and nonetheless, an engrossing one.
Clarke and her mother have to take some difficult decisions. Bellamy is carrying a burden that no one asked him to. And Octavia has a human 'burden' of her own.
And the black rain is coming...
The episode is a very slow one, moody, with a very good atmosphere, that centers on the development of the characters and in giving them (and us) time to breathe and reflect on what has been going on till now. As Bellamy, Bob Morley again shines, but it is becoming a little bit repetitive having him all the time struggling with decisions of life and death. Emori also has her own moment, and her relationship with Murphy keeps developing in very interesting ways. Less fulfilling is Octavia's side quest to find herself, but the episode never gets boring. With characters as interesting as "The 100" has to offer, it is difficult to fail. "Gimme Shelter" delivers.