Lost

Name: Lost
Genre: Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 2004-09-22
Cast: Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O'Quinn, Josh Holloway, Michael Emerson

2004 | 6 seasons | Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: 6 seasons and 118 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 6 seasons.

Stripped of everything, the survivors of a horrific plane crash must work together to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
Not enough engagement data yet

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12004 · 24 episodes · 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10
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Season 22005 · 24 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10
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Season 32006 · 23 episodes · 75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10
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Season 42008 · 13 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10
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Season 52009 · 17 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.5 out of 10
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Season 62010 · 17 episodes · 69% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10
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