The End - Series Finale

After six seasons, this is it. There is no description for tonight's finale, but I don't think there needs to be.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of you. You are an amazing group of people. This blog started in other, perhaps more capable hands, but I have been honored to take you through the last couple of seasons.

Thank you to David and Steve for your phenomenal podcast, and thank you to the crew over at LostArgs, especially Zort/Ian, for being such an incredible sister site.

Tonight, Lost comes to an end. However, I know that this will not be the end of this community, or of the friendships hatched from it. We have been a part of each others lives - some for a few months, and some for years. As with the Losties, we have seen births and deaths, life changes and simple pleasures. We have shared more than a television show - we have shared our lives.

The Lost Community will live on. I know it. In the meantime, Peace and Namaste.

- Melissa

Lost: The Final Journey

This series retrospective will have a focus on the final season, as well as a look behind the scenes of the series' 2004 pilot episode, interviews with past and present cast members, and a look at the series' impact on popular culture.

Team Darlton, from all of us here at TheLost Community, thank you.


West Coasters - a new post will go up at 8:55 p.m. ET, so feel free to hang out here spoiler-free until the finale hits your time zone.

Also, don't forget that David and Steve are going to be live on Talkshoe all night! Listen in HERE.

What They Died For - Season 6, Episode15

Tonight, while Jack's group searches for Desmond, Locke comes up with a new plan.



Since there were no promotional photos to be found for tonight's episode, we're honoring our own Romeo and Juliet, Jin and Sun. Whatever they died for, it better be good.

Across the Sea - Season 6, Episode 14

Locke's motives become clear.

Yes, that's all we get. Call him Flocke, call him the Locke Monster - apparently tonight he's laying all his cards on the table.



There aren't even any promotional photos, so I'm cross-promoting the Live event happening next Thursday. Click on the image to check it out - everybody got your tickets? If not, here's the skinny:

New York Times entertainment editor Lorne Manly will have an in-depth conversation with executive producer Carlton Cuse and co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof on the challenges of crafting a finale that satisfies themselves as storytellers, and the show’s legion of fans. They will be accepting questions from the fans ahead of time - again, click the image to find out how to submit yours!

The Candidate - Season 6, Episode 13

Tonight, Jack questions Locke's motives after he's asked to perform a tough task.

Personally, I'd be WAY past questioning Locke's motives, but this is Jack we're talking about.

And who wouldn't trust a guy holding a package marked "explosives"? Just look at that smile!

The Last Recruit - Season 6, Episode 12

Tonight, the Locke monster's camp merges with Jack's, and alliances are forged (and broken). Evident by the motley crew in the photo above.

L.A. segments focus on Jack. Break out the tissues, it's time for some Jears!

Everybody Loves Hugo - Season 6, Episode 11

And who wouldn't - I mean, look at him! Don't you just want to give him a hug?


Tonight, Hurley agonizes over what to do next, and the Locke monster is curious about the new arrival to his camp. Meanwhile, Ilana leads a mission to Hydra Island.

We're working with Hurley here - let's play count the dead guest stars!


And what's our buddy Desmond up to, I wonder?

Happily Ever After - Season 6, Episode 10

Desmond awakens and discovers that he's on the island. Bummer.

Guess the island really wasn't done with him yet, huh?




Ladies, he looks good though, doesn't he?

The Package - Season 6, Episode 9

While Sun and Jin continue to search for each other, the Locke monster faces his enemy.

Can we please, PLEASE have a happy reunion tonight?!

In other news, as you may have heard, there is some sort of live via satellite event happening in theaters on Thursday, May 20 (3 days before the finale) - supposedly, Team Darlton will be answering questions and showing a 1-minute preview of the finale.

Is this old news?

Ab Aeterno - Season 6, Episode 8

Tonight, on a very special Lost, Richard Alpert has a difficult decision to make.

Finally, the Richard-centric episode we've always dreamed of! And with a cast of interesting guest stars to boot.

Plus, one of the coolest promo shots I've seen.


Here's one last hint: Ab Aeterno is Latin for "since the beginning of time."

Recon - Season 6, Episode 7

Tonight on Lost: The Locke Monster sends Sawyer on a mission.

Oh, please stop with the lengthy descriptions. You give too much away!

Unless Sawyer's mission is to infiltrate a frat house, I'm guessing this photo is from a sideways story.


On another note, I received an e-mail from a commenter named Charles about a possible virus coming through TLC. He received the following message via PM:


A virus alert was noticed on your computer.
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://anti-malware.servebbs.org/online-scanner/kiwilostie
If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).

This is spam at best, a virus at worst - if you receive it, please ignore and delete it. It is not from TLC!

Thanks for the heads up, Charles!

Dr. Linus - Season 6, Episode 6

Oh, Ben... how do we love thee? You're sneaky, devious, you get some of the best one-liners and you're just downright adorable in a sweater vest.

We also love you for the description of tonight's episode:

Ben must deal with the consequences of a lie.


Ben? Lying?! Get outta town.

Oh, Lost - never change.

Sundown - Season 6, Episode 5

Tonight, Sayid must make a difficult decision, while Claire has a warning for the temple inhabitants.


More interesting guest stars on the way, and Carlton Cuse asks, "What happens when the sun goes down? That is the question." (thanks for the Twitter update again, maven!)

The title suggests a Sun-centric episode - dare we hope for a Sun/Jin reunion?

Lighthouse - Season 6, Episode 4

Tonight, Hurley tries to persuade Jack to accompany him on an unspecified mission while Jin runs into an old friend.



What is the Lighthouse? Could it be the Lighthouse Station?

The Substitute - Season 6, Episode 3

In tonight's episode, Locke seeks help to support his cause.

Locke... or Flocke?

Carlton Cuse says, "Don't miss tonight's episode. A number of things are illuminated."

We'll believe it when we see it!


(Thanks, maven, for the quote from Twitter!)

What Kate Does - Season 6, Episode 2

Tonight: Kate's on the run while Jack must do something that could jeopardize the life of a friend.

So, you know, same as most episodes!


Keep your eyes peeled for at least one really interesting guest star...

LA X - Season 6, Episode 1

This description says it all:

The sixth and final season begins in the aftermath of the H-bomb detonation, as the survivors learn "when" they are.

Here we go......

Lost: The Final Chapter - Recap Special

Premiere night is here! We're starting off with a look back at where we've been:

This series recap focuses on the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the mysteries of the island and its inhabitants, the survivors who returned to the U.S. (the Oceanic 6), the island's violent time shifts and the H-bomb detonation in May 2009's Season 5 finale. The hour reviews questions that have been answered and explores those that haven't.


West Coasters - the East Coast will be moving over to a new post once the premiere episode starts, so feel free to hang out here and speculate spoiler-free for a couple more hours.