This was not a run-of-the-mill quandary.
In her troubled heart, Clarke understood the immediate dilemma at hand: us or them.
Clarke rightfully chooses us, thereby irradiating the bunker.
Dante Wallace was but one casualty among the many.
I was sad to see Maya go, and I wonder what losing her will do to Jasper.
As Ive said before, Clarke and Octavia have undergone stunning transformations this season.
Raven returning his goggles to him drives home just how far hes come from the first episode.
The goofy kid he once was is no more.
As for her and Clarke, theres still friction there.
Octavia is loyal now only to herself.
Other people may count on Clarke, but Octavia knows better.
Clarke is a strong leader, yes, but at times shes in over her head.
But to be fair, Clarke is also faced with far more difficult decisions.
Shes also answerable to her people, whereas Octavia cares mainly for Bellamy and Lincoln.
This moment is incredibly cathartic.
Taking out Cage is a nice way to close out Lincolns arc.
He ultimately did more harm than good.
But does the opposite hold true for Clarke?
Were the sacrifices she made for the greater good worth all the bloodshed?
Its morally ambiguous questions like this that giveThe 100its undeniable mojo.
As Abby tells Clarke, Maybe there are no good guys.
And for once, I think I have to agree with her mother.
I would be remiss if I didnt talk about Jahas quest for the Promised Land.
But this is where things really start to get interesting.
Now on his own, Murphy encounters a well-stocked bomb shelter.
While there, a video of a man begins to play.
It would seem he might be indirectly supportive of the nuclear holocaust that decimated the planet.
At least, thats how I interpreted the video.
The burden of his involvement is too much to bear, and he kills himself.
Meanwhile, Jaha has stumbled upon a vast mansion surrounded by more of those drones.
The manse itself is empty, save for a holographic projection that introduces herself as Alie.
Not only does she know who Jaha is, shes been expecting him.
This was definitely a very creepy encounter, fraught with foreboding.
Curiouser and curiouser, indeed.
Thanks for joining me this season.
May we meet again.Some closing thoughts:
This was an episode of contrasts.
I know Abby was very unlikable this season, but Ill admit it, Im glad she survived.
Im glad Kane survived, too.
Now that shes gone off on her own, I hope she doesnt become her own worst enemy.
As for enemies, well surely be seeing Lexa and Indra again.
Lincoln aside, never trust a Grounder.
Will Camp Jaha relocate to Mount Weather?
It seems like a sensible option.
I can see Clarke being against the idea, but such crucial decisions are no longer hers to make.
Rating:
5 out of 5
