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: Following the destruction of Mount Weather, the Ice Nation (Azgeda) challenges Commander Lexa's leadership. Queen Nia calls for a vote of no-confidence, leading to a trial by single combat.

: Reviewers noted that this episode marked the end of the "tentative peace" and set the stage for an all-out war between the Sky People and the Grounder coalition.

The episode follows three primary threads that redefine the show's power dynamics:

: Tensions peak in Arkadia as survivors demand retaliation for the Grounder attack.

: The episode received high marks from major outlets, including a 9.2/10 on IMDb and a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes , with critics praising its balance of political intrigue and personal stakes.

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