Wow. Honestly? I’m speechless. Another season of The 100 is in the books, and I’m already ready for the next one to start. The finale was so intense, epic, and heartbreaking all at once…and I would change nothing.
This week on the season finale of The 100: Abby, Kane, Raven, Wick, and more are captured by Mt. Weather. Jasper, Monty, Bellamy, and Maya unite with Clarke and Octavia in a last ditch effort to save their people. Tough calls are made, and lives are lost. Meanwhile, Jaha and Murphy reach a destination, and Lincoln is faced with a tough choice.
I love episodes of The 100 that everyone takes part in. All of our favorite characters are back. The show is always visiting different character pairings and mixing it up is great, but it was nice to get the band back together for the finale. The ensemble element is something that has always worked in the show’s favor, and tonight was no different.
If I comment on everything I saw that I loved, we wouldn’t have time. I loved that there was no redemption arc for Lexa. She’s just gone. I loved the choices they made with Lincoln. I was super satisfied when Cage got what was coming to him from Lincoln. Like, wow. I loved that everyone inside Mt. Weather thought that Octavia was a Grounder. Marie Avgeropoulos has just done a fantastic job this season. I’ve commented before on how much I have loved her character arc, and I’m still not disappointed. Octavia rules!
I loved a lot of things about this episode, but my one of my favorite things about this season has been Jasper’s journey. He’s really come into his own as a character, and Devon Bostick has done just a fantastic job conveying that. Jasper went through some really crazy stuff in this episode. So much that there could even be a rift between him and Monty! Jasper experienced some serious heartbreak (RIP Maya), but I’m only excited about that because that means the character is going to go even more interesting places. Jasper is one of the main reasons I’m excited for Season 3, because I cannot wait to see where they take the character.
And can we talk about Eliza Taylor for a minute? Each week, I am blown away by how good she is. I watch a LOT of TV, but there isn’t much that I can watch and feel things right alongside the character. Eliza Taylor helps me feel Clarke. I can feel her conflict, and the need to save her people just barely outweighing the need to treat the people of Mt. Weather with humanity. Lexa has clearly had a lasting influence on Clarke, but you can feel how heavy the weight was on her conscience. The 100 often evokes my emotions, but Taylor and Bob Morley broke my heart in the scene when they let in the radiation. You can just tell that it’s not the choice they wanted to make, but they knew they had to. Eliza Taylor is a brilliant lead actress, and the season as a whole has been fantastic. I don’t care if Clarke doesn’t come back to camp. I’ll follow her anywhere.
Jaha and Murphy’s story I saved for last, because I found it, by far, the most intriguing. I’m certain that the show will rely heavily on it in the future. I can’t blame Murphy for being unimpressed when Jaha, the king of positive thinking, threw a man overboard. I was shocked that he did it. I’m not surprised that it caused a rift between Jaha and Murphy, and I’m not surprised the two split up. What DID surprise me is everything that happened next. I’m assuming that the place Murphy found is a bunker, kind of like the one that Finn and Clarke found. The solar panel that Murphy uncovered is what’s generating the power. What I want to know is who is that guy? Who is the “she” he is referring to? I’m wondering if “she” is the same “she” that Jaha met in that HUUUUUGE house. I have so many questions, which I guess is good, because you know I’ll be back for Season 3!
All in all, this was everything you could have wanted from a finale. It gave you closure on one story and asked enough questions to keep you interested before the next season. I was blown away by almost everything the show did this season. All in all, I have no complaints. The characters are strong, the story is strong, and the action keeps you enthralled. I can never, ever predict what’s coming on The 100, and I can’t say that about too many shows.
There’s nothing else I can say, except congratulate The 100 production team and cast on a job well done. I’m very much looking forward to Season 3, and it’s been a pleasure to tell my audience how much I’ve loved your show. Keep up the good work.
What did you think? Did you enjoy the season finale? Will you be back for more next season? Let us know!
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Eliza is amazing! What a great cliffhanger that was! Jaha will finally have an intersting story arc!
Hmm I disagree about Jasper. There were so many more interesting arcs. Clarke, Lexa, and Octavia’s were my storylines this season. Not much of a fan of Jasper.
yes everything was perfect! now all i want is more of Lexa in next season and i’ll be happy!
Agreed 100%. I also have loved watching Jasper´s journey on this show. Poor dude has gone through so much since he first step foot on the ground. Now a major heartbreak too. I really hope they don´t separate Monty and Jasper for too long though, I love them together!
I also am excited about the possibilities of where they will take Jasper next.
BTW loved his reunion with Octavia and the way they worked together. I missed the Jasper/Octavia dynamic from S1 and I think she will be the one who will be closest to him next season. She was also beside him when Maya died. So hopefully they will reexplore their friendship in S3. MArie & Devon have great chemistry.
The Murphy/jaha´s storyline looks interesting but that lady was so creepy. Nothing good is going to come out of it that is for sure. And that missile all in display. What is going on??
I have this feeling that Jasper might not view Clarke’s actions as necessary. If I was a betting person, I’d lay even odds that Jasper’s going to want a little revenge out of Clarke’s hide before this is all over. After all, he found and lost his first real love in Mount Weather and Clarke took it away from him. He had that crazy eye look about him and I don’t think he’s quite ready to bury those feelings….
Of course, if this happens, adios Jasper.
Well, I hope that is not the case. I think Jasper has so much potential for growth yet so hopefully even if it takes time, he will understand why Clarke did what she did. Now that Jasper might be in bad terms with Monty, Bellamy and Clarke, I hope that Octavia stays close to him and be there while he gets over his loss.
Plus Jason the show runner, said in an interview that even though it will take time, he wants Jasper to go back to his previous funny and charismatic self.