12 episode survivor

Sometimes, you have to get what you ask for to realize that you don’t want it. “Lost” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14) appears to have entered its “answers” phase, and it’s not a pleasant experience.
Last week, we watched Ben’s reaction as his daughter was assassinated before his eyes. We thought for rather painful seconds that Sawyer and Claire were goners. And since they don’t seem to figure in the miserable post-island futures for the Oceanic survivors, we have to assume that their end is just around the corner. Do we really want to see that? I’m not certain that a “Lost” without Sawyer is anything I’d like to watch.
Of course, the questions piled up as well. Ben checks into a Tunisian hotel under an “On the Road” pseudonym, and not, we are told, for the first time. And just how does he control the smoke monster? Is there some kind of valve in the basement? Can we buy it at Home Depot?
Tonight’s “Lost” returns to love-triangle territory as Jack’s failing health inspires collaboration between Juliet and Kate.
Smart shows are all about character development. And while “Lost” piles on the back stories and mysteries behind personalities major and minor, the documentary style of “The Office” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14) allows viewers to slowly get better acquainted with its characters and their flaws.
Last week’s major revelation involved Ryan’s dangerous dependence on some kind of party drug. It’s hardly surprising that Ryan, the former temp turned corporate wunderkind, would have a dark side.
But the episode was more interesting when it implied that Jim — the series’ dreamboat and most endearing character — becomes decidedly uncomfortable when dealing with a black security guard or Spanish-speaking cleaning staff. He may be cool, but he’s not perfect, and that makes him all the more believable.

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