Developed by Jason Rothenberg, this science-fiction drama set in a post-apocalyptic world premiered on The CW network in 2014.
As the story progressed and the seasons piled on, new threats emerged, new alliances were formed, and various love triangles were created and broken apart.
Although it didn’t feature great acting talent, the fast-paced show always managed to keep the viewers entertained with a new twist just around the corner and stunning visuals, costumes, and makeup. Read on for a complete review as the show enters its seventh and final season.
1. Quick Review
During its 6 year run, The 100 has struggled to keep the viewer’s interest thanks to the inconsistent story telling. Inconsistent in pace, tension, complexity and most importantly it’s ability to entertain.
The show has had to keep reinventing itself after the initial premise was exhausted over the first two seasons.
Although it does get repetitive and boring and there’s a bizarre nuclear holocaust whenever a new spin on things is needed, The 100 is still a decent sci-fi show with a loyal cult following.
2. Is It Worth Watching?
The 100 starts as a teenage romance adventure in a post-apocalyptic world, but the show has managed to push past that vibe. With bloody and gruesome scenes of violence and multiple deaths of characters who were a part of the initial group of a hundred, the show is a sci-fi treat with a serious undertone.
I. Plot
97 years after a nuclear apocalypse devastates the Earth and leaves it uninhabitable, the remaining survivors of the human race live in a space station orbiting the Earth known as the Ark.
Life on the Ark follows a strict rule of law, and every crime is punishable by death unless you’re under 18 years of age. Three generations of humans have been born on the Ark, and it cannot accommodate all of them. Even worse, its oxygen system is broken, and the air is running out.
The group decides to send one hundred of their juvenile delinquents to the Earth to check if it is inhabitable. If they survive, then The Ark will follow them ,and if they die, it means more air for everyone.
When the group lands in the first season, they find that there are groups of survivors still living on the planet locked in tribal warfare.
In Six Seasons, they have fought hostile Grounders and massacred Mountain Men. They have fought a sentient A.I. system, battled with criminals, and been to space and back. Many characters have died, relationships have fallen apart, and new ones have formed. There have been several instances of betrayal, and heroic deeds mixed with bloody violence and death.
In the last season finale, the creators put the survivors in 125 years of cryosleep. The final season will see them waking up and coming across a newly inhabited planet. We’ll see the group battle new challenges face new villains and enter a new society as they may try to undo the wrongs of the past.
II. Cast & Performances
The massive cast of characters is led by Eliza Taylor, who plays Clarke Griffin, the leader of the landing group. She is accompanied by Paige Turco and Thomas McDonnell, among other older actors playing teenagers.
There are no standout performances, but the series packs an emotional punch as every character is scarred by the incidents and deaths they have witnessed. The death of some of the side characters also makes no one safe in this apocalyptic universe.
III. Visuals & Music
The makeup and costume departments have done a fabulous job over the years, giving us memorable villains and characters. From the primal Mountain Men to the dark blooded Nightbloods, the group encounters a massive array of creative characters.
The visuals of a post-apocalyptic Earth with its ruined and empty cities are chilling. The Ark space-station and the survivors’ camps of the Grounders are well designed and give a grim look to the show. The original theme has been composed by Liz Phair and Evan Frankfort.
3. Final Thoughts
Based on the novel by Kass Morgan, The 100 is a successful CW outing offering a look into the dystopian post-apocalyptic world.
As the seasons progressed and the writers took more creative liberties in inventing new plots, the show still remained fun to watch. The fast-paced narrative allowed the people to look past certain repetitive elements, and the show never lacked hair raising action-packed sequences.
It’s a great show for sci-fi lovers, and although the first couple of episodes are slow, you’ll be hooked if you give it a chance.
4. Grade
Story: A
Cinematography/Animation: A
Acting: B
Music: B
Direction: B+
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