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The show's popularity is such that the sixth season premiere, which aired February 2, 2010, forced the [[Obama]] administration to move up the annual [[State of the Union]] address to avoid scheduling conflicts.<ref>http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/01/fans-rejoice-lost-defeated-the-state-of-the-union-today.html</ref>  

The show's popularity is such that the sixth season premiere, which aired February 2, 2010, forced the [[Obama]] administration to move up the annual [[State of the Union]] address to avoid scheduling conflicts.<ref>http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/01/fans-rejoice-lost-defeated-the-state-of-the-union-today.html</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>

''Lost'' has a very detailed and long story arc which sometimes makes it hard for viewers to follow the plot. The series has gradually lost viewership, from 15.5 million in the first season to an average of 11 million in its fifth season.<ref>

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*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032409_05</ref> However, it has received excellent reviews since it began, 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 and evil|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>

*http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032409_05</ref> However, it has received excellent reviews since it began, 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 and evil|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>