Lost

In many ways, the ABC drama Lost acts as a metaphor about the life and struggles of every man (or woman) but taken to an epic level. Religious and philosophical analogies abound as the purpose of our very existence is argued on an island void of morals and reason. This debate is most strikingly personified by the characters of John Locke and Jack Shephard, one a man of faith, the other of science. But the central question of whether we have a free will capable of choosing the paths we take, or if our actions are pre-destined and outside of our control, plays out in the lives of every character, from Kate Austen to Charlie Pace to Desmond Hume. Through the course of six seasons, each must comes to terms with the shortcomings of their past while likewise finding meaning and redemption in their own lost lives. Suffice it to say that Lost is not always easy entertainment, but it is intelligent and thought-provoking on a variety of levels nonetheless.

Lost Taps Into Our Collective Cultural Psyche Article exploring the book Living Lost: Why We’re All Stuck On the Island and how the ABC drama use pop cultural references to expand the show’s mythology.

'Getting Lost' Identifies the Major Themes of Lost Review of the book Getting Lost which, despite being published a two seasons into the ABC drama’s six-year run, still identifies the key elements of Lost.

Lost and the Redefining of Online Fandoms Article exploring the online fanbase of the ABC drama Lost and the resulting community, as outlined in the book Lost Ate My Life by Jon Lachonis and Amy Johnston.

The Gospel According to Lost Review of the book The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay and how universal concepts such as love and redemption fit into both Christianity and the ABC drama Lost.

Lost: An Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Living Exploration of the flashsideways universe from the final season of the ABC drama Lost and how it reflects the personal growth experienced by the characters.

Lost and Buffy the Vampire Slayer A comparison of the ABC drama Lost and WB/UPN series Buffy the Vampire Slayer that details similarities between the two shows, including the island and the Hellmouth.

The Lost Theory of Atlantis Exploration of the similarities between the island in the ABC drama Lost and that of the mythical civilizations of Atlantis and Lemuria, one of the many theories proposed by fans.

The Lost Theory of Purgatory Exploration of a popular fan theory in regards to the characters of the ABC drama Lost and how it continues to relate despite being debunked by the producers of the series.

The Odyssey of Desmond Hume Exploration of Desmond Hume from the ABC drama Lost and how the character reflects both Homer’s The Odyssey as well as Joseph Campbell and the “Hero’s Journey.”

DVD Epilogue Provides Answers to Lost Questions Article exploring the minisode “The New Man in Charge” from the Lost DVD collection, which centers on lingering questions from the ABC drama.

Missing Pieces and The Lost Experience Article spotlighting the Lost: Missing Pieces webisodes and The Lost Experience alternate reality game, and how they compliment the narrative of the ABC drama.

Lost Season One: Exodus Review of the first season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode, including the characters of the series, the launching of the raft and the opening of the hatch.

Lost Season Two: Live Together, Die Alone Review of the second season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode and the divisions that arose amongst the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815.

Lost Season Three: Through the Looking Glass Review of the third season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode and the growing differences between Jack Shephard and John Locke.

Lost Season Four: There's No Place Like Home Review of the fourth season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode and the plight of the Oceanic Six, as well as that of John Locke.

Lost Season Five: The Incident Review of the fifth season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode and its plot to change the future despite the belief that “whatever happened, happened.”

Lost Season Six: The End Review of the sixth season of the ABC drama Lost with emphasis on the final episode and the climactic showdown between the forces of good and evil and the end of the series.

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