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As Lost finally concludes, it is evident how much of a cultural and generational impact this show has had. This is evident in the myriad of articles and postings found throughout the blogosphere all the way to main stream media such as the Wall Street Journal. Many of these posting attempt to give a final explanation to the series. This is not one of those. Many of these attempt to answer lingering questions left open by the writers for interpretation. I won’t attempt to answer any of these burning questions. I am however amazed at the sheer amount of angles that have been covered by some of these articles already but also by the many comments. There seems to be a love/hate relationship with the LOST series and especially with the finale. So many people are confused by what they just witnessed. Some are perplexed. People have vested so much and thus have been so polarized by not being fulfilled by the conclusion. Yet so many others have come to terms with the fates of their favorite characters and are at peace with the ending. I am in this camp. Although I am so lost and confused and have my own questions like so many others, I am fully satisfied with the well fitted ending. I have watched this series from the beginning and although at times fell off the wagon, was able to catch up and keep up with one of the most iconic television shows in television history. Some may laugh at that now but I believe LOST is truly an iconic work of art that will go down as such and will be tied to this generation forever. It speaks volumes to the many talents that brought it to life logistically, not to mention artistically as well. It is obvious looking back to the very first episode at the deliberate nature of what the writers were trying to convey.  And it is even more amazing that they actually pulled it off 6 years later. As with any art, it has its flaws and leaves plenty of room for interpretation.  That’s the beauty of art though. Some people will look at it and may see complete randomness while others will see many complicated layers, colors,  and deliberate brush strokes. People should take it at face value and for what its worth and apply what they can to their own lives. If nothing else it was entertaining and will allow for debate and interpretation for generations to come.

This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end, of our elaborate plans, the end, of everything that stands the end, no safety or surprise, the end, I’ll never look into your eyes… again, can you picture what will be, so limitless and free, desperately in need… of some… strangers hand, in a desperate land… the end.