Oh happy day, one of the most riveting shows on TV is back! Last night was a very triumphant return of "Lost" to television, and made everything stranger will giving us a look at where things will go. A little wierd is the new set-up of the show as now it's more story-telling than character development. Still, those who know the characters well can get used to seeing them act the way they act, and know why they do. So, as a small tribute to the return of a very addictive show, I chosen for the first edition of my "Top 5" to list my 5 favorite Lost characters. I usually don't like to put a rank on things, but I think I can make this list work somehow. Hang onto your computer chairs because here we go:
#5- Jin-Soo Kwon
Jin was unique when he first appeared because he was the only character on the island who didn't speak English. He basically had to work harder than anyone else to survive because he lacked the same communication skills. But what makes him stand out is that although it seemed like he was doomed to be just in the background, they made his character work extremely well, and gave him one of the more hopeful backstorys: son of a poor fisherman who marries the girl of his dreams, but has to serve her father to keep it going. Let's hope he gets time in the new season.
#4- Benjamin Linus
Ben is on this list because of one question: Is he a bad guy or a good guy? This guy is capable of playing both parts, and manages to do it as the same person. First as a creepy stranger to a direct leader to a helpful guide to now an asset for a cause. Where his loyalties truly lie is hard to determine, as he keeps you guessing constantly. It drives you crazy at times, but you can't help enjoy it whenever he shows up. Former leader of The Others now leader of the Oceanic Six......you can't help but wonder what he's got planned already.
#3- Hugo "Hurley" Reyes
Considering the seriousness of the show, you have to be thankful for the comic relief. Hurley, along with his interesting history, has some of the best moments on the show that involves wide range of emotions: sadness, hope, and humor. And while he doesn't have the skills or build of a survivor, he is a big part of keeping the others together, and keeping them going....even if he has some pretty bad luck. If anyone deserves the happpy ending when the show is all said and done, it's this guy.
#2- Desmond Hume
Aside from the guy in the #1 spot below, this character has had some of the wierdest experiences compared to any other character. Pushing a series of buttons over and over, seeing people's deaths, traveling into his own past........imagine going through all that in the span of a few weeks. Aside from the fact that he's a simple man with all these major things happening to him, he is also part of the best romance on the show with Penelope Widmore. Their up-and-down romance ended on the up side at the end of last season, with their reunion serving as one of the happiest moments on the show. You go Desmond!
#1- John Locke
You know from the first look you get of this guy that he belongs. The ultimate survivor, and one of the most confident men you'd ever meet, you would have no idea as to his past. Betrayed by his father because of his need for family, put in a wheelchair with no way to walk again, and seemingly meant to be just another guy on the streets........once Locke ended up on the island, it brought out the best in him. We can now walk, he became the hunter and tracker for the survivors, and allowed his faith and confidence in what he was doing to lead him to what will probably be the most important destiny of any other person on the show. He may be dead now, but knowing him, he certainly won't stay that way. He's too cool for that.
I guess this does take some time, even keeping it at 5.........guess I'll have to take it easy on the next one. But I'm getting this done in time to catch the premiere of Burn Notice tonight, which will be on the TV Wrap-up this Saturday, and coming soon will be the return on Coming Attractions, and a look at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view this Sunday. So, you want to hear more? Too bad, I already gave away the source of my entertainment for the evening. Time for you to turn on the TV, pick up a book, get out a DVD, or turn on your video game system so you can be entertained until the next post.
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