LOST and Found

TELEVISION I've been enjoying some of the downtime created by the lack of new episodes of my favorite TV programs. There has been more time for movies, and Medium, Nip/Tuck and Project Runway have kept me busy. But the one show that has kept me waiting since last May is Lost. Even with a reduced season (8 instead of 16 episodes) due to the writer's strike, I am ready to get back to the island and find out what the creators and producers have put together for us. What makes this show work so well is the perfect blend of drama, multi-layered characters, mystery, a dash of science fiction, literary references and detailed storytelling that never ceases to surprise.

Most entertainment sites have recently been posting cast interviews and revealing spoilers but be sure to check out and catch up with the character profiles posted daily at TV Guide until Thursday's premiere. They kicked off with Sun Kwon, then followed with Desmond, Juliet and others with today's highlight being Kate, a character that is as mysterious as that smoke monster-inhabited island. So forget about the past and get ready to flash forward into what should be a thrilling season four. If you need to catch up on the past three seasons, check out Lost in 8:15!