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  • Episode aired May 10, 2006
  • TV-14
  • 46m
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8.7/10
7.3K
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? (2006)
SurvivalAdventureDramaFantasyMysterySci-FiThriller

Mr. Eko enlists Locke's help to find a secret location he believes houses answers to the island's mysteries. Jack has a difficult, but unavoidable decision to make about Libby.Mr. Eko enlists Locke's help to find a secret location he believes houses answers to the island's mysteries. Jack has a difficult, but unavoidable decision to make about Libby.Mr. Eko enlists Locke's help to find a secret location he believes houses answers to the island's mysteries. Jack has a difficult, but unavoidable decision to make about Libby.

  • Director
    • Deran Sarafian
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Lieber
    • J.J. Abrams
    • Damon Lindelof
  • Stars
    • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Naveen Andrews
    • Emilie de Ravin
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Deran Sarafian
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Lieber
      • J.J. Abrams
      • Damon Lindelof
    • Stars
      • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
      • Naveen Andrews
      • Emilie de Ravin
    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Mr. Eko
    Naveen Andrews
    Naveen Andrews
    • Sayid Jarrah
    • (credit only)
    Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin
    • Claire Littleton
    • (credit only)
    Matthew Fox
    Matthew Fox
    • Dr. Jack Shephard
    Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia
    • Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes
    Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway
    • James 'Sawyer' Ford
    Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim
    • Jin-Soo Kwon
    • (credit only)
    Yunjin Kim
    Yunjin Kim
    • Sun-Hwa Kwon
    • (credit only)
    Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly
    • Kate Austen
    Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan
    • Charlie Pace
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • John Locke
    Harold Perrineau
    Harold Perrineau
    • Michael Dawson
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ana Lucia Cortez
    Cynthia Watros
    Cynthia Watros
    • Libby Smith
    Nick Jameson
    Nick Jameson
    • Richard Malkin
    Adetokumboh M'Cormack
    Adetokumboh M'Cormack
    • Yemi
    Oliver Muirhead
    Oliver Muirhead
    • Monsignor
    Melissa Bickerton
    Melissa Bickerton
    • Joyce Malkin
    • Director
      • Deran Sarafian
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Lieber
      • J.J. Abrams
      • Damon Lindelof
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    Cristi_Ciopron

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje!

    It is way too rare that you see such a quality acting on screen.It is,simply,stupendous.But,in fact,what else than a most powerful art could be expected from an Eko&John show?And not only these two,but EVERYBODY in this episode is astounding.The acting level is very high.

    I don't know if the story goes some place,but every bit of it is excellent.I find the creativity and inventiveness of this show's authors outstanding.I don't mind very much about "DHARMA",instead I'm very interested about "John","Eko","Sawyer".(The story of the wonder,in this episode,was predictable,and yet,how wonderfully narrated.)

    The music underscores very effectually a suspenseful scene.

    As a matter a fact,till now each "Eko" episode,like this one,was a knockout.For me,"Eko" is the most interesting actor of this show.
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Yet another Season 2 high point

    When 'Lost' was in its prime, it was must-watch television. Remember first watching it, found it remarkably easy to get into, was hooked from the start and was on Season 3 by the end of one week. The general consensus is that the final season is a disappointment and cannot disagree.

    Season 2 of 'Lost' to me was very solid with many good to outstanding episodes (with a notable exception being "Fire + Water", which took strangeness too literally). "?" is one of the season's best. Other previous Season 2 favourites are "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Orientation", "The Other 48 Days", "The 23rd Psalm", "One of Them", "Lockdown" and "Two for the Road".

    Following on from the devastating events of "Two for the Road", "?" has everything that makes 'Lost' so good and what a good episode of anything should do. It advances the island events and makes them even more intriguing.

    In addition, it has many unexpected twists and turns, tension, suspense, emotional impact, intelligent philosophical elements, great character interaction (especially with the coming to terms with the devastating events of the previous episode) and flashbacks that fit within the story well and make an already fascinating character even more so.

    Can't fault any of the acting, with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje giving an especially powerful performance.

    Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "?", as always making the most of the island setting. The music is as always chilling and understated, the writing is taut and smart and the episode is one of the best directed ones of Season 2.

    Overall, fabulous and a Season 2 high. 10/10 Bethany Cox
    10CicadaLokmenWasHere

    ?

    One of the most enjoyable episodes so far! The tension and drama were at their peak, making it impossible to look away. The way the storylines intertwined was masterfully done, and each character had their moment to shine. Michael's actions and decisions in this episode were shocking and added a dark layer to his character that I didn't expect. He's definitely the filthiest character, not just because of his actions but because of the moral decay they represent. The show's ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats is unmatched. Thank you, Lost, for delivering another unforgettable episode!
    8claudio_carvalho

    Disclosing the Meaning of the "?" Symbol

    While sleeping, Mr. Eko is assigned by his brother Yemi (Adetokumboh McCormack) in a dream to go with John Locke to disclose the meaning of the "?" symbol. With the pretext of chasing Henry, Mr. Eko brings John with him and they find a second hatch called "Pearl" underground the question mark symbol marked on the field, where a video explains that the other hatch is a psychological experiment and people behavior pressing the buttons of the computer every 108 minutes are actually subjects. Meanwhile, Jack unsuccessfully tries to save Libby.

    In this episode, John Locke loses his faith in the island when he finds that they have been monitored in the hatch. The disgusting Michael sees the anguishing Libby wishing that she was dead, while Hurley, Jack, Kate and Sawyer are suffering her pain, in a deep emotional contrast. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): Not Available

    Note: On 01 April 2013, I saw this episode again.
    8shashikrishna

    Answering the call of the ? symbol.

    An Eko-centric episode the "?" explores the aftermath of the tragic events that rocked the castaways in the previous one. As the main characters John, Locke, Sawyer, Kate and Hurley come to terms with the incident in the hatch, Locke and Eko set out to find out where Henry took off to. As it turns out Eko is on a mission of his own trying to figure out the symbol ? which Locke had drawn on his sketch. We see flashes of Eko's life in Sydney as a priest who comes in contact with his brother through a stranger. We also witness the tragedy that struck the hatch boil down to a room temperature as Michael continues to remain a mystery.

    An excellent LOST episode with many interesting turns.

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    • Trivia
      After the scene where Locke and Eko watch the orientation video for the "Pearl" station of the Dharma Initiative, a gag commercial is included in the next actual commercial break. This commercial sings the praises of the Hanso Foundation, which sharp-eyed viewers would recognize as being the copyright holders from the Dharma Initiative tape. This commercial included a website and a toll-free telephone number at the end (www.sublymonal.com and 1-877-HANSORG, respectively). Viewers who called the phone number were treated to an interactive presentation wherein they could listen to the voice mail messages of senior executives of the Hanso Foundation, and, when the phone call was "hacked" by a mysterious woman called Persephone, they could obtain a password. When visiting the website, viewers could play an interactive game which eventually unlocked access to the Hanso Foundation's homepage. If they tried to sign up for the Hanso newsletter on this site, the site would be "hacked" by Persephone, who would ask for the password from the telephone number. Those with the password were signed up to access "secret" anti-Hanso news and messages from Persephone.
    • Goofs
      When Michael shot Ana Lucia and Libby, it was daytime (Libby had gone to the hatch to get blankets for her picnic date with Hurley). Meanwhile, Jack, Locke, and Kate were at the beach, to get the guns from Sawyer. When the four of them return to the hatch, however, it's dark. Shortly after, when Sawyer and Kate return to the beach to get the heroin for Libby, it's daytime again and Hurley asks if they've seen Libby, as he is still waiting for her to return for their picnic.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Jack Shephard: What were you thinking, John?

      Kate Austen: Jack, leave him alone.

      James 'Sawyer' Ford: No, Jack, don't leave him alone.

      Dr. Jack Shephard: Shut it, Sawyer. If Ana hadn't lifted your gun, we wouldn't...

      James 'Sawyer' Ford: Well, ain't that swell, Gimpy McCrutch over here covers up that the Artist Formally Known as Henry Gale tried to strangle your little amiga, and suddenly it's on me when she goes vigilante.

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      References Daniel Boone (1964)
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      Written by J.J. Abrams

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bad Robot
      • Touchstone Television
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    • Runtime
      • 46m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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