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The Chancellor’s son, who got himself arrested just to stay with Clarke.

A "spacewalk bandit" and daredevil who quickly forms a bond with Clarke.

The pilot effectively establishes a dual narrative: the high-stakes political struggle on the dying Ark and the "Lord of the Flies" survivalist chaos on the ground. The 100: Pilot, Review | Den of Geek Watch the-100-s01e01 1

Leadership tension arises immediately. Clarke Griffin focuses on survival and reaching Mount Weather, while Bellamy Blake encourages the group to remove their monitoring wristbands to make the Ark believe they are dead, ensuring the adults don't follow them down.

The group lands off-course, away from their intended destination, Mount Weather , where vital food and supplies are stored. The Chancellor’s son, who got himself arrested just

A pragmatic leader and the daughter of the Ark’s chief medical officer.

Back in space, Chancellor Jaha survives an assassination attempt by Bellamy. Abigail Griffin (Clarke's mother) narrowly avoids execution for using restricted medical supplies to save him. The 100: Pilot, Review | Den of Geek

As the dropship enters the atmosphere, communication with the Ark is lost. Two prisoners die when they unbuckle their seatbelts during the rocky descent.