The 100 covers a lot of ground as it continues to up the stakes for every factions survivors.

Tonights episode ofThe 100, Rubicon, set out to accomplish a great many things.

But as is sometimes the case with this show, its reach exceeds its grasp.

Thats not to say Rubicon didnt have some pretty standout moments, because it did.

What did work, worked very well, but not every important moment squarely hit the mark.

Spoilersahead for episode 12, Rubicon.

I really love Dante Wallace.

His calm demeanor belies a steely strength that informs his every action.

Since the coup, he has been quarantined, though not without the basic amenities.

His son Cage may be conducting unethical experiments on Grounders, but Dante is still his father.

Not for martial law, not for nefarious purposes, but simply because it is their birthright.

The perceived rightness of his convictions is enough to justify murdering innocents.

This is a particularly powerful moment in the episode.

Blood is thicker than waterespecially if that blood is from an unwanted transfusion.

I like Raven, too.

Shes still missing Finn, and her resentment toward Clarke has not faded with time.

Raven has never been hesitant to speak her mind to anyone, and Clarke is no exception.

That Kane takes Clarke seriously is not to suggest weakness on his part.

Rather, it demonstrates his ability to see the bigger picture, and her role in it.

The same goes for Raven.

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Murphy was also interesting tonight.

He continues to hide his emotional wounds behind a wall of sarcasm, but its there nonetheless.

In Emoris case, she is a mutant, cast out for being a stain on her familys bloodline.

With a bit of whispered guidance from Emori, their journey to the Promised Land continues.

Like Clarke, Octavia is becoming hardened, and coarse as her training as Indras second continues.

Now, about that missile.

The buildup to its launch should have had me on the edge of my seat, but it didnt.

Revealing this would jeopardize Bellamys plan, and an awful lot is already riding on his shoulders.

Maybe shes right, maybe shes not.

Which leads me to believe that perhaps she may not survive into season 3.

One closing thought:

I for one was glad to see Dr. Tsing get her comeuppance.

(I know, its a very thin line.)

Rating:

3.5 out of 5