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Set 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse, the remaining human population resides on "The Ark," a failing space station. To preserve resources and test the Earth's habitability, leadership sends 100 juvenile delinquents to the surface.

As the 100 begin to explore their new surroundings, they quickly realize that they are not alone on Earth. They encounter the Grounders, a group of people who have been living on Earth for generations and have developed their own culture and traditions. The Grounders, led by Jasper's love interest, Lexa (Alycia Debnam-Carey), are initially hostile towards the 100, viewing them as invaders. The 100 S01

Simultaneous to the struggle on Earth, leadership on the Ark—including Chancellor Jaha, Abby Griffin, and Marcus Kane—must make impossible ethical choices to deal with failing life support. Set 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse, the

The season contains 13 episodes, each roughly 42 minutes. For a full immersion, watch two episodes per sitting—the pacing is relentless. They encounter the Grounders, a group of people

Bellamy’s forbidden "second-child" sister, born illegally on the Ark. Octavia is the first of the 100 to truly appreciate Earth’s beauty. Her journey from naive girl to Grounder-influenced warrior begins here.

The world-building in is masterful. The story begins 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse devastated Earth. The survivors live aboard a rickety space station known as the Ark—a collection of 12 orbiting stations welded together. With life support failing and resources depleting, the Ark’s leaders make a drastic decision: send 100 juvenile delinquents (imprisoned for minor and major crimes) down to the surface to test if Earth is habitable again.

Led by Clarke Griffin and the initially antagonistic Bellamy Blake, the group struggles to survive harsh conditions and internal power struggles.