Lost Ruined Desmond Because You Loved Him Way Too Much

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NBC's acclaimed drama, Lost, is known for its well-written ensemble cast, but the writers ruined one of the show's most beloved characters: Desmond. Upon its initial release, Lost was immediately met with critical acclaim, with viewers praising the show's intricate plot, intriguing mysteries, and well-rounded characters. However, in later seasons, the show drew a lot of criticism, with the negative response to Lost's final season mostly aimed at the many unresolved mysteries and how the writers handled certain characters.

One of Lost's most beloved characters was Desmond Hume (Henry Ian Cusick), who first appeared in season 2; and was responsible for entering the numbers into the computer in the mysterious hatch around which most of season 2's mysteries revolve. In Lost season 3, Desmond gains time travel powers and thus becomes a character of major importance to the plot. The originality of his time travel storylines, combined with his touching relationship with Penny (Sonya Walger), is what makes Desmond such a fan favorite.

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However, the writers ruined Desmond by betraying his character arc in the last two seasons. At the end of Lost season 4, Desmond and a handful of the other main characters are rescued by Penny; they all reintegrate into society, while Desmond marries Penny, and the two live on her boat. This would've been the perfect conclusion to Desmond's character arc. After all, his story is about his inability to commit to Penny. Being stranded on the island is a kind of punishment for him for running away from the relationship, and it is there that he overcomes his fears and insecurities and truly learns to cherish their relationship by the end of Lost