Lost
vs.
Carnivāle
Previously on BTVSAT:
Lost
Carnivāle
BTVSAT - Round 2: 2000s (Bracket 2)
Lost
vs.
Carnivāle
Previously on BTVSAT:
Lost no doubt. Looks like some shows that beat out better shows might have justice served. I can't see Carnivale's fanbase upending Lost.
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A consideration should be mentioned however, that LOST was a network show and free to watch, where as Carnivale required a subscription to HBO. That being said - their base audiences are therefore vastly different.
Um, I voted for Carnivāle.
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...And The Gunslinger Followed.
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Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Well most people do get HBO, don't they. And if not, there's always DVD and Blu-ray and digital downloads. Some of the most acclaimed and decorated series are from cable channels nowadays, because of the freedom.
Actually, only one of my friends subscribes to HBO. I subscribe on and off, but not always.
I just meant, in reality, more people had access to LOST and it was FREE... so more people have probably seen LOST than Carnivāle.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
Im always on the Batman rule, sir. - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Lost all the way, but I loved Carnivale!
LOST, the greatest show ever.
I really really like Lost, but I had to vote for Carnivale.
Plus, I'd like to see the lamentation and gnashing of teeth if Lost loses.
Feev and Mattrick's heads might explode.
So, if you aren't sure on what to vote and just want to see hilarity ensue, vote for Carnivale.
*I am OchrisO and I approve of this message.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
You bastard. You evil, evil bastard !
Haha. Maybe I will go do some "door to door" grassroots campaigning to people who never comment on these threads via private message.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
Not seen Carnivale, but it does look like my kind of show, and Chris's suggestion made me laugh, so I voted for that.
Spoiler:
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I love both of these shows, but I had to vote for Lost.
And DD, I know you're going to love Carnivale. Let me know when you watch it.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
You made the right choice.
Carnivale
I tried to watch Lost but could never get into it.
Come on, Lost needs to be in the lead by a more significant margin.
Just be glad it's ahead, feev. Even it is only a few votes, at least it's close against such a heavily praised show like Carnivale, and not barely a couple of votes ahead of, say, a Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Definitely be thankful for that much!
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
I have a feeling some people will vote against Lost just because it is Lost...
Now that you've put that in perspective ...Originally Posted by DoctorDodge
Don't doubt it for a second.
Out of spite? But why?
Not out of spite so much, but more psychological. Lost has a huge adoring fan base, and many people either didn't have the time to invest in it, or didn't see enough of it to see why some people are so obsessed, and because of this they judge it harshly. It's kind of like how some people hate the Yankees I guess.
I may not have made a good Yankee comparison, because people hate the Yankees because unequal distribution of wealth. What I mean is, some people like to route for the underdog, or go against the grain.
I wouldn't say I aim to root for the underdog, but I do have a tendency to root more for the best UK shows than the best US. However, this is more to do with attachment than anything else: if Life on Mars had made it past the first round against Arrested Development and went up against Lost, as much I enjoyed Lost, I'd vote for Life on Mars in a heartbeat. However, this would have as much to do with me not following Lost every week when it was on as much as catching Life on Mars every single week and loving every single episode (even if there were only 16 of them).
Fortunatly, in a round like this, it's easy for me to be fairer to both shows, as both I can only watch on dvd or on the internet now in marathon chunks. I still don't know whether I'll vote for Lost or not, but I will aim to watch Carnivale during the weekend, hopefully.
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Not like others HBO/Shotime shows haven't had great popularity.
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Right. The Sopranos was a cultural phenomenon.
Everyone watches Dexter. Entourage has a huge following. And Boardwalk Empire is doing really well. Carnivale simply wasn't a show that appealled to everyone.
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