After its premiere almost 20 years ago, “Lost” is a show that still holds a lasting impact on television and provides a story that people can come back to.
“Lost” is a science fiction adventure drama television series that was created by J. J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof for ABC. The show has six seasons with a total of 121 episodes. The pilot episode aired on Sept. 22, 2004, while the series finale aired on May 23, 2010.
The show follows the story of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 who crash on a mysterious island. They were 1,000 miles off course, traveling from Sydney, Australia, to Los Angeles, California.
Even though there are over 40 survivors, 14 of them are main characters, and viewers get to experience the show through their perspectives, find out the mysteries behind the main characters and see their lives before crashing onto the island.
One recognizable and positively acclaimed aspect of the show is that the flashbacks play a role in shaping the story. In the earlier seasons, episodes would bounce from showing the main plot on the island to showcasing the backstory of one main character. For an entire episode, viewers will discover the backstory of one of the characters while following what happens in the show’s present time.
The main cast and characters include Matthew Fox as Dr. Jack Shepard, Evangeline Lilly as Kate Austen and Josh Holloway as James ‘Sawyer’ Ford.
As of now, Lost is available on Netflix, Hulu and Disney+. Hopefully, it can become available for streaming on other platforms.
Lost is, without a doubt, my favorite TV show of all time. I was introduced to the pilot episode when I was 12 years old, and finishing the show was one heck of an amazing journey. This show has taught me how great stories can be by combining the various genres of mystery, adventure and thriller. Plus, the show consists of some of my favorite television characters of all time.
But why “Lost” is a show that is still worth watching 20 years later is that it has one of the best pilot episodes of all time. The pilot involves a lot of intense moments, mystery and a cinematic-like atmosphere. It captures the audience’s attention right away with the addition of having a mythical creature move amongst the trees and produce loud noises.
Plus, the show has a good amount of plot twists and cliffhangers that can shock viewers and leave them on the edge of their seats. Those elements play a part in helping the show’s story progress and develop further perceptions of the characters.
The show has received a lot of success after the premiere of the finale. It has won a total of 10 Primetime Emmys and has received over a hundred nominations.
Additionally, the show has had an impact on its audience that an independent documentary film titled “Getting Lost” premiered on Sept. 22, 2024, on the 20th anniversary of the original series’ premiere. It features members of the cast and crew, as well as members of the fan community, talking about the development and cultural impact of “Lost.”
Despite “Lost” being an older show, it is worth watching with family and friends. I hope this review can inspire people to revisit it or to watch it for the first time. It consists of a lot of mystery, adventure, plot twists and lovable characters. Alongside all that, it has a finale that brings a lot of emotions from the characters to the audience.