The following article contains spoilers.Lost was both a series of question marks and a series of exclamation points. The famous water cooler conversations around the show weren’t just speculation about what it’d do next but amazement over what it just did.

Its twists were nuts, and picking just a top 10 was a struggle. If your favorite’s missing, it’s because we wanted to spread things out and grab highlights from every season. The swerves really did continue right up to the end, including the case of…

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The submarine bomb

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In one of the last episodes, the evil Man in Black (Terry O’Quinn) has promised to escort the survivors off the Island using a submarine. He is lying, and this surprises no one, least of all the survivors, who take off without him. Then, once submerged, they realize he slipped a bomb aboard. Now comes a surprising conversation: The survivors debate whether to defuse it or whether they should let the timer run down because maybe the bomb isn’t real.

Savvy viewers know that, whether or not the bomb is real, this scene cannot end with it going off. This is a confined space. If it goes off, it would kill several of the few remaining main characters. Moreover, they are in a submarine underwater. As much as Lost loves explosions, this one would lead to an extended scene of a submarine flooding and sinking, which is far too expensive to stage, outside perhaps a season finale. Sawyer (Josh Holloway) decides to defuse the bomb — which results in the timer now running down five times faster. The bomb does go off, against all conventions of narrative and budget (resulting in one of the saddest deaths on Lost).

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The Swan

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That bomb debate echoes debates about belief that continue throughout the series. It most strongly echoes one from Season 2, when characters stumble on an old scientific station, the Swan. A button must be pressed every 108 minutes. Otherwise, supposedly, the world will end. Believing in the button is absurd, but denying it might be catastrophic. Later, they discover a second station surveilling the first. The Swan was just a psychological experiment, we learn, and the button does nothing. It’s a good twist and is consistent with the show’s running theme of everyone conning each other.

Until, that is, while on an unrelated adventure, the characters stumble on that second station’s surveillance logs, dumped in the wilderness. These are unread and untouched because it turns out this station, not the Swan, served no function other than as a psychological experiment. The Swan is real. And now, we get to see what happens when its occupants skip pushing the button. As with every good Lost climax, it involves a big boom.

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The Unlisted Passenger

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A few episodes in, the characters realize one among them isn’t a passenger from their crashed plane, which means there were others on the island before they arrived. Let’s highlight one skillful touch around how the show sets this twist up.

As fascinating as it might have been to have this “Other” be a major character from the start, that was impossible. So, the show had to introduce a new character, the disturbing villain named Ethan Rom (William Mapother), who tells us he was one of the background survivors, then pulls the rug out and reveals he actually was not. To make this convincing, one episode before his introduction, they introduce a different new character and tell us he is one of the background survivors. He’s never seen again, but he serves his purpose, tricking us into thinking background survivors will be stepping forward regularly.

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Jin delivers a panda

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Several Season 4 episodes show us flash-forwards of what characters do when they escape the Island. One focuses on the husband-and-wife duo Jin (Daniel Dae Kim) and Sun (Yunjin Kim). We see Sun rushing to the hospital to give birth, and we see Jin rushing as well, struggling to buy a plush panda on the way to the maternity ward. At the end, we learn these scenes aren’t concurrent at all. Jin’s scenes are flashbacks, covering some routine work chores for an unrelated birth. In the flash forward, Sun gives birth alone, and then she visits Jin’s grave.

The scenes that reveal the twist are a series of shocks. We see Jin arrive at one hospital and Sun go into labor in another one at presumably the same time. Jin has (we conclude) returned to his old workaholic ways, skipping the birth of his own child. Then, when someone comments on him having a child of his own, he says, “Don’t rush me. I’ve only been married two months.” This reveals that the scene takes place just two months into his and Sun’s marriage, but we don’t understand it at first. We still think this is a flash-forward. For a moment, it sounds like, in the future, he has abandoned Sun and is two months into a new marriage. When we learn the truth that Jin will die without ever leaving the Island, it’s sad but still somehow a relief.

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Michael resolves matters with Ana

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The underrated Lost character Ana Lucia (Michelle Rodriguez) gets a couple of different episodes with flashbacks showing her backstory. One is about a quest for revenge that ends in killing, and in the present storyline, she considers killing Ben (Michael Emerson), one of the Others who terrorized her. Another survivor, Michael (Harold Perrineau), offers to take on that burden himself. Then, for no clear reason, Michael shoots her dead. Another character (Cynthia Watros) enters, and he kills her, too. Then he sets Ben free. Finally, he shoots himself.

It’s shocking because, in seconds, the show killed off half the new cast it added this season. It’s also surprising because Michael was probably the most normal character in this show that’s full of strange happenings. And it’s startling because some of us misunderstood the last part of the scene. Michael wasn’t killing himself but faking an injury — which actually was supposed to be obvious, but it all went by so quickly, and back in 2006, we had no way of rewinding.

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Jack meets Kate

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Season 3’s finale appears to be a flashback episode focusing on Jack (Matthew Fox), a drunken mess. He makes an appointment, and it turns out to be with Kate (Evangeline Lilly). Much like with the Sun and Jin birth episode, we spend a few seconds stunned over a totally wrong conclusion: Apparently, despite everything we’ve been told, Jack and Kate knew each other before they came to the Island.

As they talk, we realize the truth, which makes more sense and is an even better twist. This is not a flashback at all, but a flash-forward. As for the plot implications of the twist (some survivors really do escape the Island, they wish they’d never left, and they have to go back), that’s interesting too, though it’s a clear rip-off of the 1978 TV movie Rescue from Gilligan’s Island.

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The bad twin

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During one minor scene, a character reads a manuscript titled “Bad Twin,” written by someone named Gary Troup. Eagle-eyed viewers realized “Gary Troup” is an anagram of “purgatory,” which surely meant something. As for the bad twin, Lost years later would end up pulling its own evil twin twist. We’d spend a season watching a character who appears to be the resurrected John Locke (Terry O’Quinn). In the end, it would turn out to be a different character, an evil lookalike. This lookalike, known as the Man in Black, is also a literal evil twin, brother to the Island’s protector, Jacob.

This twist comes after a season or more of clues too numerous to list here and resolves the show’s oldest mystery. This Man in Black is the Smoke Monster who has spooked the characters since the very first episode. Like Lost’s best twists, this mixes surprise with tragedy. Locke, whom we’d been celebrating as having come back to life, is revealed to be truly dead. In fact, if you watch the show, every season finale after the first one arguably ends with the surprise revelation that John Locke is dead.

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A book club on the Island

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Season 2’s first scene shows a man’s morning routine: making a smoothie and working at a computer. The scene ends with the surprise revelation that he is actually on the Island. Season 3’s opener hits the same beats but goes up a notch. Now, we see an entire suburban community living happily and hosting a book club meeting. Then we see a plane split apart in the air and realize this is the Island, despite the modern houses and modern people.

The Season 2 opener is the better scene, but if we have to pick one as the better plot twist, it’s the book club. Earlier, some viewers theorized a mysterious hatch on the Island led to some sort of scientific installation, perhaps like the computer room we eventually see, but no one dreamed the Island had houses with working ovens where neighbors bake muffins. This now prompted a theory that Season 4 would reveal yet another corner of the Island, this one with skyscrapers and an international airport.

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A funeral gathering

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Viewers early on theorized that Lost would end by revealing the characters had been dead the whole time. As the show went on, episodes referenced the theory repeatedly, sometimes mocking it. The theory wasn’t true, of course, and we see characters travel back and forth between the Island and the outside world. And yet, Lost‘s final episode does give us a dead-all-along twist in its very last moments, somehow managing to surprise the very viewers who’d predicted something like this years before.

If the show ended by confirming the original theory (the passengers died in the crash and the Island is purgatory), that would have been stupid and nonsensical. Instead, the final season shows us a series of scenes in Los Angeles, an apparent parallel universe where events for the characters played out differently. Only at the end do we realize the show has once again pulled a flash-forward twist on us. Everything else we saw in the show was real and happened to the characters during their lives, but these final flashes were flash-forwards to them reuniting in the afterlife after dying. The flashes served the same purpose as the show’s original flashbacks: to explore how different the characters’ lives were when they didn’t have each other. And once again, a twist blends surprise with tragedy. The characters, in the show’s final moments, are happy because they remember and have found each other, but us? We’re left grappling with how there’s no alternate timeline where they all live happily ever after. Every character we saw die really did die, and it turns out they’re fine with that.

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Locke’s miracle

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Lost’s best twist is perhaps its simplest. It’s a story with a twist ending, all told within a single episode, with no other context necessary. On the Island, we follow this Locke character, who got up after the crash, jumped into action, and now leads the survivors hunting. In flashbacks, we see him work at an office, lie down at home, and plan an Australian walkabout. In the final flashback, he’s in a wheelchair. He’s paralyzed from the waist down, and though we didn’t realize it, he has been for all the previous flashbacks as well. That means when he’s running around on the Island, that results from him having miraculously regained the use of his legs after the crash.

Naturally, this twist sets up a lot to come, but it’s also surprising what it does not set up. You would expect, when you first watch this episode, that Locke’s spinal injury and healing will eventually be revealed to Jack, the spinal surgeon. In reality, the two never discuss the matter, not at any point in their lives. The twist also offers some guidance whenever you start a new show. If you’re unsure, at least watch until the fourth episode. There’s always the chance episode 4 will blow your mind.

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2004 – 2010-00-00

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Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse

Directors

Jack Bender, Paul A. Edwards, Tucker Gates, Eric Laneuville, Bobby Roth, Greg Yaitanes, Daniel Attias, J.J. Abrams, Karen Gaviola, Kevin Hooks, Rod Holcomb, Stephen Semel, Adam Davidson, Alan Taylor, David Grossman, Deran Sarafian, Fred Toye, Mario Van Peebles, Marita Grabiak, Mark Goldman, Matt Earl Beesley, Michael Zinberg, Paris Barclay, Robert Mandel

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Jim Galasso, Christina M. Kim, Graham Roland, Kyle Pennington, Brent Fletcher, Dawn Lambertsen Kelly, Janet Tamaro, Jeffrey Lieber, Paul Dini, Jordan Rosenberg

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The Bayou Barbie is no longer just a nickname; it’s officially a reality. Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie doll inspired by WNBA superstar Angel Reese, turning her iconic moniker into a collectible. The collaboration celebrates Reese’s impact across sports, business, fashion, and culture while encouraging the next generation of girls to dream big and embrace their limitless potential.

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The new Angel Reese Signature Barbie debuts today, July 24, and comes in Barbie pink attire with a matching basketball. The doll also has matching Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes, which will officially launch in early August 2026.

“Barbie honors role models who inspire girls to imagine what’s possible. From her on-court achievements and entrepreneurial leadership to her tireless advocacy for girls, Angel Reese is helping children see that confidence, ambition, and resilience can open countless doors. We’re proud to honor her through our Barbie Signature doll and collaboration with Reebok, giving fans new ways to celebrate Angel and all she represents,” said Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, Mattel.

Having A Barbie Is A ‘Dream Come True’ For Angel Reese

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Reese’s star has only continued to rise since entering the WNBA. During her rookie season, the LSU alum teamed up with Reese’s to launch a limited-edition merchandise collection and even landed on her own cereal box. Now, she can add another milestone to her growing list of accomplishments: becoming a Barbie.

“Having my own Barbie doll is a true dream come true for me. It’s such an incredible honor because it’s about showing girls that there are no limits to what they can achieve,” she said. “I’ve never let anyone else define what’s possible for me, and every challenge I’ve faced has only made me stronger. I hope this doll reminds girls to be unapologetically themselves, embrace every part of who they are, and go after their dreams with confidence.”

Angel Reese Has A Barbie-Themed Sneaker Coming

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To celebrate Reese’s new Barbie doll, Reebok is also releasing a matching sneaker in a Barbie-inspired color (featured on the doll), which was built to match Reese’s on-court dominance and culture-driving presence off it.

The new AR1 “Barbie” shoes feature pink color accents and co-branded elements on the tongue and sockliner in both adult and kids’ sizing.

“We’re proud to see her Barbie doll debut wearing Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes in this vibrant new Barbie colorway and to bring that same style directly to fans,” said Todd Krinsky, CEO of Reebok. “This moment celebrates Angel’s impact on sport, style, and culture while giving fans the chance to match Angel’s iconic look and be part of the moment.”

Reese Is Launching Her Barbie During All-Star Weekend

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Barbie teamed up with Reebok to debut Reese’s Signature Barbie doll and matching AR1 sneakers at TOGETHXR House in Chicago during All-Star Weekend. TOGETHXR is the fastest-growing women’s sports media company, of which Reese is a co-owner.

“Women’s sports are driving culture like never before, and this collaboration is proof of what’s possible when iconic brands invest in the athletes leading that movement. At TOGETHXR, we’re proud to bring together partners like Barbie and Reebok with trailblazers like Angel Reese, who recently joined our ownership group, to create moments that celebrate the power and influence of women’s sports,” said Bailey Williamson, TOGETHXR Senior Vice President.

Williamson added, “We’re thrilled that TOGETHXR House is where fans will experience this launch firsthand. It’s more than a product release. It’s a celebration of confidence, individuality and the growing influence of women athletes across sport, style and culture, while showing the next generation just how expansive the future can be.”

Reese Said Getting Her Own Barbie Is ‘Surreal’

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Reese spoke with PEOPLE about her new collaboration and called it a “full-circle moment.”

“…Barbie is an iconic brand, and to be part of that legacy is something I’m really proud of. It’s bigger than basketball for me. It’s about inspiring young girls to dream big, be confident, and know they can be exactly who they are,” she said.

For Reese, seeing herself as a Barbie “was surreal,” and she praised the brand for getting her Signature doll just right.” What impressed me most was how thoughtfully every detail was brought to life,” she said.

She added, “What I love most is that it doesn’t just look like me; it truly feels like me. My doll reflects both my love of basketball and fashion because I’ve always believed you never have to choose between being fierce on the court and expressing who you are off it. Seeing every little detail come together made this incredibly personal, and it was one of those moments where everything I’ve worked so hard for really hit me.”

General Hospital found a way to write off a central character after the actor’s exit from the show.

During the Thursday, July 23, episode of General Hospital, Cody (Josh Kelly) told Molly (Kristen Vaganos) that Maxie (Kirsten Storms), Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) and their kids were moving to Australia.

Maxie also left her Deception shares to Michael (Rory Gibson) amid Lucy (Lynn Herring) and Tracy’s (Jane Elliot) battle for them.

TV Insider reported that Storms, 42, is not currently part of the active General Hospital cast. She previously returned to the show earlier this year when Maxie woke up from a coma. Storms hadn’t played the character in several months amid offscreen changes, including her move to Nashville following her split from ex-husband Brandon Barash.

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The former couple, who share daughter Harper, 12, divorced in 2016 after three years of marriage. Barash filed for custody of Harper in December 2025, and months later, he filed for an emergency restraining order against Storms amid concerns for her mental health.

A judge granted the request after Barash claimed that he feared for their daughter’s well-being. Storms broke her silence on the legal drama with her ex with a social media statement shared in June.

“Moving to Tennessee, as a single mom who lives alone 50 [percent] of the time, with a newly discovered brain aneurysm … well, I don’t think I need to explain how upsetting this entire situation has been for me,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories.

Storms continued, “Realizing that not only was my apartment/space/privacy being violated, but this person also gained access to my WiFi and cellphone. I haven’t been online much because of how the circumstances have been twisted into something that it shouldn’t be. This has been a very serious thing for me to go through.”

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Storms has also battled health issues, taking a leave of absence from General Hospital in 2025 to undergo brain surgery. Amid the ups and downs in her personal life, Storms gave an update on her future with General Hospital.

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“Given what’s been going on, I can’t say I will feel comfortable heading back to Los Angeles and returning to work,” she wrote via Instagram in June. “This has been an eye opening experience about the downside of my profession. My daughter is my entire life, she is (and always will be) my first priority.”

One month later, Storms debuted a new look and hinted at her move away from Hollywood. “Despite everything that’s been going on in my life right now (…and I will be honest, it’s more than upsetting) – I still feel that the move to Tennessee was the best choice for me,” she captioned an Instagram post, adding that “LA never felt like my real home.”

Adrien Broner has been locked in with DeenTheGreat for their 45-day “Locked In-A-Thon,” where the two have been livestreaming around the clock. Throughout the challenge, they’ve been putting in work in the gym and showing off their weight-loss transformations. Broner has even stopped drinking alcohol as he stays committed to the journey.

Despite the lifestyle changes, the pair have still been stepping out to parties alongside fellow creators and plenty of beautiful women. Now, it looks like Broner has found himself making headlines for another reason after being hit with a lawsuit.

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