Lost

All good things have to end.

November 2005. I can still remember sitting in front of our TV on a boring weeknight. It was one of those rare instances in my college life that I watched TV on a night where no UAAP game was ongoing. I accidentally tuned into Studio 23 and saw a movie about people stranded in an island. It was well acted so I was enticed to watch it. The fact that I was still nostalgic on my Palawan island hopping a couple of weeks back also had me hooked further. After some minutes, I realized that I was not watching a movie. It was the second episode of Lost’s first season.

Epic Fail

…are the two words that easily describe the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season.  There are no ifs or buts, the Cleveland Cavaliers became the epitome of the term ‘epic fail’ due to their latest playoff fallout. You know what hurts for me? I am a Cleveland Cavaliers’ fan.

But before we dwell on what just happened, let us take an overview as to how they turned to be a huge failure.

When Entertainment Hits The Highest Gear

April and May. These are the months when sports and entertainment peaks. NBA goes to full gear as it reaches the playoffs. To be honest, this – the first two rounds – is usually the most exciting times in the NBA. Sixteen teams battle it out and there is surely at least one NBA game on TV every day (although I have not gotten to watch any lately except on weekends). Having the seven-game format also helped the first round series to be extra fun. Unfortunately, it has negative side effects by June when you experience NBA playoff fatigue. This is why NBA becomes more exciting in the first two months – you are still craving for the playoffs because it is just starting. Also, my favorite NBA teams are not yet eliminated during the first two rounds.

With regard to entertainment, the best network shows prepare for its climax during late April. We witness the season finales in time for the May sweeps. This is the time of the year when Grey’s Anatomy becomes the best TV show because it always climaxes well at the end. American Idol is also awesome because the fodders have been eliminated and we reach the finale that showcases a boatload of artists. Lost reveals its final twist of the season (this year would be extra special because it is the last season). And of course, we have How I Met Your Mother which is legen – fucking – dary.

So, how does it go this year? Let’s find out…