Lost fans promised a 'shocking finale' *Spoilers*

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"Can you decipher it? Lost fans promised a 'shocking finale' as the cast take part in an encrypted recreation of The Last Supper"

It's one of TV's most mysterious, yet addictive shows and the finale promises to be a major television event.

So, what better way to promote the end of U.S. series Lost than with a encrypted recreation of Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper?

There are two pictures which feature all of the show's characters in a replica of the famous painting and signal the final curtain for a show that has left audiences around the globe glued to their screens in awe and confusion.

What does it mean? The picture, released by ABC, is thought to contain clues about the conclusion of one of television's most mysterious and popular serials

Spot the difference: In the second picture the characters are looking away from Locke - who is seated in the same position as Jesus in Da Vinci's original painting

Now, with the finale drawing close, fans have been analysing the new photos to see if there are any clues as to what may occur in the last series.

Some of the key points fans have picked up on since the photo was released include:

? In the first photo everyone is looking at Locke, who is clearly in the Jesus position. Could this be proof that his prophet-like role among the survivors and mystical understanding of the island will continue?

? There are skulls at both Sayid’s and Hurley’s feet. Is death knocking at their door? Or are they just stones or coconuts, meant as a red herring?

? It looks like wrinkles are visible on Richard’s face. Could he finally be aging? If so, what does this say about the magical, powers of the island?

Viewers will have to wait until the final series launches in the U.S. on February 2 to find out exactly what happens, but can expect a dramatic conclusion to the show.

ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson announced that Lost will end with a "highly anticipated and shocking finale."

'We felt that this was the only way to give Lost a proper creative conclusion,' he said.