The Man Behind the Curtain
- Episode aired May 9, 2007
- TV-14
- 43m
As Ben takes Locke to see Jacob and reveal the island's secrets, Ben's background on the island is exposed--as well as what happened to the Dharma Initiative.As Ben takes Locke to see Jacob and reveal the island's secrets, Ben's background on the island is exposed--as well as what happened to the Dharma Initiative.As Ben takes Locke to see Jacob and reveal the island's secrets, Ben's background on the island is exposed--as well as what happened to the Dharma Initiative.
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Did you know
- TriviaCarrie Preston, who plays Emily Linus (mother of Benjamin Linus), is the wife of Michael Emerson who plays the older Benjamin Linus.
- GoofsDuring a flashback, a teacher informs the class that sodium bicarbonate will react with water to create "lava" for their small scale volcano. In reality, an acid such as vinegar is necessary to cause a reaction, thus causing the sodium bicarbonate to release C02.
- Quotes
Ben Linus: [Ben and Locke stand over a mass open grave full of skeletons, some still wearing their DHARMA jumpsuits] This is where I came from, John. These are my people. The DHARMA Initiative. They came here seeking harmony, but they couldn't even coexist with the Island's original inhabitants. And when it became clear that one side had to go, one side had to be purged, I did what I had to do. I was one of the people that was smart enough to make sure that I didn't end up in that ditch. Which makes me considerably smarter than you, John.
[Ben shoots Locke, who falls into the ditch]
Ben Linus: What did Jacob say to you?
John Locke: Why did you do this?
Ben Linus: Because you heard him. Now, I need to know what he said.
John Locke: Help me...
Ben Linus: John, I'm not going to ask you again. What did he say to you?
John Locke: He said, "Help me."
Ben Linus: [Ben looks incredulous, pauses a moment, utters a disbelieving half-laugh] Well, I certainly hope he helps you, John.
[He leaves Locke lying in the ditch]
- Crazy creditsThe producers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the people of Hawaii and their Aloha spirit.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)
Wtf are you watching? Yes, the character is great. But Locke is NOT a good guy. He is NOT a hero. How many people have been killed for his quest? How many people does he use to get what HE wants? Every episode. Like the last one. He makes Sawyer kill his father, then takes the credit. 2 episodes ago, he blows up the submarine killing everyone's only chance to get off the island, because HE wants to stay. Boone died because Locke used him for another quest of his. Everything is always about Locke.
Sorry folks, you need to stop sticking up for this horrible character. Stop defending his self centered actions. Maybe look up what the writers knew that you don't seem to comprehend. Locke was never supposed to be a hero. Or the good guy. Does that make for a great character? Great drama? Yes. But thinking he ids the good guy doesn't say much for your morals. Jack should have killed him the second he admitted to blowing up the submarine I know I would have.. Get your head out of your ..., and stop defending a guy simply because he killed a boar. Big whoopie.
- kingsx_64
- Aug 4, 2022
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- O'ahu, Hawaii, USA(filmed entirely on location on)
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