The 100 is a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama series loosely based on a book by the same name. It’s been going strong since it first debuted in 2014 on The CW and this April it will be going into its fifth season. Since so many of us are excited for The 100 to return, we have a compiled a list of 7 things you didn’t know about the series to help tide you over while you wait:
7. Meaning Behind Their Names
Many of the characters names are taken from famous science fiction writers. Blake Bellamy comes from Edward Bellamy; Clarke Griffin comes from Arthur C. Clarke; Wells Jaha comes from H.G. Wells; and Octavia Blake comes from Octavia Butler.
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