Anticipation Builds for LOST’s Final Season
As a die-hard LOST fan and seasoned ScreenRant.com writer, I can’t help but feel the anticipation and impatience of fellow fans waiting for news on when the sixth and final season of our beloved show will kick off. Well, it seems the island’s final chapter may begin on January 20th. However, I must caution you: this information is very much subject to change, and the way it has wriggled out is far from through official channels. Let’s dive into the details.
Rumored Premiere Dates and Olympic Interruptions
January 20th is the second rumored date to make the rounds, with the first being January 27th. There is also a rumor that LOST will be taken off the air during the Olympics, but we’ll come back to that later. The January 20th premiere date for LOST has surfaced on a run-order report issued by ABC on one of their press websites. With the LOST build-up kicking off officially this week – with the season 6 promo airing behind FlashForward – it wouldn’t be surprising if this date were accurate. As someone who has observed the ebb and flow of network press behavior, I was expecting a date sometime after ABC officially began to promote LOST’s sixth and final season. It’s important to note, though, that no one at ABC has officially announced this date.
As for that Olympics rumor, a blogger for Harvard mentioned running into co-showrunner Carlton Cuse and claimed that Carlton had confirmed LOST would be leaving the air for the Olympics. Traditionally, this isn’t the case. In fact, LOST won its time-slot the last time it ran against the Olympics. LOST has since ‘lost’ some of its ratings vitality, and if they are indeed returning to Wednesdays, the island would be squaring off against Hockey – add to that the fact that NBC is planning to throw everything into the Olympics, and there may be reason to think ABC would pause the show. On the other hand, LOST fans are notoriously averse to interruptions and since this is the last stretch, ABC may not be so concerned.
LOST’s Final Season: A Battle of Ratings and Fan Loyalty
As a passionate LOST fan, I can’t help but feel torn about the possibility of the show going head-to-head with the Olympics. On one hand, it’s a testament to the show’s strength and fan loyalty that it won its time-slot against the Olympics in the past. On the other hand, with the show’s ratings having dwindled somewhat, it’s hard not to worry about how it would fare this time around.
The fact that NBC is planning to go all-in with their Olympic coverage only adds to the concern. However, knowing the dedication of LOST fans and our aversion to interruptions, I have faith that ABC will make the right decision when it comes to airing the final season of our beloved show. After all, this is the last stretch, and we deserve to see it through without any hiccups.
Waiting for Official Confirmation
As we eagerly await official confirmation from ABC regarding the premiere date of LOST’s sixth and final season, it’s important to remember that these rumors are just that – rumors. While the January 20th date seems plausible, especially with the recent promo airing, nothing is set in stone until we hear it from the network itself.
In the meantime, let’s continue to speculate, theorize, and discuss the upcoming season with the same passion and curiosity that has made the LOST fandom such a unique and engaging community. And, as always, stay tuned to ScreenRant.com for the latest news and updates on all things LOST.
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