ considerations... in light of comments from the shows producers about being upset that ABC is going ahead and splitting Season 4 in two 8 episode halves (see below)... is anyone else considering waiting for the Blu-Ray box set?

P.S. I'm a huge fan of the show and I'm considering waiting even though i'm not sure if I will be able to resist temptation...even though I should...

Here are some comments from both the media and the producers of Lost about the unfortunate situation of the Lost Season 4 split:

The original plan was to unveil the fourth season with 16 uninterrupted new episodes, which was why the show wasn’t due to return until February. But when it became clear the strike would linger a while, ABC decided to schedule eight of the new “Lost” episodes that have already been produced, much to the chagrin of “Lost” co-creator and executive producer Damon Lindelof.

Damon Lindelof:

"Don't expect too much resolution before the series goes dark once again--the final episode, Lindelof said, will end in a cliffhanger that won't be resolved until the strike concludes. It's as much of a conclusion as, say, Ana-Lucia and Libby getting shot. An eight-episode season is an incomplete season, and I am not going to try to spin it any other way. I can't look the fans in the eye and tell them that we're executing the original plan anymore"

Carlton Cuse:

Lost executive producer and writer Carlton Cuse, a guild negotiating committee member, supports the strike but worries about his series (LOST). The show's ratings fell when its season was split in two last year (Season 3).

Lost's fourth season will likely consist of only 8 episodes -- half of the intended 16. But one possibility that could occur is to hold the show completely, not airing any episodes until the 2008 - 2009 season. If the strike continues and no more episodes can be produced this season, Lost executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof think that's the way to go (holding the show off for a year).

Carlton Cuse when asked as to whether he'd want to see those episodes air without their intended second half ready, firmly said "No. We'd rather them hold it. It would be like reading half a novel." "I don't think putting eight episodes on and then stopping the season is an ideal way to watch the show," he says. "It will feel like buying a 'Harry Potter' book, reading half of it, and then having to put it down for many months," explains Cuse. "There is a cliffhanger at the end of the eighth episode. It will only be frustrating [for viewers] to have to step away from the show and not see the second half of the season." "While fans would be frustrated by the longer wait between seasons, it would ultimately be a bigger disservice to air only half a season"

"The first half of the season, like a good novel, sets all the events of the show in motion and the second half deals with the consequences," Cuse continued. "We're very proud of the first eight but it feels weird to have to stop literally mid-stream."

[NoQuestion]

I have been holding off buying Lost season 3 until the first 2 seasons come out. I have only seen an episode or two here in there. So once seasons 1 and 2 release i will pick up all 3 and have myself a LOST marathon

[unreal1080p]

Bumping till Thursday Jan 31st so I can make up my mind

[assur191]

I love LOST, but regardless of when it airs I'll wait to buy it on BD. I like to be able to sit down and watch it all at once.

[bajor27]

unfortunately, I already own season 1 on dvd but will be rebuying on blu.

never bought season 2 though, and only just watching it now so I won't be caught up by the time 4 starts.

Will be buying season 3 on blu once I'm done with 2 though, and will buy 4 when it's released.


very upset to hear they are splitting it up

[jimmy242]

wouldnt it be cool if during the commercial of the premiere of season 4 they say season 1 and 2 coming soon to blu-ray

[wafi]

Jst finished watching season 3 on blu-ray. Must say it def looked 100 times better than when I saw it on ABC HD. This 8 episode season is not gonna be good for my health. This strike will be the end of me!

[mystiksuicide]

"Rumor" has it that sales for LOST season 3 where even better than expect by Disney. Hopefully will get seasons 1 & 2 out soon.

[lupin23rd]

That would be awesome if true mystik.

Just got my Season 3 on BD this past week ($25 misprint online over the holidays) but haven't seen the first 2 yet so I'm quickly going through those on DVD. I hate having holes in my collection

[reginaroadie]

The way I see it, half is better than none. I'm bummed that Day 7 of 24 is on hold indefinitely due to the strike. And for once, I'm actually looking forward to and psyched about new episodes of LOST. So give me those eight eps.

[Verbal]

I've always watched the show as it airs. That's how I'll be watching season 4 as well.

[SamInNorthCakalakey]

Obviously it would be better for "US" if we didn't watch it as it aired (end this strike quicker) but I doubt I will be able to control myself.

Power to the people!

[SamInNorthCakalakey]

I can't believe I used that stupid emoticon.

[WickyWoo]

There isn't' going to be a 9-16 unless the strike gets over right now

[FilmmakingFiasco]

I avoided watching the first two seasons of LOST (I pretty much avoided all TV for those two years) and caught up with the show during the Summer of 2006. LOST looks good on OTA 720p, it doesn't mean it's not worth watching.

So many people around here have the 'superficial' approach to Blu-ray...as long as it's in 1080p on Blu-ray, I'll watch it, even if the movie is terrible. There's so much good content out there to limit yourself to only what Blu-ray can provide currently.

I don't know how I lasted the first two years without hearing spoilers from other people. I would just as well watch them as they came out for that reason alone.

[Clark Kent]

I can't wait anymore. Half the fun of Lost is going online immediately after the show airs to see reactions by other people and that would be lost if I waited to see it on BD. Of course I'm still going to buy the BD when it comes out.

[Jiffylush]

My wife and I plan to watch it basically immediately, but may have to wait til Friday so her mother can catch up on the season 3 finale.

I also like to watch it immediately and discuss with others about what I think is going on.

[Cordre69]

I'm still watching season 3 so hopefully there is SOME resolution before I get through it. And I haven't watched the latest season of 24 yet either so they have time before they do day 7 too.

[unreal1080p]

Get Season 3 on Blu-Ray @ amazon TODAY ONLY for 39.99$
--> http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Complete-...1617509&sr=8-1



Let's try to put Lost in the Top 10 Blu-Ray this week... maybe they will get moving faster on getting us
Seasons 1 & 2 on Blu

[Magic]

After already having to wait until the end of January for new episodes I'm not sure that holding these 8 would be good for my mental health. I'll take whatever I can get and as soon as I can get it. I'm taking a half vacation day tomorrow so that I can see it (work 2nd shift)