Capncrunch  02/19/08

I am a Ben Linus fan, I'll admit it and I'm not ashamed of it. But to call him THE most interesting character on LOST is intangible. The world of LOST has numerous characters, all that are interesting in their own ways (enough to devote episodes to). I would find more than a couple sleepless nights if a question was posed to me on who IS the most interesting character. By the way, John Locke is my favorite and he is pretty interesting.

t3hdow  02/19/08

Counteragent makes an excellent point. If Michael said Ben Linus is the most manipulative character on the show, or even ONE of the most interesting characters on Lost, you won't have any argument here. He certainly injected new life during the meddling season 2 as Henry Gale.

However, solidifying that claim marginalizes the fascination factor between the other characters. None of us will ever forget the moment Lost revealed that Locke was bound to a wheelchair before crashing on the island, which made us want to learn how he ticks (though season 2 Locke wasn't my favorite version of him). Desmond certainly got my attention once I watched the season 2 finale and from that point on. Even Jack, a protagonist I didn't really care for over the course of the show, gained an interesting side of him during the season 3 finale.

Rose Tyler  02/20/08

I think that what is most interesting about Ben is his motives. What are they? I can't wait till we learn more. Each new bit we learn about him does enhance my interest in him. I still have to say that he's in a race for most intersting with Locke, Hurley and Juliette. Desmond needs another episode before I lose my interest in him again.

JenJen  02/21/08

Counteragent, I kind of agree with you in terms of the argument at hand, but one thing you said makes zero sense. Of COURSE Michael's point is subjective. It's a throwdown. You don't debate facts in a throwdown.

RobGrizzly  02/23/08

I actually think Ben is the most interesting person on the island. He's the one guy who I can honestly say "I wonder what he's thinking," or "I wonder what his angle is," or "what is he really trying to accomplish?" Everytime he opens his mouth.
Everyone on Lost is complex and interesting. But the guy who claims to have lived on the island his whole life? They guy who runs the show, manipulates others, and shows intillectual strength while seeming so physically harmless? Not even the best John Locke flashback can beat that!
Maybe it is only because we know so little about him, compared to the other castaways we've followed for 4 years. So naturally, there will be more intrigue towards the more mysterious characters on the show.
If we got 3 flashbacks from Ben per season he wouldn't be nearly as interesting.

atticusrex  02/25/08

Ben is the most interesting character because we really don't know his motivations. Is he Evil? Is he Good? Who is he? I mean we know his back story but when he joins the Others, we don't know much else except it appears he becomes their leader.

I also think John Locke is interesting. And what did he see when he viewed the 'monster'?

My fave character though (not because he's interesting) is Sawyer. He brings great comedic relief and I love that he never calls anyone by their actual name. Plus it's great to play the drinking game when ever he gets hit though Ben seems to be taking the getting hit each episode title.

Moononastring  02/25/08

Ben is certainly among the most interesting characters on the show, but like some have said, I think a lot of that comes from the fact that we know less about him than many of the other characters. He is the most MYSTERIOUS character on the show maybe...I think "interesting" may be too subjective a term. For me personally, I think Locke, Sawyer, Juliet are all extremely interesting and I want to know more and more about them.