[s5e7] The Life And Death Of Jeremy Bentham (2026 Edition)

“For me the most heartbreaking episode of the whole series. Jon Locke was a goddamn hero.” Reddit · r/lost · 9 years ago

“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 [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. “For me the most heartbreaking episode of the whole series

: 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 : Critics at Interlost noted the heavy parallels

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

: Reviewers from IMDb praise Michael Giacchino’s "understated and chilling" score, which underscores the loneliness and despair of Locke's journey. Community Perspectives