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''Lost'' makes unusual demands on its audience's ability to keep track of a long-term, detailed plot, and not surprisingly has gradually lost viewership, from 15.5 million in the first season to an average of 11 million in its fifth season, which ended on May 13, 2009.<ref>

''Lost'' makes unusual demands on its audience's ability to keep track of a long-term, detailed plot, and not surprisingly has gradually lost viewership, from 15.5 million in the first season to an average of 11 million in its fifth season, which ended on May 13, 2009.<ref>

*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=062105_06

*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=062105_06

*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032409_05</ref> However, it has received excellent reviews since its first season, and still at its lowest point has enjoyed an audience of over eight million viewers.<ref>http://darkufo.blogspot.com/2009/03/episode-510-hes-our-you-last-night.html</ref> Also noteworthy is that much in the way of Christian imagery and themes permeate the show's narrative. For example, one important character's name is "Christian Shepherd," another was a priest and former child soldier, and several characters exemplify the conflict between [[science]] and [[faith]]. One of the show's executive producers, Carlton Cuse, has often stated publically that he's a Christian whose faith informs his writing.<ref>

*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032409_05</ref> However, it has received excellent reviews since its first season, and still at its lowest point has enjoyed an audience of over eight million viewers.<ref>http://darkufo.blogspot.com/2009/03/episode-510-hes-our-you-last-night.html</ref> Also noteworthy is that much in the way of Christian imagery and themes permeate the show's narrative. For example, one important character's name is "Christian Shepherd," and several characters exemplify the conflict between [[science]] and [[faith]]. Overall, the theme of [[good]] vs. [[evil]] is predominant, with other Christian themes such as [[redemption]] and [[judgment]] playing major roles. One of the show's executive producers, Carlton Cuse, has often stated publically that he's a Christian whose faith informs his writing.<ref>

*A radio interview with Monsignor Jim Lisante http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podcasts/14182, See Podcast 035  

*A radio interview with Monsignor Jim Lisante http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podcasts/14182, See Podcast 035  

*see also blog discussion and transcript at http://tonyrossi.blogspot.com/2008/01/lost-and-found.html</ref>

*see also blog discussion and transcript at http://tonyrossi.blogspot.com/2008/01/lost-and-found.html</ref>