The teens soon discover the blessings and curses of the world they left behind.
A major element ofThe 100is its big cast.
From the start, audiences are introduced to several teenagers, each of whom has their own unique past.
On top of that, the show brings in characters who never left Earth at all, the Grounders.
10Kane
A Strong Hero Arc
One underrated favorite fromThe 100is Marcus Kane.
At the start of the series,Kane is characterized as being a pragmatic and somewhat uncaring individual.
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This colored him as an early villain of the series.
Among the adult characters onThe 100,Kane is one of the best.
9Echo
From Supporting Character To Major Cast Member
AnotherThe 100character that deserves props is Echo.
The 100 is a sci-fi post-apocalyptic TV series set ninety-seven years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization. When a spaceship housing humanity’s lone survivors send one hundred juvenile delinquents back to Earth in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet, they discover that Earth is still inhabited. Now constantly in a state of power flux with warring clans, cannibals, and mountain-dwellers, the juveniles must attempt to survive while re-establishing contact with the Ark.
At the start, Echo is just another Grounder who is deeply loyal to her people, the Azgeda.
She poses a threat to the Skaikru more than anything else.
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However, Raven is never characterized solely by her romantic relationships.
Overseven seasons ofThe 100, Raven struggles with nerve damage, torture, and hallucinations.
Ultimately, Raven is definitely a character worth admiring.
7Emori
Vibrant & Realistic
A character that provesThe 100’sadaptability is Emori.
A nomadic Grounder, Emori is cast out into the desert because she has a deformity to her hand.
Emori is an exciting character to watch because she is sassy, opinionated, and sly.
Regardless,Emori proves herself to be a good person, even if she starts out distrustful.
The greatest part of Emori’s character is that she changes over time.
She becomes a fierce warrior and a vital part of Skaikru.
Yet, it is Octavia’s darkness that makes her especially interesting.
Where otherThe 100characters go from being villains to heroes, Octavia does something a bit different.
Though she starts as a hero, Octavia’s violent tendencies take her down a dark road.
When she becomes the Blodreina, audiences see just how ruthless Octavia can be.
She demands respect, not only from the Grounders and the Skaikru, but from the audience as well.
Furthermore,she is a groundbreaking character forThe 100because she introduces a leading LGBTQ relationship.
4Bellamy
The Ultimate Morally Gray Character
Another beloved character inThe 100is Bellamy Blake.
Despite this, their relationship remains unlike any other on the show.
Bob Morley and Eliza Taylor, who play Bellamy and Clarke inThe 100,are married in real life.
This not only makes him a more captivating character, but it also makes him relatable.
As the main character ofThe 100,Clarke is the epitome of a hero.
On Earth, Clarke’s sense of morality is necessary.
If she had been any less likable, the show might have been canceled much earlier.
Notably, he is also one of the only characters who is averse to violence.
This is just one example of Monty’s overarching kindness, which is what makes him so lovable.
1Murphy
The Greatest Antihero
Ultimately,the best character to appear inThe 100is John Murphy.
Murphy’s story is the definition of a successful hero arc.
At the beginning ofThe 100,Murphy is shown to be a rather wicked and unlikable character.
He attempts to kill various good characters, and is cast out from his people.
Yet, over time, Murphy develops into a truly caring individual.
This isn’t exactly new forThe 100,but Murphy’s character development is probably the most exciting.
On top of that,Murphy is simply one of the most engaging charactersto watch.
He is snarky, skilled, and strong.
Though countless people take a stab at take him out, Murphy constantly survives.
Because of this, Murphy has to take the top prize for the best character inThe 100.
