Lost

From its opening moments featuring the aftermath of a plane crash on a tropical island, the television series 'Lost' (2004-2010) became one of the most intriguing and talked about programmes in the era of digital media.

This contribution to the 'Constellations' series is the first full-length account of 'Lost' and explores in detail what made this series both a popular hit with critics and the public (as 'quality' or 'must-see' TV), and also a series accruing intense fan scrutiny (as cult telefantasy).

The book also discusses the series' relationship with its narrative extensions in online games, merchandise, secondary texts and paratexts.

An important retrospective examination of a significant television series that was also a pioneering transmedia text.