probably the best episode of the season. some scenes were the best in the series
long and rambly and possibly incoherent stuff coming
resenting seeing E*cho and Bellamy kick ass together; I couldn’t even appreciate it
I do wish Clarke and Bellamy had had a more emotional reunion? like her finding out about him poisoning Octavia for her?
moving on to the positive/things that didn’t annoy me:
Madi was brilliant as Heda. Because she’s still a child needing guidance, but she also is now the Commander and has authority. Gaia helped her figure out a plan, which was cool
Bellamy’s speech to her was beautiful and amazing and I love it because it shows how far he has come, and how far the 100 has come.
Octavia bowing to Madi first was such a good scene; and then everyone else bowed too
Monty carrying Murphy like how Murphy helped him in 4x13 was a damn good throwback. see, those two and Emori are part of Spacekru that I actually like
Clarke is still ruthless, but she’s got a plan and her friends to help her now. I wish there had been some reconciliation on her and Raven’s part, BUT it’s clear they are on good terms again;
I love me some Princess Mechanic okay, and I was grateful they are back and my babies are back being a team together, all of the original Space Kru okay; I wanted more, but I took what I got
fuck you Mcreary, you got what you deserved. Clarke and Raven taking your ass down was awesome
THANK YOU MADI FOR BEING THE ONE TO TELL BELLAMY ABOUT CLARKE’S RADIO CALLS. that’s genuinely what I wanted to happen, and she called out his mistakes too, and she told him Clarke cares about him. one of the best scenes
also, the one before that, when Madi told Clarke, with Bellamy present, that he convinced her to let the prisoners live, was really great too
“my commander wouldn’t let me” YESSS. LOVE IT.
Octavia really was staying on the right path this episode; this is all I wanted for her this whole season. And I know she’ll continue. all of her scenes, I loved.
she helped Abby get Kane to the ship, she bowed to Madi, she did good.
I loved her conversation with Diyoza; I never expected Diyoza to become some a fascinating character that I would actually like, but she did. these two are beginning a begrudging partnership; Octavia could learn a lot from her. I also thought she looked so young sitting next to her, almost (and I know it’s not perfect), but nearly like a child sitting next to their mom.
I gotta say, I know Octavia made huge mistakes this season, but I am glad she called out Abby and Kane. Because they aren’t innocent either.
Bellamy forgiving Clarke, and their moment on the ship, was this quiet, sweet moment. they are back to being the Bellamy and Clarke team that I adore and love so much. they both grew when they were apart, but now they are back together.
“meet me on the bridge” and their little smiles afterwards. I believe he’s beginning to truly see that she loves him too. it will take a bit of time to have the courage for him to admit his feelings out loud to her, but you know what? they’re together. they are the heart of this show, and this finale proved it. looking at season 6 for my love confession.
Octavia and Bellamy’s talk before putting her in cryo was honest and raw. it needed to be said; I have faith that they will heal.
Clarke and Bellamy literally putting their friends and their children to bed was a wonderful picture of how these two are still leading together after all this time, and making that plan together.
Raven and Zeke kicking ass together is my aesthetic
Emori and Murphy basically getting back together was good
(I ship all three ships, okay, and I am waiting for Murven to get together, but I am still happy for how it is now)
I’m grateful for the last 10 minutes of this episode being dedicated to learning to be together again; I wanted my delinquents to be together all season, and I was happy to get it even for a few scenes here. Murphy’s line about the algae was hilarious
I had the thought that Eligius 3 would find them once they were in space again. but nope. unless that’s a season 6 thing?
Jordan Jasper Green. You are a treasure and a product of true love.
Monty Green, you are a saint and you deserved to be happy forever. I’m so glad you got that for many years, to grow old with Harper, and to raise your child.
Harper, thank you for being part of the delinquents and doing the right thing. your character deserved better. Christopher and Chelsea deserved better, despite the emotional sendoff.
you did good, Monty. I know you are reunited with Jasper and your family in the afterlife, and that you are watching over your friends still, while finally being at peace.
it made me cry, seeing those videos. and seeing Bellamy and Clarke’s response.
it’s breaks my heart to think of everyone else waking up to find out that Harper and Monty are dead. that made me cry even more.
I love the parallels to seeing Bellarke and Monty x Harper together before cryo, and then Bellarke and Jordan after waking up, and finding a new planet.
they have left the old behind and have a chance to rebuild. Bellamy and Clarke crying together, and holding each other as they hear Monty’s last words and look at the new planet. they are together this time, guys. I’m so, so grateful that Bellarke is in the same place and are stronger than ever and are clearly moving in a romantic direction.
such a good finale, even if part of my heart wishes we could’ve had interactions like this all season or for more episodes.
but thank you, to Christopher, for playing Monty. I hope you are able to inhabit more great roles that you feel happy to play.
this finale almost makes the misteps this season worth it.
end of book one. bring on book two.