Writers reveal alternative ending for Lost involving volcano showdown

The writers of "Lost," Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, had initially planned a different ending involving a volcano for the series finale. This idea was inspired by Cuse's visit to Hawaii and aimed to depict a climactic battle between Jack and the smoke monster. However, the network ABC deemed the volcano too costly, leading the writers to change the final showdown to a cliff setting as the island crumbled. The series, which aired from 2004 to 2010, concluded with a different visual representation of the island's significance.