This is more like a 9.5 stars for me. It started out a bit sloppy, but it got better so fast and ended with a big bang.
Abby, Raven and Jackson work on creating Night Blood. Octavia warns Arcadia about the Ice Nation. Clarke tries to negotiate.
Honestly, I think this is one of my favorite episodes not just of this season, but of the show in general. I am very happy that the show finally seems to get it's feet back to the ground. If it continues to get better like this, or even just stays the same as it is now, season 4 could become my favorite season this far.
I really enjoyed the acting in this one. There were of course some of the new casting that still try to find their ground, but everyone did a good job. Especially the main cast, even more especially Eliza Taylor as Clarke. I really enjoyed her subtlety in this episode.
The story was really good in this one as well. Like I said, the beginning was not as great, a bit of sloppiness here and there, but it got so good. I really felt it this time, like a slow burn I felt the story to become more and more intense. I really appreciate that. A little thing still bothered me though. And that is that the relationship between Monty and Harper still makes me a bit uncomfortable. But that is entirely subjective.
And, what a big surprise, the biggest issue I had with this show this season so far was the camera. But, it didn't bother me at all this episode. I even dare to go as far and say that it was actually pretty good. Yes, I am indeed surprised.
Overall, one of the best episodes this far honestly. I hope they can stay on this level of quality and not go down again like they did last season. But I'm pretty hopeful and I'm really looking forward to see if they can top this episode in the finale.
