Shannon, my buddy who loves this show called The 100, recommended that I give it a shot. After millions of years full of hesitation, I finally managed to finish my first season of the show. Here are some of my thoughts.
Premise
In essence, the story doesn’t start out as particularly foreign. It has to do with space, radiation, and coming back to earth. These are some of the more out of the ordinary elements in the premise. But, the rest: colonization, survival, morality, romance, dystopia. These are all relevant topics.
Characters
It took me a while to actually figure out who are my favorites. Thirteen episodes, and I still hate Murphy. This boy is so much trouble. Surprisingly, Bellamy was not my favorite at first. But, I feel like his character arc, and the dynamic he has with Clarke is promising and rather compelling. Also: “Here, there are no laws,” is one of the most iconic lines I have ever heard. Oh, that and, “Whatever the hell we want.”
Raven is probably up there in terms of favorites. I like her contrast with someone like Jasper (another favorite). The way the story is set up, it pushes the envelopes of natural selection against a more unbalanced competition between various groups of people.
I am liking the transition the 100 go through, from criminals, prisoners, to pioneers, all the way to invaders and enemies. The struggle these characters face in defining themselves with a harsh and unforgiving background is executed beautifully.
The Adults
It is going to be so interesting to see the adults on the ground, dealing with the issues these young people grappled with. I have a feeling things won’t go well for the People from the Sky.
Ships
This is probably one of the very few shows where I am content with whichever ship is presented in the fandom or in canon. It’s probably because I like (almost) all of the characters. My qualm is in the lack of diversity within these characters.
People of color are rare, and it is kind of baffling to me. Also: how come there are no queer people? I am confused. Sincerely confused.
What is Next?
“On which planet would you rather?” I am curious to see Jasper’s unfurling PTSD. He’s probably the closest one to my existence. I wish I were more like Octavia or at least bright like Raven.
Oh well.
To these characters, all I have to say is, “See you on the other side.”
And, to my Shannon, thank you.
Yay for The 100! Awesome show, and lol about Murphy. You might come around on him eventually, but it takes a while… 🙂 I hated him too for forever but now he’s a fave.
GAHHH this all makes me SO happy!! Especially because the best parts are still ahead of you! I promise that the lack of diversity gets better- especially in the LGBT+ arena. I feel you with Murphy, Season 1 Murphy is the actual worst! I mean, who shoots RAVEN!? (I know, he thought it was O, but that doesn’t make it better!) Also,I didn’t like Bellamy at first either, and now he’s my fave, so I feel you there too! I ship so many people, too, that I am generally fine with it, except when it comes to Bellarke- Bellarke MUST happen or I will never recover. I am so excited for you to start Season 2, it is SUCH a trip!!