"lost": tv show analysis
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The horror, mystery, and suspense of
by Bernardo Simoes
LOST aired 6 seasons (2004-2010) on
Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams,
and Damon Lindelof
Oceanic-815 flight survivors try to find a way to leave an island they soon discover to be filled with mysteries, human greed,
and unique physical properties
LOST’s storytelling is divided between the happenings on the island and what’s happened before the plane
crashed. Every episode focuses on an individual character and his or her
background story.
The doctor Jack becomes the group’s leader from the very beginning. Since
they’ve been through a crash, he naturally becomes the central
character who will treat all others.
The strongest hint that they’re in a special place comes from Locke. A
handicapped man who - after the crash - can suddenly walk. He’s the first to
seek answers from the island.
The premise of LOST is that these characters had been “lost” in their lives even before the plane crash. Kate, who had been held custody during the flight,
showcases a crucial character arc.
Ben is the leader of “The Others,” those who had been on the island even before the crash. He grew up there and understands its unique
physical properties like nobody else.
Sawyer, like Kate, presents a big change in his arc. He decides to
restart his life by adopting this new name, and wants to simply stay in the
island and not be bothered.
Desmond is an interesting character because, although he had already been on the island, he didn’t actually belong
to Ben’s group. He was the ultimate outcast of the island’s population.
Hurley’s character arc is probably the most complex one, although this isn’t too clear until the very last episode. Throughout the series, the “loser”
becomes more and more crucial to the group’s survival.
LOST was directed to leave the audience on the edge of their seats every minute of
every episode
Thrilling, revealing, and yet suspenseful on every scene
HORROR
MYSTERY
SUSP
ENSE
The horror, mystery, and suspense of
by Bernardo Simoes