I have to say I found the fourth season a little dull, like JJ was away on another one of his projects, and the B-team was left to coast until he got back. It wasn't bad, but not inspiring. Even Olivia(prime/branch 2) started to seem a little less like a goddess in the fourth season (ironically enough, given her godlike powers at season's end [and a bullet to the forehead a second time? Didn't see that coming.]), while Olivia(alternate/branch 2) started to grow on me. You're right about how the characters get to you.

So I'm glad to read that you're finding that season 5 "continues to entertain mightily". I was going to post something asking if season 5 was worth it. I may watch 5.1 tonight, and be caught up with you in about a week.

Found a trailer for Last Resort, looks like a potential blockbuster. I'll check it out. Nothing on Revolution, though it's also on Amazon, for a price. Thanks for all the recommendations, Frank!