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In the long list of series that broke fans’ hearts with their endings, people often debate whether to place the ending ofLostabove or below that ofGame of Thrones. While this question may never be definitively answered, the heartbreak is immeasurable and will likely echo through the generations.
Although people will continue to discuss this for eternity, Ben Linus actor, Michael Emerson, shared his thoughts on the dispute on the 20th anniversary of the show. According to him, the ending couldn’t have been more perfect!
Michael Emerson Says theLostEnding Was Perfect!
20 years later,Lostis still as hot as it was when Oceanic Flight 815 first crashed into the island! The show has now found a new wave of fans thanks toNetflix, sparking even more passionate debates about its infamous ending.
While some viewers still cannot fathom the ending, there are those who adore every twist and turn, flaws and all. Count Michael Emerson, our beloved Ben Linus, among the show’s biggest cheerleaders! Despite the backlash, he’s unapologetically in love with the ending.
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the show’s debut, Emerson had a little chat withThe Mirror, sharing his thoughts on the enduring legacy ofLost. He said,
I thought it was all great. I thought the writing was smart, as smart as it can be when you’re having to do so many episodes.I love the ending. I can’t think of a way in which it would be improved for me.
In a recent chat withRadioTimes.com, the actor further doubled down on his enthusiasm, reminiscing about the filming experience of the episode that ended it all. He revealed that he was hooked from the very start! He said,
Oh, I adored it when we shot it, and I like it even better with the passage of time. I think it’s a wonderful conclusion.I always say, every show dictates its own ending by the form of its narrative, by the way it was constructed. So a show like Lost can’t have the same ending as something more linear or conventional.
It was a fantasy and an allegory exploding out from the centre. So to end it, you must bring all the parts back to the centre, I think. At least, it seems to me, that that was what they were attempting to do.
While this debate may rage on for eternity, love it or hate it (the ending),Lostremains an incredible series to binge, both back in the day and now.
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So what’s wrong with the finale? Why do some fans absolutely hate it? The sixth andfinal seasonofLostleft many fans disappointed, finding out that all the characters were dead all along after the mind-bending flash-sideways episodes.
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As the episodes dealt with what life would have looked like if Oceanic Flight 815 had landed safely, creating a fascinating alternate reality. But spoiler alert! As the season unfolds, the characters eventually remember their island adventures and realize they’re actually in a sort of afterlife they crafted to help them move on together.
In the finale, the gang comes together in a church, where Christian Shephard spills it all, aiming to provide closure for both the characters and the audience after six years of twists, turns, and tangled storylines. But let’s be real, many fans were left with more questions than answers. Majorly about the flash-sideways timeline, which left some feeling a bit cheated.
Sci-fi fans were especially ruffled by the show’s spiritual ending. They wanted all the mysteries unraveled, not just a heartfelt farewell. So, while some viewers found closure, others just wanted a little more sci-fi spice! While the quest for answers to all the unanswered questions may never end,Lostremains one of the finest works of art!
Lost is streaming on Netflix.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
