'The 100' season 3 episode 6 preview: Jaha's methods show serious side effects; will Clarke choose mercy or vengeance?

(Facebook/cwthe100)Octavia, Kane, Clarke, Lexa and Bellamy of The 100

The reunion between Clarke and Bellamy didn't go as planned and a lot of fans are no doubt disconcerted at Bellamy's actions. How will Clarke deal with his actions while maintaining peace with Lexa and the other tribes?

There's no question that episode 5 of "The 100" season 3 was a game changer in many ways. Not only did fans catch a glimpse of the bloody aftermath of Bellamy (Bob Morley) and Pike's (Michael Beach) alliance, they also saw how he seemingly has turned against Clarke (Eliza Taylor). There was also Lexa's (Alycia Debnam-Carey) telling capitulation to Clarke's decision not to retaliate for the massacre, despite Indra's (Adina Porter) protests. But it seems Clarke's decision might be put to the test in the succeeding episodes.

A synopsis for episode 6, "Bitter Harvest," teases that the erstwhile Wanheda will be "torn between vengeance and mercy." Kane (Henry Ian Cusick) and Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos) will work together to try and prevent a catastrophe while Abby (Paige Turco) continues to worry about Raven (Lindsey Morgan).

Abby is right to worry about Raven, as the trailer for the upcoming episode shows. The sneak peek starts with Jasper (Devon Bostick) asking Raven what she's on and where he can get some. Abby tells Jaha (Isaiah Washington) she just wants to make sure there are no side effects to the pill he's been giving out. And she's right to be concerned.

Raven is shown taking something (the chip), followed by a scene showing the former chancellor asking if she's feeling better. Surprisingly, Raven replies that she "feels incredible." Jaha is then seen administering the same pill/ chip to other people but it appears to affect them differently as one man is shown apparently beaten up and another screaming wildly. The clip ends with Jaha pointing out he's just trying to eliminate pain while Abby says it's "eliminating more than just pain."

What is the chip eliminating? In Raven's case, it's obvious the pain in her leg is gone. But it does beg the question if it's really gone or her brain is just blocking the sensation.

As for Bellamy, it seems season 3 might be the character's chance to shine, in more ways than one. According to Morley, his character will be "trying to really define who he is" this season. The actor also explained to Entertainment Weekly that from being a balanced leader, Bellamy has reverted back to being an "emotionally based leader." The question now is whether this change will keep his people safe.

Episode 6 of "The 100" season 3 will be aired on Feb. 25.

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