Just finished for the second time

Out of all the shows I’ve finished, this one is the hardest to say goodbye to

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How do we feel about these bits of dialogue? S4/S5 spoilers

In various interactions with Kate and Ben off the island, Jack says that when Locke came to visit him as Jeremy Bentham, he said things like:

\- Some very bad things happened and it was Jack’s fault for leaving

\- Everyone left behind would die too if he didn’t go back

\- Going back was the only way to keep Aaron and Kate safe

Of course later on we see Locke and Jack’s entire interaction in the hospital and Locke doesn’t say any of this. I’ve always chalked it up to Jack lying to Kate, Ben, and mostly himself to try and justify and grapple with his mental state at the time. I’m curious how others interpreted the difference between what Jack said and what we actually see?

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Deep cut
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John Locke is my favourite part of lost his acting is incredible, why do so many people seem to hate him?

I’m 3 episodes into season 6 for reference so I don’t know everything yet but he’s still my favourite character

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What’s the best episode for each character? Day 11 - Charlie Pace
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First time here? READ THIS!

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###EPISODE DISCUSSION FOR FIRST TIME WATCHERS

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- 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.

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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!

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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.

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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.


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Welcome, and Namaste :)

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FIRST TIME WATCHER EPISODE DISCUSSION, SERIES HUB

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.
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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.

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# SEASON ONE HUB

# SEASON TWO HUB

# SEASON THREE HUB

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# SEASON FIVE HUB

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@lostbackup

What’s the best episode for each character? Day 11 - Charlie Pace
https://redd.it/1q2txza
@lostbackup

John Locke is my favourite part of lost his acting is incredible, why do so many people seem to hate him?

I’m 3 episodes into season 6 for reference so I don’t know everything yet but he’s still my favourite character

https://redd.it/1q2mpm4
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Girlfriend got me a LOST / Little People collab for Christmas
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My sister thrifted me this Lost season 5 collection that had never been opened and has a coupon from 2010
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Lost complete series on sale

https://tv.apple.com/us/boxset/lost-the-complete-series/umc.cmr.its.se.67xvdfr3xlekbgwqx41cjajxt?showId=umc.cmc.224vt3dmosi0331a2yc8ny3l8

The entire series is on sale for $49.99 on iTunes.

If digital purchases aren't for you, you can keep your opinions to yourself. I've never had any digital purchases removed from my library. If Apple loses the license for something, they just can't sell it anymore, but you can still stream it.

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Evangeline Lilly has brain damage after falling face first on boulder
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/03/evangeline-lilly-brain-damage-cognitive-decline/88006248007/

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Just binged on Netflix

Man wtf even happened 😂 great show, glad I watched. I was growing up when it was on originally and never watched it so I just watched it before it left Netflix and wow. Feel like I have no clue what happened. Going to watch some YouTube videos for exploration 😂 glad I watched it

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Why does everyone get so chill about the idea of murder in late S3?

I watched as a kid during the og run, then rewatched for the first time about half a year ago(and never thought of this, admittedly), found it much better than I remembered. Now I kinda missed it again, watched a couple of reaction videos and the tonal shift between S3E19(The Brig) and S3E21(Greatest Hits) is jarring. In the first one, we see a not-fully-redeemed Sawyer, finally getting his revenge and throwing up and not feeling great about it. Then 2 eps later, they all casually plan putting dynamites in tents to kill the others. I get survival(they kidnapped pregnant women before though, it's not even about survival, it's "us vs them" mindset, like full on war) can be just as messy as revenge but they just kinda presume that there won't be any consequences, ever? And not just legally; put anyone in a desolate island, w no hope of rescue(although at that point, they have this newfound hope thanks to Widmore), give them a gun or some dynamites, a large percentage of them would still hesitate to kill just by the emotional cost of it. It sucks when I think about it bc the characters are the strongest aspect of this show's writing imo. And I can't even excuse it w the time constraints etc, bc 121 episodes is quite a lot, or at least enough, to do this thing more gradually, rather than overnight.

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@lostbackup

Noticed this on a rewatch...

Not 100% sure if this is a spoiler, but wanted to be safe. I was rewatching season 3, episode 1, Tale of Two Cities and noticed that Juliet's appearance in this episode looks very similar to Jack's ex-wife Sarah in certain episodes. I wonder if the show did this on purpose! Maybe this is was part of Ben's manipulation of Jack, trying to make him feel more attached to Juliet. To be fair, I think Juliet has this general style/look before Jack even got to the island, but nevertheless, I thought it was an interesting detail about her character especially in the first episode she's in. Thoughts?

EDIT: I'm curious to see if anyone noticed on the first watch before they mentioned it (I forgot that they mentioned it in a later episode)

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@lostbackup

Season 2 finale chef’s kiss

I think the second season finale is my favorite out of all the finales. I’m rewatching it now and the scene where Jack, Kate, Sawyer and Hurley are ambushed by the Others still gives me goosebumps. Jack’s intensity as he realizes that Michael is still lying to them, the surprise ambush, the show music that plays as Jack tries to carry Kate to escape. Just brilliant.

Then you’ve got the rest of the episode which was just as brilliant. I was SHOOK when Desmond learned with us that he played a part in the Oceanic plane crashing. Even years later having watched this episode several times, I still get a lot of similar feels which is not easy for me when I am rewatching something.

How about you all? How does the second season finale hold up years later? What were your initial reactions?

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@lostbackup

Full timeline/calendar?

I'm curious if anyone has made a calendar or timetable of everything that happened, particularly in the first three seasons when each episode is roughly a day to a few days long?

I was just thinking of this as I did a rewatch with a friend who's never seen it before, while simultaneously watching LOST Circle on my own too.

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@lostbackup

This is my favorite subreddit

We have built such a wonderful and beautiful community here. I’m happy to be apart of it! (:


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@lostbackup

This is seriously probably one of the funniest exchanges in the entire series.
https://redd.it/1q3ko20
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