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Lost

Lost is an American television drama series that aired on ABC from 2004 to 2010.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Lost is an American television drama series that aired on ABC from 2004 to 2010, following survivors of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 stranded on a mysterious island.

What it is

Lost is a drama series blending survival, science fiction, adventure, and mystery. It centres on the survivors of a plane crash who must work together to survive on a remote South Pacific island, uncovering its supernatural secrets along the way.

Key details

Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, Lost ran for six seasons and 121 episodes on ABC. It won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2005. The ensemble cast includes Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Locke, Hurley, Sayid, Sun, and Jin.

Why it matters

Lost became a cultural phenomenon and one of ABC's most successful dramas. It aired internationally, including in Canada, where it was widely watched. The show's complex storytelling and mysterious island setting influenced many later series.

In short

  • Lost aired on ABC from 2004 to 2010, with six seasons and 121 episodes.
  • It follows plane crash survivors on a mysterious island with supernatural elements.
  • The show won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2005.
  • It was a hit with Canadian audiences as an imported American series.
Canadian angle

Lost aired internationally in Canada and became a widely watched imported American network series for Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

What is Lost about?
Lost is about survivors of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 who crash on a mysterious island and must survive while uncovering its secrets.
How many seasons of Lost are there?
There are 6 seasons of Lost.
Is Lost based on a true story?
No, Lost is a fictional television series.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lost-American-television-program
    Supports: Premise, ABC broadcast, run dates, genre, and Emmy recognition
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_(TV_series)
    Supports: Creators, episode and season count, setting, and run dates
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/lost
    Supports: Main characters and basic premise
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/lost/umc.cmc.224vt3dmosi0331a2yc8ny3l8
    Supports: Series premise, island mystery, and character backstories
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70136118
    Supports: Series premise, cast list, and creators