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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who starred in the hit 2000s sci-fi seriesLost, has thanked Netflix for making the mystery series popular again, 20 years after the first episode aired. Akinnuoye-Agbaje first appeared as acharacter inLostseason 2, portraying Mr. Eko, a survivor of Flight 815 who was in the tail section at the time of the crash. He ended up playing one of many popular characters in the now-classic series, many of whom are still staples in pop culture. A resurgence of interest recently helped, with the show having made its way to Netflix in July.
Speaking withComicBookduring Netflix’s red carpet event forThe Union,Akinnuoye-Agbaje expressed gratitude towards the streaming platform for makingLostpopular again, 20 years after the series initially aired on ABC. The actor explained how excited he was for a new generation of viewers to see the mystery story unfold, glad to know his work on the show is still being remembered many years later. Check out what Akinnuoye-Agbaje had to say below:
It’s been introduced to a new audience, a new generation, which is great, because [often I have] totally forgot all about it. It’s like, ‘oh my God, that scene with Mr. Eko…,’ I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m forgetting a new audience are now re-watching it.’ It also happens when you go to other countries, because they’re getting introduced to it. It’s wonderful. That’s why you do the work – you want people to see it. And Netflix, you know, thank you for putting it back out there.
Why Lost Still Holds Up 20 Years Later
The Mystery Series Is Full Of Timeless Twists & Turns
Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s gratefulness for the mystery show’s renewed popularity is a reflection of how timeless the series really is, indicating why it continues to be so successful. From the very beginning up through theseries finale ofLost,the show provides a multitude of twists and turns throughout its story, ranging from small mysteries to giant explanations.These keep the story fresh while also providing answers to mysteries previously explored, sometimes including new questions that crop up because of the explanations.
Lostalso contains wild twistsfor its characters as the story unfolds, both outside of and on the island. Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Mr. Eko, for instance, has a backstory tied to his leadership in a guerrilla conflict in Nigeria. This is alongside his priesthood in Australia, which influenced him to board the flight, heading out to investigate a potential miracle.Important backstory elements are explored for all the major characters, including some that seemingly tie into the mystery of the island and their attempts to get back home.
Because of how universal and timeless the many elements ofLostare, it’s no surprise the show’s placement on Netflix led to a renewed popularity for the sci-fi mystery show.Its long-standing place in pop culture means the show is likely to retain adoration for quite some time, especially as younger viewers unfamiliar with its mysteries begin to watch it. Its current streaming home also makes it more accessible, paving the way for a strong growth for the show as time marches on.
Lostwas co-created by J.J. Abrams, who also helped create the sci-fi seriesAliasandFringe, which aired around the same time.
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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.
