I have recently
begun watching the show Lost, and it
has been quite the experience. It’s narrative complexity and overall storyline
has hooked me, so much so that after a week, episode 20 is paused on my TV,
whispering to me to press play. Now, what, you ask, makes this show so
addicting? If only there was one answer. From its nonlinear structure, to the
ensemble styled cast, to the focus in each episode on a select few characters,
every episode tells a new story and keeps me yearning for more. The frequent
flashbacks come only in bits and pieces, making me a detective unable to pull
herself away from the mystery before her. Every time you think you no something
about a character, another flashback comes along and gives you a new piece of
the puzzle. The effect of the innovation and intricacy found in Lost, is that it is a confusing, emotional, but tremendously wonderful experience
to watch it, simply due to the
not-very-simple-at-all plot structure, also known as its extremely popular narrative
complexity.
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