‘Lost’ Stars Comment on the Series’ Legacy: “One of Those Benchmark Shows in the History of TV”

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Over two decades after Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on the enigmatic island, the actors from Lost are reflecting on the show’s lasting impact and continued popularity. The mystery drama, created by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, originally aired on ABC in 2004 and became a huge hit during a golden age for television. With a fantastic cast, Lost captivated audiences for multiple seasons, constantly surprising them with unexpected plot twists and leaving them eager for answers about the island’s secrets.

Dominic Monaghan, Josh Holloway, and François Chau recently attended FanExpo in New Orleans. They participated in a panel discussion about Lost, answering questions from dedicated fans. When asked about the show’s impact, each actor shared their thoughts on its lasting legacy. Dominic Monaghan, who played Charlie, explained his perspective:

Lost just had a really cool and unique feel. It wasn’t just the title, but the creators’ willingness to take risks and avoid predictable storylines that made it stand out.

When you tell people you worked on Lost, even if they haven’t watched the show themselves, they recognize it as a truly important and influential series in television history.

Josh Holloway, who famously played the charming rogue Sawyer on the show, shared that landing the role was incredibly validating for him. It was his first acting job, and it confirmed that he could really make a career of it. He described the experience as finding a community – a global one, in fact – and noted that people are still passionate about Lost and its legacy years later.

You know, as a huge fan of the Dharma Initiative videos from the show, hearing Dr. Pierre Chang – the guy who hosted them – talk about their impact really got to me. He said it’s incredibly rewarding to know something the team worked on has resonated with people for so long, and it’s been almost 20 years! He seemed genuinely touched that fans still care, and honestly, it made me feel pretty emotional too.

Is the ‘Lost’ Community as Strong as Ever?


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For the first few seasons, Lost was the most popular show on television. It sparked the trend of watch parties, with people all over the world tuning in each week. The show quickly built a dedicated and passionate fanbase, known as the ‘Losties,’ who were incredibly active and engaged. While some fans were disappointed with the ending, Lost still maintains a strong and devoted following even now.

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When talking about how the show still resonates today, Monaghan shares stories from his travels, noting that the passionate fanbase for Lost appears to be thriving in many parts of the world.

Oh, and I recently got back from a convention in Brazil, and it’s amazing how popular the show Lost is there! It aired on regular broadcast television, not cable, so pretty much anyone with a TV could have seen it.

I expected the convention to be a mix of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Lost’ fans, usually about half and half. But it turned out ‘Lost’ fans were the clear majority, making up around 70 percent of the attendees.

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2026-01-18 02:52