What can I say about The 100. It was an amazing television show. It had drama, suspense, and some crazy math and engineering skills (best example is the Season 4 Finale). I had an absolute blast watching this TV show, so kick back and relax while I tell you about why you should watch it.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*****POTENTIAL SPOILERS*******
The show is simple in the beginning, it starts out with you on a space station with what most people consider the last of Humanity. This is what is called the Ark (it is also referenced as such in later episodes). Unfortunately the Ark is dying, so the council members decide to send 100 kids (prisoners) to the ground to see if it is inhabitable. After realizing that they can use the stations (12 of them connected to the Ark) they launch themselves to the ground. I dont want to go much further so I don't spoil the whole show for you.
The show focuses on a main cast of characters (some supporting have big roles) throught the whole show. First we have your Natural Born leader and proclaimed Wanheada, or commander of death (she gets this title later in the show), Clarke. She tries to do what is best for her people, and throughout the show this leads her to some very tough decisions. I believe Clarke to be about 19-21 years old. Her mom is a Doctor aboard the Ark, and therefore Clarke has quite a bit of medical knowledge herself, becoming a sort of Doctor for the 100 sent to the ground.
Next we have Bellamy, your fun loving, throw caution to the wind type character. Initially he is seen as the antagonist against Clarke in the beginning, but later you begin to understand why he is the way he is. He simply wants to protect his sister, sometimes at ALL costs.
Next up we have his sister Octavia. She is shy and was kept hidden from the Ark due to the fact that she is the second born child to her mother, which it was forbidden to have 2 children on the Ark, and her mother was Floated (sent into space) for it. She comes out of her shell after meeting Lincoln who is a grounder that falls in love with Octavia when the 100 first make it to the ground. ****Spoiler Alert***** she later saves most of Skaikru and the other 12 Clans by winning a conclave. **spoiler Alert Over**. She has a very up and down character climb into the 4th season, but besides Clarke she may be my second favorite character. She doesn't give a fuck and loves the grounder way of living. I believe she is the only member of Skaikru besides Clarke to learn the Grounder Language fully.
Next we have Monty. Hes your typical token asian character. Is very smart, and was studying engineering when he was on the Ark. He sneaks onto the Ark so that he can be with his best friend Jasper. Unfortunately there isnt much to say on Monty's character. He's the typical underdog nerd that manages to make it through the whole ordeal.
As far as other characters go there are quite a lot of other characters on the show. Some are only with us for a brief moment, and others play big supporting roles on the show as the sidekicks of Skaikru (as the latter come to be called by the Grounders). There is a lot of depth and sad moments (happy sad) later in the show. I would definitely say that the show gets better as you watch it, and it will definitely throw you some curveballs on your way to watching all 4 seasons of it (which are all on Netflix right now). I would probably rate the show a solid 5/7, with terrific acting by many of the main characters, terrific story writing, and great character backgrounds. The show is amazing at getting the viewer to feel and understand why a character made the choice they made and the consequences of that action.
I feel that if I have not grabbed your attention for this show at this point in time, then maybe it just isnt for you. If you are like me though and are looking for a good Sci-Fi tv show and want something new and original I would definitely give "The 100" a try. Give it until the end of season 1 before you make your decision on it.
--Yours Truly
ANDREW
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