Since then, the sci-fi show has earned a rabid following, including actress Emma Caulfield.
An alum ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer, she is no stranger to intense fan bases.
(Mild spoilers included.)
Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW
Sometime back in 2014, a weekly Wednesday night ritual began: My husbands new favorite show was on.
Its really good, though, he would offer back.
Thats Jasper, he would politely point out.
Well tell him Kenny Fisher wants his goggles back, I would say and laugh at my own joke.
His reply: Whos Kenny Fisher?
A few more weeks would pass, offering more flawless, unfamiliar faces.
Who are these actors?
Are they all models or something?
Theyre Australian, I think, he would say with his eyes glued to the screen.
Of course they are.
(No offense were still friends, right?)
Could you stop, personal pet name?
Youre kind of ruining my show for me.
FULL STOP in my tracks; I felt like I kicked a Smurf.
I was a monster!
I apologized and retreated to my stuck up, snobby bitch den (the bedroom).
I still mocked it gleefully, but only to myself.
I felt compelled to leave my bitch den and join my husband on the sofa.
(It was just a full bladder, but still, I was on the move).
Either jump in orXOUT you know?
I promised no jokes, but I had questions.
(People who ask questions during a TV show are THE WORST, right?)
We grabbed pinkies and unmuted the TV after commercials, and there Bellamy was, shirtless and sweaty.
And what is this City of Light?
That question began my journey into the binge-watching abyss.
(I felt so smart for loving this show!)
The second half of season 2 was set to return a few months later.
This was totally unacceptable, so I did what most people do when faced with this problem.
Finally, the second half of season 2 arrived and I was all in it, to quote Bieber.
Twitter, stop suggesting I follow him, okay?
Speaking of Twitter, I think it was about this time I started live-tweeting the show.
I find live-tweeting distracting, but sometimes, you just have to share what youre feeling with total strangers!
(Another step toward the singularity.
is real yall.)
Enter sad tweets like I miss you #The100.
Also, #Pleasehireme.
Now its now May 2016.
Season 3 has just ended.
Let me sum them up without spoilers.
That may be impossible actually.
Whatever, here I go.
Jasper is not okay.
Whats up, Farm Station?
Go away, Farm Station!
Blood must not have blood!
Im sorry whats happening?
Pike, like, fike-off!
John Murphy is in love!
Blood must have blood?
Octavia is, like, Im so lost, let me stick my sword in something!
God, someone kill that A.L.I.E.!
Jaha, I had a son?
Memories, like the corners of my mind.
Bellamy, are you smarter with your shirt off?
Lazy writing that causes artfully executed characters to make dumb choices.
What are you doing?!
Check those corners, writers.
Unearned attempts at character redemption!
City of Fright, more like!
Seriously, someone kill A.L.I.E.
before its too Lincoln!
I tried to warn you, Octavia!
Its cause of you we need saving!
Sweet Sugar Kane, stand strong!You are NOT my Heda!
Hey, oh, whats up, LUNA?!
More of you yo.
Blood must not have blood!
Blood must have blood?
She told us shed pick wisely!
Bye, A.L.I.E.!
What was that about the nukes?
Clarke you saved us!
Three seasons in, and I loveThe 100more than ever.
BELLAMY
Adjective:Destructive, confusing, and supremely disappointing, with no apparent self-correct.
Verb:To suddenly and steadily implode.
(Example: Everything was going great on their first date until it BELLAMIED.)
BUT as disastrous as his season 3 arc has been, Bellamy isnt the face of this wonderful show.
Technically that honor belongs to Eliza Taylors Clarke, whos carried the heaviest of story burdens.
As close as Bellamy came to nearly Bellamying the entire show, Clarke is the center square.
Where she goes, magic and narrative focus follows.
The strength of her character lifts every other out of the chorus and into the spotlight.
Sometimes that light shines extra bright, as in the case with Lexa.
She was probably my favorite character along with Murphy.
From a story standpoint, I didnt like thewayshe died.
It felt like another cut corner.
I wouldve preferred her to die in battle or have the A.L.I.E.
chip malfunction, crawl out of her, and slither away like the alien inAlien.
Her reappearance in the finale, however, was poignant and effective.
The larger brushstroke with her character was made very clear.
No, they dont.
I know a lot of writers.
Ive worked with some of the best.
And the best ones have a strong vision and choose to execute that vision however they best see fit.
Their vision may work for me or it may not.
(Not that I ever was cause Im in this love affair way too deep.)
Even though he drank too much that one time and Bellamied all over the carpet.
