WhenLostwas first in development,Michael Keaton was cast as Jack.
This burden probably wouldve fallen to Kate.
Shes arguably the second-most important character after Jack and the second-best fit to lead the group.
But this wouldvemade Kate a much less interesting character.
Kate had to spend the entire first season earning the trust of her fellow survivors.
Shannon’s death in Lost caused a lot more problems than it should have.
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Ranging from audience disappointment, to underdevelopment of new characters.
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.