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Filling the hot-guy void ‘Lost’ leaves behind

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Then there’s “Mad Men,” otherwise know as “The Don Draper Show” by admirers of the main man in the 1960s ad game. Yes, the striking — if not always likable — Don, brought to life by the equally good-looking Jon Hamm, leads the pack, but he’s not alone.

Those looking for a white-haired Christian Shephard substitute need look no farther than Don’s business partner Roger Sterling. And thankfully, unlike Christian, the resident divorcee gets plenty of screen time.

“Supernatural” offers another onscreen hotspot, thanks to its two leading characters, brothers Sam and Dean Winchester. Though they don’t have the support of an eye-pleasing ensemble, the Winchester men don’t really need it.

The demon-hunting duo simply goes about their paranormal business, looking remarkably good along the way.

Reruns mean never saying goodbye If none of those options fill the “Lost” void, date night with Jack and the gang can always continue in the form of reruns and DVDs. Or, on the off chance one wants a break from the electromagnetic whatzits and meandering mysteries, other second-run shows can stand in instead.

With its own series finale airing just a month after “Lost’s,” “The Tudors” can’t offer fresh content, but its four season’s worth of a trashy-as-classy retelling of Henry VIII’s history isn’t so bad.

Since first airing, the period piece has introduced, and at times cruelly killed, a long line of visually appealing characters. But two of the show’s central sexy figures continue — the fickle king himself, Henry, and his BFF, the Duke of Suffolk, Charles Brandon.

The creators of “The Tudors” clearly took a heavy artistic license when it came to casting Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the role of the robust monarch. Seeing how that resulted in an often barely clothed Rhys Meyers on the small screen, no complaints.

Another option for those on a manhunt is “Oz.” The penitentiary drama ended seven years ago, but thanks to DVDs, the guys look just as good this day as they ever did.

Shower scenes with Christopher Keller, Toby Beecher, Peter Schibetta, the short-lived Ronnie Barlog and a list of other revolving-door inmates gave viewers a few good reasons to have a closer look at life behind bars. For “Lost” fans, there are a couple of added bonuses.

“Oz’s” one-man Greek chorus, Augustus Hill, was played by none other Harold Perrineau of Michael fame. And if Adebisi bears a striking resemblance to Mr. Eko, well, it’s no coincidence. Even the men behind Miles and Matthew Abaddon make appearances.

Of course, none of these alternates can truly replace the “Lost” men. The handsome band of good guys, bad guys and still-haven’t-figured-them-out guys make for a unique viewing experience. Then again, as every fan of the male form knows, investigating a host of other hot options isn’t exactly a waste of time.

Thanks to reruns and a vivid imagination, Desmond will continue to be Ree Hines’ TV constant. Follow her on Twitter and tell her about your main men at twitter.com/ReeHines.

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