Lost ran on ABC from 2004-2010, and is often remembered as one of the best television shows in history. For the millions that watched the series week by week, season by season, the magic of the Island and the Oceanic Six took them by storm. Suspenseful, dramatic, and completely surprising, Lost is an experience like no other. The series finale left many fans and critiques unsatisfied and confused... after all, it had been nearly six years since the start of the journey, and the show had taken many twists and turns along the way. What if everyone could live it all again? Many people don't go back and rewatch a show after it's finished -- the mystery is over, the ending has already been revealed. But Lost is a different kind of television show, and it only gets better with multiple viewings.

Following are the top ten reasons you should give Lost another watch. Spoilers beware!

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10. You missed it
Don’t lie. It was a whirlwind of a show, and there’s a part of you that wishes you could live it all again. Sit down to watch the pilot episode, and you’re immediately caught in the siren call of Lost . As soon as you see that familiar beach, the weird Dharma jumpsuits, the haggard-looking castaways – you’ll remember what made you love the show so much, and you’ll be glad to see it all again. In a way, a rewatch of Lost is like coming home. To the weird and twisted Island everyone wishes they could leave.

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9. Catharsis
Lost is equal parts hilarious, devastating, mind-blowing, and confusing. There’s a great emotional release that comes with viewing the show, and that major catharsis isn’t dampened by a second viewing. Sawyer’s jokes are just as funny as they were the first time around. Character deaths are still upsetting. You’ll probably never completely understand the flash-sideways episodes, but that’s the beauty of it.

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8. It’s great summertime viewing
Spring and summer are just around the corner, and what better way to spend your nights than on the tropical Island? The beaches, jungles, and caves will get you in the mood to explore your own surroundings. If you’re still stuck in winter, don’t worry – you can live vicariously through the Oceanic Six.

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7. Court the non-believers
There are two kinds of people in the word: those that have experienced Lost , and those that haven’t. As you sit on your couch, obsessively screaming at the television during a suspenseful episode, you’ve become a missionary preaching the word of Lost to the masses. When you take to Twitter to express your feelings (it’s just too good not to share) people are going to wonder if maybe they should give Lost a try. Spread the wealth.

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6. Indulge your obsession
You probably still get a little twitchy when anyone says the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42. Don’t they know those numbers are nothing but bad luck? Admit it – you’re obsessed with Lost , four years after the finale. If you rewatch the show, you can geek out to your heart’s desire. Have fun spending hours on Google, looking for the best fan theories. This time, you don’t have to worry about spoiling the next episode – you already know what happens!

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5. Letting it go
Maybe you were disappointed with the series finale. Maybe you hated when they killed off your favorite character. Maybe you skipped three episodes in season four and were left confused for the rest of the series. It’s okay. Rewatching Lost will let you come to terms with what happened, and allow you to let it go. You’re prepared now; the show can’t pull any more surprises on you. And who knows? You just might forgive the show for all the heartache it caused you. (I’m looking at you, Libby and Hurley. Never forget. )

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4. It’s on Netflix
Lost is just so accessible now. You can relive the entire series, episode after episode, on Netflix. Why bother searching for something else to watch? You’ve already got the best television show at your fingertips! The best part of Lost being on Netflix is that you can feel free to stream 20 consecutive episodes in the privacy of your own home. Netflix doesn’t judge when you’ve spent an entire weekend doing nothing but clicking “next episode.” We’ve all been there.

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3. The experience
First and foremost, Lost is a journey. You’ve already been on the journey once, but that was before you saw the whole thing play out. Maybe the last time you watched it, you sat on the edge of your seat the entire time, praying that this wouldn’t be the episode they killed off your favorite character. Watch it again and you can sit back and enjoy the wild ride that the Island takes you on, no worries about what’s coming next.

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2. Notice the finer details
Lost is chock-full of Easter Eggs and hidden symbols, but when you watched it air on television you probably missed most of them. Watching the series again removes the mystery from the episodes and allows you to focus in: scene-by-scene. You might have missed Walt’s face on the side of a milk carton, the hundreds of times Hurley’s numbers appear, the Dharma logo on the sharks… the list is endless. Plus, you’ll now recognize several of the actors from their stints on various ABC shows, like Grey’s Anatomy and Once Upon A Time .

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1. It just makes more sense
One of the biggest problems with watching Lost as it aired was that nothing seemed to really make sense. Entire seasons passed without touching upon plot points brought up in earlier episodes, which got rough when season five referenced an event that happened in season one. What makes Lost so wonderful is the sheer amount of mythology, theories, and multi-layered plots. Rewatching the entire series straight through makes the chain of events easier to follow, and allows you to see the whole picture. Who knows, you might even understand the series finale the second time around!

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