The 100 Season 2
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I enjoyed the first season of “The 100” because I thought it brought interesting characters and intriguing stories to the screen.
Season 2 is, in my opinion, even better. The conflicts are more character based than event based, a plus in my book; the actors – those that survived the first season – seemed more comfortable in their roles; and there was less reliance on special effects. The writing, which I thought was very good in the first season, went up a notch in this second season due primarily, I think, to the fact that the situations were more “real.” In this season the castaways and – later – the entire population of The Ark were forced to deal with a plethora of issues ranging from distrust of “the others,” maneuvering for control of the group, the need for alliances with former enemies, betrayals, and the eternal conflicts that arise when young people and their elders have to come to a mutual decision for the good of all. Not everyone handled their new situations well; some went completely off the rails while others made difficult choices based more on emotion than on reason.
This season’s episodes have been reviewed countless times already so I won’t add much more to the pot except to say that I thought Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin; Paige Turco as her mother Abigail; and Thomas McDonnell as Finn Collins were outstanding in their roles. McDonnell was especially good, I thought, as his character’s personality frayed to the point that he became violent and unpredictable during the season. It was a treat to watch a young actor handle this difficult role with such finesse.
– Mike Billington author of Murder in the Rainy
The writers and producers of The 100 were obviously influenced by the TV series LOST. Initially their attempts to emulate a few of that programs plot structures and production styles often delivered formulaic, rushed, and cringe worthy results. In season one shock value, senseless violence and plot twists (with very little impact) were chosen over character development. I almost gave up on The 100. But…. I’m glad I didn’t.
The introduction of “The Mountain People” along with the Mount Weather subplot, bringing the rest of the inhabitants of the Ark to the ground, and further development of “The Reapers” and “The Grounders” allowed the writers more space to fill with character development. There’s still a fair amount of over the top, unbelievable plot points in season two, but the momentum is shifted toward character depth and plot density. Suddenly, I found myself actually caring about the characters and becoming interested in the post apocalyptic landscape.
If you were put off by poor quality writing (and acting) in season one, stay the course and don’t give up. Season two is a fresh start and a much more enjoyable viewing experience.
-JM
This show just keeps getting better and better.
Sadly the ratings have not been very high for this futuristic thriller I think partly because it is shown on the CW Network, the smallest of the four over the air networks.
The story continues from season 1 of a group of young adults sent back to Earth after living on a space station all of their lives with their parents to escape a nuclear holocaust on Earth.
With supplies dwindling the elders decide to send the younger generation back to earth that they hope can now support humans again after many years have passed.
In season 2 we witness the emergence of leaders among the people sent back to Earth and the challenges and dangers they face trying to survive.
Intelligent writing, direction and acting make this a must see show.
-Cyril J. Martinez
DVD Wholesale Main Features :
Actors: Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Thomas McDonell, Marie Avgeropoulos, Bob Morley
Producers: Jason Rothenberg, Leslie Morgenstein
Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 4
Rated: NR Not Rated
Studio: WarnerBrothers
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2015
ASIN: B00YSBFPG6
