Lost: Season 5 - Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit [Limited Edition] [5 Discs] [Blu-ray]

My daughter and I have purchased the entire collection of Lost. I watched it when it was on tv., and I have so enjoyed rewatching it with my daughter.

I am a huge fan of LOST and every series I've watched has truly been riveting. I recommend getting the entire box set to everyone and anynow now. You won't regret it!

Season 5. We love this series. Recommended for everyone!

Even my 14yo daughter watches it with me..great bonding time

Having been one of those folks that didn't watch a single episode of Lost until mid 2009, I look back now and laugh as I understand all the amazing hype this show has to offer. I now own seasons 1-5 on Blu-ray and am amazed at the incredible nature of how this show pulls viewers in, doesn't let go and keeps them guessing. If you, like myself last year, decide to give Lost a go on Blu-ray, do yourself a favor and don't start with Season 5. Start from scratch. You will appreciate Season 5 even more.....that and you will have a better idea of what is going on, sort of. Let me explain. Lost is one of those shows that you must watch from the very season to understand what is going on. Having said that, Season 5 is a first doozy. If you thought seasons 1-4 were out of this world then you simply can't be prepared at what Season 5 dishes out. In other words, I felt I was following the story pretty well, then Season 5 comes along and makes my head tilt in the same way when a dog hears a strange sound. I feel Season 5 is the most difficult season to follow but fear not, if you are paying some attention you will follow along fine. Just don't be skipping around episodes. The show does that enough on it's own. The quality of the 1080p videos is incredible. Some of the visuals in this season are Blu-ray demo material. Quite a few times I paused the picture just to gawk at what I was looking at. Even though the previous seasons looked amazing, Season 5 has a sharpness to it that will make you sit back in your recliner in awe. Sound is decent. The DTS-MA track is crisp and clear with lound thundering bass at times. The only negative thing I can say about the overall amazing sound is the rear speakers didn't seem like they got a lot of attention this time. Previous seasons had more and louder surround effects, at least with my system. As always, your system may vary. To be honest, I didn't check out every bonus feature. There are some cool interviews and behind-the-scenes stuff but one of the main bonus features is on Disc 4. For some reason the menu link for one of the bonus features is on Disc 5. When selecting this particular link, a message pops up telling you to insert Disc 4. Overall you can't go wrong with this season. Sure, it may be confusing to watch at times but it does keep you guessing....all the way up until the very last moment. I am now caught up with the series and anxiously away the arrival of the final 6th season. I will be watching it on TV with the millions of other folks that are pulled into this incredible show, with incredible acting, and incredible sound and picture. The only down sides to watching it on TV are the video won't be as crisp as it is broadcast in 720p (which is another great reason to watch the show on Blu-ray - 1080p), commercials, and the fact that I am now going to be one of those people that has to sit on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next episode a week or so later. Oh the agony!!! Aaaaaaaaa. =:^)

This season 5 box is full of special items and features! Even before you start to watch or rewatch the season, there are so many things in the orientation binder! There are the 4 station patches, and they tell you how and where to put it on a jumpsuit. The orientation tape, papers about Dharma and the different jobs. Also, there is a CD of "Dharma Lady", a confidential letter (that I don't want to spoil what that is!) and of course the whole season 5 of lost! It is really worth the money if you are a lost fan! Very cool, and highly recommended!

This season is GREAT! Apparently, I had missed the last 5 episodes when it aired, including the season finale! For those of you who don't normally watch the "extras", do watch "Mysteries of the Universe: The Dharma Initiative", supposedly an episode of a series which aired in the 1980s. I haven't checked to see if that is true or not. But it's worth watching anyway. The series finale really leaves unanswered questions. Can't wait for Feb 2nd and the final season

Easily one of my favorite seasons of the show! Love love love the way they used the island time travel to actually show how people in the past ended up on the island BEFORE the plane crash. The arrival of the Black Rock, Rousseau, Widdemore being an "other", the rest of the giant "Foot" statue...just awesome. STILL waiting for Henry Gale's smiley faced balloon though (hope they get that in there for the final season in Feb).