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THE 100 ⇢ 6x06

[You don’t have to do this alone. I will not let you die in this war. Can we talk about something else? We don’t have to talk at all.]

[blodreina-noumou]

10 for the salty asks :)

Thank you, love! 💛

10. Most disliked arc? Why?

Octavia’s arc in s4.

Look, the aesthetic was iconic. Her first, fearsome nickname - Skairipa - her “get shit done” ponytail, her constantly cold expression. Her brief, albeit random af love affair with Ilian. The way she wins the Conclave mostly by hiding and making herself seem like less of a target - more or less how she made it this far in life, period, up to that point in the narrative. I’m down for all of that.

But her arc just doesn’t make sense. The narrative has no idea how to feel about Octavia - is she a ruthless killing machine, driven only by bloodlust, or is she humanity’s one and only last hope for survival, a pure-hearted hero? Because the season shows her as both, and never quite decides which it believes is the truth. 

She goes from being a pissed-off renegade assassin who is shamed and more or less ostracized for her brutality and disregard for human life (which in itself is a reaction to the trauma she’s experienced, and the values of her two cultures), to living isolated in a cave/on a farm with Ilian for like, a week, only to have choosing the better option - peace, non-violence, thinking ahead - blow up in her face. 

She’s attacked, 3-on-1, and of course, she falls back on her killer instincts to survive. The others all end up dead, and Octavia is discovered by a horrified Ilian, covered in blood and showing no remorse for what she’s done.

We’d think this was another low point in her narrative, but it’s not treated that way. It’s scary, yes, but it’s also shown as inevitable.

And then, Octavia makes her way back home, says she’s “here for the war,” and is immediately rewarded with the opportunity to kill for Skaikru by representing them in the Conclave - indeed, it seems as if she were born for this role, as if this is her destiny, as she is the only person in Skaikru who understands the way the grounders fight, who stands a chance of competing against them without a gun.

She wins the Conclave, mostly courtesy of Luna (see more about this theory here, I think it’s excellent, it helped me come to terms with Luna’s ending) - and is rewarded yet again for her participation in all that violence by becoming Osleya, aka basically the new Commander. She makes a ton of decisions that impact the lives of the rest of humanity, just in the last few episodes of s4, let alone what happens when the bunker is sealed.

I suppose, within the crazy, messed-up morality of The 100 universe, her arc makes sense. Octavia is who she is, and became who she had to be, because of how she was raised, what kind of society she stepped into the moment she was freed from lifelong imprisonment, and how violence in general is revered and rewarded in this universe.

But it was a weird direction for her arc to go, and it’s never quite sat well with me. There’s a ton of moments with her in s4 that I love, stripped of their narrative context, but I can’t think about the greater plot or my eyes start to cross.

I appreciate your ask so much! Thank you!!

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Thank you for making those gifsets. They are also amazing and I love seeing them on my dash :)

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💃- Can you dance?NO not even a little bit lmfao. i look like those inflatable tube guys

these dudes lmfao

[bottoms-movie]

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Mamma Mia - Lily James

“I’ve been cheated by you, and I think I know when

So I’ve made up my mind, it must come to an end”

[viviansternwood]

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1. What OTPs in your fandom(s) do you just not get?*

this is an easy one, memori. not much of a secret that i’m quite a big murven shipper (forever wishing we’d get more content), and at first it was just because of that that i didn’t like memori, but now i just don’t see the appeal of them? there’s not edge in their relationship, no conflict. they’re like two perfectly in sync when it comes to their morals people, so they’re a bit boring for me if i’m honest

already answered the other two above, thank you for the ask sweetie! ♥️

[octannibal-blake]

☀ I think I’m just so excited for the new season. As well I love your blog and I love how positive you are, plus you have just the best URL!!! My fic prompt is quick, Bellarke + Madi family fluff!! (Can also include any other character(s) you want :) )

ahhh i am so excited for the new season! and thank you, i definitely try to make sure fandom experience is a positive one – it’s what we need! as you’ve seen, your fic request has been filled (and i’m so glad you liked it!)

URL: i don’t get it l  cool cool no doubt l presh l ur doing amazing sweetie l 100/10 am jealous omg

ICON: i don’t get it l  cool cool no doubt l presh l ur doing amazing sweetie l 100/10 am jealous omg

THEME: i don’t get it l  cool cool no doubt l presh l ur doing amazing sweetie l 100/10 am jealous omg

CONTENT: i don’t get it l  cool cool no doubt l presh l ur doing amazing sweetie l 100/10 am jealous omg

FOLLOWING: no, sorry l f+ l of course l if i’m on that list your on that list

A SONG THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU: Mr. Blue Sky // Electric Light Orchestra

A NICE  NOTE: sam! my friend! you are such a kind soul, one of the best variety! you remind me a lot that song, specifically, because it never fails to put me in a good mood just as seeing you on my feed does. thank you for being you, please know that we all love you and are so glad you’re here <3

want one?

[nancyswhlr]

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from the salty ask meme. thank you so much :)

3. Have you ever unfollowed someone over a fandom opinion?

yes lmao. Never if i’m friends with them though, just usually if they ship a couple/praise a character i hate or post hate about a couple/character i love. 

10. Most disliked arc? Why?

Am I gonna get attacked if I say steve’s?? Oh well, I like steve but his arc was so poorly thought out (in both seasons) that it bothers me. there’s a whole post here by jancys-blue-bayou who puts it into words better than I could about why season 1 makes no sense, and in season 2 he has even less of an arc/any sort of development than he did before. He doesn’t learn anything, deal with any issues, change or grow at all and I’m honestly still confused as to why his ‘development’ gets praised when it’s such a mess.

21. What are your thoughts on crack ships?

Honestly just depends on the characters! some i love (cough, stonathan as an example) and others i don’t get at all (cough, h*rringrove)