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In response to "The legacy of LOST (spoilers obviously) -- (link)" by Beaker

Networks are so fearful that a viewer might become confused that they’ve encouraged writers to spend their time connecting dots, not developing story" -- nm

Posted by Beaker (aka anniebecca) Sep 24 '14, 12:28

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It ignores the fact that very few writers are capable of juggling layered plots. Lost's guys have proven since then they weren't some of those writer - Will Hunting Sep 24, 12:44 2
- Part of that seemed to be down to them being terrified that anyone could have figured out their plan - Reagen Sep 24, 12:48 1
  - I think more than anything, Lost's legacy is that it was the bridge to networks realizing that finite plans were better than open-ended mythos - Will Hunting Sep 24, 12:59
That article reminds me I don't know what the smoke monster was. -- nm - Loyola Sep 24, 12:41 3
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- A plot device. -- nm - Saved You A Series Sep 24, 12:41 1
  - *rubs chin* - Loyola Sep 24, 12:44
that's okay, we're good -- nm - Writers for The Leftovers Sep 24, 12:39 1
- SAME GUY! -- nm - Remlik Sep 24, 13:15
Pretty sure it's been that way for 30 years -- nm - Beryllium Sep 24, 12:30

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