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Simon Pegg reignites Lost ending debate

Simon Pegg's comments on the Lost finale have sparked fresh debate about the show's controversial ending, drawing attention to a common misinterpretation. Meanwhile, new series like 'The Doomies' and 'Cape Fear' are positioning themselves as spiritual successors to beloved shows, and a 'Prodigal Son' feature reveals what Season 3 would have been.

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Lost debate returns

A familiar argument about one of TV's most divisive finales gets new life from a surprising source.

#01www.independent.co.ukJul 17

Lost debate revived by Simon Pegg after claims about TV show’s ending

Simon Pegg's podcast comments have revived the 'were they dead the whole time' misinterpretation of Lost's finale, a debate that refuses to die.

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New shows, old echoes

Two upcoming series are explicitly drawing comparisons to classic TV, one as a spiritual successor and one as a reimagining.

#02www.indiewire.comJul 17

Disney+ Show 'The Doomies' is the Next Gravity Falls

IndieWire argues that Disney+'s 'The Doomies' is the heir to 'Gravity Falls,' leaning into mystery and all-ages appeal.

#03www.indiewire.comJul 17

'Cape Fear' Showrunner Nick Antosca Interview

Showrunner Nick Antosca explains his approach to the 'Cape Fear' series, aiming for a psychological menace closer to the 1962 film than Scorsese's version.

What might have been

A canceled show's lost season gets revealed, while another spin-off gets a viewing guide.

#04www.tvline.comJul 17

Prodigal Son Season 3: What Would Have Happened Next If It Wasn't Canceled

TVLine reveals what 'Prodigal Son' Season 3 would have entailed, based on showrunner Chris Fedak's plans, offering closure for fans of the canceled Fox series.