A lot of the mysteries in lost are answered, although some are not and personally I thought that was fine.

You might really enjoy it then. Your first paragraph will probably translate to lost really well.

My issue was more on the writing direction. I like the story to feel like it was written to tell a specific story and mean something, and for characters to play an organic role in making that happen.

Lost to me felt like the story was made up as they went along, and took a backseat to the writers just wanting to surprise people. Characters too, felt like their behavior and arcs were written to surprise watchers and keep moving the goal post of unraveling the next mystery, rather then them having a meaningful identity and story of their own to tell.

The acting was strong though.

If you loved The Leftovers (my personal favorite show) you are absolutely guaranteed to love LOST all the way through. Go in absolutely blind though.

No, its focus is 100% on the characters. Most of the mysteries are answered subtly but very well. The character arcs are incredible.

You should probably spoiler tag the >!flashforwards part as it is a huge twist in the show!<

It’s an absolutely fantastic tv show from beginning to end. Season 2 and early season 3 have some bumps but everything else is pretty much perfect.

Ah I didn’t check the downvotes lol. I don’t care about Karma lol, just wanted to see what peoples opinions are.

What did you think of lost?

Just letting you know why people are downvoting this

Lost doesn’t even crack IMDBs top 250 tv shows based on user voting and has always had very polarizing reviews.

So no I don’t think it’s one of the highest rated shows of all time, and I think I asked a fair question. Go on though

ShOuLd I wAtCh oNe oF tHe MoSt hIgHLy LoVeD sHoWs oF aLL tImE?

Gotcha. I didn’t mind the leftovers not answering questions, because after a few episodes the mystery didn’t even matter, and you were transfixed on these characters going through an unexplainable trauma.

It seems like lost focus’s on the mystery and never really delivers, is that correct?

Lost started off really great... But the last season, it felt like a chore to finish it.

Might I suggest "Person of Interest" it's one of my favorite shows.

Just watch season one.

Lost is much different from The Leftovers. It's more action packed and plot oriented, and less meditative, but the characters writing is still top notch and there are plenty of philosophical concepts too.

Overall I would say don't expect something too similar to The Leftovers just because they share an author: they have some aspects and themes in common, but they're completely different in terms of mood and pacing. Nevertheless, if mysteries, twists and turns are what you're looking for then Lost is an excellent choice, as those things are even more emphasized than in The Leftovers.

You really have to watch it!

I loved season 1 for its potential. By the later seasons, I really didn't enjoy it at all, but still watched just to see if they actually had a story they were going to get around to telling.

I felt the characters grew (or didn't) in mostly disappointing ways, and the finale was better left unwatched. Have no interest in rewatching any part of it.

Lost is the perfect example of a show where the writers base the entire hook on building up a grand mystery. Every episode is meant to tease and make it feel like some great surprise is being unraveled, but in reality the writers have no idea what the mystery is yet. They're just barraging you with red herrings and random plot twists until they're backed into the corner of having to wrap it all up.

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Oh, I’m so, so jealous! I would love to be able to watch it again for the first time! Feel free to report back your thoughts!

I’m thinking the Americans is what I’m going to start. Been at the top of my list for a while and I could use a slow burn drama.

It was another Lindelof creation, just like The Leftovers OP mentioned. As is Lost. That’s how they relate 😉

It’s worth it. Lot of cool storylines

Yes I loved the first few seasons, amazing cliff hangers and shocking twists, >!unfortunately they began doing flashforwards in season 4, it kind of spoils the show for me but other people still enjoyed it.!<

I think The Americans is a lot closer to what you’re looking for than Lost. You might also like Mr. Robot or Justified. If you enjoyed the weirdness of The Leftovers, check out Legion.

Watchmen is good but not at all related to this discussion lol

I think we all hated the end because during the run there was incredible writing. It built an expectation that the finale will be so incredible. But, it fell way short