Damon Lindelof pens letter to fans with update on Watchmen series In a five-page letter posted on his Instagram, creator Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers) spoke candidly to fans about the Watchmen series at HBO that is currently in pre-production. The writer-director-producer and Emmy-winner spoke honestly about his own concerns about taking on the beloved 1986 comic series while also providing some details about his intentions with the TV series and how he plans to tackle those concerns. The showrunner explains that they have no desire to “adapt” the 12 “issues Mr.