Why Lost is the perfect 2020 binge
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"Watching a hit series completely cut off from people's theories is a privilege and a rarity in this day and age," says Abrar Al-Heeti, who was too young to watch the ABC drama originally aired. "I'm sure it was also great to watch when it was first released, alongside dedicated groups of hard-core fans who took to online fan forums to discuss the intricacies of each episode, debating and sharing theories," says Al-Heeti. "But I'm glad I didn't have to deal with the anticipation of waiting for new episodes, or going months between seasons without any new content. Most importantly, I enjoyed watching Lost without being tainted by the opinions, expectations and disappointments of other viewers who I've been told openly aired their hopes and grievances during the show's TV run. This was particularly evident with the series finale. I went into the final episodes of Lost minus the baggage of fan theories and speculation. I watched the ending for what it was and I appreciated it for what it was. I cried in the final moments and I felt an immense love for all the characters and what they'd taught me. Just as it was bittersweet for them to let go of their pasts, so it was for me to let go of them and this series."
