Lost is a show with as many mysteries as there are stars in the sky. Without giving away any spoilers, there are a handful of likeable characters, all totally different, who were on a plane that crashed on this island. But its no ordinary island, every episode reveals new secrets about the island and what is on the island. The show is also big on fate and coincidence, and there are flashbacks for every character about their lives before the crash, and all the characters are somehow connected. And you begin to think that maybe it isnt coincidence that they are all here together, but maybe fate brought them there.
I urge you to watch it, but DO NOT start watching from the middle of the story, you have to watch from the beggining of season 1. There are only 2 seasons out on DVD, the 3rd season is on TV right now (well, there is a short break, but it resumes in February), I highly reccomend getting the DVD's.
here is a good review that I did not write:
A horrific plane crash leaves 48 passengers alive, and stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific. The survivors include doctor Jack, now freed prisoner Kate, one hit wonder rock star Charlie, Iraqi military vet Sayid, and a mysterious man named Locke. For a while their goal is simple survival, but they soon realize that it was far more than mere chance that brought them together, and each of them has a purpose that will help them unlock the island's secrets.