The September 22, 2004in the United States, the first episode of a series that would later become one of the most influential in the history of television series was broadcast by ABC: Lost. Designed by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof And Jeffrey LieberLost was a real watershed for TV series, in an era in which they were still seen as B-series products compared to what the seventh art could offer. Given that today Lost turns twenty Since the first broadcast of the pilot episode, let’s celebrate this milestone together by retracing Ten of the most iconic, important and memorable moments from the series.
WARNING: Obviously, from here on out, the above article will be FULL of SPOILERS for some key moments in the series.
The final
It’s true, the finale of Lost still divides fans of the series, between those who appreciated it and those who were unable to fully engage with what was shown. It is undeniable, however, that the last moments of the series are quite emotionalwith almost all the protagonists of Lost reunited in the afterlife for a final farewell before “going beyond”. This is also joined by Jack’s ending, who after having fulfilled his duty as protector of the island collapses on the ground, now dying, with his dog Vincent at his side. A scene that recalls the first moments of the pilot episode, with Jack waking up on the island after the plane crash reached by Vincent himself. A finale full of imperfections, caused by a disappointing sixth season on several fronts, but still moving.
The beginning of everything
And speaking of the beginning of the series, it is impossible not to mention the two parts of the pilot episode among the most memorable moments of Lost. After the aforementioned awakening in the jungle, Jack reaches the beach of the island where he finds chaos: screams and cries of terror, flames, wreckage and death. The story of a group of survivors of a plane crash begins and the world of TV series will never be the same again. While the characters begin to relate to each other and the first mysteries begin to emerge, JJ Abrams, director and screenwriter of these first two episodes, gives us what is ultimately one of the best pilot episodes ever.
The Call Between Desmond and Penny
Desmond is one of the fundamental linchpins in the narrative economy of Lost. In addition to being one of the most beloved characters for his peculiar humanity, Desmond is the protagonist of various moments to remember. In one of these we see the troubled love story between Desmond and Penny who fight fate and time, both adverse, in order to be able to love each other. The call between the two is one of the most touching and poetic moments of the entire series.. On one side we have Penny, who has waited eight years for her other half to call, thus making a heartfelt act of faith. On the other side we have Desmond, a man now without points of reference in a desperate search for his constant, namely Penny. To quote a dialogue from the film Interstellar: «Love transcends time and space».
Michael’s Betrayal
One of the most sensational twists in all of Lost. Michael Dawson, one of the main characters of the series, decides to help the Others, who have kidnapped his son, to capture some of the survivors of flight 815. In order to save Walt, Michael will kill Ana Lucia and Libbytwo survivors from the tail of the plane, then free Benjamin Linusthe leader of the Others. This moment was born mainly because of some disputes between the two interpreters of Ana Lucia and Libby, respectively Michelle Rodriguez And Cynthia Watrosand production, but despite this it remains one of the most shocking and unexpected of the series.
The Truth About John Locke
In the fourth episode of the first season we witness the past of John Lockeone of the most important characters of the show. This episode immediately made things clear about what Lost was, that is, a series that it was supported by its well-defined characters and that, in parallel, took away any point of reference from the viewerin order to constantly surprise him. Towards the last minutes of the episode we discover that John Locke he was in a wheelchair before the accidentbut once on the island 815 is miraculously started walking again. John Locke, his destiny and his phrase «Don’t tell me what I can’t do!» represent hope, the desire to live and to have faith in the future, among the main themes of Lost.
The trapdoor
The focal point of the first season, the trapdoor It is one of the elements that made Lost, in its early days, so intriguing and interesting. Locke’s obsession with it is, among other things, Boone’s cause of deathwhich represents the first departure among the ranks of the main characters. Following this dramatic event, John seems to have lost the hope that distinguishes him, but a light coming from the hatch infuses him with new life. The opening of the hatch, which closes the first season, leaves the viewer breathless with what is one of the most intriguing cliffhangers of the series.
Opening the trapdoor
Not going too far, the beginning of the second season answers the questions that viewers have been asking for months: what’s inside the hatch? With a splendid opening sequence we see the sad fate of Desmond, who finds himself forced to press a button every 108 minutes after having typed the numbers 4 8 15 16 23 42, which will be recurring for all six seasons. If he does not fulfill his task, something terrible could happen. This moment, and this first episode of the second season, introduce the character of Desmond, the experiments of Dharma and many other mysteries that will form the linchpin of the narrative and mythology of Lost.
John’s speech to Charlie
As previously mentioned, Lost was and still is one of the most beloved series of all time thanks above all to the main characters, their stories and their plots. A perfect example of this is the relationship between Locke and Charlie and the speech made by the first one about the fate of the moth. Locke tries to help Charlie get off heroin and, to do so, he gives him a beautiful metaphor about life, comparing Charlie to a moth that has to fight alone to emerge from the cocoon without anyone’s help. Locke explains that he could easily help the moth to finally become a butterfly and take flight, but doing so would make it weak and helpless in front of the outside world. Charlie is then faced with a choice: choose if you take the easier way of the drug or fight to finally become a beautiful moth. Lost is also this, a beautiful metaphor about life and the condition of man in the modern world, and this moment is one of the most significant in this sense.
Charlie’s Death
In the third season Desmond begins to have visions about the Charlie’s Death. Although he manages to avoid his friend’s death several times, he begins to realize that the tragic fate that awaits his friend is inevitable. Charlie then decides to draw up a list of the five best moments of his life, placing at the top the night he met Claire on the island. In an extreme sacrifice, to save his friends and Claire herself, Charlie warns Desmond from behind the glass of the Looking Glass station room that the one that was coming to their rescue was not Penny’s ship as they believed. The image of Charlie underwater, placing his palm on the glass that separates him from Desmond, showing the writing Not Penny’s Boatis worth more than a thousand words.
We have to go back
In the third season finale, the series once again overturns the rules and narrative constants. If the two pilot episodes of Lost are among the most beautiful ever, the cliffhanger of 3×22 it is the same with regards to season finales. Throughout the episode, the viewer is led to believe that he is witnessing the usual flashback, which specifically tells of an alcoholic, depressed Jack who has also attempted suicide. In the final sequence of the episode, however, we see Jack meeting with Kate. This confused everyone, as the skein became more and more tangled. But after listening to the dialogue between the two, the answer to the viewer’s questions soon became clear: that wasn’t a flashback, but a flashforwardthat is, a scene that showed us events after what happened on the island. Jack and Kate had therefore managed to save themselves, but this had somehow upset Jack, who was obsessed with returning to the island to save those left behind. Jack yelling at Kate «We have to go back» closes what is probably one of the best episodes of Lost.
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