Fans of The 100 still haven’t forgiven the showrunners for the way they said goodbye to Bellamy Blake — a key character whose death wasn’t just a plot twist, but felt like a betrayal of everything that came before.
How Did Bellamy Die in The 100?
In the episode Blood Giant, Bellamy is killed… by Clarke. Yes — Clarke, the very person who had survived countless battles alongside him, who had stood on the brink of death with him more than once. While he had previously miraculously survived a grenade explosion, this time there was no miracle. This time, it was real. A bullet to the heart — from someone he trusted.
The situation was this: Bellamy was about to hand over Madi’s notebook to the Disciples, which contained her memories and could help complete Cadogan’s dangerous mission. Clarke tried to stop him and pleaded with him to change his mind. He refused. And she shot him. No compromise, no second chance.
"We knew that Bellamy’s death had to be a foundation for what the show is about: survival. Who you’re willing to protect. And who you’re willing to sacrifice," showrunner Jason Rothenberg explained on Twitter. He thanked actor Bob Morley for his work and confirmed: Bellamy is gone for good.
Viewer Reaction
But fans didn’t forgive this decision. The episode was labeled the worst death in all seven seasons of the show — and even more.
"Bellamy’s death ruined everything. It erased seven seasons of storytelling. Even Game of Thrones doesn’t seem like the worst ending anymore."
It was especially painful for those who believed in a romantic future for 'Bellarke' — Bellamy and Clarke. Their tense but deep connection felt unbreakable. And instead of an embrace — a gunshot. Instead of a confession — a notebook of memories and a body on the ground. Many viewers bitterly asked: couldn’t she have just shot him in the arm? Or at least in the leg?
But the script chose a path without mercy. And that, according to fans, is what changed The 100 forever — from a beloved post-apocalyptic show to a series with an ending people would rather forget.
