By John Dougherty
“Lost” changed my life.
The hit television series, which ran for six seasons on ABC from 2004 to 2010, debuted when I was in college. It was a spiritually rich time for me, as I tried to deepen my relationship with God and discern how to live out my faith in a broken world. “Lost” was the perfect companion to all of this reflection and questioning: a story about meaning, community and how we navigate life’s great mysteries. Watching “Lost” was like having a spiritual director on my television once a week.
Earlier this month, every season of “Lost” became available on Netflix. If previous trends of resurrected old shows are any indication, this move will introduce the series to a new audience and create a fresh wave of interest. Certainly, the series has a lot to recommend it: compelling mysteries and mythology and a diverse and talented cast, not to mention a sweeping orchestral score by Michael Giacchino.
But beyond those strengths, I believe that our current tumultuous moment in history is the perfect time to revisit the revolutionary television show. Even 14 years after it ended, it still has much to teach us about faith, connection and how we can only make it through this life together.
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