Seven years beforeStar Wars: The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams' popular showLostreferenced the single most iconic line inStar Wars.Lostpremiered in 2004, and it captivated audiences for six seasons with its delightful characters, innovative concepts, and mind-bending plot twists. AlthoughtheLostseries finaleremains controversial, the show is impressively still a topic of conversation nearly 15 years after its conclusion.
Creator and executive producer ofLost, J.J. Abrams, went on to directThe Force AwakensandStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, both of which also proved quite controversial.LostandStar Warshave more in common than J.J. Abrams and a bit of controversy, though.One surprising (and devastating) moment inLostseason 4 was really the perfectStar WarsEaster egg.
Lost Season 4 Uses Star Wars' Most Iconic Line
This Line Has Appeared In Star Wars From The Very Beginning
InLostseason 4, things take a much darker turn—even given how grim the plot had already been—when a group of mercenaries, led by Martin Keamy, search the island for Ben Linus and kill most of the people who get in their way. Sadly, this includes Karl, a teenage boy who helped the survivors of Oceanic flight 815 not only when Jack, Kate, and Sawyer were held captive by the Others but also when the Others were on their way to attack the survivors' camp.Before Karl died, however, he uttered a line that is integral toStar Wars.
Just before being struck in the chest with bullets fired by Keamy and his men, Karl turned to his girlfriend, Alex, and said,“I just have a bad feeling about this.“This line (or variations of it) has become a staple throughoutStar Warsmovies and TV shows, first uttered by Luke Skywalker inA New Hopeand now appearing in nearly everyStar Warsproject. While this could be coincidental, it’s unlikely, especially because J.J. Abrams has long lovedStar Wars. Although a sad moment, this makes Karl’s line a brilliantStar WarsEaster egg in an unexpected place.
Every “I Have A Bad Feeling About This” In Star Wars Movies & TV Shows
“I have a bad feeling about this” is a now-iconic phrase in Star Wars, begging the question of every time it has been said in movies and TV shows.
J. J. Abrams Has Always Been A Star Wars Fan
It’s No Surprise Abrams Was Using This Line Even In 2008
This reference to the iconicStar Warsline inLostwas the perfect precursor to J.J. Abrams taking on theStar Warssequel trilogy. Although the sequels remain a touchy subject in the franchise, with many still considering them some ofStar Wars’worst movies, it’s never been in question that Abrams has a genuine love ofStar Wars. Whether that translated to well-executed movies is another matter, but it’s evident that Abrams was already a trueStar Warsfan when he signed on forThe Force Awakens.
This reference to the iconicStar Warsline inLostwas the perfect precursor to J.J. Abrams taking on theStar Warssequel trilogy.
With bothStar WarsandLostalso technically falling under the larger sci-fi category, it makes sense thatLostwould be the perfect point of connection for Abrams to make this reference. Clearly, even years before J.J. Abrams officially joinedStar Wars, he had the franchise on his mind. This one surprising line inLosttherefore perfectly foreshadowedStar Wars: The Force Awakensseven years before the movie was released.
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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after the fall of the Galactic Empire. It follows Han Solo and new allies, including Finn and Rey, as they confront the rising threat of Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers while seeking the elusive Luke Skywalker.
