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Damon Lindelof Looks Back On 'Lost' 10 Years Later

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Ten years ago this month, "Lost" crashed onto the television landscape and sucked in millions of viewers with its tantalizing and complex universe. A decade later, we still can't get Oceanic Flight 815 out of our heads.

To that end, we indulged in some serious "Lost" fanaticism Monday during a special episode of HuffPost Live's Spoiler Alert, when host Ricky Camilleri chatted with co-creator Damon Lindelof and actors Jorge Garcia and Daniel Dae Kim about their memories of the beginning of what would become such an iconic series.

Lindelof's comments were shown in part during the live segment, but lucky for "Lost" lovers, there's a lot more where that came from. Above is the full 18-minute conversation with Lindelof, who discusses putting together the famously expensive "Lost" pilot on the fly, the ABC executive who was allegedly fired over the cost of the premiere episode and much more.

And if that's not enough, check out the video below for HuffPost Live's chat with Garcia and Dae Kim and their take on the "Lost" phenomenon.

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"Lost" Finale

"Lost" Finale(01 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(02 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(03 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(04 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(05 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(06 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(07 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(08 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(09 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(10 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(11 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(12 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(13 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(14 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(15 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(16 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(17 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(18 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(19 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(20 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(21 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(22 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(23 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Lost" Finale(24 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(25 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(26 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(27 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(28 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(29 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(30 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(31 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(32 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(33 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(34 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(35 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(36 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(37 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(38 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(39 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(40 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(41 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(42 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(43 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" FInale(44 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(45 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(46 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

"Lost" Finale(47 of47)

One of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking shows of the past decade concludes in this 'Lost' Series Finale Event. The battle lines are drawn as Locke puts his plan into action, which could finally liberate him from the island, on 'Lost,' SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (credit:ABC)

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