I think this is one the top, if not the most important scene for Ben in regards to his character development, not taking into account the badass moments.
Ben shows true and sincere remorse for killing. Saying he was sorry for killing Locke before burying him was not as heartfelt as when he said "I'll miss you John. I really will." Here it was a true remorse for the things he did.
And Illyana forgave Ben to allow him the chance to join the good guys, unlike with Sayid who could not forgive himself and people tried to kill him and shun him.
Illyana gave Benjamin a chance for redemption, to save himself, instead of executing him, or instead of Ben joining notLocke.
As for Jacob there are still many things to consider as to why he didn't "care" like Ben said, to be killed.
David Caine
2018-01-07 18:44:37 +0000 UTC
And I just watched the 2nd part 😎
2018-01-07 18:43:54 +0000 UTC
Instead of death, Benjamin now gives life to his father. Instead of power for whatever reasons, he gives it all up for his "daughter" Alex. Is there a pattern emerging in the alternate?
David Caine
2018-01-07 18:42:26 +0000 UTC
Jack deserves #2 or 3 spot just for that scene
2018-01-07 18:34:04 +0000 UTC
Remember Michael in season 4 not being able to kill himself?
Daniel Gray
2018-01-07 15:45:02 +0000 UTC
Did you notice that Ben was giving his Dad clean air... but back on the island he killed him with poison gas?
Daniel Gray
2018-01-07 15:40:07 +0000 UTC
At 5:06, did you notice the Black Rock ship in the book Ben's reading? Images and mentions of Black Rock make recurring appearances throughout the series in the most unexpected places, and it's not until later this season do you realize why :) P.S. It's not a spoiler, so lay off, patrons!
Andrew
2018-01-07 14:57:47 +0000 UTC
Interesting... Except for a couple of scenes, i think It is one of the weakest. How different opinions may be, right?
hasp
2018-01-07 14:15:23 +0000 UTC
One of the best episode of the season, hope part 2 is up soon