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What’s the Story?

Reviewed by Jill Murphy

Take a couple handfuls of survivors -- some family, mostly strangers -- crash them onto an island with a traumatic plane wreck, and give them little sign of hope, a mystery in the jungle, and no sign of rescue; add a pinch of Gilligan's Island, a smidge of Survivor, a sprinkle of grownup Goonies, a dab of 24, and a generous serving of originality to taste. This is what being LOST is all about. Each episode adds a building block to the mystery surrounding the survivors. Viewers are slowly introduced to the past of each character with flashbacks to what led them onto the fictitious Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 and eventually, to the island. Slowly, viewers discover their fate was no accident, and there are connections between the remaining passengers.

Is It Any Good?

4

The interlocking puzzle of characters, secrets, and endless discoveries can make for an enticing family drama. Lost could be considered the television version of a board game. There are compelling questions left at the end of each episode, and vast amounts of room for interpretation. The blend of mystery and drama in Lost is enthralling and tends to overshadow any violence that occurs along the way.

There are a few Web sites that offer fun, interactive ways for families to discover hidden clues and share ideas of what might happen next week/season, including www.oceanicflight815.com and abc.go.com/primetime/lost.

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