r/lost May 15 '21

First time here? READ THIS!

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Welcome to r/lost. This is the subreddit for the ABC TV show Lost (2004-2010).

If you have lost your pet, your money or feeling depressed - please seek help other places. You're unfortunately in the wrong subreddit. Your post will be deleted.


EPISODE DISCUSSION FOR FIRST TIME WATCHERS

Please adhere to the guidelines in the series hub.

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

- I'm hesitant about watching the show. I've heard that the ending is giant cop-out

Unfortunately, due to various reasons, a big group misinterpreted the ending. This spread fast. If you've heard that the characters were dead since the plane crash then you've been misformed about the ending. This isn't true.

- I've started watching the show, can I still post here?

Yes. Feel free to post. Use the First-Time Watcher flair and add in your questions, theories and discussion topics. We always thrive on new Lostaways. Just be very cautious and tell us where you are in the show (season and episode). Beware of spoilers!

- I'm nearing the end of the show, but there's an uncut version of the finale and a two-parter. Which to watch?

There's only one version of the finale that was approved by the showrunners. The uncut version that runs about 106 minutes. ABC cut down a two-parter series finale for syndication, in case of reruns of the show. This version was sent to various streaming services. Now, most streaming services have both versions. The uncut and the two-parter. The uncut is the one that was aired, approved and the only one you need to watch.

- I've just finished the show. What now?

Check out the epilogue. Click here for a thread of additional content. Or the FAQ archive which consist of various questions about the show.

Let us know what you think of Lost. You're always welcome to our club as long as you follow the rules.

  1. No low-effort posts/posts unrelated to Lost. This includes politics, memes, reaction images, other roles played by the cast, or low effort content that does not contain significant commentary relevant to the show.

The exception here are on Sundays (US PT) flaired System Failure Sunday where memes/shit posts are allowed.

  1. No illegal streaming/download links

  2. No spoilers allowed in titles (posts only)

  3. Comments intentionally spoils Lost. Comments are not required to have spoilers tagged, however use common sense and do not intentionally spoil the show for other users.

  4. Be Civil. Don't harass anyone. Don't be creepy. Don't be a troll. Try to embrace reddiquette in your posts and comments, and remember the human

Welcome, and Namaste :)


r/lost Dec 26 '23

FIRST TIME WATCHER FIRST TIME WATCHER EPISODE DISCUSSION, SERIES HUB

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Hello, new Losties! This hub is designed for first-time watchers to discuss, theorize, share thoughts and impressions, etc on episodes of LOST as they move through the series. Below the guidelines and first-timer tips there is a link to a hub for each season where another link to a post for each episode will be listed. This post is in the Quick Links on the right side of the sub main page and will be temporarily pinned to the top of the sub for easy access.

If you have heard that the ending of LOST ruined the show, this comes from a small but loud minority who misunderstood the finale. The ending of LOST is not a cheat.

Please adhere to the hub guidelines below:

  • Only first-time watchers should leave initial comments. Rewatchers can leave spoiler-free replies.
  • Please avoid asking for spoilers as this may impact other redditors.
  • Do not discuss details from any episode past the one in the post title. For example. If you are commenting on Walkabout you can discuss anything up to those events, but not White Rabbit and beyond.
  • Be civil and respectful of each others' theories and opinions.

FIRST TIME WATCHER TIPS:

  • We strongly recommend you do not speed watch. LOST is a complicated show with complex characters. Give yourself time to absorb each episode before moving on.
  • SEASON THREE - the early-middle of this season is a universally agreed upon slow point in the show with some acknowledged filler. It's normal to struggle through some of the episodes but just hold on and it will pick up soon and be a thrill ride through to the series finale!
  • Do not be discouraged if you frequently feel confused. Just keep watching and give the show your undivided attention. No multitasking!
  • When you reach the Series Finale make sure you are watching the UNCUT version as the cut version is missing 18 minutes of footage. The UNCUT version begins with the cargo door of an airplane opening.
  • There is a dog featured in the show. You may be asking yourself, does the dog die? The answer is NO, the dog does not die.
  • This subreddit has two discord servers in quick links but "The Island - LOST Server" is NOT spoiler free. One of our community members has created an alternate discord server safe for First Time Watchers. Bonus content can be unlocked there as you move through the series.

If you have any questions or concerns about this hub, please feel free to drop them here and we'll get back to you ASAP.

Thank you and welcome to the community!

SEASON ONE HUB

SEASON TWO HUB

SEASON THREE HUB

SEASON FOUR HUB

SEASON FIVE HUB

SEASON SIX & EPILOGUE HUB


r/lost 2h ago

Character Analysis The most destructive character in the whole show

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84 Upvotes

When you take in the scope of how many lives Antonhy Cooper ruined, it really is awe inspiring

Destroying James' life, who ultimately grew up to be another version of him. Every single con James pulled was a byproduct of this psycho.

Anthony has obviously killed people, but again, James killing the guy in Sydney that he thought was the man who ruined his life. That blood is partially on his hands too.

Even Naomi Dorrit's death could be laid at the feet of Anthony Cooper.

He made John a broken man (in the literal sense) and turned him into a man that would throw a hunting knife into a woman's back.

This dude was a menace and even he knew the only place he could ever end up was hell lol


r/lost 14h ago

FIRST TIME WATCHER Starting LOST for the first time

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537 Upvotes

r/lost 2h ago

Fan Art Just finished my own hatch countdown clock!

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26 Upvotes

Will be used as a decor piece, no hardware connected to a button! 🚨 šŸƒā€ā™€ļøšŸ’Ø

I challenged myself to make it using only scraps/materials I already had lying around, so I didn’t buy anything specifically for the project.

That strip of fabric on top is definitely not there to hide a slightly messed-up cardboard seam..


r/lost 3h ago

GOLDEN PASS: Rewatcher Rewatching lost

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Hey everybody, I’ve always loved the show, I watched it so many times in my childhood, and always held it in the highest of regards, most of my family does as well. My last rewatch of the show was about 6 years ago, reason I haven’t tried to rewatch it sooner is because Im fairly busy, and I know this show requires your full attention. One thing that’s changed for me is how I view Locke, as a kid he was the badass guy that could do no wrong, and so mysterious in S1, but now I do see him as a deeply flawed individual. Micheal on the other hand, is someone I always despised as a kid. I guess I didn’t feel enough sympathy for him loosing his child, but I could never forgive him for killing my beloved Ana Lucia, and fan favorite Hugo’s Girl-To be. However, I’m 26 now, and expecting my first child, and now I completely agree with Micheal’s actions, given the information Micheal had at the time, I believe I would’ve done the same thing he has at the end of S2, to even have a glimpse of saving his son. I guess it’s a part of maturing, like as a kid I could never understand how the main character would choose to ā€œsurrenderā€ himself when the love of his love was taken captive, but now I get it. Anybody else see some things differently after a couple of rewatches ? I just finished S2 while typing this.


r/lost 6h ago

SEASON 6 richard… man that guy is afraid of hell

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Rewatching and I am on the episode explaining Richards background and all I can think of is that damn that man is terrified of hell lmao. He changes his opinion the second the possibility of going to hell is mentioned 😭Also I love this episode and Richard is one of my favorite characters


r/lost 1h ago

Least Favorite Episode Each Season?

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Season 1: Special
Season 2: SOS
Season 3: Stranger In A Strange Land
Season 4: Something Nice Back Home
Season 5: Whatever Happened, Happened
Season 6: Across The Sea


r/lost 1d ago

GOLDEN PASS: Rewatcher Rose & Bernard ā™„ļø. Jin & Sun ā¤ļø

27 Upvotes

I know they are just fictional tv characters but I DO believe love like that exists out there! I envy both of their relationships so much! I’m starting to think I may never find it! (And I’ve BEEN MARRIED before) I just turned 44 and am losing hope. šŸ˜” Anyone else out there like me?


r/lost 22h ago

Kevin Johnson

7 Upvotes

Was it an oversight error on Widmore's part to not check out his boat crew for moles or did he have no way of knowing about Michael Dawson?

He knew how many people were on 815 because he dug up the bodies to stage the fake wreck with, he should have been able to figure out who was on it even if he didn't have the manifest based on death / missing person records, he has the resources to get just as much information about people as Ben did so he could figure out who would be waiting for him on the island, and he knows Ben is smart and will do anything in his power to screw him. He probably didn't know Michael and Walt escaped the island, but it wouldn't have been hard to check the crew against anyone Ben may have ever been in contact with and realize Kevin Johnson isn't who he claims to be


r/lost 1d ago

Kate is treated as a much worse criminal than she actually is.

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Re-watching and I'm realizing Kate is treated like a serial killer on most wanted lists when she just murdered her abusive father. Obviously a bad thing to do, but not something you would have a US Marshal dedicated to chasing you down for several years, even following you outside of the country. Domestic homicides are pretty common in the grand scheme of things, and there really aren't that many US Marshals. Her case would've stopped at State or even County level law enforcement.


r/lost 2d ago

ļæ¼I wish Jack and Desmond had more time together

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482 Upvotes

I really feel like there was a bromance here like nothing we can even imagine. Do y'all agree?


r/lost 1d ago

Discussion What was the moment when you realized Lost was more than just a survival show?

26 Upvotes

For me, it would either be the scene with Locke at the end of Walkabout or the cliffhanger of Numbers.

At what moments did you notice that?


r/lost 1d ago

SEASON 1 Anyone knows from which part it is?

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r/lost 1d ago

Best bromance?

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98 Upvotes

I am curious to know which bromance was everyone's favourite/what your ranking is? Also, lmk if I missed any!


r/lost 7h ago

Discussion The last couple of seasons…

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Do you all actually thing the last couple of seasons are good?
My wife and I watched the show maybe 1 year ago, and we thought the quality really declined with the last few seasons.
I can’t pin it down to an exact point or exact seasons anymore, but it was a maybe the last 2 seasons. Maybe it even started declining before.
In the end, we really we struggling to keep watching.

And now that I found this sub and all the very positive posts, I was wondering if we are the only ones thinking that.
So many comments say how great the show is; do you that about the whole show?

That all being said, I want to say that we really loved the first couple of seasons. They are really really good (even though couple of strange loose ends).
I’m very interested to hear about this.


r/lost 1d ago

Boone Carlyle in Flashsideways

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28 Upvotes

I recently finished watching Lost and was very upset that they didn't show us how Boone remembered his life, what was the catalyst for activating the memories. I basically wanted more Boone in the story, and his interactions with the most important person to him on the island, besides Shannon (that's, of course, Locke). But I have a personal headcanon about the moment he remembered his life. I haven't seen anyone ever write or talk about this, but, as I noticed, every character remembered their past life by touching on the most important or one of the most important person in their lives. Yes, most likely Boone touched, or otherwise interacted, with Shannon, but what if he remembered his life very first, back on the plane, when he shook Locke's hand, but perhaps, like Jack, didn't realize it at first. Maybe that's not true, but I like Boone as a character, and I would like to somehow up his importance, even if he didn't. Locke was essentially like a father to him on the island, Boone was the first to know that Locke was disabled, and Locke was the only one (not counting Shannon) who knew his story about his caretaker Teresa.


r/lost 2d ago

SEASON 2 The hatch is the best part of Lost: The Video Game

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Lost: Via Domus (Lost: The Video Game outside the US) fon 2008. Its so awesome to explore the hatch and just spend time there. Being in the Lost world is the best part of that game. I wish it would be available on modern consoles.


r/lost 1d ago

Theory Mysterious island appeared and disappeared

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Check this out: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=40g5v2psM4k&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1DQQ%3D%3D

I guess we all know what it was...


r/lost 2d ago

System Failure Sunday If this isn't a System Failure Sunday moment, I don't know what is, lol. Spoiler

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In addition to the "the questions went unanswered" and "it's widely regarded as an empty mystery box" myth, we have the "they didn't explain the polar bears" argument.

I'm tired, y'all.

EDIT: I just realized I forgot the most obvious one! Dr. Chang threatening Hurley with polar bear poop!


r/lost 1d ago

Discussion Who is your constant?

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Season everything spoilers

So who would be your constant within the show? Not your personal mom or something.

Bernard just seems to have it for me. Not a character we get a huge amount of screen time with. But after his sos ep on the beach. He just gets it. Both in alt and island realities. Just a solid dude


r/lost 1d ago

FIRST TIME WATCHER Something about S2E1

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I just finished the opening of Season 2, and I'm a bit restless because the title indicates that Jack and John have different views about why they're stranded. John had a flashback, and the recent talk with John indicates that Jack didn't believe in faith or miracles yet in the flashback, he saw what happened to Sarah and witnessed a miracle. Also, why was he so aggressive toward John with Kate, pointing a gun at him like he believes John is doing something bad to her, when Kate volunteered to go with John rather than being manipulated? Just wanting to rant here! :)


r/lost 1d ago

Backwards Dharma ā€˜R’

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21 Upvotes

I’ve always seen this version of the Dharma logo around. Is it fan-made? I wonder why the R is backwards. I’m not sure if it’s meant to be canonical or significant or anything. I really love all of the alternate Dharma logos


r/lost 1d ago

GOLDEN PASS: Rewatcher Benjamin ā€œLieā€nus ….. Spoiler

19 Upvotes

You KNOW you are watching a great well written character when you literally get pissed off at them!!! That usually also tells you that you are watching a phenomenal actor play that role! And Michael Emerson is one hell of an actor!!!! I don’t think I knew him before Lost! But since, I LOVED him in P.O.I. (Person of Interest) and he was incredible in the show ā€œEvilā€ too! Feel free to add anything else I might be leaving out!


r/lost 1d ago

FIRST TIME WATCHER claire's baby

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i almost thought claire was never going to have this baby to prove a theory that time doesn't really pass on the island...

no spoilers please <3

edit: just realized there's a first time watchers hub..sorry! will migrate there