Last night's episode of Jericho, "Walls of Jericho�, was as solid as the previous three. Jericho has proved to be one of the most successful new shows of the Fall, and has enjoyed some of the best ratings a new show has seen in a while. Not many would have predicted this before the season and, yes, even I was extremely skeptical about Jericho. Post-apocalyptic age, set in a small Kansas town, starring Skeet Ulrich? Yeah, like that's going to be good.
But, somehow, it is. However, it is still early and there is one issue that I am very worried about. There were times during last night's episode when it felt like Jericho might start dipping into the realm of Sci-Fi. They didn't go there fully and there hasn't been any real indication that they ever will, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Jericho will dabble in some Sci-Fi elements. Why do I think this? Because I feel like Jericho is trying very hard to be like Lost. I love Lost and I admit that striving to be similar to something great is a fine goal, but, in Jericho's case, the feeling is misguided. Keeping secrets from the audience is something which Jericho seems hell-bent on. They are moving the story along and revealing important information methodically, also like Lost. But please, Jericho, don't go Sci-Fi on us. I'm intrigued with Jericho, because the study of human interaction during an uncertain and life-altering crisis is a great basis for drama. Jericho has set up a wholly unique premise, and I don't want that canvas to be marred by aliens or robots or government conspiracies or Russian super-children. Jericho doesn't need the Sci-Fi. Just keep being human, interesting and original, Jericho, and the viewers will keep watching. -Oscar Dahl