'Lost' End In Sight

 
By Sherri May 07, 2007



"Lost" fans can breath a little easier. The ABC show does have a set end in sight, but it's not coming any time soon.

According to an article on SyFy Portal, the show still has 48 episodes to go, which will air over the course of three mini-seasons. The JJ Abrams vehicle will end its third season shortly.

"I always said that we would allow the series to grow and give viewers the most compelling hour possible," Steve McPherson, president of ABC Entertainment, has been quoted as saying. "And, due to the unique nature of the series, we knew it would require an end date to keep the integrity and strength of the show consistent throughout, and to give the audience the payoff they deserve."

With some very unusual twists and turns, "Lost" has a strong and loyal fan following. Yet, the show has slumped in the ratings as of late.

The ending deal appears to be a bit of a compromise between producers and ABC that will allow the ending to be told the way the creative forces behind "Lost" desired.

While the ending being announced likely won't make some fans happy, the deal to preserve the integrity of the story is good news. Unlike other shows that have been forced to wrap up quickly, it sounds like "Lost" might not leave fans feeling that way.

The show airs on ABC on Wednesdays. It can be viewed online via iTunes and other locations, as well.

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