Pilotthe 100 : Season 1 Episode | 1

: 100 teenagers, considered "expendable" by the Ark's laws, are dropped into Earth’s atmosphere in a crude dropship.

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: Upon landing, the group must navigate a lush but dangerous wilderness. The episode introduces the central tension between those who want to follow the Ark's mission (led by Clarke Griffin ) and those who want total freedom (led by Bellamy Blake ). : 100 teenagers, considered "expendable" by the Ark's

: A determined natural leader and the daughter of the Ark’s chief medical officer. : A determined natural leader and the daughter

: A protective older brother who stowed away on the dropship to protect his sister, Octavia.

The pilot sets a dark, gritty tone for the series, exploring themes of , leadership , and the will to survive . It shifts quickly from a teen drama vibe to a high-stakes sci-fi thriller, establishing that on this new Earth, no one is safe.

: The first person to step onto Earth's soil, famously shouting, "We're back, bitches!"