I was not a fan of LOST. I watched the first season and then when it turned out that there were so many people hidden in tunnels, holes and trees on that island, I just gave up. It got ridiculous and I couldn't stick it out. This season, I started watching ONCE UPON A TIME which is also from the Producers of LOST. I made it two weeks and called it a day. So it was with very low expectations that I watched the Pilot episode of ALCATRAZ, since it also is from the writers and producers of LOST. I found myself immediately sucked into the 2 hour pilot episode. It is a rather ingenious premise. Back in 1963, Alcatraz was closing and during a transfer of all of the inmates to another prison, each and every one of the Prisoners suddenly disappeared. They turn up in present day San Francisco, ready to wreak havoc on a new century. I will hesitate to say much more than that in case some of you didn't see the pilot yet. I urge you to find the pilot ON DEMAND or on HULU or the Fox network website. It is well worth your time. From the writing to the performances, this is top notch entertainment! Sam Neill makes his network television debut and looks to be having a grand time. At the end of the Pilot, I found myself salivating for another episode. So tonight, I sat down to watch the new episode with high hopes. Again, I wasn't disappointed. Although I can't say for certain, it is obvious that the producers and writers are hoping to get an audience to build with ALCATRAZ. Although the story certainly continues week to week, it also has the feel of a "procedural" where modern day detectives are finding a different Prisoner each week. It's exciting television that is beautifully produced. I will certainly stick with ALCATRAZ....at least until a polar bear or Terry O'Quinn show up.
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