Lost is an American television drama series that originally aired on the
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, over
six seasons, comprising a total of 121 episodes.
Lost is a drama series containing elements of science fiction and the supernatural. It follows the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet, flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean. The story is told in a heavily serialized manner. Episodes typically feature a primary storyline set on the island, augmented by
flashback or
flashforward sequences which provide additional insight into the involved characters.