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100 years in the future, when the Earth has been abandoned due to radioactivity, the last surviving humans live on an ark orbiting the planet — but the ark won't last forever. So the repressive regime picks 100 expendable juvenile delinquents to send down to Earth to see if the planet is still habitable.
Set 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse rendered Earth uninhabitable, a spaceship carrying the last surviving humans sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to the surface to test its viability. As they grapple with survival, internal conflicts, and the discovery that they are not alone, humanity's struggle for existence continues across multiple planets and generations. The series explores themes of morality, leadership, and the cyclical nature of violence in the fight for survival.
The 100 received a mixed to positive reception throughout its run, often praised for its bold storytelling, character development, and willingness to take risks. While early seasons were sometimes criticized for their melodrama, the show matured into a complex exploration of post-apocalyptic survival and ethical dilemmas. Its later seasons garnered significant critical attention for their ambitious scope and mature themes, though some viewers found the narrative increasingly bleak.
Praised for its ambitious and often brutal survival narrative.
Noted for its complex moral questions and character arcs.
Criticized at times for uneven pacing and melodrama, but ultimately rewarding.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's intense plotlines and the ethical dilemmas presented. Many viewers enjoyed the character growth and the high stakes involved in the post-apocalyptic setting, though some found the later seasons to be overly dark or convoluted.
Nominated for several Teen Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards, winning multiple for Eliza Taylor and the show itself in categories like Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actor.
The show's creator, Jason Rothenberg, was also a writer and producer on the TV series 'The Vampire Diaries'.
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**The percent of your brain that you need to turn off to watch this** The premise seems interesting, but the writing is hilariously bad. There is scifi written in the 20th century that is more accurate and interesting than this garbage. ...
My current favorite **obsession**! I've got to admit that it takes a lot for me to get into a tv series, and The 100 delivers. I like the suspense and the character's strong leadership roles, and compelling performances from the lead actors...
This show is a hook and really interesting, and most definitely one of the best TV shows I've ever watched. Continually challenged my reasoning on leadership decisions and taking responsibilities, especially when one is faced with few or no...