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Just over a year ago, The 100 began airing its seventh and final season on The CW. Now, seven years and 100 (yes, exactly 100) episodes later, the entire sci-fi series can be watched, rewatched, and remembered on Netflix. That, however, may not be enough for some diehard fans of the hit apocalyptic drama. If you’re feeling a The 100-shaped void in your streaming habits this time around, you’re not alone! The bad news is that the series isn’t coming back anytime soon, but the good news? We may have a few shows to cure your itch for more high-stakes sci-fi drama.
The 100 takes place sometime after nuclear Armageddon destroys human civilization on Earth. Luckily, 12 international space stations were sent up into orbit before the mass destruction. When they decide to see Earth’s liveability, the survivors are forced to select 100 people out of the 4,000 safely abiding in the stars. So, they select 100 juvenile prisoners back down to Earth to test its habitability. Since they’ve only ever lived life in the space stations, the teens struggle to figure out their way on Earth, forging relationships with one another and trying to survive.
There are plenty of apocalyptic series available to stream, but how many can actually measure up to The 100? Here are a few series on Netflix to watch if you loved The 100:
'Shadow and Bone'
Shadow and Bone is a new Netflix sci-fi hit based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse trilogy. The series follows Alina Starkov, a cartographer who soon discovers that she is a “Grisha,” meaning she can perform small science and has the ability to summon light. When her ability is revealed to the world, she hides under the mentorship of General Kirigan, who teaches her to balance light with dark. They must all come together to battle the horrible Shadow Fold that encroaches on their world.
'Colony'
Colony takes place in a not-too-distant future where Los Angeles has been invaded and occupied by outside forces. While some have allied with the occupation, others fight back against it, causing a rift in the community that leads to destruction. Powerful leaders, like former FBI agent Will Bowman, work together to try and figure out the best way around the occupation: is it better to side with the encroaching forces, or should the Angelenos fight back?
'Ragnarok'
Ragnarok just dropped its second season, and if you love The 100, you’re sure to enjoy this similar teen fantasy series. The show takes place in a small Norwegian town, in which strange weather events like warm winters and violent downpours suggest something big is on the horizon. The End Times are near. Luckily, a group of young folks in the town come together to battle evil and put an end to the climate occurrences that threaten humanity.
'The Blacklist'
The Blacklist follows ex-government agent Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the globe’s most wanted fugitives who ends up roped into working with the FBI to catch a handful of criminals on the “blacklist.” He sets out to catch the mobsters, terrorists, and spies with an accomplice, Liz, a profiler. Similar to Silence of the Lambs, The Blacklist is about an unlikely duo who team up to battle the only forces more villainous than them. If you loved the high-stakes drama and mystery of The 100, you’ll love The Blacklist.
'Who Killed Sara?'
Who Killed Sara? follows Alex, who is wrongfully framed for his sister’s murder. Ready to fight back, get revenge, and find her real killer, Alex sets out on a wild quest to solve the mystery. He sets his sights on the Lazcano family, who he believes are responsible for the death of Sara and his framing. Fans of the mysteries and young drama of The 100 will enjoy the epic puzzles and storylines of Who Killed Sara?
'The 4400'
The 4400 is about a comet that appears, hovers, and bursts right above Earth — revealing 4,400 people who were presumed dead or missing due to unseen forces over the past 50 years. They appear and feel the exact same as they did when they disappeared, but now they have bizarre, changing powers. A team in the Department of Homeland Security is formed to monitor their habits, behaviors, and growing extra-natural strengths.
'3%'
3% takes place in the distant future on a new location called Inland, in which most of the population is now forced to live in poverty. Most folks live on Inland, while a select handful of elite folks are chosen to abide in the paradise known as Offshore. New Offshore residents are selected when the Inland residents turn 20 years old — they must take a rigorous test, and only the top three percent of the residents move forward. The show follows this process, as well as the handful of young folks that must adapt to their new home.
