Sometimes the fans want it both ways, of course. They want to feel like they're influencing the show, and at the same time, they want to think that showrunners have the story all mapped out in our brains. But it can't be both. In truth, we were usually far ahead of the fan feedback. Carlton Cuse aheadbrainfan share on social
Television used to be made much more in a vacuum; the only feedback the audience had for a long time was in a Nielsen number that would arrive sometime after the show had been broadcast. And now, people are just completely engaged on so many levels, and I think that you have to find a way as a show creator to follow your own compass. Carlton Cuse arriveaudiencebroadcast share on social
I think that 'Lost' is a bit of a dinosaur in terms of the type of show it is. The economics just don't support making a show this big and complicated profitable enough for a network. Carlton Cuse bigbitecomplicate Change image and share on social
'Brisco' was the first show I created, and of course, at the time I had no idea what a special experience it was because I didn't have a frame of reference. After it was over I was like, 'Damn. Shoot. That was something special.' I'm still upset that it got cancelled. Carlton Cuse briscocancelcreate share on social
The most difficult story that I've ever been involved in breaking on any of my shows was 'The Constant' episode of 'Lost,' which was when Desmond was consciousness-traveling. Carlton Cuse breakconsciousnessconstant Change image and share on social
If we lived in a time where people couldn't watch 'Lost' on Hulu or record it on their DVR, we wouldn't necessarily have succeeded. We need people to be able to catch up. Now you choose when you watch TV. We wouldn't have survived in the old days because people would have missed episodes. Carlton Cuse catchchooseday share on social
I think everyone in Hollywood works on multiple things because you never know what's going to happen with your projects. Carlton Cuse happenhollywoodmultiple Change image and share on social
The creative process is not like a situation where you get struck by a single lightning bolt. You have ongoing discoveries, and there's ongoing creative revelations. Yes, it's really helpful to be marching toward a specific destination, but, along the way, you must allow yourself room for your ideas to blossom, take root, and grow. Carlton Cuse blossomboltcreative share on social
I really think that as good of a job as you do as a writer, you're absolutely indebted to the actors that have to deliver that material. Carlton Cuse absolutelyactordeliver Change image and share on social