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Just saw the episode.

What I loved was that every significant character from S3 was there. From Alie's minions (Abby, Kane, Jaha, Ontari and the rest of the chipped people) to Roan. Only person I missed was Emori, maybe to stop Murphy and Bellamy in the elevator. But she was also mentioned (tho not literally).

Liked Octavia's desire to kill Pike and fight for her man (her home)'s wrongfull death. I really hope they explore more of that anger she feels. I flinched a bit when Pike helped Bellamy, because he had been such a bad influence on Bellamy. Maybe it was a reminder a bit too soon about what those two did together, merely 8 episodes ago. Makes Bellamy's redemption arc feel a bit shaky.

Also I'd have loved to see some aftermath from the oil-rig, to see what's going on with Luna now that she knows of this big bad. How she'd gonna defend her people from it. But then again there was little time left in the episode.

Then I must also admire the writing for Clarke this episode. I liked what they did with her and Roan. They're not even remotely friendly, but they have this understanding. Add in Bellamy to that dynamic and I think what they portrayed there was great. Also, Eliza's performance this episode, especially during Abby's hanging scene, was incredible. Reminded me of how she watched her mother being drilled into at Mount Weather. But Clarke knows the faith of the world is bigger than her, so she didn't break. Clarke truely is one of the strongest characters on the show.

Furthermore loved the Kane/Indra and Indra/Octavia development this episode. If you'd told me in S2 that Indra would risk her life for a Sky Person tthat wasn't Octavia I wouldn't have believed you.

Great episode overall!