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Not surprisingly as the end of LOST<\/a> draws near, the blogosphere is alive with activity centered on the show. Some of it is enlightening, some is hilarious. Here are some links to explore.<\/p>\n

IO9 explains why all the answers to LOST\u2019s mysteries have already been revealed on Star Trek<\/a>.
Also at IO9, a piece on how LOST has already given us more answers (and more satisfying ones) than Battlestar Galactica<\/a>.
New Ways Forward has a reflection on LOST and theodicy<\/a>.
The cast of LOST has been interviewed<\/a> by\u2026the cast of LOST.
Nik at Nite shares a drawing based on \u201cBeyond the Sea.\u201d<\/a>
Jorge Garcia shares a little behind-the-scenes moment from \u201cThe Candidate.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Not entirely unrelated, Gabriel McKee announces<\/a> the start of the Doctor Who media club over on his own blog.<\/p>\n

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