The season finale left me feeling torn. On the one hand, the show's premise is certainly intriguing, and the mystery has been building throughout the season. I found it intriguing at first, but I've come to suspect the writers may be in over their heads, leaving me feeling pessimistic about the show's future.
I want to be proven wrong, but it seems like the writers are trying to emulate J. J. Abrams' style of tacking on mysteries without any clear plan for resolving them, which has ultimately made for an inconsistent and frustrating viewing experience.
The episode itself wasn't very memorable or special. Like the rest of the series, this episode raised more questions than it addressed.
Ten episodes in, and other than getting to know the characters, we're still where we started in terms of the mystery; this isn't an indication of good writing, as answers should lead to more questions, but having no answers isn't a sign of good writing. At least if the story had begun from Boyd's point of view rather than the Matthews' family, there would have been some progression in the plot.
So far, it's been squandered potential, but the radio response and the lighthouse promise a potentially intriguing second season, so here's hoping we get a better one.
Rating: 6.6/10 (Fair, Above Average)
I want to be proven wrong, but it seems like the writers are trying to emulate J. J. Abrams' style of tacking on mysteries without any clear plan for resolving them, which has ultimately made for an inconsistent and frustrating viewing experience.
The episode itself wasn't very memorable or special. Like the rest of the series, this episode raised more questions than it addressed.
Ten episodes in, and other than getting to know the characters, we're still where we started in terms of the mystery; this isn't an indication of good writing, as answers should lead to more questions, but having no answers isn't a sign of good writing. At least if the story had begun from Boyd's point of view rather than the Matthews' family, there would have been some progression in the plot.
So far, it's been squandered potential, but the radio response and the lighthouse promise a potentially intriguing second season, so here's hoping we get a better one.
Rating: 6.6/10 (Fair, Above Average)