The 100 Season 1

The 100 Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it earns its premise rather than just borrowing genre trappings. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Eliza Taylor sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The 100 Season 1 is worth clearing space for. What makes The 100 Season 1 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Set 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization, when a spaceship housing humanity's lone survivors sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to Earth in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet. Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. The rules of The 100 Season 1's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

The 100 Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Watch for Eliza Taylor in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

🎬 The 100 Season 1 — Episode Guide

Pilot

2014-03-19

97 years after a nuclear war, human kind is living in space. 100 juvenile delinquents are sent down to Earth to see if the planet is habitable.

Earth Skills

2014-03-26

Discovering that Jasper may still be alive, Clarke, Bellamy, Finn, Wells and Murphy head out to find him. On the Ark, Abby is determined to prove Earth is habitable, and enlists a mechanic to craft an escape pod.

Earth Kills

2014-04-02

As a dangerous, acidic fog approaches, Clarke, Finn and Wells set out in search of a seaweed-like plant to make an antibiotic poultice for Jasper's wounds, while a vulnerable young girl follows when Bellamy takes a group out hunting for food.

Murphy's Law

2014-04-09

Bellamy, Clarke and Finn try to protect Charlotte when everyone learns she killed Wells. On the Ark, Abby risks getting floated in order to give Raven the chance to launch the escape pod.

Twilight's Last Gleaming

2014-04-16

A plan to contact the Ark is put in motion after Raven crash lands on Earth. Meanwhile, Abby exposes Kane's plan to reduce the population of the Ark.

His Sister's Keeper

2014-04-23

Bellamy, Finn and Jasper head into Grounder territory to search for Octavia, as flashbacks show the siblings' difficult childhood on the Ark. Meanwhile, Raven finds out about Clarke and Finn.

Contents Under Pressure

2014-04-30

While Bellamy tortures the Grounder, Raven and Clarke make contact with the Ark and ask Abby to help them save Finn. On the Ark, Kane deals with his guilt, and Jaha surprises the council with a shocking revelation.

Day Trip

2014-05-07

Shumway secretly orders one of the 100 to kill Bellamy. Meanwhile, hallucinogenic nuts provide Octavia with an opportunity to help the Grounder escape the camp, and Bellamy and Clarke investigate a nearby underground depot, where they find military weapons.

Unity Day

2014-05-14

Finn arranges a meeting with Clarke and the leader of the Grounders in order to bring peace, however a sceptical Clarke warns Bellamy, who along with Jasper and Raven follow them to the meeting with weapons. On the Ark, Diana takes over the exodus ship.

E10

I Am Become Death

2014-05-21

Murphy returns to the camp carrying a horrific virus created by the Grounders to weaken the camp. After learning the Grounders plan to attack the next day, Bellamy, Finn and Raven come up with a plan to delay them.

E11

The Calm

2014-05-28

Clarke and Finn are captured by Anya, who forces them to save the life of a victim of the explosion. Meanwhile, Raven deals with her split from Finn, and Kane fights to save the Ark and it's survivors.

E12

We Are Grounders (1)

2014-06-04

Clarke and Finn come face to face with a new enemy after Lincoln rescues them from Anya, while Bellamy, Raven, Octavia and Jasper deal with a vengeful Murphy. On the Ark, Jaha makes a plan to try and get to Earth.

E13

We Are Grounders (2)

2014-06-11

As the remaining members of the 100 face off against the Grounders, Jaha makes a noble sacrifice to ensure the Ark makes it to Earth.

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