My favorite is one of the earlier episodes of the Office, when they go to tour the warehouse, and Dwight says, “Remember on Lost, when they met the others?”
I also caught a reference in Rick & Morty when Rick finally reconnects with his wife and he tells her how Lost ended in his dimension.
Where else have you caught a Lost reference?
The actor just doesnt have great acting scenes outside of when shes crying, like legit she talks like shes reading the script for the first time lol.
Leslie Arzt
Pierre Chang
Mr. Seo-Jin Kwon
Vincent
Goodwin Stanhope
Karl Martin
Horace Goodspeed
Nikki and Paulo(had to do it 🤣)
Or someone else…
Why did Jacob say "What about you?" to Ben? As a non-native English speaker, what does this phrase actually mean? Why did Jacob treat Ben with such disdain? But later, Miles mentioned that Jacob hoped he was wrong about Ben—doesn't that contradict his previous attitude?
I have heard many declare LOST has one of the worst endings of all time. A statement i always personally disagree with. But youll notice they'll "prove it" by comparing it to some of the greatest endings ever. And youll realize some people have no concept of spectrum of quality. Its either the greatest or the worst.
But very few shows actually contend with LOST for a better ending. At best somebody can name 5 endings they consider better and thats generous. And if you've only seen 6 shows. I can understand how "6th best" seems like the worst.
But I have seen countless shows with mediocre endings. In the past year alone 2 of the biggest shows of the 2020s just ended. The Boys and Stranger Things. And both of them had extremely safe and predictable finales that leave you with a sense of emptiness discarded from the human spirit that made the shows initially great to begin with.
And with each safe ending I see it makes me appreciate the massive risk LOST took with going for such an abstract ending. Knowing some viewers would never really be invested enough to really fully understand it. It was artistically free in a way all these cookie cutter endings we get now arent. And admittedly. Maybe LOST is somewhat at fault for that. They took a really big swing and the network execs couldnt appreciate the art through their lower profits. So they make the artists draw within their structurally safe lines now. But it takes the soul out of all of it. We are never gonna get truly great or truly terrible endings again because that requires a volatile risk they dont wanna take. Safer to just give us a mediocre acceptable ending that they know audiences wont be too critical of.
But in all honesty. I prefer the artistic risk. I prefer the niche endings that require a studious super-fan to understand over whats palatable to general audiences neatly wrapped up in a bow. And for that I will always say LOST as one of the greatest.
I have to admit, when the series introduced time travel, I became convinced Jack and Kate would end up being "Adam & Eve" - that they had unknowingly stumbled upon their own corpses back in Season 1. Her theory is actually pretty awesome - if I do say so myself. 😉 Not only does Evangeline's theory rock with its sci-fi slant, it is also beautifully romantic as well.
During the recent Orlando Megacon him and Dominic Monaghan were discussing their careers post Lost and Josh mentioned almost being cast as Gambit until he was told that he was already too old for the role and they were looking for someone "like him, but 15 years younger"
Now Josh told that story in a funny way but you could tell that he is still sour over that
Dominic went on to say that they both did other shows after Lost and it just never really landed with the audiences or had the same cultural impact that Lost did
After rewatching the show a few months ago i was surprised by Josh's acting range and how he goes from comedy to drama in a split second which is a really hard thing to do
Overall his character arc is probably the most interesting of the entire show and unlike some other characters the writing for Sawyer was always spot on and i hope he lands a big role in the near future
I just binge watched all of Lost in less than 13 days and I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it 😭
For context, I’m a millennial baby so I obviously KNEW what Lost was growing up, but somehow I never watched a single episode when it originally aired and never got into it.
I actually started it because I became obsessed with From and kept seeing people on Reddit say Lost was from the same producers. I love Boyd as a character and love mystery/theory driven shows, so I figured I’d casually watch Lost in between waiting for new episodes of From…
Yeah no. That turned into me inhaling 6 seasons in under two weeks 😂
What’s crazy is I went into Lost thinking I already knew the big “twist”/ending because of things people have said online for years, and somehow I STILL completely misunderstood what the show actually was.
I thought I was watching a plane crash/island survival show and next thing I know I’m spiraling about time, consciousness, fate, life/death, destiny, free will, human connection and alternate realities 😭
And honestly? I forgot how much I missed this style of television. Long seasons. Slow burn mysteries. Character development. Cliffhangers. Episodes that actually breathe and let you sit with people emotionally instead of rushing everything into 8 episodes before canceling it a year later 😭
Also I LOVE reading everyone’s theories and interpretations on here because now I feel like I need to immediately rewatch the entire show knowing what I know now because I’m convinced I missed a million details the first time around 😂
Imo MIB alongside Locke & Ben is the most tragic character in the show
Sawyer. Obviously physically and grit hes got a lot of people outmatched and it shows. But his whole conning abilities very rarely shows on the island besides the one time where he quite literally played the smartest and most capable people to losing all their guns to him. After that it really hasnt been seen again, when he literally is psychologically capable of outwitting the smartest of their group he chooses to be a hard head instead. Obviously thats just who he is and his character, but when talking about capabilities alone he clearly doesnt use his best one lol.
Pilot, Part 1
This is one of the strongest character introductions in the show. Jack wakes up in the jungle, runs toward the crash, and immediately starts helping people. It tells us everything we need to know about him without overexplaining it.
As a pilot, it’s iconic. As a Jack episode, it perfectly establishes him as the reluctant leader.
White Rabbit
This is a solid early Jack episode. We get more insight into his relationship with Christian and why Jack carries so much guilt. The “live together, die alone” speech is also one of the most important moments for him as a leader.
It’s not as exciting as some later Jack episodes, but it does a lot of important character work.
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
This is a very good Jack episode. The flashbacks with Christian help explain why Jack has such a deep need to fix everything and prove himself. His relationship with his father is one of the most important parts of his character.
The island storyline with Charlie and Claire is also intense, and Jack’s desperation makes the episode work.
Do No Harm
This is another fantastic Jack episode. The contrast between Jack trying to save Boone on the island and his wedding flashbacks works really well. We see both sides of Jack: the doctor who refuses to give up, and the man who struggles with commitment and pressure.
The episode also does a great job showing Jack’s biggest flaw: he cannot let go, even when he probably should. Matthew Fox is excellent here.
Man of Science, Man of Faith
This is a strong episode because it sets up one of the main conflicts of the show: science versus faith. Jack represents logic, doubt, and control, while Locke represents belief and destiny.
The flashbacks with Sarah are good, and the introduction of Desmond is one of the best parts of the episode. It’s not my absolute favorite Jack episode, but it’s still very solid.
The Hunting Party
I like this episode, but it’s not one of Jack’s strongest. The island storyline is interesting because we see Jack, Locke, and Sawyer clash while searching for Michael. The confrontation with the Others is also memorable.
The flashback is fine, but it doesn’t hit as hard as some of Jack’s better episodes. Still, it’s a good character episode overall.
A Tale of Two Cities
This is a good episode, especially as a Season 3 premiere. Seeing Jack trapped by the Others creates a different type of tension, and Matthew Fox plays his anger and confusion really well.
The flashbacks are decent, but the island storyline is much stronger. Juliet’s introduction also makes the episode more interesting.
Stranger in a Strange Land
This is probably one of the weaker Jack episodes. I understand what the writers were trying to do, but the tattoo storyline feels unnecessary and heavy-handed. It tries to explain something about Jack, but it doesn’t really add much to his character.
The island storyline is more interesting than the flashback, but overall, this episode feels like filler.
Through the Looking Glass
Easily one of the best episodes in the entire show. This is Jack at his absolute peak, and Matthew Fox gives one of his strongest performances here. The flash-forward twist is legendary, and the reveal that Jack is broken off the island completely changes how we see the character.
The island storyline is also excellent, with Jack finally stepping into the role of leader and pushing everyone toward rescue. Everything about this episode feels huge, emotional, and important. One of the best finales in television, in my opinion.
Something Nice Back Home
This episode has some good moments, especially with Jack and Kate in the flash-forward. It shows that even after leaving the island, Jack still cannot fully be at peace.
That said, the episode is not one of his strongest. It feels more like a bridge episode for his future breakdown than a fully satisfying Jack-centric story.
316
I really enjoy this episode. It feels like a major turning point for Jack because he is no longer the same man who wanted to leave the island. Now he is the one choosing to go back.
The episode has a lot of mystery, and I like seeing Jack accept that not everything can be explained logically. It is a strong episode for his character arc.
Lighthouse
I think this episode has some interesting ideas, especially with Jack and his son in the flash-sideways. It shows a softer version of Jack and gives him a chance to deal with fatherhood in a different way.
The island storyline with Jacob’s lighthouse is interesting, but the episode feels a bit uneven. It has good character moments, but it does not fully land for me.
Jack is one of the most important characters in Lost, and Matthew Fox carried a huge part of the show. His centric episodes are not always perfect, but when they work, they are some of the best episodes in the entire series.
As I said, I just started watching, I have no damn idea about the show, like when I started it I didn't even know it was about a plane crash.
is this sub safe from spoilers? like would the post with spoilers be tagged or mentioned in the title? or would it be better to get off this sub till I finish the series.
I don't want to casually see something like a tier list for top 10 plot twists that are going to happen.
So i was really interested in watching Lost, as i am in love with the show FROM, and i knew the writers were same and i have only ever heard good things about Lost, so i was teling my friend on how i plan to watch the show and he just spoiled the ending and said because of that its a waste of time. now i really do wanna watch the show, but i will now know all the fakeouts and know which is what. should i still watch it? and he just told me "They are all dead" and then i stopped him.
After a few rewatches I am convinced that one of the reasons Kate and Sawyer end up alone and lost Jack and Juliet is because they themselves caused the destruction or played a part in harming other romantic relationships. Whether it was Sawyer using Cassidy and starting affairs with married women or Kate accidentally contributing to the death of her first love, Tom, who was married or marrying and abandoning Kevin while she was a fugitive.
It does seem like their karmic endgame is to be alone romantically. It is evident that neither go on to experience the deep love they had shared with Jack and Juliet .
Brian was the only father Walt had ever known and he walked away from Walt days after his mother had died. He was way worse than Susan, at least she loved Walt. The real villain of Lost!
