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Since it's invention in the thirties, television has brought hundreds upon hundreds of programs to viewers around the world. It's shows have been all over the place in quality--some enthralling, some mediocre, and some canceled after one episode. But very few have reached the quality and viewership of "Lost".
"Lost" debuted in September of 2004. It follows the adventures of a group of survivors of Flight 815 (Sydney to LA) after it crashes on a tropical island. Now, I know what you're thinking, *cough*Gilligan's Island*cough*" or "*cough*Survivor*cough*," right? However, "Lost" is neither a sitcom nor a reality show. While there are genuinely funny moments and realistic situations, it's something more.
The show is chock-full of mysteries. Something crashes through the jungle, and polar bears are on the island for some reason. Then, it becomes evident that other people have been--and indeed still are--on the island. After all hope is lost of being rescued, the survivors must stick together to survive. Intrigue is added when a mysterious hatch is discovered in the jungle.
Once it is blown open, more of the island's past is revealed. An organization called the Hanso Foundation built the hatch to prevent electromagnetic energy from destroying the island. The faith of many of the characters is tested when they discover that they must enter the same numbers--4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42--into a computer every 108 minutes.
Its cast of characters includes Jack Shephard, a doctor who was on his way home from his father's funeral; Kate Austen, an ex-convict with a troubled past; Hugo "Hurley" Reyes, an overweight multi-millionaire who won the lottery by entering with the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42 which seem to be cursed; John Locke, a man in a wheelchair who could walk after landing on the island; James "Sawyer" Ford, a con man, Charlie Pace, the singer from the (fictional) band Drive Shaft, and dozens more.
Not only is the acting superb and the plot amazingly well-thought out, but "Lost"'s suspense is second to none. If you haven't ever seen it, the best way to get caught up is to rent the show on DVD from Netflix or your local video store or buy it from iTunes. There are currently three seasons, with the fourth set to be released sometime in the spring of 2008. There is something in it for everyone--whether you're a fan of drama, sci-fi, action, romance or suspense, "Lost" has it all.
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