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212.56.135.17 wrote: Was Pike killed because the actor had other commitments (similar to Lexa) or because the fans demanded this? I don't think it was either one of the two. I think it was part of Octavia's promise she made to herself, to bring justice for Lincoln. I think that's mainly what's up.

I mean, sure fans disliked his character (as they should cause he was the antagonist) and I don't think anyone is entirely devastated that Pike is dead now. But I don't think that decision was influenced by the fans either. Not any more than killing off Dante Wallace was, I believe?

I know Mike is close to many people of the cast, as evident by the many behind the scenes pictures he took. He's also very nice on twitter, so it's not like people wanted him off the show.