Post Episode Discussion S050E6 - "Exit Wounds"

[u/MillenniumFalc0n]

Kane's attempt to prove himself useful tests Wonkru's allegiance to Octavia; Madi faces an unexpected threat inside Wonkru, forcing Clarke to make an unlikely ally.

Writer/s	Director	Original Airdate
Drew Lindo	Michael C. Blundell	6/5/2018

Quote of the Week: "Fostering dissent is like seduction. It takes time." -Diyoza

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[u/MillenniumFalc0n]

I see my (new) girl Echo took notes - if you're getting imprisoned you gotta hide your contraband in a body cavity

[u/JohnSmithSensei]

Now Clarke knows how it feels to have a daughter who pulls crazy stunts.

[u/MissBlinou]

Man Octavia is trully becoming an issue. It's a shame Madi gave herself up like that because I know the influence Octavia will have on her will drive Clarke insane, but I am happy Clarke and Madi didn't defect. I was hoping that the writers would keep her and Bellamy together to keep the momentum going between them (especially since Echo is elsewhere). Bellarke aside though, Echo is giving off some good growth vibes and constantly reminds us of her balance between who she was and who she is now.

Also, while Nylah was cool and all, Clarke should have skipped the high road and let Gaia kill her so that Madi would have been in a better situation right now.

I love that Murphy and Emori are back together and have McAsshole as a hostage. I do wish they would have shot him and gotten it over with because I know he will escape or cause more shit in some capacity later, but that obviously wouldn't make sense from a storytelling perspective. Either way, a happy Murphy is the best Murphy.

Otherwise, Monty is still the universial moral compass and I love him for it as usual and of course I'm excited for the next episode and devistated by the week break that I have to wait to see it. The momentum is building but it feels less impactful because I have longer periods between the episodes.

[u/SeekingSignificance]

I'm kinda liking Kane & Diyoza "relationship" development!

[u/Datetsu]

Really interresting to see Clarke as the person not in charge, that is new for her

[u/armokrunner]

Does anyone else think Diyoza’s features almost looks like a well done cinematic cut scene in a video game? Can’t quite explain it but she has these almost real but then surreal expressions that keep her face very zen-like calm but then has that scar to remind you of the lurking danger that you often see for game bosses so maybe that’s it, particularly when she’s standing and reflecting

[u/Anthonysan]

Diyoza is one of my most favorite characters on this show ever. She's one of the only ones who is consistently pragmatic and logical. Every decison she makes is generally based in realism. I can see a person in her position making the decisions she's making.

Octavia is sort of the opposite for me this season. I just don't like her character. She was great the first 3 seasons, but not a fan of where they took her character this season. It's over the top. They either need to kill her off or go back to season 1-3 Octavia.

[u/Amber4481]

Octavia has only got half way thought that book in 6 years? Damn girl.

[u/SeekingSignificance]

Love Maddie & Clarke interactions! Also loved the whole "ture nightblood" story line.

[u/[deleted]]

I gotta say, Echo was the clear standout of this episode. Every interaction she was part of was electric and had me completely engaged. For her to evolve into this from a season two prison cage is wondrous. Props for the USB plan as well as the clear love for Bellamy. So impressed with her. Well done.

[u/[deleted]]

2 more weeks? Fuck off

[u/Ponderanceneslo]

The defection was hard to watch, I hate that no matter how ruthless Octavia is, she's technically not wrong... and the look on Bellamy's face when he kind of realizes that too...

They're really flirting with a villain Octavia, my God.

[u/Willin2learn]

The drop ship is this season’s equivalent of the first couple of seasons’ rover

[u/aplaceatthedq]

Madi: Mooom! You're embarasing me in front of my wonkru friends!

So much happened this episode I'm emotionally exhausted. I could sleep for a week. Or two :/

The six unironic becho shippers were getting fan serviced nicely this evening! (not to mention us die hard Real G Gina fans!!)

Poor random defector girl. First you get shot, then Echo shoves a USB thumb drive in your open wound, now you get a doctor with all of Dr. Gregory House's pill addiction and none of his fun snarky one liners.

Emori and Murphy rebonding over blowing up prisoner shenanigans! Another fun season 1 call back too repurposing left over dropship fuel.

Remember two seasons ago when Octavia gave Niylah a lantern and now Niylah is out looking for small children she can murder on her behalf? Character development!

[u/SeekingSignificance]

Echo is a great spy!

[u/Knight275]

I still don't know how this season is going to end.

[u/Crazyserpent]

Seriously props to Echo the only one finding out that some weird shit happen in the bunker that nobody wants to talk about, it was about time someone was noticing it.

Also Diyoza was awesome, She is a really good leader thinks things through, Move over Octavia, Clarke and Bellamy its time for a new leader RISE Diyoza.

[u/RaRaRaHaHaHa]

Damn Niylah, why you gotta be that way? 😔

[u/[deleted]]

So why so many breaks between episodes and the time change? Ratings are gonna plummet

[u/[deleted]]

So like I know most of us are either on the fence or just ready for Kannibalkru to come to get her with Niylah right now but can we talk about that panther statue she had? Nice little callback moment nonetheless

[u/Clean_Bean]

Someone is going to make Madi bleed during training, maybe Ethan, which is going to lead to some jealousy issues, also from Ethan.

[u/SeekingSignificance]

I want Maddie to be a little badass, but not like Octavia. I like her plan at the end but other than that she has become a little annoying.

[u/[deleted]]

Absolutely love the Echo/Bellamy relationship, idc what anyone else says. That goodbye moment was so heartfelt.

It’s a shame Niylah seems to be a fanatic now.

Really wasn’t expecting Gaia to be on Clarke’s side. I was fully expecting her to be the threat to Madi.

Madi is dumb. That was dumb. I can’t believe she was that naive, even though she’s a child.

Why was Kara Cooper so interesting at first but an obnoxious villain now? It would be nice to see her calm down for like, 5 seconds.

Octavia becoming the season’s big bad is becoming more and more true.

Love references to The Dark Year. Can’t wait for that episode.

[u/Clean_Bean]

I predict Abby is going to kill Diyoza because she's tryna fuck Kane.

[u/Prometheus_brawlstar]

No Raven, Indra, Miles, or Abby this episode. Damn this is a crowded cast.