This week saw the finale of the fifth season cliff-hanger ending of ABC’s hit mystery drama, Lost.  For hardcore fans, the only way to watch this now classic series is in high-def.  Coming June 16th, the first two seasons are being released on Blu-ray Collectors Edition. Digitally remastered in ultimate high definition, fans can now rediscover the adventure better than when it originally aired.

Never a dedicated viewer, I was nonetheless stunned when watching the nail-biting pilot which includes never-before-seen footage, including unaired flashbacks as well as fascinating behind-the-scenes featurettes.  Here, viewers are taken for a ride on the ‘Making of Lost’ as well as some intriguing discussions with the show’s creators, which only serves to add to the mystery and fascination of the ground-breaking series.

Season Two features even more never-before-seen flashbacks which help serve as an entree to even the most casual viewer to ‘catch up’ to obsessed-fan status.  ’The Official Lost Connects’ provides a sort of “Cliff’s Notes” version, mapping out the often surprising connections between characters.

The hardcore allegiance also gets a healthy dose of extras, including ‘Secrets from the Hatch,’ which takes viewers into explaining the mysteries of “Swan,” new truths about The Virgin Mary, Hanso and Snow Globes.

Less interesting but nonetheless entertaining, ‘Fire & Water: Anatomy of an Episode’ provides viewers with an unnecessary insight from an episode’s conception to completion.  The blooper reel is also superfluous but affords a few chuckles.

Shot entirely on location in Hawaii, bonus features also include some terrific interviews with cast members as well as a ‘Before They Were Lost’ cast auditions.  It’s fascinating to watch then-nobodies like Josh Holloway reading for producers, clearly poised for stardom. Also interesting to watch how star Matthew Fox manages to eclipse entirely his previous fame on Party of Five, dwarfing it to mere memory.

With just under fifty episodes between the two seasons, priced at $69.99, Lost on Blu-ray will undoubtedly score huge among the show’s loyal base, as well as set the bar for future season releases.  If you haven’t watched Lost before, I’d highly recommend sticking a toe in the water with this exquisite visual extravaganza.  And if you are a fan, this is one beach worth going back to.