The 100

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Season 3
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. jungjihoon
    May 9, 2016
    0
    Badly executed plot. It seems like the initial idea was good but it got lost somewhere in the middle. In the middle of the season suddenly all characters got dumber and kept making worse and worse decisions that made no sense in overall picture. The whole season too obvious and plot twists can be seen from miles away. Nothing original or shocking here.
  2. dastardlykid
    May 9, 2016
    0
    The first season was really shaky, but the second season got more interesting. Then season 3 came and everything fell apart - whereas in the prior seasons the show had an interesting message at its core about survival and the morally complex choices characters could make, season 3 went full dark and just started killing off characters left and right while the plot remains mediocre at bestThe first season was really shaky, but the second season got more interesting. Then season 3 came and everything fell apart - whereas in the prior seasons the show had an interesting message at its core about survival and the morally complex choices characters could make, season 3 went full dark and just started killing off characters left and right while the plot remains mediocre at best - the AI storyline is second rate as there are so many plot holes and the Game of Thrones callouts have become intense and irritating. If there's one thing I can't forgive in a show, it's lack of continuity - The 100 highlights the lack of care that goes into the writing itself and insults the audience by thinking they can pull one over on what they assume are inattentive viewers. I enjoy watching intelligent shows and season 2 seemed to offer a show with characters worth thinking about, but season 3 has debunked all of that and it's so disappointing to have thought this show had something to say only to learn that they, like most other popular shows, are simply chasing ratings. The 100 is part of a sad trend of shows that are falling fast this year.… Expand
  3. twilightbizarre
    May 9, 2016
    0
    The show started following overused tropes and lost the originality. The second half of the season is mostly retcon and the rest of it just looks like a bad copy of Game of Thrones meant for kids.
  4. lovingwhatido
    May 10, 2016
    0
    The show unfortunately ruined all of it's potential by trying to be like the Game of Thrones (a knock off version). This resulted in a poorly written plot with numerous plot holes which makes it hard to follow. The excellent character development for the main characters was completely ruined and now they are very flat characters with no depth.
  5. Pblue
    Mar 6, 2016
    1
    This season is a disastrous ill-conceived mess. The Pike-Bellamy story line is ridiculously, badly written. The fridging of Gina is highly objectionable. The Bellamy blames Clarke for his genocidal ways veers dangerously close to textbook abuser behavior. The only good thing about S3 was Lexa and Polis story line and they just had to lesbian death trope her and kill off the series mostThis season is a disastrous ill-conceived mess. The Pike-Bellamy story line is ridiculously, badly written. The fridging of Gina is highly objectionable. The Bellamy blames Clarke for his genocidal ways veers dangerously close to textbook abuser behavior. The only good thing about S3 was Lexa and Polis story line and they just had to lesbian death trope her and kill off the series most popular character in the worse decision in TV history. The writers have completely lost their way and are employing every tires trope in the book. It's safe to say I won't be wasting my time with this series anymore. Looks like The 100 was just a one hit, accidental wonder with Season 2. Season 3 is an epic fail.… Expand
  6. DictatorBlaze
    May 9, 2016
    0
    This season has been an ill conceived mess, it starts off okay and looks like it might take off and fix its mistakes despite some minor plot holes and ret-cons from previous seasons. But as the season progresses it doesn't fix it's issues, the plot holes get more and more glaring, things make no sense according to established lore. Characters stop being sensible, and not in the sense ofThis season has been an ill conceived mess, it starts off okay and looks like it might take off and fix its mistakes despite some minor plot holes and ret-cons from previous seasons. But as the season progresses it doesn't fix it's issues, the plot holes get more and more glaring, things make no sense according to established lore. Characters stop being sensible, and not in the sense of them making ill conceived choices with the information they currently had, rather they come off as if they suddenly lost all common sense for the sake of The Plot to be able to move forward. That plot being the AI plot that in paper sounds great, but in practice is such a mess. The whole AI plot hinges on the viewer to suddenly forget all previous lore and world building done in the previous two seasons. The writers came up with the AI plot on the fly for this season and it shows as this season finds itself constantly giving out more and more world building information that contradicts the previous two seasons.

    On paper, this season sounds great. But wow did the execution failed in epic proportions to deliver what could have been a great season.    … Expand
  7. Elucidate
    Feb 27, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the very beginning, it was made clear that The 100 would be laden with stereotypical characters and tired tropes. Though S2 made up for it significantly with the engrossing Mt. Weather storyline, S3 has undone all progress and then some.

    It would be generous to say that the first half of S3 was mediocre. Filled with Games of Thrones-esque power struggles and an incredibly stereotypical villain (i.e. Pike, along with his crew), each episode was just a wait for the season to improve. Throughout all this, there was one redeeming factor: the development of Clarke and Lexa's relationship.

    Since S2, we knew that this wouldn't be a pretty and idealized relationship. But its messiness and complexity, coupled with some great moments of acting, are what make it so worthwhile. And then, out of nowhere, as if Jason Rothenberg and co. realized that an element of the show actually stood out in a positive way, this relationship was snuffed out in what is basically an accidental death, true to the CW's heteronormative tendencies.

    To be clear, I am fine with Lexa dying at some point during the show, but the way it happened was simply pathetic. It reinforces how the writers treat characters as utterly disposable, as long as you don't belong to the "core" characters (i.e. Clarke, Bellamy, Octavia, Abby, Marcus, etc.). Another great example of this is Gina, who was killed off so quickly that I almost laughed when it happened. And so, although the writers may defend their incompetence by pointing to the high death count in the show, most of those deaths are nameless Grounders or insignificant side characters like Gina, or Hannah (Monty's mother), or the short-lived Ice Nation Queen, or Aiden and the other Nightbloods. The characters that actually "matter" are surrounded at all times by an absurd amount of plot armor. And knowing this show, I never worry for them when they face even the direst of situations, because I know they'll escape with only minor injuries.

    Lexa was at the point where she was almost developing into a character that "mattered," someone who would complement Clarke nicely and form a memorable duo in an otherwise forgettable series. Alas, all that potential was denied by a stray bullet.

    As for the second half of the series, it was a slight improvement. The whole rogue AI conflict (which initially seemed to be ripped from the Terminator series) was better than the political conflict of the first half, but was also a convenient way to put so many characters' development completely on pause.

    I am not sure how S4 will be, but my expectations aren't exactly high. There's a reason why the ratings are dropping each season. And there's a reason why The 100, despite its potential in S3 to create something memorable, will ultimately go down as an unremarkable, stereotype-laden teen sci-fi show full of cliched dialogue and laughable pseudoscience.    … Expand
  8. pattha
    May 10, 2016
    0
    Season 3 has been a disaster, from episode 1. The network and EP seem to want to make this show into: 1) something it isn't, Game Of Thrones, a show a despise to no end; 2) trying to become scifi when it plays better as a drama; no scifi show takes 2-1/2 seasons to reveal itself, then takes 10 episodes to try and destroy the core of its scifi story arc; 3) a misogynistic tale of whiny guysSeason 3 has been a disaster, from episode 1. The network and EP seem to want to make this show into: 1) something it isn't, Game Of Thrones, a show a despise to no end; 2) trying to become scifi when it plays better as a drama; no scifi show takes 2-1/2 seasons to reveal itself, then takes 10 episodes to try and destroy the core of its scifi story arc; 3) a misogynistic tale of whiny guys who complain all the time and blame the women around them for their failings.

    The show started out as one of the best and strongest female ensemble casts, good overall ensemble cast, wonderfully talented young actresses and actors, a nice mix of more seasoned actresses and actors and the strongest female character I've seen on TV, Lexa, since Buffy on BtVS. In season 3 theCW and the100 writers and executive producer have destroyed their own show, seemingly taken their own COL wafer and created something I can't watch it is so bad, something so misogynistic it makes me cringe and something so poorly written plot holes are as big and numerous as pot holes on roads in Minnesota.

    This show lost its heart, Lexa, and its mind in season 3.    … Expand
  9. taylorisabelle
    May 10, 2016
    0
    This season has become unwatchable, losing the once original and solid premise. Plots have been poorly constructed, leaving plot holes and issues unresolved from previous seasons. By far the worst part in my opinion has been the character assassinations and nearly all characters in this show.
  10. avelana44
    May 12, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I began really enjoying this show. It was edgy, it felt progressive, it was interesting, and shockingly brutal for a show on The CW. The first two seasons were fantastic. Unfortunately, the greatness of those two seasons has been undone because of Season 3. There have been very few television shows in which I abandon it -- and I've never abandoned one in the middle of a season. I couldn't believe it when this show fell victim to the "bury your gays" trope. The storyline in the current season was boring and wasn't all that interesting, but I was looking past it because I loved the characters and I loved the cast. The "bury your gays" trope (which is used all too much) along with the treatment of cast by showrunner Jason Rothenberg has really turned me off the show. I'm disappointed, I'm upset that something I was very emotionally invested in let me down and all for shock value. Even though the first two seasons were great, I will likely never re-watch them. Morally, I don't think I can stomach it.… Expand
  11. marktuan
    May 10, 2016
    0
    The only reason you could possibly ever watch this is if you work for the Guinness World Records and are considering awarding the show for the most plotholes seen to man. Otherwise please don't waste your time on this one. It's definitely not worth it.
  12. CK21
    May 13, 2016
    0
    Season three is a disaster. It has a terrible treatment of its characters. A terrible plot. No originality, game of thrones knockoff. Had potential but then they ruined it.
  13. yixiang
    May 14, 2016
    0
    This season is just bad and full of tropes. The actual plot stopped making sense after 2 or 3 episodes. Don't even bother trying to stomach the rest of it.
  14. trevorsicotte
    May 22, 2016
    1
    Season 3 saw a show of nuanced negotiations, intriguing cooperation through cultural differences, smart characters, and an interesting discourse of human nature, transform into a thriller against first militarism then religious fanaticism. All the fascinating developments from season 2 are void due to mad-man pike or the terrible jaha story line. I truly hope season 4 returns to what madeSeason 3 saw a show of nuanced negotiations, intriguing cooperation through cultural differences, smart characters, and an interesting discourse of human nature, transform into a thriller against first militarism then religious fanaticism. All the fascinating developments from season 2 are void due to mad-man pike or the terrible jaha story line. I truly hope season 4 returns to what made this show special, rather than the melodramatic mess that is season 3.… Expand
  15. loudmouthgeek
    May 12, 2016
    0
    The first season was iffy but there was enough to bring me back. The second season I felt was much improved and I was actually excited to come back for season three. But... that's all gone now. Interesting ideas and original presentation have been replaced with worn out cliches and loads and loads of character deaths. I don't know if the creators got hung up on the buzz that they got fromThe first season was iffy but there was enough to bring me back. The second season I felt was much improved and I was actually excited to come back for season three. But... that's all gone now. Interesting ideas and original presentation have been replaced with worn out cliches and loads and loads of character deaths. I don't know if the creators got hung up on the buzz that they got from killing off Finn last year and are just desperate to recapture that or what, but this show has become un-watchable.… Expand
  16. xmizbowsx
    May 15, 2016
    0
    The plot of this show is like a 12 year old's fanfic - character's making obvious, stupid decisions, everything happening at once, trope after trope, this show is predictable, boring, and poorly written.
  17. Alectoo
    May 19, 2016
    0
    The series had everything to be a success, but unforgivable mistakes were made. Unforgettable characters were killed, making the story you lose your focus to some extent irreparable way.
  18. derpypandaking
    May 22, 2016
    0
    Know that our anger is not because of a ship or one single character. Historically, lesbian and bi women characters have been treated horribly, and killed off almost as a rule. Actually a few decades ago it LITERALLY was a rule for lesbian pulp fiction to end in some sort of tragedy. In 2016, we deserve better than that. We were PROMISED better than that, multiple times, by The 100'sKnow that our anger is not because of a ship or one single character. Historically, lesbian and bi women characters have been treated horribly, and killed off almost as a rule. Actually a few decades ago it LITERALLY was a rule for lesbian pulp fiction to end in some sort of tragedy. In 2016, we deserve better than that. We were PROMISED better than that, multiple times, by The 100's employees. Shawna Benson, writer on The 100, went onto L chat, a forum specifically for lesbians and bi women, and told them that if they did not trust The 100 writers to treat Lexa with respect, and LGBT fans with care, that they should get professional mental help. Just google 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Lurker' for more info. Lesbians and bi women still, to this day rarely ever trust their characters to be treated well or even to survive in movies and television. They have been jaded after literal decades of bad representation. But they trusted Shawna, they trusted Jason, and they trusted The 100. And once again, they were betrayed. Do you know what it does to an already vulnerable community like the LGBT community to see themselves do nothing but die and suffer onscreen? To come to an unaccepting home, after a day of bullying, and to have solace in nothing, not even TV? If you have ever been in any sort of dark place in your life, and filled the void with movies or TV, you should know how important media is to people. Please don't support a show that actively continues this awful treatment of LGBT fans. As a bisexual 16 year old boy, I am asking YOU to help change this for us.… Expand
  19. OliverFA
    May 29, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What happens with Luna´s boyfriend is a clear example of why this season is unwatchable. He sees chipped ALLIE´s army torturing Luna and says "I will take the chip if you stop torturing her". Next scene is chipped Luna´s boyfriend torturing Luna. Didn´t he really saw that coming, that the moment after he was chipped it would be him torturing Luna?

    The same happens with all the stupid characters that eat the chip. Abbie, who is supposed to be a smart leader, chooses to sacrifice her full people just for one person (Raven) and the result is that she doesn´t save Raven neither her people, as Raven tries to kill herself many times after Abbie took the chip just to save Raven. Kane takes the chip to save Abbie, yet Abbie almost kills herself to force Clarke to take the chip.

    All that intelligent people, didn´t really see that coming?    … Expand
  20. noonoo95
    May 30, 2016
    0
    By this point, the amount of abuse being put on these characters is kind of ridiculous. I only held out for Lexa and Clarke and the other great characters but that's gone so far downhill it's literally hell. The gay was buried, the second one was almost buried but not really resolved and Clarke is having a pretty bad time. I guess if you love now age inappropriate content (it's supposed toBy this point, the amount of abuse being put on these characters is kind of ridiculous. I only held out for Lexa and Clarke and the other great characters but that's gone so far downhill it's literally hell. The gay was buried, the second one was almost buried but not really resolved and Clarke is having a pretty bad time. I guess if you love now age inappropriate content (it's supposed to be aimed at young adults, like 14-19} that is frequently upsetting and harmful, then go ahead and keep with it.… Expand
  21. bbzk
    Oct 2, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nonsensical plot. Ridiculous, cringe-worthy acting. Some good ideas they had at the end of S2 could have been explored, but the show didn't. Instead it broke so many character development to fit the new plot, which shouldn't have required it. The new plot promoted genocide, xenophobia, racism, homophobia and misogyny, by using overused tropes and cheap violence, which is a complete turn from the selling points that the show used to promote. Alycia-Debnam Carey, Eliza Taylor and Lindsey Morgan pulled off fine acting chops, but even Eliza and Lindsey succumbed to the laughable writing sometimes.

    What could have been a progressive show about leading women in post-apocalypse, became a show where the lead character became a doormat for undeserving verbal-beating by her "friends", the most powerful female commander of the apocalypse world succumbing to a death akin to slipping on a banana peel, the female chancellor making stupid decisions resulting in tragedy and then giving up entirely, a female "badass" warrior who flip-flops her allegiance with no rational sense or consistency, and the smartest female char in constant suffering. Go girl power!

    Seriously, S2 was a lie. S3 exposed it.    … Expand
  22. JTglance
    Jun 3, 2016
    2
    This season 3 destroy everything good that happened before, why? This is the most important question for this season. Why choose short sock value moment instead of a real story line following a season 2 who had found some marks. The different parts of this season come as rushed, confusing and most importantly amateurish.The good parts (the first couple of episodes), are overshadowed by theThis season 3 destroy everything good that happened before, why? This is the most important question for this season. Why choose short sock value moment instead of a real story line following a season 2 who had found some marks. The different parts of this season come as rushed, confusing and most importantly amateurish.The good parts (the first couple of episodes), are overshadowed by the bad parts. Dark for the sake of dark, death for the sake of death ("plot"). And the no consequence for "bold choice" is irritating and hurt not only the character who does them but also others who act as if nothing happened. I don't understand "why", this season had so much potential, it just feel "cheap"?… Expand

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Mitchel Broussard
    Jan 21, 2016
    90
    If still covered in The CW’s tween sheen, and occasionally reliant on frustrating character archetypes, The 100‘s ultimate goal to thrill is so relentlessly achieved, that that list in your head may as well start making room near the top.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 21, 2016
    50
    The good elements of season three--and there are quite a few--may allow the show to rise above and/or excise the weak elements and return to top form by mid-season. We’ll just have to see.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Jan 21, 2016
    91
    You wish The 100 had budget, time and talent to produce grander verisimilitude. Still, the vision shines through, and the cast works hard to serve increasingly complex characters and relationships.
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