Benjamin "Ben" Linus is the central antagonist-turned-anti-hero of Lost. He served as the main antagonist of Season 2 and Season 3 and the central antagonist/anti-hero for the rest of the series. He is a long-time resident of the Island and the former leader of the Others.

Benjamin Linus is a fictional character portrayed by Michael Emerson on the ABC television series Lost. Ben was the leader of a group of Island natives called the Others and was initially known as Henry Gale to the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815.

Michael Emerson is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Benjamin Linus on Lost (2006–2010) and as Harold Finch in the CBS series Person of Interest (2011–2016). Other prominent roles include Zep Hindle in the horror film Saw (2004) and as Dr. Leland Townsend in the Paramount+ thriller series Evil (2019–2024).

Feb 17, 2023 · The Lost finale saw many of the characters reunite inside a church before moving on, but Ben Linus refused to enter and join the others.

May 6, 2022 · Where would the Others be without the Island's resident homicidal maniac to lead them? Let's bust open the hatch of the untold truth of Ben Linus from Lost.

Sep 22, 2024 · Lost star Michael Emerson looks back on his character's darkest moment from his entire nine-year run on the series. Speaking to TheWrap , Emerson discussed the moment in Lost in which his character, Ben Linus, watches the brutal murder of his adoptive daughter Alex, as portrayed by Tania Raymonde.

Benjamin "Ben" Linus is one of the two secondary antagonists (alongside Charles Widmore) of the TV series Lost. He was a long-time resident of the Island and a leader of the Others, as well as a representative for his god-like master Jacob.

Mar 13, 2025 · One of the most compelling characters in Lost was Ben Linus, and a forgotten figure from his past shaped him despite disappearing from the show.

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Ben lost his control over the people and events happening there. He gets knocked out by Sun and brought to an infirmary inside the Hydra station to find a resurrected "John Locke" waiting for him. He travels to his old home and summons the smoke monster to seek penance for Alex's death.