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10 Shows Like 'Lost' You Should Watch Next

Complex stories and mysteries that will keep you glued to the screen.

Lifehacker2 min

1The Legacy of Lost

Lost became one of the most debated shows in modern TV history with its complex, intertwined narratives, numerous characters, and boxes full of secrets. Starting with flashbacks, the series revealed the survivors' pasts before diving into surrealism. Whether it was deeply profound or nonsense, its impact remains undeniable.

2Fringe: Sci-Fi and Mystery

Fringe is considered the true successor to The X-Files. Starting as a weekly mystery show, it gradually revealed that the strange occurrences investigated by the characters were linked to universe-threatening events. Incorporating Lost's weirdness, Fringe tackled multiversal storytelling before it became mainstream and concluded with a satisfying finale.

3The Leftovers: A Story of Loss

The Leftovers begins with the unexplained disappearance of two percent of the world's population. This event deeply affects politics, religion, and families. Focusing on Kevin Garvey and his family, the series later broadens its scope. Created by Lost's Damon Lindelof, it stands out with its complex plotting and search for answers.

4Yellowjackets: Survival Struggle

Yellowjackets tells the story of a group of teenage girls stranded in the wilderness in 1996. Through flashbacks, the series connects their past to the present, exploring morally ambiguous survival choices. Echoing Lost's survival themes, it also questions the difference between the past we talk about and what really happened.

5Dark: Time Travel and Mystery

Dark starts with a missing child and evolves into a complex narrative spanning generations through time travel. This German production surpasses Lost's dark tone, offering a universe filled with time shifts and strange phenomena. The stories of young and adult characters are skillfully intertwined.

6From: No Escape

From is set in a town from which no one can leave. Residents and visitors are trapped, threatened by creatures emerging from the woods at night. Starring Lost's Harold Perrineau, the series explores the theme that small towns are not what they seem.

7Alice in Borderland: Deadly Games

Alice in Borderland follows teenagers who find themselves in a world full of mysteries. Video game-obsessed Arisu and his friends are transported to an abandoned version of Tokyo and forced to participate in deadly games. The series takes a concept similar to Ready Player One but with deadlier stakes.

8Battlestar Galactica: Humanity's Struggle

Battlestar Galactica begins with the rebellion of the Cylons, humanity's robot slaves. Launching a surprise attack on human colonies, the Cylons push humanity to the brink of extinction. The series elevates sci-fi to prestige TV, focusing on deep themes and character development.

Original article: Lifehacker — 'Lost' Gibi İzlenmesi Gereken 10 Dizi