Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25112275-20141218163520/@comment-86.167.65.182-20141220134548

I really enjoyed this episode. I thought it was when of the best of the series. I don't think it will harm the viewings of The 100. Sure, some people will leave, but I think those people will be missing out and missing the point of the show.

I am a Bellarke fan, but I would never want Finn to die to make Bellarke happen. Besides, I think Bellarke WILL happen, whether Finn was alive or not. I think the writers are going to make them a couple, because if you watch the scenes (my favourite: after the hug, when Bellamy and Clarke break away, they maintain eye contact, which to me screams that there is more than just friendship there) you can see the chemistry. But I agree that this show isn't about relationships, and I think the writers are going to wait a long time before they give us a legitimate Bellarke romance moment. I'm happy with that. I enjoy the tension between a couple, the layer moments, they longing looks. Plus I agree that Clarke did love Finn, and to have her jump right into a new relationship would be very unrealistic. I think we are going to be waiting until the next season for a Bellarke moment, if then. But I believe they WILL happen. The fanbase behind them is too strong.

I also see Raven's point of view, and I understand why she is mad at Clarke. In a way I think Raven's love for Finn was purer than Clarke's. I think she would have loved him through anything. Besides, Raven is grieving. She is going to be mad at Clarke whether the latter deserves it or not (in my opinion she doesn't. Clarke saved Finn through a terrible death). But Raven would have gone down fighting to save Finn, whereas Clarke was more realistic. Again, this is what makes her a leader.

Brilliant writing, brilliant acting. Will definitely be tuning in for more.