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Mr. Eko is a fictional character, played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje on the ABC television series Lost. He is introduced in the second season episode " Adrift " as one of the plane-crash survivors from the plane's tail section.
May 17, 2020 · Eko seemed poised for a long storyline as Lost progressed, but to the shock of many, was killed off early in season 3, in an episode titled "The Cost of Living." Eko was essentially beaten to death by Lost 's infamous smoke monster, eventually dying in the arms of John Locke (Terry O'Quinn).
- Before The Crash
- On The Island
- Post-Death
- Trivia
- Unanswered Questions
Childhood
As a child, Eko was very close to his brother Yemi, even stealing food for him. However, he was caught by a nun and was forced to "confess his sins." Eko and Yemi were separated when Eko shot an unarmed man at the behest of unidentified Nigerian guerrilla members. He did this to spare his brother from having to do so. As a result, Eko was recruited into the guerrilla group instead. When asked his name, he responded "Eko." One of the militia members then referred to him as "Mr. Eko," a nicknam...
As a crime lord
Years later, Eko became a leader of a criminal organization. His business included drug running (something he rationalizes by moving them primarily out of the country, so the drugs were not used by Nigerians). He came across a large supply of heroin, which he wanted to get out of the country. In the process, he killed two Moroccan drug dealers. Eko realized that the best way to smuggle out the heroin is to take advantage of special laws for UN aid groups or missionaries and priests. Eko retur...
As Father Tunde
Eko was taken back to the village and dropped off at his church. Going inside, he found Yemi's Bible, left in the confession box, which held a photo of him and Eko as children inside. A few moments later, Amina showed up with her son Daniel and asked where Yemi is. Eko informed them that Yemi had been called away on urgent business to a village to the south and that he would be replacing him. Amina commented that Yemi was to be leaving for a church in London a few days later, to which Eko rep...
Days 1-43
Mr. Eko survived the tail-section crash, and helped Nancy and carried Zach back to the shore. Eko then asked Cindy to look after the kids while he took the dead bodies out of the water. Later, a man named Bernardintroduced himself and asked Eko if he had found an African-American body amongst those he fished out of the water, to which Eko replies that he didn't, and that he will pray as for their rescue as well. The Othersattacked the first night, and he was a target. Three people were taken,...
Days 44–67
As the Tailies mistook Sawyer, Michael and Jin for Others, Eko ran up to them and hit them with his stick. The tailies threw them into the tiger pit. Later, Ana Lucia told Eko to knock her out and throw her down into the tiger pit. Eventually, Eko asked Ana Lucia what information she was able to gain while he pulled her up. The next day, Eko threw down a rope and ordered Jin to climb out. During the trek to the Arrow, Eko apologized to Sawyer for his actions and the misunderstanding when they...
Days 68–72
After the implosion of the Hatch, Eko ended up in a polar bear cave, badly injured. Eko's Jesus stick fell from a tree, and nearly hit Locke after the discharge. Locke, with Charlie, went on a quest to save Eko, since it was his opposition to Eko that caused the disaster at the Swan. Locke tracked the polar bear with Charlie to its cave, torched the bear to save Eko, and took him back to the camp. While Charlie got water, Locke apologized to Eko, saying it was all his fault and their friends...
Following Eko's death, Locke conferred with Sayid that too many people have died to bury them in the graveyard. The two returned to the camp to get shovels and decided to bury him where they found him. On their way back, they found Eko's stick. Locke said a short speech around the explorers to the Pearl, and shortly after, he saw the verse Genesis ...
General
1. Pauloand Eko remain the only main characters whose last names have not been revealed. (Eko was referred to as "Father Tunde" by a priest in Australia, but "Tunde" has not been officially confirmed as his actual last name.) However, "Eko" could very likely be his last name as that name is listed in the lighthouse (number #76) along with all the other last names. 2. Eko, along with Ana Lucia, Nikki, Paulo, Walt and Michael did not return to Main Characters status in "The End". 2.1. Eko, Nikk...
Production notes
1. Eko was the fifth main character killed. 2. On the Season 2 DVD extra, Lost: On Location (Season 2), actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajecomments on the development of Eko as a character: 1. Similar insight about the surname was given in an interview with Bryan Burk and Channel 4's Podcast. The name Emekawas later instead used for a warlord character that Eko killed in flashbacks. 2. Carving verses on Eko's stickwas Adewale's idea. 3. Damon Lindelof stated that Eko's story arc was originally sup...
Cultural references
1. Umberto Eco, who has a name that is a homophone of Eko, wrote Foucalt's Pendulum. This book describes men in a publishing house creating alternative histories for entertainment. Ultimately the characters are caught up in the reality of their own fiction. 2. Umberto Eco also wrote the book The Island of the Day Before. It tells the story of Roberto, a young man in the 17th century who is the only survivor from a sunken ship in search for the 180th meridian. He manages to get on another ship...
For fan theories about these unanswered questions, see: Eko/TheoriesWas he using his brother'sidentity while posing as a priest (in which case, "Tunde" could in fact be the last name of both of them)?How did he survive the implosion of the Swan?Jun 5, 2022 · Desmond’s story in Lost season 3 was shaped by Mr. Eko’s surprising exit from the ABC series. After joining the fold in the beginning of season 2, Mr. Eko (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) emerged as a key player in the main characters’ efforts to survive on the island.
- Editor
Nov 3, 2006 · After the surprise death of Mr. Eko, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje pursues a dream: to tell his life story on the big screen.
216 subscribers. Subscribed. 891. 123K views 11 years ago. He is a man of God and shows honor and truthfulness until his very last moment but not as you would normally expect. When he is finally...
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Nov 2, 2006 · Is Juliet trustworthy? Will the people in the Pearl play a role in rescuing Kate, Sawyer, and Jack? And who’s the Eye-Patch Man? On ''Lost,'' Mr. Eko considers confessing to his criminal past...
