It seems to me like Michael went from being a character who viewers weren't interested in, to being a character they were annoyed by, to being a character they hated after he became a traitor. I wanted to come forward and offer a little Michael appreciation :kiss:. I think Michael is extremely under-rated. If you feel the same then please help me stick up for him.

First off I would like to heap praise on Harold Perinneau who I think has given one of the most stunning performances of Lost so far. The way that he took Michael from being a decent man who is struggling to be a father to being a desperate murdering madman has been so compelling for me - Harold never faltered. He was always 100% convincing.

I miss Michael because I always felt his character was very real. Like someone you know from real life, which made his transformation all the more shocking. But still I always sympathised with Michael, even after he killed Ana and Libby. I think it showed how far a parent will go to save their child. The way the Others tormented and manipulated Michael by holding Walt to ransom was one of their cruellest acts so far (and we are supposed to believe they are good people?! What they did to Michael was sick and twisted). For me the Michael/Walt meeting in 'Three Minutes' is pure agony to watch, I cry my eyes out every time I see it. Micheal finally achieves his S1 goal of earning his sons love, but it is under the most horrible circumstances imaginable.

All in all, I think the Michael/Walt story has been very powerful. I hope we haven't seen the last of them. I'm really hoping Micheal will get the chance to redeem himself by helping to bring rescue to the island. I'd love to see him team up with Penny.

I was always, always, frightened of Mike. Noticed him a few episodes in and by half way through Season 1.... *shudder* I was waiting for him to do something terrible.

I wasn't dissapointed when he did. :biggrin: but maybes were not done yet? So sweet as an expectant dad shopping for his baby, and absolutly buttock clenchingly scary as the mean SOB he became over time... *takes a moment to compose herself*

It'd be criminal not to use him again.

So true, I was very disappointed when he left, they really need to bring him back. I'm waiting for that day!

I just recently posted a similar comment, but I definitely feel Michael is underappreciated and that he got too much hate for what he did, I don't really want to debate what he did
, but perhaps that there should have been more positive support of Michael and a remembrance of all the good things he did to balance what happened. I think his storyline with Walt will play a large factor in the big story and I hope Michael returns and redeems himself in the eyes of many Lost fans.

I'm a big Michael fan also. I miss him and Walt hanging out at the beach. They were a huge part of season one, and it's a shame that they're story went cold. Hopefully they have big things planned for Michael yet. I wont go into detail on why I think he should be forgiven, I've already done that on many threads here. I just hope we get to see him again soon.

I agree, he was a great character & excellent acting! The relationship between Michael & Walt really developed & concluded (as far as the show was concerned) with a real overwhelming feeling of love between the two.

It has been mentioned by one of the writers that the story of Michael & Walt is not over and that it is compelling! I can't wait.

you can guess by my sn that I dont like Michael Dawson ( the character). The acting was good and what not, but I dont like him. He killed off a character that I was starting to get interested in (Ana-Lucia) and a story of romance that could have taken off nicely (Libby and Hurley). Instead, they get rid of Ana just as I was beginning to like her and they murder Libby and end that possibiliy.

I understand it was used to drive Hurley into vengeance and complete Michael's quest (That I do not like either), and it was essential for the next season, but couldn't Michael find another way, if he had to go traitor.

Now I know by show standpoint, it was a very good twist and it made for an enticing season 3. I am not upset for it being done.

I just don't like mike

I just don't like mike

Well, you are entitled to your opinion, but this is meant to be a positive Michael thread.

Well, you are entitled to your opinion, but this is meant to be a positive Michael thread.


Actually Cap...this is in the "Discuss the Good and Bad" section for Michael. If you want me to move it for you...PM me...

As little sympathy as I have for Michael's decision on how to handle getting Walt back, I do have enormous respect for his determination to save his son. They're bonding moment in "Special" when he gives Walt all those cards was very sweet. While he was never a favorite of mine, I did really like to watch them become closer. I'm glad that he and Walt are back together again and now fully appreciate each other, I just wish he had found another way to do it.

I feel like Hurley never got the chance to really confront Michael about what he did because as soon as he found out, the Others overtook them. I'm hoping so much that somehow Mike & Walt end up back on the island and Hurley will have a very dramatic scene with Michael. Ooooooh, I want that so bad!!! :Jumpy:

I agree, Michael's character is pretty underrated. In season 1 it wasn't always about his kid 24/7, he had other ways of interacting and contributing, like helping Jack escape from the rubble by taking the rocks out carefully, planning to build showerheads, and building a raft, although there were obviously problems with that it was a good sentiment.

I miss Michael and Walt. I loved the scene where Michael showed him all the letters he never read. It's so refreshing to have a close parent/child relationship as one of the main storylines on Lost. They executed it tons better than most other shows do. The ensemble feels really kind of fragmented and incomplete without them.



It has been mentioned by one of the writers that the story of Michael & Walt is not over and that it is compelling! I can't wait.


That sounds awesome! I hope Hurley has a good part of it too.

Actually Cap...this is in the "Discuss the Good and Bad" section for Michael. If you want me to move it for you...PM me...

No need for that. I don't mind people criticising Michael on this thread within reason. (obviously there are negative aspects to Mike). But my topic is how this character is under-rated, so it is not really in keeping with the topic to just come here and slate him.

In the EW article they had a little mini article asking questions to Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof. The first question was about Micheal and Walt: "We put a pin in the Michael and Walt story for the season, but by no means is it over. It would be very strange for the end of Michael and Walt to just send them off in that boat without any acknowledgment of what has happened. There's a circularity to the way that story is going to unfold in the overall mythology, but that's most likely a year 4 story."
Sounds like we'll see them again, just not for a while. Maybe they could muster up some respect next time we see them

Why would EW stated that the fans would have to muster up respect for Walt, as well as for Michael?

oh, that was my input. I didn't mean that the fans need to muster up respect, but that Michael and Walt's story played out might gain them back some respect, mostly for Michael (I don't think there's anyone who grudges Walt) If nothing else, maybe some empathy Maybe I put it badly, but the quote from the article is only the part wrapped around quotes.