8 Things Yellowjackets Does Better Than Lost

The characters in Lost were all damaged individuals. Charlie was a drug addict, Locke was betrayed by his father, and Jack turned to the bottle. The problem was that each of the Oceanic 6's traumas often felt like character traits rather than lived experience. Yellowjackets' glimpses of the traumas experienced by the survivors before and after the crash are used sparingly, to subtly add layers and explanations for some of the character's odd behaviours.

Taissa, for example, is a sleepwalker, which appears to be a trauma response. As a child, it's revealed that she sat by her grandmother's bedside as she died. Could this be the root cause for her condition? Or is there something darker and more supernatural behind it? Meanwhile, Natalie and Travis' experiences in the wilderness have led to their substance abuse issues in adulthood.

Rather than being a cheap character trait, Natalie and Travis' addiction and toxic relationship forms a key part of the ongoing mystery in the 25 years later timeline. Despite their emotional scars, they both vowed never to end their lives by suicide. When Travis is found hanged, Natalie refuses to believe he went back on their promise. As the series continues, it becomes apparent that she may be correct.