The 100

The 100 is a post apocalyptic science fiction drama that airs on The CW. When the earth is inhabitable because of a nuclear explosion, people resort to living in space.


Now many years later 100 teenagers living in space go back to the vacant earth and try to reclaim it. Little do they know, barbaric Grounders are currently living on the ground, causing life threatening conflict. The show poses many tough moral questions and highlights the difficulty of being a leader
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In terms of LGBT representation, the show features the relationship between Clarke and Lexa as well as a relationship between two minor characters Miller and Bryan.



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