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Season 5 – Lost

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The survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 were 1,000 miles off course when they crashed on a lush, mysterious island. Each person possesses a shocking secret, but they've got nothing on the island itself, which harbors a monstrous security system, a series of underground bunkers and a group of violent survivalists hidden in the shadows.
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Lost — Season 5

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Though it introduces yet more unanswered questions, Season 5 of Lost also moves quickly, covers more character development, and fleshes out its rich world further for hungry fans.

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Verne Gay Newsday There's so much to work through, so many details, stories, characters and time dimensions to attend to, that after a while this all starts to feel like a very full meal. Rated: B+ Jul 11, 2023 Full Review Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times [A] big, messy but still fascinating work in progress. Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune The good news is, even if certain events seem fated to occur (and re-occur), even if some are fated to destroy themselves, personal redemption is possible, "Lost" appears to be saying. Oct 24, 2019 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... finds the few souls who made it back to civilization spending their energy trying to get back while those left behind get tossed through time and manipulated in a power struggle that reaches beyond our mortal coil ... Apr 30, 2025 Full Review Aaron Barnhart Kansas City Star More than any other current show, Lost has arguably been punished more harshly for the sin of disappointing its fan base. I am here to say, however, that now is the time to rekindle the love. Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Steve Marsi TV Fanatic Nothing prepared us for two of the bombshells dropped out of nowhere in the last five minutes. May 29, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Conrad C By far the most confusing of the seasons so far, the plot starts to pretzel. "Lost" draws us all back in, though, and reminds us of its quality by making its most standout season yet. Last season's flash-forwards had me losing investment in the characters, but with those removed you slide right back into the suspense. Some of the newer characters really start to feel like they belong in this season. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Jacob B Another great season of television with compelling writing, strong character development, cinematography that still finds new angles 5 seasons in from which to capture the Island, a gripping story that does a good job remaining true to the rules laid out for something that was first introduced in the third season of this show seeing how such elements could risk lowering the stakes and even some fun action sequences. Plus, unlike the fourth season, even the breather episodes feel like they serve a purpose when compared to that one episode from that season which stuck out like a sore thumb all the more because of the shorter number of episodes due to the Writers' Strike making that episode feel like it was beating around the bush. And that's without factoring in that it had the misfortune of following THE most critically acclaimed episode of the entire series. All in all, yet another thrilling season of television. I can see why Lost was such a "you had to have been there" experience back in the 2000's. Shame about the horror stories regarding the final season but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Alice K Love it!!!! That is my favourite yet. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review John S Really was a great season of tv, the last two episodes are really well done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Benjamin H Lost's introduction of time travel makes it a bit too convuluted and its story lacks some focus at times with some weak pacing and certain characters or events not having as much weight as it should have (talking about the likes of Desmond here particularly), but season 5 is still a unique and wildly bold season that sees the narrative balancing a lot of different emotions with great level of detail and some masterful character development (like Locke, Ben and Sawyer). The performances are also once again superb and it sets off the final season nicely. While i do think this is a lot weaker than the first 4 season, i praise Lost for constantly evolving and pushing itself. Every episode is interesting, in spite of quality issues, and i never once had a feeling of fatigue which a lot of shows can have when they last long. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Turtle Squad B I just loved it, this season was just perfect. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Naveen Andrews

Sayid Jarrah

Henry Ian Cusick

Desmond Hume

Jeremy Davies

Daniel Faraday

Michael Emerson

Ben Linus

Matthew Fox

Dr. Jack Shephard

Jorge Garcia

Hugo "Hurley" Reyes

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2009 Because You Left Despite discord among survivors of the Oceanic 6, Jack and Ben urge them to return to the island to save those left behind; those on the island come under attack by unknown forces. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2009 The Lie Hurley and Sayid find themselves on the run after trouble at the safe house; unknown forces attack survivors left on the island; an old friend has shocking advice for Kate. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2009 Jughead Desmond looks for a woman who might be the key to helping Faraday stop the island's unpredictable movements through time; Locke finds out who has been attacking the survivors. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2009 The Little Prince Kate learns that someone knows the secret of Aaron's parentage; the dramatic shifts through time endanger the remaining island survivors. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2009 This Place Is Death Locke shoulders the burden of ending the island's increasingly violent movements through time; Ben is stymied in his efforts to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the island. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 17, 2009 316 The members of Oceanic 6 discover how to get back to the island, but not all of them want to return. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2009 The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham Locke's mission off the island as Jeremy is revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 2009 LaFleur Sawyer concocts a lie with some of the other island survivors in an attempt to protect themselves from mistakes of the past. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 2009 Namaste Sawyer is forced to perpetuate his lie when some old friends drop in unannounced. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 25, 2009 He's Our You A survivor goes rogue, endangering the lives of everyone on the island. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 1, 2009 Whatever Happened, Happened Kate takes drastic measures to save Ben's life when Jack refuses to help. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 8, 2009 Dead Is Dead Ben must try to call the smoke monster to atone for sins of the past. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 15, 2009 Some Like It Hoth Ben being taken from the infirmary raises suspicions; Miles is asked to deliver an important package. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 29, 2009 The Variable Daniel Faraday comes clean about what he knows of the island. Details Episode 15 Aired May 6, 2009 Follow the Leader Kate and Jack are at odds; Locke solidifies his position as leader of the Others; Juliet and Sawyer are scrutinized. Details Episode 16 Aired May 13, 2009 The Incident Jack's determination to formulate a plan of action is met with resistance from those close to him; Locke assigns Ben a difficult task. Details Episode 17 Aired May 13, 2009 The Incident Those close to Jack resist his determination to formulate a plan of action; Locke assigns Ben a difficult task. Details

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Lost — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Jack Bender, Stephen Williams, Paul Edwards, Bobby Roth, Rod Holcomb, Mark Goldman, Greg Yaitanes
Executive Producer
J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk
Screenwriter
Edward Kitsis, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Brian K. Vaughan, Damon Lindelof, Adam Horowitz, Paul Zbyszewski, Melinda Hsu Taylor, Kyle Pennington, Greggory Nations, Carlton Cuse
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2009
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