The "From Damon Lindelof" was refreshingly honest, at least if you get left hanging you'll have a realistic knowledge of why. I think that's what I liked best about Northern Exposure, you didn't get left hanging because they never left anything hang unless it was actually part of the storyline. I've talked to lots of people who felt it was too surreal, but TV is surreal. You can't escape that. So when folks really get upset when a series ends I don't understand. We haven't had TV for months and I don't miss it. But I do love the bit of extra cash to put toward kid's shoes! They are growing out of everything!