27 April 2005
“Lost: The Journey” (8/7c)

ABC invites new and avid “Lost” viewers to take a fresh look at one of this season’s most talked about shows. “Lost: The Journey” promises to explore the series in a way that will bring new viewers up to date — but which current viewers will also find illuminating. From the back stories of some of the most interesting characters on television to the mysteries of the island, “Lost: The Journey” will provide an insightful glimpse at the lives of some of the survivors of the doomed Oceanic Airlines flight 815. Narrated in a linear fashion and culminating from the pieces of the back stories told over multiple episodes in the series, “Lost: The Journey” focuses on the flashbacks of a core of characters, illustrating who they were and what they were doing before the crash. In addition, the island itself will be explored - culled from events that have taken place - which may reveal some of its secrets.

It’s not clear whether the episode contains any new mysteries or answers any existing questions, but hopefully it will provide some insight into what’s actually going on in this crazy place. We still know so very little about what’s going on on this island, or why anyone is there….

Update:
There’s a great article over at STLToday.com which explains more about what the 1 hour Lost special is going to tell us.

Lost? Join the club.

ABC’s “Lost,” one of the biggest hits of the current TV season, is also one of the most addictive. But at this point, if you actually claim to know what’s going on, you must be J.J. Abrams or Damon Lindelof, who created the thriller and swear they have its mythology firmly mapped out in their minds.

Our minds, meanwhile, are full of questions.

Is Boone really dead? Should we worry about Claire’s baby? What’s up with those mysterious, deadly lottery numbers? Will someone else really die in the season finale, and if so, who?

ABC won’t answer those questions in Wednesday night’s special, “Lost: The Journey” (7 p.m. on Channel 30). Still, the hour-long recap is, for once, not just a cheap way to stretch out a hit show. This time, it’s a public service.

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