[s5e7] The Life And Death Of Jeremy Bentham -

: The episode showcases the extreme lengths Ben Linus will go to, stopping Locke's suicide only to murder him once he obtains the information he needs about Eloise Hawking.

“For me the most heartbreaking episode of the whole series. Jon Locke was a goddamn hero.” Reddit · r/lost · 9 years ago [S5E7] The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham

Fans often discuss how this episode redefines Locke's entire journey as one of the most tragic in television history. : The episode showcases the extreme lengths Ben

“It’s almost as if they gave this episode the wrong name... John is playing Jesus in every way in this episode.” interLOST · 17 years ago “Ben's murder of Locke made no sense to me.” Reddit · r/lost · 7 years ago “It’s almost as if they gave this episode the wrong name

: The episode holds strong ratings, often cited around 9.0/10 on platforms like IMDb and Reddit .

: Critics at Interlost noted the heavy parallels between Locke and Jesus Christ—sent from a mystical place to convince non-believers, only to be killed and later "resurrected". Key Themes & Highlights

: The core conflict between Locke's unwavering faith and Jack’s stubborn refusal to return reaches a "heated" peak in their hospital interaction.