I would really like for the 100 to be the show that gives me a f/f relationship that I can love and point to and say THIS! This is amazing. But I can't. Lexa betrayed Clarke and her people, then kidnapped her, held her captive, manipulated her (she could have just taken it to Kane and Abby. They got on board really quickly) and makes her bow to her. Which would all be one thing if it was only about political expediency. But it's very much so about wooing Clarke as well and that's just...no. That maps perfectly onto the cycle of abuse. And if the show was presenting it as fucked up and gross but passionate and shit, I'd be able to deal with it, but they're obviously selling it as romantic and JRoth called what Lexa did at the end a sign of respect when all I saw was her doing what she needed to get what she wanted (Clarke as her ally AND in her bed).
Throw in the fridging of Gina (because seriously? the only reason she existed was to cause Bellamy more grief) and this show is just not for me anymore.
I am 100% with you on LoT, though. I am delighted at how much I'm enjoying WM and DP in these rolls when I wasn't at all that into them on The Flash. My love for CL is legion and well documented so I don't have to say much about her. Give me the show you described and I'd be pretty damn happy.
Well, I think it is fucked up and being presented that way? But also pretty much all Lexa knows? Swearing fealty to Clarke isn't something she'd do lightly, and I do think she means it completely, though whether a private vow like that will be able to withstand public pressure on her as a leader, I don't know yet, as she's already broken one agreement with Clarke, though I also see why she did it. And of course, why Clarke is so angry and hurt at the betrayal. So I think it's a very interesting and layered approach to a difficult relationship, and one we don't usually get to see featuring two women.
I am delighted at how much I'm enjoying WM and DP in these rolls when I wasn't at all that into them on The Flash.
I found them - well Miller - delightful on The Flash, and I think they've figured out how to use Purcell. too bad the rest of the show isn't working as well.
Throw in the fridging of Gina (because seriously? the only reason she existed was to cause Bellamy more grief) and this show is just not for me anymore.
I am 100% with you on LoT, though. I am delighted at how much I'm enjoying WM and DP in these rolls when I wasn't at all that into them on The Flash. My love for CL is legion and well documented so I don't have to say much about her. Give me the show you described and I'd be pretty damn happy.
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I am delighted at how much I'm enjoying WM and DP in these rolls when I wasn't at all that into them on The Flash.
I found them - well Miller - delightful on The Flash, and I think they've figured out how to use Purcell. too bad the rest of the show isn't working as well.
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