Lost in a galaxy far, far away ...

If you're like me, a little part of you died a few weeks ago when Lost ended. The many parts of Lost's legacy have been lauded by commentators and fans alike, but there's one aspect of the show that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. That aspect? A consistent effort by the producers to throw in as many Star Wars references as possible.

Hugo "Hurley" Reyes, the show's main source of comic relief, provides the bulk of Star Wars references. However, the homages to Star Wars don't end there. From a strategically placed Millennium Falcon toy to thematic similarities, the references abound.

Consider, for instance, the scene where Sawyer strangles Anthony Cooper:



Look at the lighting and the expressions on faces.

The exhaustive list of Star Wars references can be found here.