Originally Posted by CO3

That's the basic premise, but the details are what make it a good show. It's probably the best written show on television in the past X years. There's a lot more to why they're on the island. Give the first season a shot. It's on Hulu. And don't just skip ahead to the middle, it'll make your brain hurt. The show isn't episodic at all and you can't just choose one and enjoy it.