Ep 20. The Man Behind the Curtain

In Lost season 3 episode 20, "The Man Behind the Curtain," viewers are taken on a journey into the past of one of the show's most mysterious characters: Benjamin Linus, the leader of the Others. The episode begins with a flashback to young Ben's arrival on the island with his father. As they explore, they stumble upon a group of people living on the island who are not the Others. Ben's father, Roger, becomes hostile towards them and kills one of them, leading to tension between him and Ben.

In the present day, Locke and Ben venture deep into the jungle to find the cabin of Jacob, the mysterious figure who seems to have powers over the island. Along the way, they encounter a strange barrier that prevents them from passing through. Eventually, they make it to the cabin, but instead of finding Jacob, they encounter someone else entirely.

The episode also features flashbacks to when Ben first met Richard Alpert, a mysterious figure who has been with the Others for as long as anyone can remember. Through their interactions, viewers begin to understand more about the Others and the role they play on the island. Additionally, the episode features a subplot involving Jack, Kate, and Sawyer's attempts to escape from the Others' captivity.

Overall, "The Man Behind the Curtain" is a pivotal episode in Lost's third season, shedding light on some of the show's most enigmatic characters and deepening the mystery and intrigue surrounding the island.