The series is incredibly fulfilling on rewatch and serves a distinct purpose for me in comfort and nostalgia.

But I do have my wishes for how certain material could have been handled better.

After all, he was given a second chance to be a father and thrust into an impossible situation.

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It’s a fascinating depiction of desperation, but I don’t think it lands properly.

BecauseWalt was written off the showso early, Michael’s story was rushed to coincide.

Then, his return in season 4 was squished because of the shortened season.

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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.

Yes, I’m referring to “Stranger in a Strange Land.”

Yes, I’m referring to “Stranger in a Strange Land.”

However, I think ignoring this entirely in the finale was a mistake.

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Locke could’ve made for a great end-game antagonist in his own right.

Locke could’ve made for a great end-game antagonist in his own right.

Hiroyuki Sanada as Dogen in Lost stares ahead

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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.

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