A Beloved But Underrated Sci-Fi Show Is Responsible For Lost's Structure
Most folks know that David Lynch's Twin Peaks was a huge influence on Lost, but the hit series actually pulled from a sci-fi show for its structure.
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Most folks know that David Lynch's Twin Peaks was a huge influence on Lost, but the hit series actually pulled from a sci-fi show for its structure.
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