In this episode of The 100 we got a lot of answers and also more questions, no surprise there! But I am happy that we got a large part of the story somewhat answered. We are given the backstory on Octavia, Diyoza, and Diyoza's daughter Hope on their time spent in the anomaly. Octavia helps Diyoza to raise Hope. Together they are a family growing food, teaching Hope, and spending time with one another. One day this all changes when Diyoza and Octavia are taken by strange people in suits. It was the same suits from the previous episode. Not sure if it was the exact same people though since we didn't see who they are yet. Octavia helps Hope to hide before these people come for her and Diyoza though. Before this, Octavia was trying to get back through the anomaly. But Diyoza and Hope didn't want Octavia to go and Diyoza even foiled Octavia's plan to leave. This reminded me of when Clarke was left by herself for 6 years and she found Madi and raised her. This show has a lot of reflection moments, but each one is different which makes those moments more powerful to me and for these characters. I loved that this gave Octavia time to reflect also on who truly was. She could see what she really became and how she could overcome this with Diyoza and Hope by her side. It was a beautiful moment and I hope that Octavia and Bellamy can be brought together again to say what they need to. I have a feeling one of them will die this season just from what the director has been saying about the Blake siblings conclusion. I'm thinking Octavia because Bellamy has always been the one to protect and be responsible for her. This time, Octavia can save Bellamy and maybe even more than that and have an epic redemption!
In present time, Echo, Hope, and Gabriel all got through the anomaly together successfully. Echo wants to rescue Bellamy. Hope wants to find her mother Diyoza. Gabriel is still learning about the anomaly along the way which thrills him. We even see Becca in a mind drive that Gabriel kept! That was a big surprise to me! I know we saw Roan make an appearance in the last episode, but only as a hallucination in Echo's mind. So, it leaves me wondering if we'll be seeing other character's make some type of comeback this season. Even though Hope and Echo have differences that are obvious they do have one thing in common. They want to save the person they love the most. Through this common ground they have a bonding moment. Honestly, I thought it was a little awkward because Echo isn't a very emotional character. But I could see that she was in her own way trying to be comforting at least. It's obvious that Hope had to grow up fast with all the events that took place in this episode. But she needed a moment to let out all the emotions that she has been bottling up. I'm excited to learn more about her and what has happened to Bellamy, Octavia, and Diyoza. Through Gabriel we are learning more about the anomaly. It is kind of tricky so you really have to listen to keep up. But I am still interested in what else the anomaly withholds.
We did not see anything about Sanctum in this one. It solely focused on the events of the anomaly. But I am fine with that because this episode gave us a lot of what we were seeking. I'm sure we'll have to wait another episode or two though to get more answers. Next episode will probably focus back on Sanctum, but I hope they make room for more of the anomaly too!
The final season of The 100 has aired it's first episode and it was very intense! The show picked up right where we left off. Octavia has gone into the anomaly and there's speculation to whether or not she is dead. I've seen the trailer and I think it's safe to say that she's not dead. At least not yet, but of course that can change. Everything is fair game this season, no one is safe. The first episode just jumps right in with something we can not see attacking and kidnapping Bellamy. It's really mind-blowing because we have never seen anything like this happen in The 100. Also, this show does not deal with the supernatural so if it's not ghosts then what the hell is dragging Bellamy away?
Echo and Gabriel try their best to rescue Bellamy, but they just keep getting knocked back by whatever this invisible force is. Hope who is Diyoza's daughter came through the anomaly and is now running away. That just looks bad so of course Echo and Gabriel are going to chase her down for answers.
Back in the other part of Sanctum the rest of the crew is relaxing in a farm house after a restless battle with the Primes. Clarke is hoping Madi can finally be a kid and perhaps they can all live peacefully together.This scene is actually unsettling to me because the house looks very out of place. But I feel like that's what the director wanted us to feel perhaps. The peace doesn't last long of course, Clarke and some of the crew head back to the castle of Sanctum where chaos is taking place. Clarke is making it clear to everyone that she has no intention of killing Russell even though he killed her mother. Instead, Clarke has decided to keep Russell a prisoner until she figures out what she really wants to do. Many people want Russell dead and the people who follow him want him released.
Clarke has been holding back a lot of her emotions during this episode. She is trying to carry on and be the leader as she always has been. But Clarke and Russell are both two leaders that are broken and on the verge of a breakdown. Russell has lost his wife and daughter and Clarke has lost her mother. They both have no one and they can only blame each other for the cause. In Clarke's defense, Russell tried to kill Clarke and her mother first. He succeeded in taking away Clarke's mother to only lose his wife in the process. After Russell taunts Clarke she finally decides what to do with Russell. But there's something dark lurking in Russell so right now I hope she carries out what she sets to do. If not, there's going to be even bigger trouble for Sanctum.
Echo and Gabriel catch up to Hope only to discover that Hope doesn't remember anything. Octavia didn't remember what happened either when she came back through the anomaly. You can only remember when you're in or when the anomaly is on top of you. Hope shows them a note that says Trust Bellamy. The trio go off to do just that. In order to do this though they know they have to enter the anomaly where Bellamy had been taken. There is a high chance that once you go in, you will not come back out.
This first episode really kicked the events into high gear and even though we got some answers, we're left with new questions and of course some still unanswered. I have a feeling this season is going to be one of those go big or go home moments and this one is going big! The viewers are going to be craving for the new episodes like never before. It's going to leave us on the edge of our seats. There's going to be more WTF moments and I'm ready for it.
I give this episode a 9/10. One point docked because of the weird house. It may have been meant to feel out of place, but it just wasn't a good fit. Plus, it's the only one we've seen like it in Sanctum so it's really out of place. Other than that, I loved this episode and I want more right now!
Hey everyone, I know I've been gone awhile, but hopefully I'm back and going to be running this blog regularly. I think I felt a bit stuck, but I found some topics I'd like to discuss! Now, this one is a TV show, but it is loosely based off the series The 100 by Kass Morgan. So, it still sticks with my main theme and I'd like to talk about this particular topic on a lot of our minds.
The seventh and final season of The 100 is airing Weds. May 20th! The show is finally coming to a close and we all know that means anything can happen. I'm expecting a lot of surprises, a few new characters, and heartbreaking deaths. But one thing I'm hoping for that many of us fans have our hearts set on is that Clarke and Bellamy will finally get together and have their happy ending! Yes, that probably sucks for Echo. But just from watching the trailer I feel like there will be some type of conflict between her and Bellamy where their romance will end. Nothing has happened between them in the trailer, but just some of her words and actions have made me feel like this.
This would give Clarke and Bellamy of course an open opportunity to start an actual romantic relationship. I know the Clexa fans are hoping it does not happen because this pairing would definitely override the Clarke and Lexa relationship. But Lexa is dead and has been for awhile. In this show, no one comes back to life! So we need to let that ship finally sink and let Clarke be happy. It doesn't mean Clarke doesn't love Lexa. Plus, I don't think their relationship was a good one. Not at all! This is coming from someone who is a supporter of the LGBT community. Honestly, think about it. Lexa betrayed Clarke at Mt. Weather and had her exboyfriend (that Clarke still loved) killed. Of course Lexa had good reason since Finn killed many of Lexa's people. I don't care that she killed Finn. But she broke Clarke's heart twice. Then when she needed Clarke the most, she had her kidnapped just so she could talk to her about joining forces again. Also, their romance lasted one night and then Lexa got shot. It wasn't long, it wasn't healthy, and it's over.
Clarke and Bellamy went from practically hating each other to being best friends! These two have such a strong relationship that has been continuously building in the show. Clarke and Bellamy have taken it upon themselves to be the leaders for their people. In doing this, it makes them look like the mother and father of the group. These two have done questionable things separate and together. They know each other's worst and best parts. They constantly give each other forgiveness when they feel like no one will. Clarke had taken the killing in Mt. Weather on her shoulders even though Bellamy had pulled the lever with her. She did this so Bellamy wouldn't have to shoulder the burden after everything he had already been through. Bellamy refused to be on the list on the bunker members unless Clarke was on it. He even wrote Clarke's name for her. They did not want to lose each other. Even though they still have disagreements, they manage to work it out and compromise together. Clarke and Bellamy are the head and the heart to each other and that's how they work out problems together. Whenever they see each other they hug and it's not one armed or quick. These hugs are long, emotional, tight, fierce, and comforting. They have expressed multiple times that they don't want to and can not lose one another. They also have proven this. Especially, in the last season when Clarke's heart had stopped beating, Bellamy made her heart beat again and brought Clarke back to life. They have the strongest relationship out of everyone on the show. Octavia and Bellamy aren't even as strong, Octavia hated Bellamy and Bellamy hated Octavia at different times during the show. Yes, they forgave each other after a long time of waiting. But Bellamy and Clarke never hated each other after the first season. Their relationship just continued to grow. Even when Clarke nearly got Octavia killed twice, Bellamy found it in his heart to forgive her. I think that's because he believed Clarke had good intentions and she did realize her mistakes and owned up to them. I feel like these two would choose each other over almost anyone else. There was a time I felt like Bellamy would choose Octavia over Clarke, but not anymore. Clarke would only choose Maddie over Bellamy which is understandable because that's basically her child. Other than that, these two have each other's backs. They fiercely defend and protect one another no matter what it takes. When Bellamy found out Clarke was alive after thinking she was dead for six years I thought he was going to burst into tears of joy. Of course he was shocked and didn't have time to really process the fact that Clarke was still around. Bellamy went to go rescue her and was willing to risk hundreds of lives just to save hers. Clarke did the same thing for Bellamy when she had him brought to the bunker. These two are obviously in love and they need to have their epic conclusion of a romance. Even if it's one of them just finally confessing their love before the other one dies. Let it happen!
