Yes, it is J.J. Abrams.
We own Star Trek, and J.J. created a good project with this film, but I hate ‘LOST’. This is the first time we have ever bought a television series. I doubt I’ll be buying ‘Fringe’.
Perhaps you and the family would enjoy ‘Sons of Anarchy’.
It’s pleasant family fare and it’s only in its second season, so you could catch up fast.