Cody Jackson

Cody goes by his last name, Jackson and the antihero of the series. He is a 16-year old male who generally keeps to himself. He was befriended by Melissa at school, who extended him the trip invitation. On the island, Jackson gives help to the group when it is needed. He in the first episode befriends Lex and unlike everyone else he listens to him. As a result, he is elected the leader of the stranded kids and continues to keep the group civil. He is shown to be caring and when the fact that Melissa has a crush on him is revealed by Taylor and Eric he sticks up for her and tells her not to be embaressed. In the second season he passed the responsibilities of leadership to Daley because of all the drama. A love triangle between him, Melissa and Taylor emerges in season two when he begins to grow closer to a matured Taylor. However, in the final moments of the film, it becomes apparent that he is interested in pursuing a realationship with Melissa and not Taylor. Only going by the name Jackson until the Flight 29 Down film, before they get saved Melissa asks Jackson if Jackson was his first or last name. Jackson replies,"It's Cody, Cody Jackson".