Its taken a long time to get here, but finally, the last season of Lost arrives, with answers to at least some of the questions that fans of the show have been demanding for the past few years. In true Lost fashion, it doesnt tie all its mysteries up with a bow, but it does at least answer some of the questions that have long being gestating. In the series opening, for instance, we finally learn the secret of the smoke monster, which is a sizeable step in the right direction. In terms of quality, the show has been on an upward curve since the end date of the programme... was announced, and season six arguably finds Lost at its most confident to date. Never mind the fact that its juggling lots of proverbial balls: theres a very clear end point here, and the show benefits enormously from it. Naturally, Lost naysayers will probably find themselves more alienated than ever here. But this boxset nonetheless marks the passing of a major television show, one that has cleverly managed to reinvent itself on more than one occasion, and keep audiences across the world gripped as a result. Theres going to be nothing quite like it for a long time to come --Jon Foster [show more]
The Sixth and Final season of 'Lost' went down in history as one of the most polarising seasons of any television show ever created. What started as a network phenomenon slowly turned into a mixture of love, frustration, and downright anger, but there's no denying that whichever side of the fence you fell on, you had an opinion on 'Lost.'
Way back in 2004, 'Lost' launched to high scores all across the board. No show had ever presented a weekly 'movie' in the way this show's budget could, with 18.6million viewers for the 'Pilot' episode in the US. Six years later, and the show ended on 13.567m yet this hardly tells the tale. The viewing figures fluctuated between highs of over 23m down to just under 9m - a shocking drop off for a show once considered the biggest on television in recent memory. The struggle to keep audiences interested in a show that presented more questions than answers, combined with the problematic Writers Guild Strike in 2007-2008, meant that 'Lost' fell from a sure-fire hit to another show that was at the mercy of a network.
But where 'Lost' may have faltered in ratings, it flourished in creativity. Announcing an end date for the entire series mid-way enabled Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to finally build towards something, and start introducing answers to the audience that had stood by them. And that's why, in my opinion, they were able to produce a stunning final season for the loyal fans. It's a bittersweet emotional farewell to a show that proved that television could stand toe to toe with Hollywood, and often beat it in terms of character development and gripping weekly stories. The Sixth season is by no means one that any casual viewer could jump into and understand; this is absolutely a love letter to the fans and 18 rewarding episodes made for every person that watched right from the 'Pilot' episode.
That's not to say it was greeted by unanimous joy and adulation - after all, it wouldn't be 'Lost' if it didn't divide opinion - but on the whole, it succeeds where it should do, and that's on the level of a hardcore 'Lost' fan. There is love, tragedy, comedy, and some of the best direction and writing you will ever see in any visual medium. Right up until the final scene of 'Lost' they manage to maintain that 'movie a week' feel, and I'm not sure anything else will ever come close to maintaining such a high quality of production. Bringing back previously seen characters enabled the writers to revisit the magic that captured the hearts of those right at the beginning, and take us back to what we felt from the moment we hit that beach in Oceanic flight 815. The whole season feels like a family reunion, where you finally get to catch up and see what's happening.
As with every season, there are 'flashes' alongside the present day happenings, yet they are dealt with in a very different way. After the highly emotional drama in the Fifth season finale, we're thrown a curveball and never quite know what's happening right up until the final episode. It's the kind of gripping confusion that 'Lost' became famous for, yet this time you know there'll be an end and many answers. Of course, not every last detail is explained nor accounted for, but what matters is the heart of the show - the characters and their relationships. Without them, nothing would have ever succeeded. No random statues or noises or other mysteries would have ever held the show together. It was always Jack, Kate, Sawyer and all the survivors that made us come back week after week, and to that end they are the ones that drive this final season.
To me, a die-hard 'Lost' fan from day 1, the finale is perfect in every way possible. From the opening bars of Michael Giacchino's score, the emotion swept over me. It genuinely felt like I was losing a part of my life - as sad as that sounds for a television show - but it was monumental in a way that other shows could only ever dream of. I completely understand why some didn't like the ending, but for me it's everything I wanted and more. It was the end of a journey, not only for the fans but for every character on the show and everyone involved. And it stands up to repeat viewings too - in fact, I'd argue that watching this set after the initial shock factor proves just how good the final season is. Everything has a big time feel to it, and it's far easier to digest the second time around, or the third, or however many times you watch it.
And that's what 'Lost' is - a show worth of rewatching, and experiencing again. Even when you know the answers, the important things stand the test of time. From Jack Shephard and Kate Austen, through to Benjamin Linus and Juliet Burke, we see some of the truest and most fascinating characters ever written. We started with the mysteries of John Locke, and transcended into a science fiction genre with Desmond Hume. This show was never scared to take leaps of faith because the writers knew their talent would shine through, and it always did. 'Lost' may not be for everyone, but to some it will always be the best show to ever be shown on television, and I find it hard to argue with that. The Final season may not be for everyone, but it's an essential part of a whole series that deserves to be watched at least once by everyone. And if it's something you're watching for the first time, then Blu-ray is a fantastic way of doing it - clear visuals, stunning sound, and absolutely no frustrating wait for answers.
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The sixth and final season of the hugely popular US drama series. This season finds the survivors having to deal with the consequences of a nuclear bomb detonation aimed at changing the past. Episodes are: 'LA X', 'What Kate Does', 'The Substitute', 'Lighthouse', 'Sundown', 'Dr. Linus', 'Recon', 'Ab Aeterno', 'The Package', 'Happily Ever After', 'Everybody Loves Hugo', 'The Last Recruit', 'The Candidate', 'Across the Sea', 'What They Died For' and 'The End'.
Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The sixth and final season of the hugely popular US drama series This season finds the survivors having to deal with the consequences of a nuclear bomb detonation aimed at changing the past Episodes are &39;LA X&39; &39;What Kate Does&39; &39;The Substitute&39; &39;Lighthouse&39; &39;Sundown&39; &39;Dr Linus&39; &39;Recon&39; &39;Ab Aeterno&39; &39;The Package&39; &39;Happily Ever After&39; &39;Everybody Loves Hugo&39; &39;The Last Recruit&39; &39;The Candidate&39; &39;Across the Sea&39; &39;What They Died For&39; and &39;The End&39;
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