So The 100 is back. After a lackluster third season (in my mind) I have high hopes for the new one. After all ALIE is gone and we get back to brass tacks- survival in a radiation infested post apoc just like back in the first season. Reactors are failing and everything is going to be wiped out- no pressure right? So after a loooong wait here we are- go time.
I love that they picked up right after the events of last season. Literally in Polis, post- catastrophe. And Bellamy and Clarke immediately start debating whether to tell the people about what's coming. Bellamy has a point- they need a break- and Clarke agrees. That's what I'm talking about. Then we get to see what's happening with Raven and crew back at Arkadia. Nice to see a little downtime- but what's this about Raven getting an upgrade? From ALIE? Hmm you know that's going to come up again. Please don't have Raven be somehow corrupted...
Oh and Monty and Harper are making googly eyes at each other. Nooooo- I don't like them together. I mean they're kinda cute, but... no. I just don't see it. Anyway Jasper... sigh. Really? Still with the angst? Although I liked this line.
Jasper: "Sorry about the..."
Harper: "Smashing my face into a wall? Or pistol whipping me?"
Lots of dead people. Murphy's in the house. And Roan is alive. Although Echo shows up to be a bitch. Does anyone hate Jaha more than me? Looks like Murph does! And he and Emori are kinda cute. Then... Indra.hugs.Kane. Top moment. Clarke takes control as they debate what to do- hard not to imagine that her and Bellamy aren't in control now. Jaha looks like he's going to screw everything up by "helping"- but hey trickery! After getting beat down by Echo's guards it turns out they smuggled O in- and she's like ninja queen alpha now. Nice. A spear through the face??
A lot of Echo in this. Her and Bell are not getting along and... Murphy bails? Aw Murphy... seriously? Maybe it's in character- he's always been a rogue. Indra and Octavia want to fight... I love them... but Kane has faith in Abby. Aw... Kabby. And Roan is saved. It's a little predictable that Echo puts the hard sell on Roan and there's "doubt" as to how he'll react- no there isn't. Although they sorta try to sell it with him saying no to Clarke before she offers the Flame. By the way does anyone else think Roan and Clarke have a dynamic? I'm not saying chemistry necessarily but they have a rapport or a certain respect. I mean I'm always Bellarke but just saying...
It all comes down to Clarke and Roan. Kabby along with Indra and O are staying with Roan to keep him alive- and it felt like passing the torch to Clarke and Bell.
Okay princess. What now?
That was a premiere.
I love that they picked up right after the events of last season. Literally in Polis, post- catastrophe. And Bellamy and Clarke immediately start debating whether to tell the people about what's coming. Bellamy has a point- they need a break- and Clarke agrees. That's what I'm talking about. Then we get to see what's happening with Raven and crew back at Arkadia. Nice to see a little downtime- but what's this about Raven getting an upgrade? From ALIE? Hmm you know that's going to come up again. Please don't have Raven be somehow corrupted...
Oh and Monty and Harper are making googly eyes at each other. Nooooo- I don't like them together. I mean they're kinda cute, but... no. I just don't see it. Anyway Jasper... sigh. Really? Still with the angst? Although I liked this line.
Jasper: "Sorry about the..."
Harper: "Smashing my face into a wall? Or pistol whipping me?"
Lots of dead people. Murphy's in the house. And Roan is alive. Although Echo shows up to be a bitch. Does anyone hate Jaha more than me? Looks like Murph does! And he and Emori are kinda cute. Then... Indra.hugs.Kane. Top moment. Clarke takes control as they debate what to do- hard not to imagine that her and Bellamy aren't in control now. Jaha looks like he's going to screw everything up by "helping"- but hey trickery! After getting beat down by Echo's guards it turns out they smuggled O in- and she's like ninja queen alpha now. Nice. A spear through the face??
A lot of Echo in this. Her and Bell are not getting along and... Murphy bails? Aw Murphy... seriously? Maybe it's in character- he's always been a rogue. Indra and Octavia want to fight... I love them... but Kane has faith in Abby. Aw... Kabby. And Roan is saved. It's a little predictable that Echo puts the hard sell on Roan and there's "doubt" as to how he'll react- no there isn't. Although they sorta try to sell it with him saying no to Clarke before she offers the Flame. By the way does anyone else think Roan and Clarke have a dynamic? I'm not saying chemistry necessarily but they have a rapport or a certain respect. I mean I'm always Bellarke but just saying...
It all comes down to Clarke and Roan. Kabby along with Indra and O are staying with Roan to keep him alive- and it felt like passing the torch to Clarke and Bell.
Okay princess. What now?
That was a premiere.
I didn't risk reading your review here in case of spoilers as I haven't started the series yet! This is a series that I really do want to get to when I find the time!
ReplyDeleteOh I think you'll love it. You have to get through some initial teen angst but the storylines get quite compeling.
DeleteI totally agree..this season opener promises to be a much better season than last.
ReplyDeleteA good start wasn't it??
Deletemy friend was disappointed with the last season two, I have not watched the show since a couple of episodes in season 1, kind of want to give it another shot
ReplyDeleteI hope you do. I was not super impressed w/ last season, but so far- this one looks good.
DeleteAh I just watched this episode and I am so happy this series is back! I already loved this episode and I think we have a great season ahead of us! I loved Octavia being a ninja queen alpha ;) I loved the Kane/Indra hug! I loved Clarke and Bellamy in charge. I was a bit disappointed with Murphy bailing as well, but as you say, I guess it's in character :) Looking forward to the rest of the season!
ReplyDeleteI know! S4 has promise. Octavia was AWESOMe and Kane/ Indra- they are the best. I don't even get that relationship but I love 'em!
DeleteI tried to get into this during the first season but couldn't. It did remind me of a book (which name escapes me at the moment) and so I think I became impatient with it because of that. I hope that this season is better for you than #3! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope so. I will say S1 starts off very CW-ish, very teen angst-ish (it is a CW show) but after the first few episodes the characters really become well done.
DeleteYes! Bellamy and Clarke actually agreeing on something, hahaha. I really hope Raven's okay too - girl deserves a break after all the horrible stuff she's been through! Kabby is honestly the only happy thing on this show. OMG are you telling me that "princess" gets resurrected in this ep??? Greg, don't do this to me! You're getting me sucked back into The 100 craziness again! Hahaha. :D
ReplyDeleteBellamy and Clarke! Talking- together. Bout time!! And they're leaving together- will they gasp spend a lot of time together this time? That would RULE. And Raven- yeah I think she's going to be big this season.
DeleteOkay "princess"- I don't want to spoiler but let's just sat it comes up
YESS to all of this. I agree there were a few parts that were a bit predictable- just based on what we know. Like, obviously, Roan was going to live because he is a series regular and they wouldn't promote him for like, half an episode. I LOVED how Echo thought she was being all smart by being like "ohh do what your MOM wanted" and Roan was like "fuck that noise, I do what I want". BWAHA. I hate Echo. A LOT. I never liked her, and also (I feel kind of bad saying this but I will say it anyway) I don't think the acting for her, or maybe the writing, idk, is great.
ReplyDeleteAlso, did you think she was trying to like... hit on Bellamy at the end? I did, and I was NOT a fan. Get away, bitch, you already killed Gina (not that anyone cares) now step AWAY from the Bellarke.
I wish Murphy hadn't left too- but I feel like he WILL be around, based on the promo where he yells at Clarke? They must not go far. Good catch with the Raven thing! I just hoped that it was an explanation for WHY she suddenly was good at coding, but UGH you are probably right. I hadn't thought of it that way, but yep. I think there will be more to it, now that you've said it.
And all this Hanty action makes me REALLY worried for Harper. I mean... why have their relationship so front and center? Especially since it's... a little weird? Don't kill Harper, writers. Please?
And the Kane/Indra hug was EVERYTHING. I wanted it so much. And it was perfect. I agree that I like Roan/Clarke's interactions, but I also feel like it's definitely platonic, which is good. Now, if the radiation can just take out Echo, we'd be good to go. It won't be that easy, will it?
Roan is the shit. And Echo... I liked her whole she-was-in-a-cage and Bellamy rescued her and they have I don't know something but she's just a bitch now. F her. I totally agree- and I was kinda pissed when she killed the ambassador chick! I thought that woman was going to put her down.
DeleteAnd yes Echo was getting all flirty
I think Murph and Clarke have scenes together I was reading something where they talked about it- so yeah I don't think he goes too far. I think the personality dynamics are fabulous when they're all together- Bell and Clarke, and Raven, and Murph can be the wild card- if they stay together? I want to see them all stick together and then we don't have to jump around all over- but where are they going to go?
They had better not kill Harper.
Kane/ Indra. I love them. I can't even say why, but that moment- they milked it too, with them looking at each other, then embraced- I was like YESS!! I wonder who the villain will be? I know radiation but you just know SOMEONE is going to be an asshole- will it be Echo or are we going to get a big bad? I am wondering!!!
I also liked her while she was in the cage, and helped Bellamy kill Lovejoy (even though, tbh, that was sad in its own way), and I liked that she like, trusted him. But THEN. She betrayed him TWICE. Once was technically not her fault but the second time totally was. ANd now I've lost count, because in one episode she tried to kill him like 3 times but then seemed to want to hang out later so I am just confused.
DeleteYEP they do, there is an awesome line where Murph is visibly upset that he saved Clarke's life and no one seemed to care. So I assume he comes back pretty quickly, since all the promo scenes seem to be from early on.
I love Kane and Indra- and they DID milk the embrace. They knew the fans would love it too much hahha. And I feel like Echo will NOT be the only bad guy. Because she simply isn't important enough? Like Ontari, she was like, the side-bad-guy. Maybe Luna? Like if the rig thing is a possibility, maybe she won't help them again, only this time everyone is going to die and no one has time for her bullshit? I cannot wait to get more answers!
See this is why I need to rewatch! I forgot some of that Echo stuff! I always thought she would be an ally of Bellamy after they went through, but clearly she is going to be a wench patrol at all times. So yeah float her. :) And Murph just says whatever- I can't wait to see what he says to Clarke. He always has a zinger- he pretty much told Jaha the business last week!
DeleteYes about Kane/ Indra. They SO know their audience/ fandoms lol. The two biggest things for me were Clarke and Bell just standing around talking- they're just together!!!- and the K/I thing. Those two pairings- yes please.
Okay - so I will definitely have to get a move on with actually watching season 3 now and catch up. This one looks promising again! Great blow-by-blow!
ReplyDeleteI was really looking forward to seeing the start of the new season. But somehow this episode left me feeling a little.. Blegh.. I didn’t hate the episode, but I also didn’t really love it.
ReplyDeleteJasper is really bugging me a little. But I loved how ‘cheery’ he got when he heard about the radiation bit. Whaha.. And Indra and Kane.. Loved that moment.
I can definitely see a little Clarke and Roan action in the future. I would love that. But Bellamy and Clarke are also definitely cute.. That ‘Princess’ bit.. Sigh.. I need to see the next episode ASAP!!