100 : Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilotthe

In the series premiere of , titled " Pilot " (aired March 19, 2014), humanity faces its ultimate test. Nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse decimated Earth, the last remnants of the human race live aboard the Ark , a massive space station. However, with life-support systems failing, the Ark’s leadership makes a desperate gamble: they send 100 juvenile detainees to the surface to see if the planet is habitable again. Key Plot Points

: 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 ).

: The son of the Ark's Chancellor, who is initially ostracized by the other teens. Themes and Tone PilotThe 100 : Season 1 Episode 1

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

: A carefree "spacewalker" who quickly becomes a key ally for Clarke. In the series premiere of , titled "

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

Television Shows - MLA 9th Edition Citations Guide - LibGuides Key Plot Points : Upon landing, the group

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