Reapercussions

Reapercussions" delivers a solid and intense continuation of The 100's gripping storyline, blending action, suspense, and emotional weight. The episode stands out for its exploration of the Reapers' horrifying transformation process and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Lincoln and Bellamy. The scenes inside Mount Weather are particularly chilling, showcasing the stakes and dark undercurrents of the season.

The standout moments come from the performances of Ricky Whittle (Lincoln) and Bob Morley (Bellamy). Lincoln's struggle to resist his conditioning is heartbreaking, and Bellamy's determination to rescue him provides some truly gripping sequences. The interplay between these two characters adds depth to an already tense narrative.

However, while the episode succeeds in advancing the plot, it feels like it's juggling too many threads at once, which dilutes the emotional impact of some scenes. Clarke's storyline, while compelling, takes a backseat to the action-heavy sequences, leaving her character's arc feeling slightly underdeveloped in this episode.

Overall, "Reapercussions" is a strong installment that showcases the series' knack for combining high stakes with character-driven drama. It may not be a perfect episode, but it sets the stage for some thrilling developments to come. Fans of the series will likely find it an engaging watch, even if it's not among the season's absolute best.

New storylines and questions arise. Which is very interesting to see how it goes. And how it ends.

Are the Ark survivors falling into a dictatorship, so afraid of everything around them, that they would rather take their own controlled violence than whatever may be outside?

That's one of the questions that this really good episode of "The 100" asks the viewer. What are we willing to sacrifice for our own security. The classic freedom-security conundrum. Of course, it keeps dealing with all of this in a simple and a little bit heavy- handed way, but it's enough that it is asking it and that, while doing so, it keeps being a lot of fun.

Is Kane going the "I-need-all-the-power" route or will he remember his change of heart that occurred in the Ark? Is the unexpected and dangerous team of Anya and Clarke going to be able to run away from Mount Weather? Are Jasper and Monty going to find what happened to Clarke? And what about Lincoln?

So many things happen, and the pace is so frantic, that you forget about Jaha or Raven, as you will be wondering all the time about what is happening at that moment, in front of the screen. "The 100" is getting to a point where it is not boring, always rising interesting questions. But some of the characters's personality development are a little bit suspect. Like Finn's. So quiet, thoughtful and smart in the first season, he is getting Bellamized (Murphyzied?) too fast. And even if the show does a good job in making its characters's actions justified, sometimes it's in danger of going over the fence.

But with lots of action, and some food for thought, "The 100" keeps being quality sci-fi.