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vinced Lost was my favorite series.

50 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Kristen Creager: I watched the finale again and it's SO good.
50 weeks ago

Dan Hanyzewski I was a fan of David Smith , one of Americas most revered metal sculptors . One of his famous quotes stated that "everything is reality because the mind cannot concieve anything unreal". He obviously wasn't on the writing staff of this forever classic series. Just a side bar, he told the world he was going to kill himself and then promptly wrapped his truck around a tree and succeeded.

64 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Elizabeth Marling The very first critic in recorded history, tired of seeing plays end with an actor dressed as a god lowered in on ropes, arms outstretched, with the audience was left to assume a happy ending, wrote of this first faux-pas: 'deuce ex machina.' It was so cute how the writers titled episodes that name, like 'ha ha, fooled you.' Oh Darlton, no witty bit of confab can atone for the original sin of drama. There is no excuse for the old god-in-the-machine trick. That bit stank 2000 years ago.

75 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Stephen Bandrowsky The Lost finale was fantastic. It didn’t answer all the questions. Instead it focused on the characters we had grown attached to for six years. We learned about their lives, were excited when they triumphed, and saddened when they failed. And the finale continued this. It left us with the idea that these people were important to each other because of the impact they made on each other. It was about the relationships. And that, I believe, was the only true way they could end the series.

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Becki Howard: p.s. I think I would have been more disappointed if they had just laid out all the answers for us in the last episode. I knew that no matter what ...Morep.s. I think I would have been more disappointed if they had just laid out all the answers for us in the last episode. I knew that no matter what the last episode was like, some people were going to be disappointed. I was just glad I wasn't one of them! :)
88 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: I could not possibly disagree more. The finale was an un-related farce that felt like an episode of 'As the World Turns.' Truly dreadful. ...MoreI could not possibly disagree more. The finale was an un-related farce that felt like an episode of 'As the World Turns.' Truly dreadful. People should be arrested for the systematic cheesing of what could have been a truly groundbreaking network television show.
75 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh What are you guys watching on TV now that LOST is over? I've been watching a lot of Reality TV actually. My new guilty pleasure is Billy The Exterminator. No joke. I love this show. I think it's because he loves his job so much and I love seeing that. What's your guilty pleasure?

86 weeks ago from Television (Couch Potatoes) and LOST Fans

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Ryan Stephens: For those who enjoyed LOST I can recommend: Dexter, Mad Men, The Wire, Friday Night Lights, and to a lesser extent Fringe and Justified.
85 weeks ago

Chris Paugh: Not much on TV so catching up on my reading!!!
85 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling Worst.....episode....ever. If you play back the recap, I think you can actually pinpoint the moment that Damon Lindelof sells his soul.

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Niche Just wondering what will happen to this group now Lost is over :(

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Niche: Freaky things can happen in the white light :)
89 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: There will be a mad rush to pitch lame 'Lost' spin-off series at ABC. I have a chimp handcuffed to a typewriter working on mine right now.
89 weeks ago

Niche Just wondering what will happen to this group now Lost is over :(

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Doug Sisson: Are you volunteering to be the protector of this island? Do you have a cup...
89 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Overall, I'm really satisfied and pleasantly surprised that Abrams took the route of resolution over revelation. Here's my little review and tribute: http://bit.ly/9orUlj

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Rebekah Wortman Ok so I bawled my eyes out and LOVED the character focus, but am still absolutely unclear on so many questions. I wish they could have balanced the characters with some answers :)

89 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Rebekah Wortman: Exactly! Like Battlestar Gallactica - I LOVED the characters in that show, but also didn't feel like I had missed the point of the entire show ...MoreExactly! Like Battlestar Gallactica - I LOVED the characters in that show, but also didn't feel like I had missed the point of the entire show after watching the finale. Either way, I LOVE LOST and will miss it :(
89 weeks ago

Thomas Kohn: My, but the L.A. Times got it all wrong. I for one felt that there were plenty enough of answers, and still a lot of ambiguity left for ...MoreMy, but the L.A. Times got it all wrong. I for one felt that there were plenty enough of answers, and still a lot of ambiguity left for interpretation. Of special interest to me is that the "burden" was effectively passed to Hurley and a Second (Benjamin Linus). That one happenstance says to me that we still could expect a pairing similar to Jacob and the Man in Black. (Can Benjamin ever be a wholly positive force?)

I also parse carefully the query by Eloise Hawking to Desmond Hume, whether he had to take everyone. Is there indeed a great distinction between those who are left "in the world" and who are brought to the church? My reading says no, that those in the church are brought there to an eternal moment of now so that they are part of Jack's moment of eternity. I read further that not all the people brought to Jack's gathering had died at the same time as Jack, but that Jack is experiencing a moment that is eternity, and that all others can experience their own moment of eternity that allows them all to share the same experience.

(I hope this makes sense to others, perhaps I need to rewrite for clarity, and to edit more as I write.)
89 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I thought that Target did an awesome job with their "Targeted" advertising during the LOST series finale. Here's an article w/ all three commercials + a few funny spoofs: http://bit.ly/b9XZlo It surprises me that more brands didn't follow suit. Supposedly 30-sec ads during the finale cost more than $900K and I can only imagine how many millions of people tuned in. Why not target your ads to LOST's loyal fans? KFC doing Mr. Cluck's Chicken ads maybe? Budweiser doing Dharma Beer? Too late!

89 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, LOST Fans and Target Corporation 1 more

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Chris Paugh: Wow, what a lost opportunity for many other advertisers! Target stole the show!
89 weeks ago

Doug Sisson: Ryan, I am surprised no one did a Dharma Beer tie-in.
89 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren I can't believe no posts about LOST yet? So what did everyone think? I thought this was a great episode and am super excited for the Sunday! Did everyone watch it or some of you still waiting to replay the DVR?

90 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Niche: It's odd how some people in the parallel lives remember the island
89 weeks ago

Doug Sisson: Ben has a plan (good or bad), Desmond is apparently some type of fail-safe, Jack is the new Jacob (for as long as he can), still three other ...MoreBen has a plan (good or bad), Desmond is apparently some type of fail-safe, Jack is the new Jacob (for as long as he can), still three other candidates in case Jack does go as long as he can, Richard may or may not be a goner, the alternate timeline,... what have I missed? The finale tonight is gonna be good.
89 weeks ago

Cherita Smith Am I the only one who thought Jacob was the "good" guy and MIB the "bad" one, but after last night's episode am now not so sure? Jacob was kind of a jerk - the smoke monster is all his fault, and the crazy mom liked MIB better. What's up with that?

91 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Thomas Kohn: Think back: Did Locke actually hear Jacob say, "Help me" when he visited the shack with Benjamin Linus? How did/does/will Locke help Jacob ...MoreThink back: Did Locke actually hear Jacob say, "Help me" when he visited the shack with Benjamin Linus? How did/does/will Locke help Jacob now?

Discuss.
90 weeks ago

Steven Rothberg: I enjoyed the show but I have to admit that the best part was when CJ from The West Wing (a/k/a the mother) was stabbed. She was always way, way ...MoreI enjoyed the show but I have to admit that the best part was when CJ from The West Wing (a/k/a the mother) was stabbed. She was always way, way too whiny on The West Wing.
90 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Based on the promos for tonight it looks like we're going to see a pretty epic back story. Is anybody else as excited as I am? What do you think was the catalyst that made Jacob and MIB foes?

91 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: @Steve: Perhaps that "crazy mother" that MIB/Locke mentioned to Claire?

@Jennifer: Me too! I've had pretty good predictions all season long, but ...More@Steve: Perhaps that "crazy mother" that MIB/Locke mentioned to Claire?

@Jennifer: Me too! I've had pretty good predictions all season long, but I'm not even trying to guess where we're headed tonight!
91 weeks ago

Doug Sisson: I think we might get our "ah-ha" moment tonight.
91 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Okay, I heard someone mention that four people died this week (I won't say who), but are we REALLY sure that it was four? Three are definitely goners, but I feel like one of them could still show up. What do you think?

91 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Kelly Tanner: I am rooting for ghost appearances, a la Charlie, because ONE of them, anyway, in my opinion, is too beautiful to die. :)
91 weeks ago

Christopher Kopinski: 3 were confirmed via the video, but the 4th is just assumed. There's a chance he may have escaped and not end up on shore with the rest of the ...More3 were confirmed via the video, but the 4th is just assumed. There's a chance he may have escaped and not end up on shore with the rest of the cast. Pretty unlikely though.
91 weeks ago

Karla Mercado I officially hate LOST and can't wait for it to end. I'm way too depressed and would rather watch gLee. Ha. Kidding aside, what the heck?!

92 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Jennifer Koren: Okay..I'm not a hater, but I do need to watch the episode again. There was a lot of info and detail that I missed that I need to revisit. I ...MoreOkay..I'm not a hater, but I do need to watch the episode again. There was a lot of info and detail that I missed that I need to revisit. I definitely ended the show like..What? Going to watch it again tonight so I can really figure out what the heck is going on!!
92 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: What I hated about it was that it seemed like they forgot that a little one existed back home. It was just like, yeah, we love each other, let's ...MoreWhat I hated about it was that it seemed like they forgot that a little one existed back home. It was just like, yeah, we love each other, let's die together. Just like that? Ah, what a waste.
91 weeks ago

Tania Deb Sorry about my last comment with a spoiler. Honestly, I forgot that many ppl DVR and see it later. For those who did see last night's Lost, what did u guys think?

92 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Doug Sisson: Really changed things didn't it. Poor ___, ___, ___, and ____. MIB's plan is out in the open. Next week is supposed to without the main ...MoreReally changed things didn't it. Poor ___, ___, ___, and ____. MIB's plan is out in the open. Next week is supposed to without the main characters filling in a lot of the back story not related to the candidates lives. It would be nice for an explanation of why the smoke monster took the pilot in the 'pilot episode' and Mr. Eko. We know why Locke survived his encounter, and why Widmore's mercs were killed.
92 weeks ago

Smith+Fritzy: From what I understand, Doug, it's going to be a little further back than those more recent happenings you would like answered.

On EW.com, ...MoreFrom what I understand, Doug, it's going to be a little further back than those more recent happenings you would like answered.

On EW.com, Darlton stated the build up for this whole season was for this episode to show that MiB really IS bad. My reaction to that is - REALLY? I mean, there was an "ah-ha" moment when you figured it out, but it doesn't explain why the rest of the season has been soooo lame. With that said, so if MiB doesn't want off the island, does that negate the rest of the season about if he DOES get off? Or is there another way that we just don't know about?
92 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Did anybody else forget that there wasn't a new episode of LOST on last night? I had a minor meltdown before I realized that we were on a LOST hiatus.

93 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Doug Sisson: It is interesting the May 4 episode is titled "The Candidate." Note: not plural
93 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren: I completely forgot. I got all my work done and was ready to give the TV 1 hour of my undivided attention...and then nothing. I 'almost' didn't ...MoreI completely forgot. I got all my work done and was ready to give the TV 1 hour of my undivided attention...and then nothing. I 'almost' didn't know what to do with myself I was so let down...
93 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh 4 more episodes left...I'm freaking out a little bit. Let's take a poll. Who is everyone's #1 pick for the candidate that will be replacing Jacob? I'm picking Sawyer. His life in the alternate timeline doesn't seem any happier...Maybe he'll be the one to stay behind and "protect" the island. What's your pick?

93 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Tom Graber: Jack. Now wait..Hurley. Actually Hurly makes sense. Then again Desmond... oh, I have no clue
92 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren: From the last episode I thought it was Jack and have continue to think that only because of his willingness to give in to what the island so much. ...MoreFrom the last episode I thought it was Jack and have continue to think that only because of his willingness to give in to what the island so much. I don't think it's Desmond though. I think he has another purpose there that I haven't quite figured out but I don't think he's the candidate.
I agree w/ @Daniel and @Ryan that at the end of the series it's going to be Jack & Locke...what a great ending!
92 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Anyone have any idea of who this week's episode centers around? My DVR cut off last week's previews. My guess is Locke? Possibly with a cameo from Jack Shepard in the hospital after his little "accident" with Desmundo? If Locke gets flashes of his alternate on-island life, will he know that he's dead? How's that going to work?

94 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: I didn't get to watch it yet! I'm steering clear of all discussion in this network today :)
94 weeks ago

Jennifer Koren: ahh..it was a good one last night. Going to watch it again tonight since I was reading during commercials and want to make sure I got everything ...Moreahh..it was a good one last night. Going to watch it again tonight since I was reading during commercials and want to make sure I got everything before a discussion is born!
94 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Finally caught up last night! I've been ignoring you guys because I didn't want any spoilers :) I thought it was a great episode, but what happened to Ilana?! Pretty crazy that she just blew up! I really hope that they give her some more back story. She deserves a little more character development than Doc Arzt.

94 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Steve Donovan: Something I just thought of--what if Desmond's moment with Jack in the stadium was part of this new line of play "Cupid"? I had to get a refresher ...MoreSomething I just thought of--what if Desmond's moment with Jack in the stadium was part of this new line of play "Cupid"? I had to get a refresher on what the conversation was like and, according to Lostpedia, it was this...

"Moments later, Desmond met Jack Shephard, while training at the same stadium. During their short conversation, Desmond suggested that Jack is running the stadium stairs because of frustration having to do with a woman. Jack confided in Desmond about his patient, Sarah, whom Jack had no hope of fixing. Desmond pointed to the possibility of miracles. Sarah's subsequent unexpected healing suggests that possibly Desmond was right."

This sounds a lot like the conversation he had with Hurley.
94 weeks ago

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94 weeks ago

Steve Donovan Last night's episode was great. What was in the bag Hurley found?

95 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Stephen Bandrowsky: The ashes didn't make him want to follow Richard. He just started to agree with Richard in order to go blow up the Black Rock. That way no one ...MoreThe ashes didn't make him want to follow Richard. He just started to agree with Richard in order to go blow up the Black Rock. That way no one else could get hurt while trying to destroy the plane.
95 weeks ago

Steve Donovan: I got that--he was faking it--but the ashes made him change his tact? It was just a curiosity.
95 weeks ago

Becki Howard I don't know about anyone else, but I felt like LOST really redeemed itself last night! I LOVED that episode! Brought in some interesting info about the link between the different "worlds" and having Charlie, Daniel & Desmond back together in an episode didn't hurt either.

96 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Ryan Paugh: Interesting! She's definitely embracing Daniel as a musician, which is the opposite of what she did in the original timeline.
95 weeks ago

Becki Howard: Veeeeeery interesting!
95 weeks ago

Maurice Williams If someone found last nights episode entertaining and not frustrating please let me know how you were able to do this. I'm sorry fans but I can't wait until this is over, a good show has been stretched to long.

96 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Emma Garrison: I thought it was great. I'm actually enjoying season 6 more than I have enjoyed any other season besides season 1. (Though maybe that's because I ...MoreI thought it was great. I'm actually enjoying season 6 more than I have enjoyed any other season besides season 1. (Though maybe that's because I find the character development the most compelling aspect of the show.) I think it helps to just relax and enjoy the journey and trust that Damon and Carlton know what they are doing. If each episode just spewed answers out without any suspense or mystery, it wouldn't be LOST and it probably wouldn't be as enjoyable.
96 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Oh man, I loved it! Definitely frustrating, but thats the appeal.
96 weeks ago

Karla Mercado I still don't how how it's possible to only have 5 episodes left. They haven't answered any of my crucial questions and the LOST domain of my brain is still mush. Argh. I'm glad Daniel "Widmore" is back though :-)

96 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Steve Donovan: I'm pretty baffled too. I heard today that Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindeloff is producing a clip show for after the season finale so they can ...MoreI'm pretty baffled too. I heard today that Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindeloff is producing a clip show for after the season finale so they can explain everything. So I don't think our answers are as clear as we usually find on television shows or movies (see "Sixth Sense").
96 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman: Me too! I was so sad when he dies. I was so glad to have Charlie back too!
96 weeks ago