Line #31 WesternAnimation/LostInOz


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3	''Lost in Oz'' is an AllCGICartoon commissioned by Creator/AmazonStudios for Creator/PrimeVideo and animated by Creator/PolygonPictures (with Creator/ArcProductions for the pilot), loosely based on ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz''. As in most versions of the story, the plot follows Dorothy Gale as she gets whisked off into the Land of Oz by a tornado. Unlike the source material or most other adaptations, the tornado isn't exactly a freak act of nature, but is a spell unwittingly cast by Dorothy, using a book found underneath the floorboards of her house. Oz itself is also quite a bit different, with the Emerald City renvisioned as a Magitek driven metropolis. Oh, and Dorothy quickly befriends a jaded young witch named ''West''...
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5	The pilot originally was released in 2015. The series was picked up with an extended pilot (a CompilationMovie of the first 3 episodes) debuting in 2016, the full first season dropping in August 2017, and the second season released in June 2018.
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7	Not to be confused with the [[Series/LostInOz 2002 live-action pilot of the same name]].
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9	!!This show contains examples of:
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11	* AbandonedArea: several episodes of the first season take place in the abandoned train station and tunnels of the Yellow Brick Line.
12	* ActionGirl: Dorothy's first reaction upon hearing that the Lookout is drained of magic is to climb up the pillar. She doesn't fight, but she does run a lot and faces forces head on if she thinks she can win.
13	* AdaptationalHeroism: A witch named West... who isn't wicked at all. Well, not ''very'' wicked. [[note]]Admittedly, there is a Good Witch of the West in the books; [[http://oz.wikia.com/wiki/Gloma her name is Gloma and she also controls the powers of darkness.]][[/note]] [[spoiler:She is actually a descendant of the original Wicked Witch.]]
14	* AdaptationalVillainy:
15	** Princess Langwidere in ''Ozma of Oz'', while not particularly heroic, doesn't pose much harm to anyone and agrees to help the heroes save the Royal Family of Ev. Here she is the main antagonist, who deposes Glinda, assumes control of Oz, and starts hoarding the land's magic for herself. This version is depicted as the evil aunt of West, most likely based loosely on the Wicked Witch of the East.
16	** The Wizard -- maybe. [[spoiler:According to Roquat, it was the Wizard who stole the old Nome King's magic belt and started the enmity between Emerald City and the Nomes, leading to the Nomes calling him the "Wicked Wizard." The Scarecrow, however, remembers the Wizard as a nice guy, so there may be something more going on there. For instance, it could be that it was a misunderstanding.]]
17	* AdaptedOut: The only mention of the Tin Man is when Ojo shows the others a comic that's based on his adventures.
18	* AscendedExtra: Reigh was in no way a minor character in Season One, though Season Two gives him a notably larger role. Patchwork is also upgraded to major character.
19	* BadassAdorable: Patchwork is tiny and very cute, but agile and fearless as well.
20	* BasementDweller: Reigh, the resident CowardlyLion, has his "underground base" in his mother's basement. [[spoiler:This proves to be his salvation, as said "underground base" is shielded against Langwidere's mind-effecting magic.]]
21	* BigBad: [[spoiler:Langwidere]], as the villain responsible for hoarding the magic in Oz.
22	** She's replaced by Guph in the second part of the series.
23	* BroadStrokes: The series' continuity with the original books. Then again, this was the case for continuity between books in the original series, so it's following tradition here.
24	* CanineCompanion: Toto to Dorothy, as usual.
25	* CanonForeigner: Most of the cast, though we do see a few familiar faces show up as the series progresses, such as Glinda and the Scarecrow. [[spoiler:Dorothy and West are in fact descendants of the original Dorothy and Wicked Witch, not re-imagined versions of them, and it's hinted that Toto was named after the original Toto. It's also possible that Ojo and Reigh are also descended from the original Ojo the Unlucky and Cowardly Lion, though this is never confirmed.]]
26	* ChekhovsArmoury: In order to save the day in the first episode, Dorothy rolling a ball down a staircase in her RubeGoldbergDevice, Fitz's EmbarrassingNickname, the battery-powered echo jar, and Ojo's whistling all come in handy. And that's just in the pilot -- the series proper is ''full'' of these.
27	* CityOfAdventure: Emerald City, with Dorothy and friends exploring the different areas instead of all of Oz.
28	* ConspiracyTheorist: Reigh, who even had a big board of evidence to track the magic shortage.
29	* CowardlyLion: Reigh is a teenage ConspiracyTheorist version, or possibly descendant, of the TropeNamer.
30	* CuteGiant: Ojo, a giant ''munchkin'', actually just a little taller than Dorothy.
31	* CuteWitch: West. She's not exactly an old crone in this version.
32	* DastardlyDapperDerby: Fitz, when acting as a villain, sports a nice bowler and coattail ensemble.
33	* TheDragon: Fitz to [[spoiler:Langwidere]], although he seems like the initial mastermind.
34	* DystopianOz: The Emerald City and, to lesser extent, the rest of Oz becomes an oppressive police state when [[spoiler:Langwidere]] disposes of Glinda and takes her place as ruler of Oz.
35	* EasyAmnesia: The Scarecrow suffers from this, thanks to the Water of Oblivion.
36	* EvilGloating: Fitz's habit of this helps lead to his downfall.
37	* FeudingFamilies: As it's revealed, [[spoiler:the Gales and the Wicked Witches have been enemies for many generations. The feud finally ends with the friendship between Dorothy and West.]]
38	* ForgetfulJones: Scarecrow sacrificed his own memory to the Waters of Oblivion to protect Glinda's secrets (no one could force the information out of him if he couldn't remember it). However, this affected his ability to form new memories, and now he has trouble remembering anything.
39	* FriendOrIdolDecision: Two in succession during the climax of the first episode. [[spoiler:First, West chooses to stand by Dorothy and Ojo rather than leave with Fitz, then Dorothy sacrifices the Ozonium she needs to get home in order to save West, Ojo, and everyone else TakenForGranite by Fitz]].
40	* FunctionalMagic: The rules are briefly discussed by Ojo, but appear to be a combination of Rule Magic and Inherent Gift.
41	* GothGirlsKnowMagic: Goths probably don't exist in Oz, but West, the group's resident witch, certainly ticks most of the boxes: dresses in black, in a style that is a mixture of old and modern; has violet hair worn in a punkish style; pale skin; DeadpanSnarker...
42	* GreenAndMean: Played with. West's skin is perfectly normal colored, [[spoiler:but when her greedy side comes out, she gets a SicklyGreenGlow. Seeing this helps her to snap out of it.]]
43	* GrowsOnTrees: The lunchpail tree planted by Ojo and his father, which is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The contents of the pails varies from year to year.
44	* GuardianEntity: The giant (and apparently mute) Lookout of the Emerald City, initially stuck as a statue.
45	* HatOfPower: [[spoiler:Fitz]] controls the flying monkeys with a device set in his bowler hat.
46	* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler:Fitz is convinced to turn things around after getting lost in the Yellow Brick Line tunnels and getting caught by the Growlywogs.]]
47	* HoldYourHippogriffs: {{Lampshaded}} by Dorothy and Reigh.
48	-->'''Dorothy:''' How long would it take to hack every screen in the city?\
49	'''Reigh:''' Two shakes of a Woozy's tail.\
50	'''Dorothy:''' No point of reference for that.\
51	'''Reigh:''' ...ah, like thirty seconds.
52	* HonestJohnsDealership: A sleazy amphibian who passes off battery-powered tricks as 'magic'. Attempts to rip off Dorothy, but West sees straight through him. The Night Market under the city is filled with his ilk.
53	* ImaginationBasedSuperpower: Magic appears to work like this, appearing as a colorful shapeshifting sand when West [[spoiler:and Fitz]] uses it.
54	* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: West has a definite sarcastic streak and some ambition issues, but shows some kindness first when Dorothy is depressed over the thought she might not be able to get home, and then [[spoiler:stands up to Fitz rather than abandon her friends.]]
55	* MagicEater: Fitz, using his staff, has the power to drain magic from anyone born with it. It's mentioned the Nomes can do it as well.
56	* TheMagicGoesAway: The situation in Oz when Dorothy shows up, [[spoiler:thanks to Fitz hoarding it all]]. Seeing as how Dorothy needs magic to get home, this is a bit of a problem.
57	* {{Magitek}}: Emerald City appears to run on it, though the magic has been running dry as of late.
58	* MineralMacguffin: Ozonium, stated to be the rarest and most powerful magic within Oz, essential to getting Dorothy home, and per Ojo it's started more than one war. [[spoiler:It barely plays any part in the plot, post-pilot; the real MacGuffin of the series being the Pearl of Pingaree.]]
59	* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: West, after she [[spoiler:has aided Langwidere in taking over Oz, and discovers just what an evil tyrant a Langwidere-in-power is.]]
60	* MythologyGag: Oh, how many. Just to mention a few:
61	** The salesfrog mentions the echo jar comes from "the hills of Quadling Country"
62	** West attends the Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs Middle School, named after the Wizard's OverlyLongName in the original book.
63	** The advertisements in the Lookout's plaza include one for "Axe of Love", featuring a tin man-esque metal heart.
64	** [[spoiler:Fitz]] controls the flying monkeys with a device set in his bowler hat. In the original ''Wizard of Oz'' novel, the Wicked Witch of the West commanded them with a magical cap.
65	* NotInKansasAnymore: [[ObligatoryJoke Naturally]], Dorothy's reaction to the streets of the Emerald City. [[spoiler:Twice, even -- in the second season when she finally manages to get all her friends back to Oz, the line is said in triumph rather than the normal confusion.]]
66	* PlatonicLifePartners: Glinda and the Scarecrow seems to have had this dynamic.
67	* PortalBook: The magic journal that brings Dorothy to Oz. Although the book is more like magical trinket than a traditional PortalBook.
68	* PortalDoor: Upon arriving in Oz, Dorothy first meets a living brick wall, with a door in his back that leads to his office, where [[AlienGeometries he's waiting for her]].
69	* RoyalBrat: Roquat, at least until circumstances kick off some much-needed CharacterDevelopment.
70	* RubeGoldbergDevice: Dorothy likes to build these.
71	* SecretLegacy:
72	** Dorothy's mother knew about the magic book underneath their house, and clearly has been to Oz before.
73	** [[spoiler:Langwidere is West's aunt, which she didn't know about until much later.]]
74	** [[spoiler:Dorothy is actually the great-granddaughter of the Dorothy we know from the book and movie.]]
75	* SparedByTheAdaptation: Unlike most versions with Dorothy being raised by her aunt and uncle, her mother is still very much alive and part of the plot. Dorothy still has a DisappearedDad, though.[[spoiler:Then again, this version is a descendant of the original.]]
76	* StringTheory: Dorothy builds up one using Reigh's evidence wall, but it (initially) proves useless when everything appears to be connected to everything else.
77	* SuperCellReception: Slightly subverted. Dorothy and her mother exchange a brief conversation that helps her work out how to use her book while in the tornado, only for the connection to fail once she leaves Kansas behind completely.
78	* TakenForGranite: Anyone who has their magic drained becomes a stone statue. Later on, the Nome scepter has the power to turn people into glass ornaments.
79	* TheyLookJustLikeEveryoneElse: The first villain turns out to be Fitz, apparently a dorky young clerk Dorothy met right after landing in Oz. Later villains, such as [[spoiler:Langwidere]] and Guph, have more clearly villainous designs.
80	* TrappedInAnotherWorld: Dorothy's situation after the tornado drops her house off in the Emerald City.
81	* UrbanFantasy: More or less this version of Oz, with the Emerald City as a high-tech metropolis.
82	* VillainExitStageLeft: Fitz has a habit of pulling this off in early episodes. It stops happening as more competent villains start taking center stage.

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