LOST Explained - The Theory of Everything: Part One (The Light, The Island & The Protector)

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This channel's definitive explanation of the mysteries and mythology from the seminal TV series LOST (2004). Part One covers the origins of the island itself including what the light beneath the island actually is, how it works, and why it was so important to protect. We will also cover how the island relates to the flash sideways and the afterlife, as well as the internal logic behind how an island protector operates and functions.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 What is the light beneath the island?
4:01 Was the world at risk if the light went out?
5:26 Is The Source connected to "The Big Bang"?
07:39 How did the island first form?
09:25 What are those energy pockets around the world?
12:16 Is there a difference between Island and Protector?
14:41 Was The Island holding back hell and evil?
22:14 What are the properties and powers of the light?
25:45 What is the purpose of an island protector?
29:08 Can protectors see the future?
34:52 What's next?
35:18 Credits

[@JakeTaaylor]

The fact that this show ended over a decade ago and this channel is still active and posting content is incredible. Good stuff!❤

[@Nelkson]

I watched the show 6 times. Is amazing.

[@jonathansoko1085]

I still think of lost on random occassions. I will be at work underneath a truck doing something and il wonder about it. I havent watched this video yet, and i still have NO IDEA what the show meant or what really happened. I cant say any other show has done that to me, ever.

[@cindyford6980]

As far as I’m concerned, this was all about purgatory. They had to go through pain, fear and suffering, to get to the light.. That is how I will always see this show. The later part of the series truly “Lost” its way.

[@darthbahnsen3832]

The really cool thing is how subjective Lost is, and how apparently unintentional that subjectivity is. There was some kind of happenstance magic that occurred between the different plotlines that were too convoluted, dropped, handed off to different supervision, improvised, and all the other ways the story spaghetti-fys. Theres enough random tid bits and loose motiffs to feed into any personal interpretation or meaning.

[@xbfalcon83]

The fact that channels like this exist is a testament to how poorly the show was written

[@Lawni]

You know why I love the internet? I woke up this morning thinking about a TV show I used to watch a decade ago. That show was a little complicated, and I wondered what stuff I missed when I watched it. I search for an explained video, and here it is. Now I got my entertainment for the next little while sorted out. Thanks, my guy, you have made my day,.

[@RandyBaumery]

I saw every episode pretty much in first run. I'm loving these in depth explanations of things which were not totally covered first time around.

[@soiledmytrousers]

i first watched this show during the absolute rock bottom of my life. I will never forget it. For the message, emotion, and not to mention brilliant story telling. Cant wait to watch it all over again for the 7th time. P.S. The music makes me cry every damn time.

[@greedokenobi3855]

LOST is the only show that I keep rewatching again and again. And everytime I watch it I notice something that I didn’t notice before. It’s the only show that makes me care about so many of the characters. In my opinion it’s completely unique and it almost feels like a personal experience watching it. I don’t have a top 10 favorite tv shows (because it would probably rorate and constantly change) but I do have a top 1, nothing else comes close for me.

[@7grims]

Finally someone making a explanation that is about the mystery and the mythology. Most fans still latch on to "lost was about the journey and the characters" because they still dont know what the island is. Even I didn't perceive most of this in my multiple viewings, cause they are never explicit in the show.

[@giuliadavis8019]

This video also made me realize that in season 1 when locke is looking out at the ocean through jacks eyes were meant to see him as crazy and a “nutter” according to charlie, but then much later in the series we see Jack staring out into the ocean the same way Locke was. He was just enlightened much earlier.

[@RetroGameStream]

Oh man, I hate to be another person that says this, but the natural reading is so much better than the text-to-speech of the video I came here from. I'm happy to wait for the rest of these videos, great work putting this together.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That's absolutely fair to say. It's why I am remaking those old videos with this new series. The latest ten videos on the channel all use my own voice, so be sure to check out some of the vids before this one.

[@lolomcspanky]

​@@LOSTEXPLAINED108Thanks! I also felt bad, because I appreciate the work you & other creators do for our enjoyment, but I had suuuuuuch a hard time with the old videos bc of auditory processing issues. Thanks for accommodating us sensory-challenged folks! I'm so tired of listening to lost analysis with tons of obvious errors, and your stuff is the best!

[@bluesrock4035]

Protector being a fail safe key of the island is a great observation. Charged Jack starting the ”engine”… didn’t see that coming. Superior work!

[@marcink.7645]

The Rules. After Jacob died Ben tells Hurley that they can create a brand new Rules.

[@natraid]

I feel a lot of emotions every time I watch LOST, I have been watching it since 2005 and every now and then I need to go back to the island. These videos amplify those emotions, thank you very much.

[@Duckmann62]

I love when Jack tells the MIB "I'm going to kill you." It's really the first time you see the MIB look nervous & uneasy. Each new protector seems to unlock some kind of knowledge that the island has held back until the right time comes.

[@aliciatott3n]

Finally convinced my partner of almost three years to watch my favourite show with me. It'll be my fourth time through, and I'm so happy to have this insight this time around. Thank you!!

[@itai82]

As someone who watched the series 4 times now, I take great comfort in knowing that I'll have a 5th watch in the future, when you do an ep-by-ep guide, I'll re-watch every episode with your guide and it'll be something else entirely!

[@SSB_Its_Me_SB]

I feel like I actually know these people, more than any other show I’ve ever watched

[@RuminatingWizard]

Really stupid show

[@Lol_Pig]

Lost was an absolute treasure! I remember getting on the message boards after every episode aired to discuss, speculate, explain, predict, etc. And so many times since Lost, other show writers tried to replicate the charm Lost had. It was lightening in a bottle. Glad there's still folks out there keeping Lost alive

[@HeroesFanProductions]

Your editing is superb my friend. Both with your writing and with the construction of this video, well done! It has definitely shed some light into a couple of gaps in the lore for me. This show still remains one of the best after all these years.

[@vincentlorusso689]

A part of me, just a part, can't believe Cuse and Lindelof don't want to build on what they've created. There are so many ways to expand and fill in the future and history of the Island without actually compromising Lost.

[@giuliadavis8019]

Rewatching the show for the umpteenth time with my boyfriend who’s never seen it. Your videos make me feel confident that I can explain things to him if he has any questions. Thanks for your hard work!

[@kristyhutcheson6429]

I'm currently doing the exact thing. Because my bf doesn't understand it so I try to explain it.

[@marinabassi3767]

This masterpiece is only the confirmation that the Source has really found and chosen you to make its infinite complexities iundestandable to us mere humans... Nothing more needs to be said, except thanks !

[@BougieBlue]

At 53 this is still my favorite show.

[@somersfamily]

75 and I've watched it 468 times. Never gets old

[@obenohnebohne]

I love your videos. I am so happy, that you have chosen to use your voice. It makes it much easier to consume but also forms a connection. Your work is incredible and satisfying to watch. the more I understand of the "endgame" (aka the seasons I didn’t like on my first few watches - 4, 5 and 6), the more I appreciate the whole piece of art. I also realize that I wasn’t fully ready for it. I was a teenager/young and inexperienced person. Now, years later, I am much more able to comprehend and connect to it.

[@rahul--12]

excellent work -- I recently finished watching Lost and naturally had a ton of questions. The series deserves more credit than I initially gave it credit for and this video really shows why. I was particularly interested in the sci-fi aspects of the series, which were very much secondary. I only wish the series could have incorporated what this video shows.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I get what you mean! Although I think the breadcrumbs are all there; I derive most of my explanations directly from the text or connect dots that the text presented to us. But the show had to strike an uneasy balance between being a show for hardcore mythology nerds like me and for audiences who were more interested in the love triangles and character drama. So, the show couldn't go all in on making it about the metaphysics and mythology. A lot of the concepts I touch upon in this video would not be palatable to the more casual viewer. I think the writers mostly got the balance right, but could have made more efforts to spell out a few details for posterity's sake.

[@rahul--12]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 Yes I agree -- the show had to strike a balance and it leaned more toward love triangles and character development, yet the sci-fi / mythology aspects were far more interesting to me. Thanks again for your efforts -- it's truly remarkable what you've produced and I can't wait to work through more of your videos. I've found a new and greater respect for the show. Cheers!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

It's my pleasure! 🙏

[@scarletteshadow]

W O W 😵😮😯 My mind is blown and it is only the first episode! What an amazing job you've done! I'm a fan of both Fringe and Lost and while Fringe was more of a scientific bend on supernatural things, I have felt from the beginning that Lost was a spiritual journey based on things science would try to explain away...The Island, the vortices, the light...Thank you for a terrific video! Subscribed.

[@loriyork7323]

Currently watching this series for the 6th time and I'm just now really understanding (having gone through a spiritual awakening) how beautiful this story is at the core. Your series of explanations is brilliant. Thank you!

[@srpresbitero]

Highly recommend this series. I just watched it in Disney Plus. Super brilliant, interesting, I love the cast, its funny and all. 10/10

[@FloridaMark1611]

Since Lost I've watch Person of Interest, Manifest, Ozark, Stranger Things, and Cobra Kai. Nothing still comes close to Lost, just got done watching for my 7th time and sure I'll be on number 8 soon.

[@pilouuuu]

Can I recommend Fringe? Really good show. I agree that Lost is the best though. The Manifest is also interesting.

[@FloridaMark1611]

@@pilouuuu Thanks, I'll check it out.

[@nikkic0509]

I just finished it the first time, and have some questions. I can’t wait to watch it again, however I will wait a bit. I loved the story and so many of the characters.

[@FloridaMark1611]

@@nikkic0509 Awesome, yeah I'll definitely try to answer any questions.

[@laurabrunetto5864]

After all this time Lost is still my favourite show and I keep rewatching it as a whole once in a while. This channel is very well made, even in my rewatches I can forget some details in the plot and this channel helps me to tight everything together. Thank you

[@erikess9796]

I'm :18 seconds in and I cannot wait for all of the other parts to this. Thank you.

[@CheapSkateGrower]

You always have the most thoughtful analysis, thank you for these!

[@raeliamrussi2679]

This is so great!! I love this and am looking forward to the next installments. Thank you so much ❤️

[@TayNez63]

the long awaited remastering of the theory of everything! love it

[@Thomk121]

Best show ever. I just started watching it again. I was upset when Netflix dropped it. Thank God that Hulu picked it up

[@NoahNobody]

You can see the show's creators tried to explain the concept of the island many times. It's great that you've pulled them all out. It's a good theory too. I like that "the light" is essentially some being that gives life to dead planets and in some way is the life of the planet. Using planets like hosts in a way.

[@bigredinfinity3126]

This is a huge difference compared to the voice to speech .You have a great narrative voice

[@christopherlomeli6553]

Love this channel so much. Thank you for your in depth analysis, there is surprisngly little on KZbin ATM. You're content is by far the definitive video essays on Lost. Reminds me of the @TheSeanieB days.

[@buddystewart2020]

Another great installment. We appreciate it.

[@astrovv]

This is yet another incredible video. SO well done!

[@bulldogtonyyt1116]

I've watched the whole series almost two dozen times, it's always gonna be one of my favorite series!

[@indoorplant2392]

???!

[@johnbragg5481]

Great job with this video! This is the best analysis of Lost I’ve seen. Can’t wait till your next installment!

[@amykelly23]

This is my favorite show of all time! I've watched it 3 times through but still had questions. I recently found your channel and it's been so helpful and eye opening! My son and daughter-in-law just completed their viewing and SHE also discovered u! We're meeting up this week to discuss our theories, etc, together because she was as moved by the series as i was! What a fantastic way to come together as a family! 👍😀 Thank you! Please don't stop!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I love comments like these. Thank you for sharing that, Amy! :-)

[@TimmyVision]

This is going to be sooo good, thanks!

[@cj7472]

Thank you for posting this. This is incredible. Great analysis and content. Really enjoy the videos and concepts. Please keep up the great work.

[@Rigellistar]

Brilliant!! I've watched Lost 11 times until now and this show is a source of energy for me! I fully support your ideas in this video. Congratulations!!

[@improbablya7]

When i was as kid i thought the ending was stupid. Here i am at 21 just rewatched the whole season, crying my eyes out because these people went through something so hard and so bad they finally got to reunite and be happy together. Remember all the hard and happy times. The most important part of there life was all them together. Idk it just hit me and made me really emotional that everyone was together and at peace.

[@Zazzaro703]

These videos are so good and I appreciate the effort you put into them. They also remind me of the endless discussions (Dark UFOs website anyone?) that were had during the torturous wait between seasons, between episodes, when the show would have a couple episodes and then take 2 weeks off, off a month for winter break and how 99% of the discussions turned out to be wrong 😂. It was so fun reading and discussing virtually everything and it’s now just as fun to have very well thought out ideas and explanations about what the show was all about in these videos.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I used Dark UFO religiously back in day! I even posted some elaborate theories on there that might still be archived somewhere. I hope that this channel can bring at least a little piece of that back to fans.

[@Zazzaro703]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 I most likely read them then. Were some awesome theories on there that were way more elaborate and interesting than what the show presented but overall I was very happy with what the writers did and how it all ended. Feel sad for the people that didn’t enjoy the ending because it taints a great show to them but different strokes for different folks no one is right or wrong with how they feel about the show or how it ended. It was kind of a double edged sword going to DarkUFO all the time because they would have spoilers via set pictures, who was filming and stuff like that but I was so obsessed I couldn’t help myself.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I agree. Feel bad for those that came away from the show feeling cheated or letdown. It’s a very subjective thing, how we feel about a story and how it ends, and what it adds up to. I remember feeling a bit indifferent about Across the Sea when it first aired (which I think is the real episode that split the fanbase at the time, more so than The End), but it took me another rewatch of the show to appreciate that episode and how it fits into the canon and explains everything. I always felt that some of the more aggrieved fans might look more kindly on the last season and the show in general if they gave it another whirl. But I don’t begrudge those who came away with gripes generally speaking. Part of the reason for this channel was to offer people a more comprehensive look back at what the show was trying to convey, in the hopes it might help them see the overall series in a more positive light.

[@Brellowcrop]

Awesome video, mate. Thoroughly enjoyed that one

[@RegalHankHill]

this and part two are the most well thought out and comprehensive look at lost and the background stories that you unfurled carefully and completely. TY sooo much and keep up the great work~!@!@!@!@

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you, Chris! Comments like yours keep me going, so I really appreciate it. 🙂

[@niccyknickers]

i just rewatched this, so thanks for the perfect timing to help my brain make sense of everything.

[@AncientNovelist]

What a terrific video! I am impressed not only by your mastery of video editing, but by the excellence of your analysis. Very well done indeed. My analysis is different from yours, but that does not detract in any way from my enjoyment of your very evidence-based perspective on the series. If you've read my stuff, you know I follow more of a faith-grounded interpretation of events, even though my training is in hard science (35+ years as a pharmaceutical R&D chemist). Regardless of the fact that we interpret events in sometimes quite different ways, we reach some of the same conclusions. If I understand your interpretation of the cork, for instance, I believe we find agreement that corking the Island was more of a positive fulfillment than 'corking' or imprisonment of evil, though obviously the MIB was imprisoned on the Island due to the power of the light. I can't tell you how much I truly enjoyed this video! There is so much garbage out there about LOST. It's hard to find the good stuff. Your contribution is definitely top-shelf. The only reason I began writing about LOST (I was featured writer at both SL-Lost.com and Dark UFO in the final season) was that the only thing available online at the time (2004-2010) were 'recaps', which simply regurgitated what had happened the night before. This was so utterly inadequate! LOST begs for analysis, and that's what you are providing here, and what I attempted to provide in my six books on LOST. Even 12 years later, I have discovered nothing on television matching the depth of LOST. GoT and now HotD have attracted more viewers, but the shows lack LOST's depth. Something can definitely be said for GoT's development of ASoIaF's preoccupation with the marginalized, what I call in my GoT analyses 'The Sisterhood of the Damned'; the theme is deep and worthy of detailed analysis. Even so, LOST remains far richer in subtext and depth of expression than even ASoIaF ever attains--and certainly D&D pretty much destroyed GoT in the last two seasons. Here's hoping GRRM can rescue his creation in The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring. I very much look forward to future installments of your analysis, and I recommend the series to all. Nicely done! Pearson Moore 2022.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you for the great comment, Pearson! 🙏

[@ericgardner3140]

Thank the Gods I found this channel! I have been asking for this explanation since the friggin show started! I couldn't handle all the omni-directional "flashing".

[@KittenCasserole]

Great video, you did an incredible job. I really enjoyed it 👏

[@johnjosmith42]

Brilliantly done, great job ~ shall look forward to the rest of these. Thank you 👏

[@nicholefoster777]

Just watched Lost for the first time… amazing series!!! Thank you for explaining ♥️

[@Eroxi3]

I just finished watching lost for the first time last night. Can't wait to dive into this

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Let us know your thoughts on the series too!

[@waynetaylor1025]

I freaking love these vids. The origins speculation was welcome input!!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Recently picked up the entire series. Looking forward to viewing your series.

[@rufuspearce9378]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it

[@icemanvids9447]

Going through a rewatch and just found your channel. This is incredible content!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you 🙏

[@Silas-lc9op]

Your videos are so brillant. I watch them multiple times, over time

[@Shiny101]

This channel is about to get a resurgence in viewership since Lost dropped on Netflix

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I really hope so! 🙏

[@VersusArdua]

great job, thanks for redoing this series.

[@thechad5764]

As always thank you for what you do 💚🙏💚

[@mrwillard95]

Wow this is fascinating! Cant believe I slept on this show for all these years

[@zapan101313]

Randomly stumbled on your video and was expecting a simple timeline. Instead I get a Dark Souls Lore level of a video. Great work!

[@canadianlukeb2973]

the runway part actually blew my mind

[@TheSEOContentCreator]

This is the one show I'm obsessed with, just rewatched it again.

[@Mutebuttons]

I’ve watched and rewatched and rewatched this breakdown. Amazing what you’ve called out here 👍🏻

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That’s great to hear! Have you watched the other breakdowns in the series?

[@JoeJack418]

This is a wonderful video series and channel. Thank you so much for your work!

[@kevinhoward5164]

Wonderful, I have more insight into the show and now more questions, love it....!!!!

[@HydroponicGarage]

Rarely do I add any comments on YT. This has to be the best breakdown I've come across. As a true "Lostie", anything that comes across on YT I'm watching it. This makes so much sense. I just finished my 2nd go around of the series, now I'm going back for 3rd go around. Thanks for this.

[@skytripa]

Just recently watched lost for the first time. This explains alot

[@TheNuncFluens]

Amazing work!

[@davidsoria9717]

How did I just discover this channel? This video series is great, I'm so happy it exists! And I'm equally happy that other people love this show just as much as I do! 🛩️

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I’m glad that you found me!

[@schmibbsn9693]

I feel like your videos could also be a cool podcast besides the episodes here on yt, easy to listen to while being out :D Love your videos!

[@calebwoods7816]

So excited for this!!!! Do my gal Juliet justice, I believe in you!!! Love this work of yours!

[@claudiogallucci563]

Brilliant review i loved it

[@AnalogOcean]

So glad that I found this channel.❤❤❤ I miss thinking about LOST I was so much into this show....I would put a pause on band practice just to watch it.😅 Great Times...

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

And I am glad that you found me! The Island still calls to us all. 😊

[@EricaDeeStallion]

This is a fantastic video. Mind is blown!

[@at0micwerew0lf]

Amazing channel!! I’ve just started my second go through of Lost…I watched the original, then I would watch a bit here or there as I felt drawn to this storyline or that within that universe. Tonight I find your channel whilst browsing YT. It will be interesting to consume your content while I watch the series “chronologically” or as chronological as watching the seasons in order is. 🍺⚡️🍺

[@proto7310]

Great videos!!!! I watched them all! Could you explain how time travel works in next video?again amazing job!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I will be addressing the time travel and "science" of the show in about two videos time. Next up will be a video on the ancient past of The Island. We'll get there!

[@watchncarry9593]

Wonderfully and thoroughly explained. Thank you for all this effort. As well-acted and produced the show was, I wish they dedicated a few episodes to diving into explanations such as thia video's. I would have found it far more interesting than some of latter episodes, and it would have put everything into perspective and logic, which would have made the finale more understandable and meaningful.

[@user-hu9vi7nk1l]

The writers said they want the fans to keep coming up with theories on the answers. That's what's so great about the show, you are still learning new answers after all this time

[@LePhillip]

Amazing work man, I’m glad you decided to use your voice for the videos now. Your voice is built for video essays

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you! 🙏

[@kdizzle901]

Great explanation man

[@mjkjelland13]

I always felt/believed that the Island was the Garden of Eden.

[@TONEDEAFSOUND]

really cool too because u can’t get back easily

[@kevinbrace8941]

I thought of it as the isle of creation and mother as Pandora from greek mythology

[@rachelm5063]

So worth the remake in your own voice - thank you

[@poopypoop48]

LOVE IT!!!

[@Wowreally42]

much better with your voice! This is awesome. Thanks!

[@TrueGaming140.48]

Would love to see a video on Ekos possible storylines if he hadn't been written off

[@flaviens2621]

You deserve much more views. I made some french videos about this.... Thing we obsess over that we call a show, and I align with pretty much everything you said. I made six parts too. Keep your real voice, keep on being this factual and most of all : thank you.

[@shawnals328]

This was excellent. Watching lost for 1st time. I know im a tad late but im hooked. Im on season 5.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I would recommend finishing the show first and then coming back to watch the explanations as my videos spoil the entire show, especially the ending.

[@mudokonnn]

Great documantary. Now ı understand much about Lost. İ will watch all part. Thank you for making this documantary.

[@MMAFightMagazine]

Excellent!!!

[@gabriel-gk5eh]

I love this channel!! Just started the video and wanted to ask if you can make the volume louder on the next one because its hard to hear on my phones speaker and one canalways turn the volume down but not up , thanks

[@cozycasasmr4510]

God I fkn love this channel so much

[@matthiasmoylan4815]

One of the best channels ever

[@jakesmet9426]

This is so beautiful bro, I'm going to show my son this, and he's not a LOST fan YET, just a very curious 7 year old ;-)

[@jakesmet9426]

I cant WAIT for PART 2!!!!!

[@lukerussell3485]

Great video....I loved that show

[@Michael-eq8th]

What a lovely video

[@jayconant3816]

Best lost video i have ever watched

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you!🙏

[@moretac]

Excellent question

[@AbsolutelyCasual]

Lost is such a beautiful show it has been my favorite story ever since the first time I've heard it and ever since then I have Revisited it how about five times now❤

[@guyledouche7939]

Considering the Smoke Monster clearly didn't anticipate becoming mortal after turning off the light, what exactly was his plan? He sinks the island, he stays a smoke monster, and just flies around forever doing exactly what he did on the island, just all over the world? What exactly is the point of that? He already knows what's out there. He's scanned people from all over the globe, through thousands of years. I never understood why he was so obsessed with leaving.

[@paulsancho88]

Lost, one of my fav shows of all time. Its got it all, drama, mystery, comedy and more.