User blog:Arctictigers/Bellamy Blake

Bonjour,

Let's talk about Bellamy Blake, shall we?

Bellamy has been my ultimate favourite character from the moment he stepped on screen. Bob Morley is making wonders, portraying this character. Season one and two Bellamy have amazed me and Bob made me fall in love with him more than you could imagine. However, ever since season three started, something isn't right about the character. Something is going terribly wrong with the character of Bellamy Blake...

TOPIC ONE: WHY I STARTED LIKING HIM

Now you must understand that my adoration for Bellamy Blake didn't start because I found him handsome. Some might think: "Ah she's a girl, he's a boy, she only likes him for his good looks." To be completely honest, and I really do cringe every time I admit this, Bellamy Blake in the episode one of season one was not attractive to me. Before you get all defensive about my statement, hear me out. Do you guys remember Bellamy Blake in the Pilot? Let's be real: he had way too much gel and his hair and he looked too clean. I don't know if it makes any sense to you guys but my favourite Bellamy is Bellamy with messy hair and a bit of a wounded/dirty face. That's when I think he's the most attractive. Thus, remember that that only happen later in the season. It is fair to say that Bob Morley has one of those faces that the more you look at it, the more attractive you find it. Please understand that I do not mean this as an insult. Au contraire, I find Bob gorgeous.

Upon seeing the first episode of the first season of The 100, most of you probably hated Bellamy, calling him an asshole and heartless. In my opinion, that's what drew me to him. I have always loved the bad boy asshole in shows, movies or books. You can sue me all you want but my love for villains will never die.

By villain, I mean antagonist. But of course, I don't like every antagonist there is... *cough* Dante *cough* Pike *cough* My favourites are the jerks with a heart of gold. You probably know who I'm talking about. There's at least one in every show, movie or book. I'm talking about the guy (yes, they are usually guys, what can I say) who acts all cold and reckless and like he doesn't give a single fuck (pardon my French) about the world. But we all know that's only an image he's trying to give himself. Deep down, he's a good guy. There's this one thing or person he truly cares about and it's adorable. He had a troubled past and demons haunts his mind. That's why he's acting the way he is.

If we look at Bellamy, he pretty much gave up his childhood to protect his sister and was in constant fear of being caught. He jeopardized his own life and sabotaged himself in order to raise her. Throughout the whole show, he continues to risk his life in multiple occasions just to keep her safe. The love a brother can have for his sister is one of the cutest thing in the world. But despite being a total teddy bear around his sister, he's a complete asshole around others. He was the main antagonist at that time. He made Clarke's life a living hell, acted selfishly and put everyone's life at risk. He was probably designed to be hated but I saw past that. And then he started changing...

TOPIC THREE: HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT SEASON ONE AND TWO

As much as we hate JR and the writers for what have become Bellamy in season three, we must all admit that they did an amazing job at making all of us grow to like him to begin with. He became a great leader and friend. He was looked upon and trusted. He redeemed himself for all of his past mistakes by taking care of the 100 and working along side of Clarke. It's always heartwarming to see Clarke and Bellamy work today and make decisions together. Clarke has such a big influence on Bellamy. She pretty much built him into the Bellamy that we all loved. He became the king of the 100, if not, of our heart. He went from a selfish villain to a trusted hero. He is probably one of the best characters developments I have seen in any show. I have always admire his relationship with his sister, Clarke, Kane, Lincoln and the rest of the 100. But then comes season three and I don't want the bloody hell is happening....

TOPIC FOUR: BELLAMY IN SEASON THREE

Season three Bellamy started off just fine. Sure, I didn't like the fact that he had a girlfriend, Gina, but that was mainly only because I am a hardcore Bellarke shipper. However, I was very confuse of their relationship since we didn't know who the hell Gina was and where the hell she came from. No further clues were given about her and she was killed off a few episodes after. Tragic end, if I may add. Despite not knowing anything about their relationship, we all understand that Bellamy is deeply sadden by her death and the death of all those Sky People who were in Mount Weather that night. But was it really what pushed him over the edge?

Most say that what triggered Bellamy's 360 on life is because of Gina's death. But personally, I think it's because of Clarke. It's no secret that Bellamy cares deeply for Clarke. He'll risk his life for her and would walk till the end of the world to find her, as showed in the beginning of season three. I think that her rejection of coming back to him was what triggered his complete change of persona. It was obvious that he was completely heartbroken when he understood that his love for Clarke might not be close to how she feels about him. Understand that here I am not talking about romantic love, there are many other type of love in the world.

Many other events add up to it and that's when Bellamy Blake hits rock bottom and becomes totally vulnerable. And that's when Pike swooped in and took the opportunity to bring him to his side. To me, it really looks like Bellamy was brainwashed by Pike. He took his political influence and threw it behind Pike. He became a submissive and a follower. But let me ask you this: since when does Bellamy Blake take orders from someone? The answer is simple; it's NEVER. Bellamy has had always a head for himself and even acted impulsively even when co-leading with Clarke. Since season one, we grew to understand that Bellamy was a born leader and not a follower. Then what on earth is he doing obeying everything Pike says? Since when does Bellamy turn his back on his friends and sister? Lincoln was his friend but he imprisons him because Pike tells him to. Clarke is his friend but he turns his back on her because Pike tells him to. Bellamy was never a cold-blooded murder but he becomes one because Pike tells him to. He always listens to what Octavia and Kane have to say but he stops because Pike tell him to.

Now, I understand the power and influence a dictator may have and how a totalitarianism system works. But there was no way that Bellamy Blake was falling for any of Pike's bullshit. Bellamy is smart; he would never make such ignorant decisions. Well, apparently I was wrong. Bellamy turned his back on every value and every moral he had. It makes no sense. It's like there's a huge plot hole here. It's not only frustrating to watch, but it feels totally at odds with what we have seen from his character before. Bellamy Blake is wrong. He’s actions are not understandable. They are not even a little bit justifiable. His new him is unrecognizable and not in a good way.

The Bellamy season three make me so angry. Especially at JR. I have no idea what the show is becoming. Bellamy is not the only problem in season three. Clarke, Lexa, the plot line is general is completely out of control. It makes me so furious to see JR take such amazing characters and legit ripping them to pieces. I don't know where this is all heading but JR will have to make a remarkable change about the show soon or else, there would be nothing left good of any of this.

Now I keep asking myself: IS BELLAMY BLAKE REDEEMABLE?

I wrote this post after reading: http://collider.com/the-100-season-3-bellamy-bob-morley/ So a lot of my ideas were influenced by it.