Stephen King recommends two mystery sci-fi shows like Lost

Stephen King recommended some great TV shows in 2024and he’s continued the trend with praise for two series that will appeal to fans of “Lost” and all things weird. as Author of many great science fiction, horror and mystery stories that should become TV shows King certainly knows what he’s talking about, and he’s chosen a pair of gems that are worthy of everyone’s attention.

“There are really only two Mystery Box shows that I felt were worth my time last year and next year (for Mystery Box shows, think LOST): WHO and SILO. As always, your mileage may vary, King wrote on Bluesky.

Of course, it remains to be seen whether “from” and “silo” will ever exist It is as well-respected and poignant as “Lost” at its best. Furthermore, both shows are very different from the sci-fi drama of Jeff Lieber, JJ Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, though they still contain enough similarities to it to make them perfect companions.

Who is the best sci-fi series you’re not watching, and it’s time to fix that. The story takes place in a small town that the locals cannot escape due to mysterious forces keeping them there – not to mention all the strange events taking place around them. The premise is similar to the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” episode titled “Only and Far Away” (which sees the main characters unable to leave home), even if “From” is larger in its location and scope.

However, “From” arguably has more in common with “Lost” than with “Buffy,” although fans of the latter will be happy to know that there are monsters that reveal their true forms after the sun goes down. However, the series is similar to “Lost” in that it is about trapped people who are forced to come to terms with fantastical concepts while trying to survive in dangerous situations.

Furthermore, Lost alumnus Harold Perrineau stars as Boyd Stevens, who plays one of the locals in the mysterious town. As of this writing, the first three seasons of From are available to stream on MGM+ and a fourth is currently in development.

Based on Hugh Howey’s novel series of the same name, Apple TV+’s “Silo” is a dystopian sci-fi drama about corruption, tyranny and inequality, set within an underground world filled with hundreds of stories. The citizens believe their rulers are there to protect them, but as the story unfolds, one resident, Juliet Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson), learns that something fishy is going on—especially when she begins investigating the death of her lover.

In this post-apocalyptic world, human history has been erased and families cannot have children unless they receive permission from higher-ups. The judiciary ensures that everyone stays in line, and its representatives are willing to get blood on their hands to hide the secrets of the silo.

Similar to “Lost,” the Apple TV+ series is set in an isolated world and centers around characters who are initially oblivious to the reality of what is happening around them. However, the series’ social and political ideas and setting are reminiscent of “Snowpiercer,” “High Rise,” and other science fiction stories about class divisions in unique locations.