Ok. So I watched from the very first night. And I was hooked.
Lost is the reason why we have a cable DVR at our house.
I did not look forward to the series finale last night–I really did not want the show to end. At the same time, I was eager for some answers to mysteries that were ever present.
Not sure I got many answers to the mysteries.
Not really sure I am happy with the ending.
Very sure I was surprised in the process.
What was most surprising to me was the emotional reaction I experienced.
I’d like to tell you I am a very tough guy who is never moved to tears by any sappy movie or show. I’d like to tell you that but I cannot. Occasionally, Mr. Hard Heart gets his emotional knickers all twisted up. Last night was one of those times.
I am sure it sounds silly–especially to those who are not fans of the show. Certainly there are way more important things to get emotionally invested in.
Truth. And I know it.
Still, the emotions are there. Maybe it’s like the ending of a friendship and I am sad to see it go… or maybe, I got suckered into the lives/ characters in a way I hadn’t experienced before… or maybe, the lives and loves and relationships lost moved me because they mirror this world.
I’ll go with the last one.
Last night I lay in my bed and felt incredible sadness at the loss of a young man two years ago. He was 18. The son of one of my closest friends, his untimely passing seems to never be far from my thoughts and heart on any given day.
So last night I watched Lost for the last time on network TV as a first run show and when it was over, I cried/ mourned/ hurt all over again for the pain of my friend–my pain–and for all of us who sooner rather than later suffer loss.
This afternoon I have a bit more perspective. Part of the story that resonates so well is the thought of lives and hearts brought back together again. That was the ending–at least how I perceived it–of Lost.
I am thankful that God wrote a story of redemption/ restoration and hope/ promise.
Jack Shepherd may have saved his world; Jesus saves mine.
Come Lord Jesus, come!
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Thanks for your thoughts Les. I think LOST resonated because of the characters, as you said. But it was surrounded by adventure and mystery. It had lots of humor…but it really was the people who were interesting. I was sad, too, to see it end. And i cried too…at the vision of meeting together on the other side.
LOST is just a story. But it contains so many elements of THE STORY… that it is a powerful parable at the same time.
And for the record, John Robert was a LOST fan as well. He and some of his friends would come over and watch it at the house together. That was fun.
love ya!
Les -
Tom & I were big LOST followers and watched last night, as well. Tom lost the younger of his two daughters in 2002, so the ending meant a lot to the both of us. It felt RIGHT, leaving all of the mysteries and insignificant things of life behind.
Thanks for your impressions, Les – and for your comment, John.
It was an intriguing view of people’s lives while it lasted and the ending is the one we all face. Farewell, LOST, but welcome all the characters into a happier place.
Well done!
Dee