The 2010s were a great time for sci-fi TV shows. From Westworld to American Gods and Stranger Things, quality storytelling dominated broadcast, cable, and streaming. The 100 premiered on The CW in 2014 and became an immediate hit. The series ran for seven seasons, ending in 2020. Netflix acquired domestic streaming rights, which are set to expire soon. The 100, alongside other CW shows like Supernatural and Arrow, will be removed from the streaming service this month, which is bad news for subscribers who wanted to watch the shows or have not completed them. However, those enamored with the tale of Skaikru’s attempt to survive can still catch the show on HBO Max in the U.S.
Created by Jason Rothenberg, the post-apocalyptic drama told the story of one hundred teenagers sent to Earth after a nuclear event destroyed everything, and humanity sought refuge in space. Several decades later, a group of teens who had found themselves on the wrong side of the law are sent to determine Earth’s suitability for human life. The 100 stars Eliza Taylor as Clarke, one of the 100 teens who are sent to Earth, 97 years after the nuclear event. Bob Morley costars as Bellamy.
‘The 100’ Was a Breath of Fresh Air
The series was praised for its fresh take on the post-apocalypse niche, which zombie dramas had primarily dominated. The show launched to decent reviews, with the first season scoring 76% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Later seasons improved on their predecessors, culminating in 100% for the final three consecutive seasons. Lauded for its largely unknown cast’s strong performances, the series had a strong run, with Rothenberg opting to end it in Season 7 because he did not want to “overstay their welcome.“
However, The 100‘s run did not end without controversy. The show introduced a pretty monumental LGBTQ arc between Clarke and Lexa (Alicia Debnam-Carey), but the joy of viewers would turn when it leaned on one of the worst television tropes: Bury Your Gays. Lexa’s death in Season 3, Episode 7, was an inflection point that the show never recovered from.
The 100, as hinted at by its title, amassed a huge cast throughout its run. Cast members include Marie Avgeropoulos (Octavia Blake), Lindsey Morgan (Raven Reyes), Devon Bostick (Jasper Jordan), Paige Turco (Abigail “Abby” Griffin), Henry Ian Cusick (Marcus Kane), Isaiah Washington (Thelonious Jaha), Richard Harmon (John Murphy), Tasya Teles (Echo), Ricky Whittle (Lincoln), JR Bourne (Russell Lightbourne/Sheidheda), Chuku Modu (Gabriel Santiago), Christopher Larkin (Monty Green), Ivana Milicevic (Charmaine Diyoza), and more.
The entirety of The 100 leaves Netflix on December 18. HBO Max remains the show’s U.S. streaming home. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Release Date
2014 – 2020-00-00
Network
The CW
