LOST EXPLAINED - THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

*ATTENTION! For viewers who take issue with the text-to-speech voice* I have started using my own voice to record videos with and The Theory of Everything has been entirely remade in better quality (and A LOT more detail) across six parts. You can watch them all here: kzbin.info/aero/PL5iTj9psbPrNovFOg4pJJIyxiLAv2WAKB Namaste!

[@soloSELFound]

I just wanna say, please remake this video with your own voice and if you say better quality, even better. Your real voice is very soothing for such video. i went to check on your other video and it's perfect to analyze Lost! Keep up the good job and thankyou for this detailed video~!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I am very happy to report that Part One of that remake is dropping this weekend 😊🙏

[@soloSELFound]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 Thankyou Bud and i wish you an awesome week. keep up the great work !

[@VersusArdua]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 thank fuck. i was excited to find a channel dedicated to Lost lore but the tts delivery ruins it completely imo. i just cant listen to it

[@ashtonlange4616]

I have watched this several times at this point. The TTS voice doesn’t bother me, but I see why it bothers others. The quality and time it has taken you to research and experience this show to its fullest is amazing. Absolutely great work. I watched this show first when I was in a children’s hospital and I remember when boon died, where I was, what I was doing, and the weather outside. All those memories, a few moments in time, linked to this show. The mind is an amazing creation. Good to hear your actual voice is coming to this project, but I respect and love this video also. Keep up the great work.

[@jamesglandon3737]

Love how this was uploaded on Sep 22nd, same date as the premier of season 1 way back in good old 2004, very lovely detail indeed.

[@koinpusher]

It's also the date when Desmond made the plane crash

[@t.j.sortino7844]

Its all connected! We all came, and will all return. The patterns, the numbers, are no coincidence. YHWH... The BREATH of LIFE. Light is sound, and sound created this place, everything in it, and us. The darkness is real, and is the enemy. Darkness can't create, but only manipulates, twists, and flips what is already created. The light rules over all, including the darkness. Just as you turn on a light switch in a dark room, and it floods the room with light extinguishing the dark. Light is more powerful than dark. Thus... Good is light, dark is bad. Choose to spread light by doing good. The most important lesson... Belief in the light extinguishes the dark. Yeshua, Jesus Christ is that Light!

[@alexlarkins4218]

@ James Glandon Man FUCK 2004 and FUCK Lost

[@canag0d]

Really… THAT is why you think this video is impressive? You’re such a Jack.

[@jamess.t5009]

@@t.j.sortino7844 What everyone learned from the struggle is the point of the story, including us.

[@janessap1739]

I binged Lost recently & don’t know why I had waited so long!! It was truly amazing.

[@drakenfist]

What did you think of the ending? (I loved it personally).

[@janessap1739]

@@drakenfist I would have liked them not to really be dead lol but at least they were altogether again. I loved that. My biggest issue? Walt. And poor Vincent :( He wasn’t there w them…lol sorry I LOVE dogs!

[@seanentrikin9263]

@@janessap1739 You know they weren't dead the whole time, right? And I agree with you about Vincent. He should've been there. :)

[@janessap1739]

@@seanentrikin9263 You know, honestly, I’m not too sure I totally got the whole dead vs not dead thing, despite the fact that I LOVED the show (minus poor Vincent- I’m sorry that broke my heart!) OK so is it that they died after Juliette hit the bomb (& it wasn’t just one of those flashes)? Or was it when the light went out? When exactly did they die then? Tks!

[@seanentrikin9263]

@@janessap1739 As Christian said to Jack in the church at the end, “some died before you, some long after you”. We saw Boone and Shannon die. We saw Jack die at the very last scene when he closed his eyes on the island next to Vincent. Kate, Sawyer, Claire etc… left the island and lived for however long they did. The flash sideways in season 6 (off the island stuff) was after they all died. The incident at the end of season 5 (Juliet hitting the bomb) put them back into the present time on the island from where they were, 1977 back to 2007. If that makes sense. They didn’t die in the plane crash, they didn’t die when Juliet hit the bomb, they all died at various times. If that makes any sense. Haha

[@pharaohmagnetic7855]

This is a masterpiece! Hands down the best analysis of LOST on the internet. I really appreciate the amount of time and effort that went into making this. What I like best about your videos is that you manage to draw logical conclusions almost entirely from information that is presented within the show itself, and not just baseless speculation that borderlines on fan fiction like many others do. I know a lot of people like to claim that LOST didn't answer any of its mysteries, or that the writers were just making everything up as they went along, but the answers and larger narrative were always there for the fans motivated enough to dig for it, such as yourself. Bravo!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching :)

[@DannyOmu]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 The effort in this is staggering. Well done mate. However, you have really tried to help damon and carlton out by inferring things they themselves didn't have a clue about! The show is still my favourite show ever but no way from season 1-6 was this thing mapped out. They were writing it as they went, that much is clear.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

​@@DannyOmu First of all, thank you! How they wrote the show is more complicated than "they had a plan from the start" vs "they made it up as they went." In season one, they were making it up as they went, just to keep up with the network schedule. Between S1 and S2, they started planning out the mythology. Hence why S2 introduces so many foundational elements such as the light/electromagnetism, DHARMA, the smoke monster, etc. They knew what answers to a lot of the mysteries were and where they wanted to go. The rule in the writersroom was: "If anyone can beat the current answer they have planned for something then they will change it." They had a road map that could be adjusted (and was adjusted) as they drove along the route. However, that isn't to say that the narrative was aimless or did not have purpose in the direction it was heading. Writing for network television across six years will always feature unexpected pitstops and diversions and route changes. They don't have perfect control over everything like an author would with a novel. So, I don't hold their feet to the fire on any of the inconsistencies or mistakes that got made along the way. I suppose there is a reason they haven’t sat down and explained their intentions behind everything and want the show to speak for itself. They don't want to trip over their own feet. LOST is full of potential plot landmines for them if they say the wrong thing because we have all watched it so closely. And we're often ready to pounce! I choose to be generous to the writers and their intentions and maintain good faith that, while ideas evolved and changed over time, they had specific meaning and intention behind the mythology. I'm a big believer in "trust the tale, not the teller". Audiences usually think more deeply about a work of fiction that they love than the person who created it. Whether or not this applies to the LOST writers, I don't really know. I like to believe they knew what everything meant by the end and could easily validate or dismiss my ideas one-by-one. This is why I mostly try to avoid using interviews and quotes from them as proof of anything (with a rare few exceptions). Because the only canon that counts is the show itself, and what we as viewers/fans make of it.

[@DannyOmu]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 Yh i hear what you are saying, but there are a few things with the writers that just really annoy me. They lied on multiple occasions. They said it wasn't going to be purgatory......then circled back to purgatory for season 6 😐 They messed up rebecca maders age, then said it was her fault. 😐 Nothing the smoke monster did in season 1-4 really adds up to MIBs motivations in season 5 onwards.... Sayid moves on to afterlife with Shannon. wtf. Sayid gets absolutely butchered from season 4 on. The writers said dead is dead, but sayid was resurrected.....which means anyone can now be brought back.... Like I said, this video is amazing but it definitely feels like you are really helping the writers out with things THEY should have made clear in the show. I shouldn't nees to watch this to know if mother was smoke monster or not 😌 I am an hour into your review but will be watching more tonight!

[@chanceneck8072]

Brilliant video, I just have one major complaint for it: Did you hire someone, to read the whole script, who wasn´t fimiliar with the show? Besides how matter of fact everything sounds, my ears started bleeding right when I heard how he pronounces "Sayid". "Radzinsky" already sounded wrong to me, but "Sidey"?? Come on!......

[@frankdodd3355]

My wife and I both love Lost. My wife walked down the aisle to Lost's Life & Death theme when we got married years ago. Anyway, we just started rewatching it with my nine-year-old daughter this week and it's so wonderful to share. It was so great to hear her say, "Can we watch another Lost?" three episodes in. I'm so happy to explore this show again one episode at a time with someone who hasn't experienced it yet. I told her, "I'm so jealous of you, because you don't know what is going to happen" and it gives me such pleasure to see her take it all in. The show hits harder watching it again because my father passed away last summer, and this show is so much about the ups and downs of families, specifically fathers and sons. I know watching it, I might cry quite a lot. But that's the cathartic beauty of this series. Getting hooked on watching it again led me to this channel, and it is just amazing. You sir are doing The Island's work. I look forward to more videos, because it only ends once, and I hope this channel doesn't. Namaste.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you for sharing your personal experiences. I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. The show stirs up similar feelings in me as well. I agree that LOST taps into themes about family and parenting, and life and death, all of which can ring true within our own lives. There is so much in the series that resonates emotionally and provokes thoughtful discussion. I think that's what draws us back to it time and again. I really appreciate your kind words and support. This channel is definitely here to stay! :-)

[@chilliLRK]

Awesome

[@AmbeeNicole]

I would ball my eyes out if this were my wedding song 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@ieeanderson6326]

In my opinion this was the best show ever moving past x files if you have not seen the series from on MGM it's similar to lost and really good show

[@RobRoyR8R]

When I first found Lost I was amazed. The writers are amazing. This story should be mandatory studies for anyone who want to explore the "WHY". Thanks for sharing.

[@thealternativeaddamsfamily]

Lost is a comfort show for me, seen it 10 times over and i still learned a lot from this. I've never seen a better scientific and detailed breakdown, thank you for the hard work 💙✨

[@Donoblast]

I'm completely out of words to thank and acknowledge this amazing piece of work. Lost is still my favorite show ever, in fact, it is the reason I became a screenwriter! I had a journal in which I tried to come up with something like this, but you clearly went deeeeeeper than I could ever dream of. Truly an amazing watching experience this is. Not only it makes me love the show even more, I can also understand better why the "low points" of the show happened.

[@ddeaton0556]

Have been slowly watching this through over the last couple weeks. What a video! This is easily the most convincing answers to the mysteries of LOST on KZbin. I can only imagine how much research you’ve done to figure this all out. You must be right about most of it.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you! I really appreciate you saying that.

[@modusoperandi4769]

This is so awesome. Im about to finish watching the show for the 3rd time and your videos are absolutely crucial to understanding the show.

[@vincentlorusso689]

The commercial break at the beginning of Jack's fight with the Man in Black is the only thing I would, without hesitation, change about the show. I wish it would have been uninterrupted because the build to that fight was perfect.

[@Taangxx]

Greatest Lost recap on the internet! So glad you didn't chalk it all up to "they just made it up as they went". I binged the entire series for the first time recently and started getting frustrated with the direction around season 4. But I finished it purely so I could watch this video and boy am I glad I did. This just makes everything so much more clear and explained a lot of things that went over my head

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That's great to hear! Thank you :) I'm so glad that the video has helped salvage the show for you. My hope has always been that people left dissatisfied by the finale or the series overall will find the whole thing clarified and redeemed through these explanations.

[@Taangxx]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 I absolutely think you achieved that goal! Excellent job!

[@chanceneck8072]

One of my all time favorite quotes, if not THE favorite quote for me was always from Miles Straume in the season 5 finale: _Has it occured to any of you, that your buddy is actually gonna CAUSE the thing he says, he´s trying to prevent? ... Perhaps that little nuke IS the incident! So maybe the best thing to do... is NOTHING?..._ *LOVE that!*

[@chanceneck8072]

@Guy Ledouche Exactly!... ;-)

[@Tendenciess]

I love that you made this I just wish the audio quality was a little better, and the beeps during transitions sounded way louder than you, still appreciate all the effort you put in!

[@therickbarry]

I’m fairly sure that the voice sounds the way it does because the script is being read by a computer/screen reader/read text aloud function, not because the audio wasn’t recorded properly.

[@spbalance]

Text2speech for sure. Quite good though

[@iliekmegapie]

@@therickbarry Even still, it would likely have been possible to adjust the output volume of the text to speech generator in post-production so that its baseline is a little bit louder, and/or a way to adjust the beeps so their baseline is softer

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I've listened to the fair criticisms of the text-to-speech voice and I am rectifying it. I started using my own voice for videos and I plan to remake a lot of old content like this. The latest seven vids on my channel all use my real voice for narration, so you can get a sense of the new sound and format.

[@iliekmegapie]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 It’s a minor thing, really. Certainly doesn’t overshadow the incredible work you’ve done putting this together!! I’m about 90 minutes in right now and absolutely loving it. Looking forward to checking out your other videos :)

[@kfarsadhockey9675]

Severely underrated channel. The effort you put in and the details you uncover are awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@hollisbrownthornton1976]

The amount of insight, especially by someone I'm assuming wasn't involved with the show, is incredible. I watched the series when it came out and now started rewatching it, but I think I'm going to finish watching this first so I can get a better understanding of everything going on. I've watched 45 minutes so far and have already learned dozens of things that I either overlooked or didn't make sense. Well done and thank you for your work!! 🤜🤛

[@derekhudson8696]

One of the best shows in tv history along with the best breakdown!!!

[@danielleboutet2172]

So interesting to finally have an explanation of this series which I never missed back in 2004 but could not really understand, which is what made it so good. Thanks for the recap!

[@camstersonofmerrill6687]

Recently started a series rewatch and needed something to keep me in the headspace while at work, so I came to YT and searched "Lost retrospective". And I found this video, this channel. Magnificent, beautiful, thorough and poignant. Thank you.

[@ieeanderson6326]

If you like lost you should check out the series called from on MGM

[@JohnSmith-kb5yy]

Started lost when it was about mid way through season 2 . And took the ride from there on out. It is hands down the greatest tv show to ever come about . I have a tattoo on my body from this show and it was the first tattoo I ever got. This show means more to me then most things in my life and this video was incredible. Well done . Keep making videos. Never feel like it’s pointless cause it’s affecting at least one person 👍 right here lol.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate comments like this. Thank you :)

[@stanleyshady9465]

Wow this was the most in depth analysis of Lost I have ever seen.. Like breaking down the Egyptian markings on the cork itself kinda blew my mind.. I didn't realize all those small details actually meant anything

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you :) That's one of the great things about LOST. Many of those small, seemingly random details did have meaning and intention behind them. It really is unlike any show before or since in the level of thought that went into its writing and production.

[@Vivivofi]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 hey dude! i was just wondering if you know of any shows that have even come close to Lost? I do agree with you, it’s the best, but I figured it was worth asking because I need something new you know

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

@@Vivivofi I don't really think anything I've watched has come close to LOST, but there are films and TV shows that have some LOST-adjacent vibes and similar DNA in their stories. Damon Lindelof's follow-up show 'The Leftovers' is a spiritual successor to LOST for sure, although it's a much darker and bleaker vision. You might have already watched this though. I'd also recommend a British six-part miniseries called 'The Third Day', which is about a strange isle off the coast of England that exerts a mystical influence over the world and draws people to its shores. It has a very different energy to LOST, but it's the closest I've ever seen to a LOST-like concept.

[@Vivivofi]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 the leftovers is also a masterpiece, for sure! I haven’t heard of that other series so thank you for the recommendation! keep up the great content!

[@kendraketchum]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this, you are very appreciated.

[@Salimzadeh]

Wow.. Just cant find words to describe my feeling of satisfaction. Ive been seeking answers for many years, different theories which didnt stack one with other and then couple weeks ago i find this masterpiece, now i found all answers,and im ready to close this “book”. Just thanks, you really did a great job.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That's really great to hear! Don't close the book on it just yet. I'm still making videos on the show. Drilling down into the details now (plus using my own voice for the audio). Might be worth jumping back in around here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH2saI2Ed8mqgq8

[@lamiaulas24]

I just finished binge watching the show and man! It feels strange. I'm so nostalgic and depressed lol you have no idea how grateful I am for your channel bc I really feel like so many questions were not answered but also a way to stay attached to the show somehow. Thank you

[@sithari518]

The thoroughness of your theory crafting and logical conclusions given the underlying mythology, world building, hints and psychology the writers laid out to allow one to make these types of incredibly astute conclusions, is astounding. I bow to your mighty and ferocious intellect, good sir! If I didn't know any better, I'd assume your channel is run by Damon and Carlton themselves, just to get all of this out of their heads for good. But I don't even know if THEY could have remembered this much and pinpointed with such accuracy everything you have laid out here. Incredible.

[@JakeRoy96]

I was hoping something like this would be on here after just watching the whole series for the first time. Good timing!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Maybe it was fate? ;)

[@JakeRoy96]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 i guess the island isn’t done with me 😣

[@d1g1entr0py6]

Thank you so much for taking the time and having the dedication to put this amazing piece together. I absolutely love this show and after watching your full analysis, I can’t wait to watch the series once again so I can draw on the new knowledge that you have given me. Thank you!!!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you for watching! It has indeed been a big project but I feel like it has absolutely been worth the time and effort because the channel has reached LOST fans far and wide. If just some of these ideas clarify or enrich the mythology of the show for a fan, or make someone reconsider a negative view on the show and encourage them to do a rewatch then I feel like I have accomplished what I set out to do.

[@nerdalotdulac8552]

I just finished the show and I love how this video is giving me a whole new understanding of the overall narrative. Thanks my dude, you’re awesome 💜

[@zakallen1414]

I didn't think I was going to watch this whole thing but you kept me hooked! Very insightful

[@joerhyne593]

This is an exceptional analysis of the meaning of lost and gave me some insights. The series is so interconnected and can be difficult to understand the grand scheme. Like I couldn’t believe that Jack’s appendicitis was actually necessary to prevent the end of the world…crazy stuff. Well done!

[@83Marque]

Congratulations on the channel, true love and dedication even so many years after the show. I've always thought that I needed to rewatch the whole thing because I missed so many details, but had the idea that most of it was nonsensical storytelling and I shouldn't bother. Oh boy you gave me reasons to watch it again. My god I didn't understand half of it! Do you think, even though the show has a deep meaning and was very thougt through, that they over complicated the plot, making in it too hard to get for the weekly normal audience. I mean, is it worth it to make a show so complex that you need a series of long videos or a lostcyclopedia to get a glimpse of what was gooing on? Anyway great job and thanks for helping me make terms with this beloved show.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

The overcomplications in the plot were mostly related to the restrictions the writers had in telling the story over six years on network television. ABC wanted the show to run forever until it ran out of gas while Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse (the showrunners) wanted to end the show so they could tie off the story neatly. They campaigned for an end date from the start and were forced to stretch the narrative (you'll see a lot of this happening in seasons two and three). They were adding more and more mysteries and plotlines in order to play for time. Anyway, after a rating blip, ABC finally agreed to an end date. A lot of the inconsistencies and overcomplications came about as a result of the writers flying by the seat of their pants during those early years. They had a plan for the overall direction of the show but that plan could not be implemented because of uncertainty surrounding how long they would have to keep this juggernaut of a narrative unfolding. I think LOST has a very rich and complex mythology as a result of their planning, but it was made more complicated and confusing because of all these adjustments they kept making. The show was ahead of its time in terms of the level of detail that was put into the storytelling from the start. However, it was a network show and had to also cater to audiences that just want dramatic escapism every week. Some people watched the show without really worrying too much about untangling the mysteries and answers. They just enjoyed the ride and never really looked back that much (I know people who did this with LOST; they loved it and obsessed over it while it was on, but once it was over they never went back to or talked about it again). While others in the fandom -- like me! -- really wanted a deep dive into all of this stuff and became obsessed with detail and figuring it all out. So, to answer your question, I think the complicated mythology of LOST is a mix of intentional planning and unintentional diversions and detours. The writers knew that their audience was split between the aforementioned groups (the casual viewers and the obsessive hardcore fans) and they tried to ride that line all the way to the finish line. The causal viewers don't worry about the mythology too much. But, for those that care to go on these deep dives, we can unlock all of the information the writers embedded into the narrative and debate/discuss/hypothesise over forever. The ambiguities and seemingly unexplained mysteries (that have clues) are what keep people like us talking about the show ten years after it ended. Sometimes, it's a mystery that has multiple interpretations/answers. Other times, it's a mystery that has a definitive explanation. And then there are the times when the answer is contradictory or inconsistent, and we must try to reconcile it with the other information presented. Only fans who are truly in love with the show go to those lengths. And we are the audience, I think, the writers had always been writing to and hoping for. :)

[@83Marque]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 thanks a lot man, really appreciate your answer. Keep up the good job.

[@tony.g20]

I would answer your question about "did they overcomplicate..." this way. Some people like 2 chord punk rock, some like 200 piece orchestras arrangements but both are ART.. In my opinion the writers did something almost impossible to achieve. They fed you a metaphorical cheeseburger, a story you may have eaten hundreds of times but they made a burger like the world had never tasted...to me that is Art.

[@uchennanuelonyia4510]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 couldn’t have said it any better. Lost is box of mystery that unravels the more u watch or discuss it. It was way ahead of it’s time and that’s what made it special.

[@NessysSanctuary]

i do not think they over complicated it at all i am feed up with films and shows spoon feeding us and there is no thinking when watching anything . Some people like to just sit down and unwind without to much like having dessert others like to deep dive into something with meat and gravy i buy only the movies or series that i know the first watch was HUH i know the more i watch the more things will come up that i did not notice before but there is no way i would have gotten all of lost it wasn't until the last season episode I rather felt more than i understood and cried so hard i bruised my ribs i never wanted to watch it again This beautiful epic delve has made me understand witch made me cry even harder as know i understand the feelings and why

[@insightsman196]

Very well put together, as well as the details and time it must have taken , thank you for all your hard work, I have seen many Lost theory videos Hands down this one is the best I have found, great work

[@quemsereu2009]

This series touched my heart in such a deep way. I relate to Jhon Lock so much, suffering with health issues and having people tell me what i can or cannot do, so i was sad when he was manipulated and killed. I watched it all in a month. The ending was confusing at first because i was convinced there was an alternative reality. But then you explained it all very well. My husband loved it too, my only regret was only watching it now. You can relate to everyone and their problems. I love this Channel and your fantastic work, and hope you continue to put all of this in your own voice. I love this series

[@Ellajm248]

This show was way ahead of its time ! I think it will stand for many years as one of the best Tv shows ever

[@boosterrampoka5149]

I come here almost everyday, this is the best lost analysis ever.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

And I'm glad to have you here!

[@obenohnebohne]

Wow, I am 2 hours in and this piece of work is fantastic. Thanks for putting it all together. I am by far no man of faith but the explaination and clarity this video brings is amazing.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it :)

[@HighLordBlazeReborn]

That bit about the Egyptians possibly finding Sawyer's rope in the ground and using it to stumble on the pocket... Now that did my head in

[@kimsimmons2757]

There is so much to absorb! Very rich and informative tool for understanding every aspect of this incredible tv series that I absolutely love!

[@ApsaraMenaka]

This should have way more views and likes! Thanks for all your work you put in this

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I appreciate the kind words, thank you! Feel free to share with fellow Losties :)

[@Rg56]

I love this commentary the most. Most do not factor the island as a party in the large "game". The source forming a conductor/current, and the astral projection, it really helps everything fall in place.

[@kelvmwangangi4001]

4 8 15 16 23 42 . Happy 17th anniversary to one of the greatest shows ever created, oh and happy memorial to Kelvin Inman

[@uchennanuelonyia4510]

I can’t imagine what Desmond had to go through. Man he literally ran mad. A true constant.

[@courfeyrax]

I know I felt bad for him, he was looking for penny for years!

[@allbonksnobrakes9677]

Just did a rewatch for the first time since it originally aired when I was a pre teen. As hokey and convoluted it can be it really is such a great show and your analysis on it is amazing. Just got done with the video and finally feel satisfied closing the book on this epic. Thank you so much for this video

[@PhantomPain7778]

Loving the video and explanation. Gonna rewatch lost for the first time in 10 years and couldn't be more excited. Hopefully this isn't the end of your lost videos.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

You'll be pleased to hear that this is actually just the beginning! I've started a new series of videos here called the LOST EXPLAINED FAQ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oquah6Zjj9N1fa8 And with much more content to come! Promise. :-)

[@PhantomPain7778]

@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 well that's awesome news. I'm happy the lost community is still alive after all of these years later. So thank you for keeping that going. I already know rewatching the show, I'm gonna find out stuff that I didn't realize the first time I saw the show.

[@sf5909]

Hands down Lost will always be my favorite show. I may have seen better more concise material, but it cannot replace the special place this story holds in my heart. Your breakdown enriches the experience to a level I did not believe was possible. Thank you for doing this. Amazing work.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

That is a wonderful compliment. Thank you! :)

[@lisasternenkind6467]

What a PERFECT analysis!!! Congratulations!!!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you, Lisa! :-)

[@calebwoods7816]

I love this channel so much! Thank you for the wonderful content!

[@jjbjjb273]

Lost needs to come back either a series about the egyptians or the dharma initiative wood be amazing

[@juveaccount]

Theres just too much lore not to

[@jackodriscoll9026]

One hour in,hands down the greatest breakdown of anything I've ever seen!! lost or any programme.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you, sir! That's an amazing comment to receive on here. I'm really pleased that you are enjoying it.

[@scottrandell4281]

Excellent video. Just finished re-watching this show and found myself remembering how much fun it was the first time and how enjoyable it really was (and still is). Character development is what shines in this show to me. So many heartfelt and touching scenes and very few shows had you hooked and caring about characters the way this show did. I get some wanted a nice simple logical explanation for everything, but I prefer the less obvious. Being completely non-religious I had to suspend disbelief when watching, but no different than watching a sci-fi show where humans travel faster than light and keep running into other humans on various planets that just happen to speak perfect English. There are few shows like this and few that get really invested in the characters and care so much about them. This video helps to explain somethings that I just either took for granted or even just pushed aside and didn't realize that it really did make sense overall. Thanks.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you, Scott! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video and found the explanations edifying. Don't forget to check out some of newer videos on the channel in which I explore some frequently asked questions in greater detail.

[@DaysieRose]

Wow! This is very thorough and answered all of my questions. Thank you so much!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Don't forget to check out the newer videos on the channel that explore specific subjects in depth, such as the pregnancy crisis, Henry Gale, the lockdown, Charles Widmore, etc.

[@DaysieRose]

Totally! I love this channel. You have a new subscription. 😁

[@scottytedrow9272]

Thank you so much for making this epic. I really appreciate it. “I think we’re gonna need to watch that again”

[@chanceneck8072]

I didn´t even think, my #1 all time favorite show could become any more precious to me, but you just made it MUCH MORE precious to me!

[@rhianhegarty3383]

Thank you for upload, taking time to properly explain the story and timeline so in depth and chronologically not episodic. I think this show was amazing. People who disagree just didn't and still don't get it. Can never be duplicated.

[@Oldschoolrap91]

You my friend are truely amazing when it comes to my favourite series. LOST ❤️ Thank you so much for all the work. This is time extremely well spent in my opinion. 😃 Lost will definitely continue to play a big part of my life, especially when I show it to my kids which will probably be my 12th time watching it. Lost and you prepared me as the almost perfect guardian then. 🙏😁 Thanks again and be safe my friend!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you for the endorsement and the kind words :-)

[@ceriljacob]

Absolutely Fantastic. Taking it in bits and pieces, to slowly reabsorb it all, and then, at the end, re-immerse myself in the world of LOST. Truthfully, I was quite disappointed with the series ending, but, only fairly recently, specially after understanding other TV shows such as Westworld, The Good Place, Matrix Saga, DARK, Russian Doll etc., I wondered, had I actually entirely grasped the show for what it was trying to portray. Key traits of Existentialism, Stoicism, Determinism, spread throughout the series... which forced me to revisit some classics from a fresh perspective, such as, Groundhog Day, Stranger than Fiction, to name a few.

[@XanderShiller]

I agree. For me it was the Sopranos which remains my fav sitcom/dramedy. Except with Groundhog Day, my critical thinking/philosophical side subsides when I realize it's essentially Bill Murray learning how to seduce/manipulate his producer. Like a Hollywood love story. Not the "tradition " kind.

[@jonahpritchett]

Please tell me you have watched Fringe. As well as "Everything Everywhere, All At Once."

[@ceriljacob]

@@jonahpritchett The Movie, Brilliant Till the End. Fringe, somewhere in the last lap, lost it's adrenaline. Brilliant kickoff though. Since you recommended the above, I would counter your suggestion with a suggestion of my own, "Counterpart", no pun intended. :)

[@billswiger]

this was amazing to watch!! thank you for takin the time to put this together. very well constructed and presented!!

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@cychczech16]

Wow! Once I started I coulden't stop watching. Masterpiece! Thank you for taking me back to the Lost universe.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

My pleasure! Don't forget to check out my latest videos on the channel that go into deeper detail on specific questions/mysteries from the show.

[@shado2us]

The ending fits this video!!! Thanks brother, very enjoyable and informative!!!

[@uchennanuelonyia4510]

This is tremendous work bro!!! Big up 🙌🏾

[@matjennifer]

I absolutely love the explanation of the source and the wheel chamber and when you show how the donkey wheel works.

[@waynetaylor1025]

This may be the best video on KZbin! I learned even more about the greatest tv show of all time 👏👏

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I couldn't ask for a higher or better compliment than that! thank you, sir!

[@SpiderSkot]

Great video, very in-depth and thought-provoking. It took me 17 hours to watch it because of the ads every 37 seconds, but it was still very entertaining. I haven't rewatched the show since it ended, and now my wife, who hasn't seen it, is binge watching it with me LOL.

[@oakcitystrong5605]

I started this video a few months ago out of curiosity and a few minutes in felt that I should re-watch the show first. Last time I saw it was 12 years ago. After doing so, and weeping for an absurd amount of time after the series finale, I came back to this video and just finished it. I can’t thank you enough for putting all this together. It’s an amazing series but after watching this it brings it to a new level. Thank you 🙏

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Don't forget to check out the FAQ strand of the channel, in which I delve into more specific questions: kzbin.info/aero/PL5iTj9psbPrPEzwYsy0Rz1ImSo9lCqytm

[@sithari518]

I still find it difficult not to tear up at certain points of the last 2-3 seasons.

[@alicelucy1333]

Wow this was brilliant, you put so much time and effort into it

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

And thank you for giving your time to watching it 😃

[@harleyt3563]

This a masterpiece of a video for a masterpiece of a show… outstanding work and puts many things into perspective for sure. What are your thoughts on the swan been built before/after the incident? Change of plot for the writers maybe? Anyway hope to see more from you soon.. see ya in another life, brother.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you for the very kind words and your support :) My thoughts on The Incident are that -- ignoring any retconning from the writers -- Jughead caused an implosion that staved off disaster in 1977. This implosion plugged the leak. Which bought DHARMA enough time to fill in the bottom of the hole with concrete. From there, they finished construction on The Swan and continued to study the electromagnetism. But the leak started up again sometime between the final stages of construction and the station being fully operational. How do we know this? Well, "The Incident" originally took place in 1977. But the computer itself is a slightly later build (based on the Apple II), which means the button was not implemented for another several years. The orientation video for The Swan is also dated 1980. Which means the leak came back slowly over time, forcing DHARMA to alter the purpose of The Swan from a research station to a world-saving barrier. They installed a reactor capable of absorbing the electromagnetic build-up so it could be discharged safely. And that is what is hidden behind the sealed wall up top. For whatever reason, that room was abandoned some time between 1980 and 2001, perhaps due to an almost-incident in which the button wasn't pushed in time. We can only speculate as to why they walled off that room, but it was most likely to avoid another meltdown. When Desmond turns the fail-safe key, he is essentially detonating this reactor and blowing up the pocket of energy.

[@harleyt3563]

Thanks for taking the time to reply and that actually makes quite a lot of sense as I had been reading some completely off the wall theories about this. Yours is most logical within what we see in the show for sure! Take care brother

[@chanceneck8072]

​@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 Perhaps they walled off that reactor room, because the pocket had built up too much electromagnetic energy again, to a level that would be too dangerous for people to get that close to. They could only keep the energy at bay by proxy by pushing the button, the failsafe system was still intact, because the reactor maintained operational. It´s just that the electromagnetic levels AT the reactor became too high again for humans to go there, so they sealed it off...... Anyway, I would LOVE to see some of that stuff and like some of the mystical ancient Island lore explained in some sort of prequel or spin-off. Although it could bring the risk, that they´ll fuck it all up.... (btw: that´s also, why I ALWAYS spell the Island with a captal "I"! Because it certainly is a character of its own...)

[@HollyBethInc]

Thank you for making this!! So interesting, would love a prequel mini-series about the Eygptian period.

[@alexb3617]

i would absolutely watch it too. that was a big missing part that left some very crucial questions unanswered. even if it was just one episode, they should have included this

[@UncleFlaynus]

Man, I have thoroughly enjoyed this video, what a ride. I'm now rewatching lost. Great work.

[@tylermartinmusic]

Just started my 6th watch of LOST. It’s my favorite show of all time. I just watched it this time last year and already wanted to go back and watch it again

[@marinabassi3767]

I was already thinking that each of your 30 previous studies was an unique masterpiece, but this ???? What word could I use for something that's greater than a masterpiece? "The show itself is its own magic box", and there you are doing what you are doing with it for all of us Losties... the Source (under Hurley's time) definitely showed it did well with you!

[@SuperHeedictator]

the last essay about the Magic Box had me actually crying. The words and the meaning that you've explained, remembering my experience watching this great show in 2005..Everything just hit me. Thank you so much! It's time fore to finally re-watch LOST

[@johnchedsey1306]

I don't think I've watched in full a youtube video of this length before but I'm glad I did. I was one of the people who was not pissed off at the finale and grasped at least some of what the writers were going for. This video really fills in many of the gaps of things I didn't pick up on during the time the show aired. I'm still unsure about the idea of destiny or if a timeline is simply something where people do things of their free will, but when you look at things in reverse to see how it comes together, it appears to be destiny. But that's simply because of how our brains construct events into recognizable patterns. Anyhow, maybe both are somehow true. Thanks again for the effort put into this.

[@driftwoodpictures]

Very excited for this! Bring on September 22!

[@ATMyles]

This was outstanding. Well done, and thank you.

[@itai82]

Amazing video, thank you. The numbers also can be combined to 108, which is a sacred number in Budhism, Hinduism, for Tibetans and various other religions. The Malas have 108 beads. Also according to the mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, who was born around A.D. 1170 and after whom the Fibonacci sequence is (nick)named, it is believed that the number 108 has a way of representing the unity and wholeness of existence.

[@noopportunitynecessary]

Can’t thank you enough for this content! Amazing work

[@ocara50000]

I write this as I finish this 5h long video, at first the robot voice bothered me but I was blown away by the content and level or analysis that I just ignored it. I watched the show as a teen growing up, closer to the ending waiting every week to watch via streaming. This show means a lot to me, I made friends because of it and learned a bunch of English. I cried at the ending and I never knew why I makrs me so emotional however now I believe I can finally see. I am an atheist and a man of science yet my favorite character was always Locke and it fascinates me how people can believe incredible things even though I can not. The ending of the show is a beautiful celebration of the human experience and connections yet I can't bring myself to believe real life is like that. It's fantasy and it's role it remind us that we can have second chances, we can regret, we can take control of our lives and act to protect the ones we love but most important we can and should appreciate our soul mates and those who are with us through thick and thin. That being said, I also became a scifi nerd and having 2 explanations for certain things just feels so right and well done. Cheers, thanks for this amazing video.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Bless you, sir! Thank you for saying that and sticking with the video. LOST has meant so much to so many people around the world that it has transcended languages, cultures and belief systems. Like you, I was a staunch atheist when I first watched the show. And, like you, John Locke was instantly my favourite character in the show, and possibly of all time. It's amazing how we can find empathy in fiction for people we might not agree with in real life. The show opened me up to spirituality and existential concepts, as well as philosophy and history and culture (both classic and pop). It's a really remarkable piece of fiction that touches upon both cerebral and emotional ideas. This channel is my small way to help perpetuate that legacy of LOST and contribute to the conversation surrounding it. If I can help to clarify or explain the mythology so that it clicks better for some fans then I am a happy KZbinr! I'm just glad that it is resonating with fans like yourself.

[@SARDYNA108]

To me the most important thing about watching LOST was to do it as the new episodes were being released. That made me grow with the show. I watched it since I was about 9/10 years old until I finished 16. It changed how I look at life. It was an experience. Not just watching a TV show. People that "bing" it these days don't know what they have LOST. I was there when vids like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYnEcqWHnrCNnqM were mentioned on the lost fan websites that were full of theories, speculations and spoilers. I remember reading those news on new filming locations and seeing those photos from "behind the bushes" taken by fans. Your work and videos is what this show deserved. I hope they will be here for at least as long as the one I mentioned. I wish LOST was more promoted these days.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I hope these videos will continue to find old and new fans alike. I just really want to bring people who loved the show more definitive explanations of mysteries that will hopefully enrich the experience on rewatches. And also to convince more disgruntled fans who were left unsatisfied by the show's revelations that the answers are there and the show does make sense, as long as they are willing to come along on this deep dive.

[@SARDYNA108]

​@@LOSTEXPLAINED108 Yeah, your videos are brilliant. They pointed out a few things that I didn't realize before. I think everyone that watched it sometimes think what if they would start making new episodes again but I have a better idea. I would love to play a good video game based on the series. I played LOST VIA DOMUS but it wasn't what I expected. It was just a new story of a survivor that we haven't met in the show told through a video game. Imagine having a game where you have the entire island to explore. What if you could play the game as the smoke monster? That would be fun!

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

I thought i understood lost perfectly, since i have watched it 7-10 times. But this opened so many things to me.

[@kaizenkudo]

just recently finished Lost and this is the best thing ever for all of my questions and theories. thank you for your hardwork !

[@udopiarecords]

6:09 not only did the temple waters heal Young Ben, but it took away a part of his soul, like it did to Sayid in season 6. Hence why Ben grew up to be pretty emotionless and evil in all his ways. Losing his daughter Alex though seemed to somewhat bring back a hint of old Ben, the Ben that would bring sandwiches to an incarcerated Sayid. Even then in losing his daughter, he didn't display much emotion as someone would with that type of bond.

[@dankane1363]

Idk about anyone else but the end of this video means even more to me after watching Mrs. Davis another creation of Lindelof that very much wrestled with faith vs science

[@sfinnera1]

I thought to myself, yes I’m a massive fan but 5 hours plus is a bit much but omg this is sooo good.. I’m an hour in haha

[@elizner]

Nice I was looking for something like this video a couple of years ago when I rewatched the series. Surprisingly scarce lost videos on yt. Thanks

[@kfarsadhockey9675]

I think I fully figured out the polar bears: They were experimenting on Polar bears to see the effects of teleporting something with a human sized brain (using the Orchid Station teleporters) and also see if they could adapt an animal used to cold temperatures to survive in warmer temperatures (the data could be used for humans with global warming coming). I read somewhere that the Dharma Initiative was trying to change an equation that calculated the end of the world; they could have tried to do that by changing human survivability in warmer climates, hence the bear experiments. The bear Charlotte found in Tunisia was one that they put in the teleporter in Orchid Station teleporters to see its effect. Let me know what you guys think

[@Meet-beep]

Okkkk I see where you’re going with that 100%

[@paulkelly2701]

Very well done. One thing to consider: every script is determinative and so every enacted screenplay is deterministic. The characters do what the writers devise them to do and often with emphases and intentions given them by the director. This was first well-plumbed by David Lynch in Twin Peaks, where there were actually characters who knew they were in a TV show (and why they keep showing that soap opera on TVs in episodes throughout the series). I do have to comment on the faith versus rationality question, however. I may be alone in this, but it is my considered opinion after many years of reflection, that no faith that is not grounded in a rational understanding but also in acceptance of an infallible authority can survive. There does not happen to be any such religion, even the one I personally hold, or there wouldn't be such fragmentation as people mutate their understanding down the ages. That said, it remains that LOST did as good a job of highlighting that there is a supposed conflict between the two and that the conflict does not need to be.

[@stanleyshady9465]

This needs wayyyyy more views... But I do think if you shoulda used a human voice instead of a robot one

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

I'm working on a human voice remaster of this, but it will take some time to complete.

[@flubbajubb4958]

This video just popped up in my recommended and I was about to watch it but then I realized that I watched Lost over 6 years ago and I don't even remember if I got to the ending, so I guess I'll go rewatch that whole thing first

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Yes, definitely re-watch the show before diving into this video. First of all, the show is absolutely worth re-watching, especially if you can't remember finishing it. Secondly, the amount of plot specific detail contained in this video is... shall we say... substantial. And the explanations will be more enriching to you if the details are fresh in your mind. I absolutely encourage people to give LOST a go (or another go) before watching any of my videos. Hope you enjoy!

[@jamesglandon3737]

@ 44:16 - As soon as I saw the arm of Anubis(center frame), I immediately though about Montand's arm LOL. Brings me back to when the Lost Audio Podcast was a thing; they spoke about it in such a humorous way, it stuck in my mind for so long and it was the first thing that came to mind when seeing that arm lol.

[@jamesglandon3737]

@ 3:30:14

[@jamesglandon3737]

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[@ATMyles]

Woo-hoo! And it’s a day off from work for me! Great timing!

[@mikey4483]

Just watched all 6 seasons. Wow, what a show. Amazing!!

[@ffallenaangel]

thank you for your hard work ! loved it

[@sp00ky313]

Is this a compilation of previous videos or is there something new. Thank you for your effort. Found the videos by coincidence and got hooked. Lost was the first series that I got invested in and is still dear to me today.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

It’s a supercut of the previous chapters with a few new edits and observations in there. Some people would rather watch one big epic video than bitesize chapters and I wanted to offer that as an option. Glad you have enjoyed them! 😊

[@canozmen9527]

My theory is some characters are linked to other TV series: James "Sawyer" Ford is Noah Bennet in Heroes and Will Bowman in Colony. Jin-Soo Kwon is Praxideke in Expanse. John Locke is Anderson Dawes in Expanse. Sun-Hwa Kwon is Nancy Gao in Expanse. Juliet Burke is Erica Evans in V, Katie Bowman in Colony and Dr. Annushka "Anna" Volovodov in Expanse. Richard Alpert is Sadavir Errinwright in Expanse. Sayid Jarrah is Mohinder Suresh in Heroes and Alex Kamal in Expanse. Seth Norris is Matt Parkman in Heroes. Boone Carlyle is Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, Dr. Luther Swann in V Wars, Slylar in Heroes and Marco Inaros in Expanse. Kate Austen is Camina Drummer in Expanse. Christian Shephard is Jack Billings in Hello Tomorrow!. David Shephard is Joey Shorter in Hello Tomorrow!. Jack Shephard is Elijah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries and Amos Burton in Expanse. Eloise Hawking is Diana in V and Barbara Billings in Hello Tomorrow!. Pierre Chang is Jules-Pierre Mao in Expanse. Aldo is James Holden in Expanse. Mr. Eko is Fred Johnson in Expanse. Benjamin Linus is Dale Maddox in V. Dale Maddox is not human, he is an alien and so Benjamin Linus too.

[@NessysSanctuary]

This was wonderfully epic I understand things i never new existed i love these types of movie and series as no matter how many times you watch it you always find something new. I was confused about the flash sideways but i must have known something cuz i cried my heart out a t the end then the titles came up with just the wreckage on the beach no music just the sounds of the waves i howled and heave cried io cried at the end of this to as it put the feelings i had into prospective i will be messed up for weeks every time i think about it now. Thank you for taking the time to do this i know it took a very long time i appropriate your hard work I loved it

[@QuintMarvel]

I know I already watched most of this stuff... but I want to listen to it again. :)

[@__kathrin__]

I've only seen the first hour thus far, but heck, this is amazing!

[@gophervision]

That was phenomenal.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thank you, kind sir! I'm pleased you enjoyed it :)

[@TJMalana]

September 22nd 2004 the day “Lost” premiered becoming an instant hit overnight averaging 18.5 million viewers on the Pilot episode alone. I love how this series of videos you’ve put together already confirmed what was already given to us during the show leaving us with just enough pieces to put together ourselves. 😎

[@crimnalactivity]

Wow. This was so good. Bravo.

[@LOSTEXPLAINED108]

Thanks for watching. I’m pleased you enjoyed it! 😊