#lexasdeath

[lgbteca]

Replacing a character as layered, complex and iconic as Lexa with an overly sexualized con artist did not sit well. Ontari did have a purpose to serve, but in the end she was never developed in a way that had meaning

http://starrymag.com/?p=10930

[lgbteca]

The LGBTQ+ community is outraged – and rightfully so. After years of campaigning for better treatment in the media, there is definitely an uptick in representation in the media; unfortunately the bad generally outweighs the good. The Hollywood Reporter hits the nail on the head when it comes to the glaring issue with this trope: “When death, sadness and despair are the predominant stories we’re told, particularly for younger viewers, it can seem like a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Even worse? These characters, “are being killed in a way that reduces their humanity and presents them as inconsequential or comical clichés to be snuffed out like flies,” explains TV Guide.

http://thecelebritycafe.com/2016/06/bury-gays-trope-became-mainstream-problem/?utm_content=buffer51baa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[azothelusmus]

The Death Heard Around the World, Lexa

*Inhales again* It was so bad that it deserves its own section. When TV critic blogs and entertainment groups like Variety have to shame you about LGBTQIA representation that’s an indication of how badly you fucked up, son. I’m not going to touch the representation aspect so much since others have done that far better than I will (I sympathize with the community. I really do). But here we go.

There was nothing new or original or anything even remotely done well about it, which is why Lexa’s death also marks the death of the narrative to a very large degree. When I saw the scene, I had immediate flashbacks to Tara from Buffy. I seriously have to wonder wtf the writers were thinking. What chucklehead approved this nonsense? And I’m sad to say, it’s not even surprising that they pulled a page out of Joss Whedon’s handbook.

*Takes a drink* You have this badass, self-sacrificing, serves her people leader character…and you chose to have her accidently shot by her trusted father figure for essentially loving another woman literally minutes after the two were happy. *Takes another drink* Complete utter rage at this lazy ass plot device, trope, etc. I don’t know the statistics, but I’m pretty sure that death by stray bullets is not anywhere near as high as people getting INTENTIONALLY shot.

I know the showrunner gave some lame ass excuse about the “fragility of life”, but seriously? You kill off characters on an effin’ dime! Life is not “fragile”; it’s DISPOSABLE by your own narrative. I mean there’s almost a straight line between hope and character death in Season 3 that doesn’t give me any reason to give a shit about any of the characters. In fact, the 100 writers actively discourage the audience from getting attached because who cares? They are going to die anyway!

And let’s face it: we all knew she was going to die because of Behind-The-Scenes Bullshit and you know, the Dundread. But narrative-wise, the writers had options. There is something called an “ambiguous death” (option largely trampled by CoL storyline) or you know a self-sacrificing death that would have totally been more in character, or even political assassination that they were seeding in the earlier episodes (as I thought would happen, but was giving waaaaayyyyyy too much credit to the writing staff). It just sickens me at the potential they squandered this season. Reshop, Heda. You were too good for this show.

But the real kick in the pants about Lexa’s death is that it just shows how much hope is lost this season. Her death was the point of no return in the narrative. Lexa was the ONLY one holding the Grounders back from annihilating the Arkers. There is literally nothing standing in their way now. Yeah, the writers pulled some crap out of their hat about the mysteriously “hidden” leader of the boat people Luna. But really? With the whole they-were-going-to-kill-her-for-her-black-blood-and-hunt-her-down-thing, why in all the four hells would Luna want to come back and lead these assholes? You know, people who tried to kill her. And will probably continue to do so even if she’s Heda. Case in point: LEXA, killed by her dumbass father figure, and probably every other Commander before her assassinated or some shit by the clans! Yeah, I think Luna is safer on her damn boat sipping ye old manhattans on the beach. Fuck that nonsense.

[gabezyte]

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[laulkyrie]

2nd time watching The 100 3-07 I'm angry at how unnecessarily fast paced everything was and how they over emphasize everything in order to desperately connect the silly city of light concept. Everything is boom boom boom no time to breathe in between, and the most annoying thing is the nice scenes that are sad are tinged with more sadness that you cant even enjoy the slight moment of joy their having. Clarke was so in love with her even before the goodbye scene she was conflicted and truly wanted to stay and be with Lexa. Her death scene was too rushed and sloppy, maybe the shock or anger overpowered my tears but I couldn't even find solace in their goodbyes. A damp cloth to stop the bleeding that wasn't even applying that much pressure throughout, in parts it seemed Clarke gave up before she even said "No I wont accept that" which I dont believe would've been true if they didn't give Lexa such a rushed and unworthy death. Its one thing to kill a character to further a plot its another to make a half assed job of their death just so you can desperately put parts of a far fetched story together.

[fearalyciadcarey-blog]

Am I normal to still cry when I see clexa's pictures, gifs or video? I don't know how I feel and I don't feel like it's normal to be that sad about lexa's death. I mean it's a tv show and I never cry so hard about the death of character...