When 'Lost' was in its prime, it was must-watch television. Remember first watching it, found it remarkably easy to get into, was hooked from the start and was on Season 3 by the end of one week. The general consensus is that the final season is a disappointment and cannot disagree.
After such a brilliant season opener in "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Adrift" was somewhat disappointing and a couple of steps down. It is a long way from terrible and is much better than the generally negative reception it garnered from critics and fans from personal opinion, but again to me it is one of the weaker 'Lost' episodes up to this point. Other episodes before and since have done a better job at plot advancement and are better paced.
Many critics and fans consider "Adrift" dull and that it serves little point. Can see where they are coming from. The raft storyline does drag, goes on for too long and takes up too much of the episode than necessary. It does boast some good photography and the acting is fine, it's just not as compelling as ought.
Similarly share the criticisms regarding the flashback, there are moments of poignancy and cuteness and again the acting is great but again it's perfunctory in pace and doesn't say much about Michael that we already know, one of the serve-little-point flashbacks of the show up to this point.
However, "Adrift" has a lot of merits. There are absorbing parts to the story. The shark attack is pretty tense, apart from the artificial-looking shark effects. The hatch storyline continues to hold a huge amount of intrigue and add freshness to the narrative, while the performances of Terry O'Quinn and Henry Ian Cusick and their interaction really elevate the episode to a better level.
The episode is also striking for its unforgettable ending, one of the classic 'Lost' endings and leaves one dying to see the rest of the season and island events unfold. The acting is spot on across the board throughout.
Visually, it's a beautifully shot episode, making the most of the setting. The music is chillingly understated and the script provokes thought.
Overall, better than given credit for but can understand the criticisms. 7/10 Bethany Cox
After such a brilliant season opener in "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Adrift" was somewhat disappointing and a couple of steps down. It is a long way from terrible and is much better than the generally negative reception it garnered from critics and fans from personal opinion, but again to me it is one of the weaker 'Lost' episodes up to this point. Other episodes before and since have done a better job at plot advancement and are better paced.
Many critics and fans consider "Adrift" dull and that it serves little point. Can see where they are coming from. The raft storyline does drag, goes on for too long and takes up too much of the episode than necessary. It does boast some good photography and the acting is fine, it's just not as compelling as ought.
Similarly share the criticisms regarding the flashback, there are moments of poignancy and cuteness and again the acting is great but again it's perfunctory in pace and doesn't say much about Michael that we already know, one of the serve-little-point flashbacks of the show up to this point.
However, "Adrift" has a lot of merits. There are absorbing parts to the story. The shark attack is pretty tense, apart from the artificial-looking shark effects. The hatch storyline continues to hold a huge amount of intrigue and add freshness to the narrative, while the performances of Terry O'Quinn and Henry Ian Cusick and their interaction really elevate the episode to a better level.
The episode is also striking for its unforgettable ending, one of the classic 'Lost' endings and leaves one dying to see the rest of the season and island events unfold. The acting is spot on across the board throughout.
Visually, it's a beautifully shot episode, making the most of the setting. The music is chillingly understated and the script provokes thought.
Overall, better than given credit for but can understand the criticisms. 7/10 Bethany Cox