LOST Star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Thankful Series Found New Audience on Netflix, “It’s Wonderful”

LOST Star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Thankful Series Found New Audience on Netflix, "It's Wonderful"

As a fan who grew up watching TV during LOST’s original run, I can say that it was a groundbreaking show that left a lasting impact on me and millions of others. Now, seeing its resurgence on Netflix is like rediscovering an old friend you thought you had lost forever.


The critically acclaimed TV show “LOST” was once a cultural phenomenon, but it faced a decline in popularity due to ratings drops and a divisive ending. However, as it marks its 20th anniversary, the series has found new life on Netflix, captivating a fresh audience and occasionally catching its creators off guard. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who played the mysterious Mr. Eko in the show, recently expressed his excitement about this resurgence while talking to ComicBook at the premiere of Netflix’s “The Union.”

Akkinuoye-Agbaje shared that it’s refreshing to see “Lost” reintroduced to a fresh audience and a new generation. He had almost forgotten about it, but then he’d remember iconic moments like the one with Mr. Eko, realizing anew that these scenes are being rediscovered by the new viewers. This also occurs when he travels to other countries where the show is being introduced for the first time. It’s a delightful experience. That’s why he does the work – so people can see it. And he appreciates Netflix for making it available again.

In recent times, the popularity of the TV show LOST has seen a renewed interest, with many YouTube critics delving deep into its intricacies. This was one of the earliest instances when a genre storyline with an intricate mystery broke through to become mainstream, sparking discussions at the water cooler. Furthermore, it paved the way for the subsequent two decades of television by demonstrating to TV executives that viewers are open to following a complex and sometimes confusing narrative in a broadcast TV series.

As a dedicated fan of the iconic LOST series, I can’t contain my excitement for an upcoming documentary titled “Getting LOST“. Directed by the visionary behind The Last Blockbuster, this fascinating piece will premiere in Beverly Hills next month. This documentary promises a deep dive into the world of LOST, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the show’s biggest stars, including Evangeline Lilly, Daniel Dae Kim, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie De Ravin, Nestor Carbonell, Josh Holloway, Terry O’Quinn, Maggie Grace, Jorge Garcia, Michael Emerson, Malcolm David Kelley, Elizabeth Mitchell, Sonya Walger, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Jack Bender, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Michael Giacchino, and Larry Fong. I can hardly wait to immerse myself in this unique exploration of a pop culture phenomenon that captivated millions worldwide!

In Netflix’s “The Union”, Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a straightforward construction worker from New Jersey, finds himself unexpectedly immersed in the realm of super spies and undercover agents when his former flame Roxanne (Halle Berry) enlists him for a critical U.S. intelligence assignment.

The Union will be available to stream on Netflix beginning on Friday.

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2024-08-14 14:39