1. Strong Female Characters.

Women are seen in high power positions, exhibiting great leadership and are just as capable if not more as men. While powerful, the show does not need to erase any female character's emotional reserves in order to showcase their strength.

2. Clarke and Lexa (Clexa).

Not only is Clarke a starring bisexual female in leadership of her people, but Lexa is, too. This means that they are both strong and respected. Their storyline is an important and powerful one.

3. The Grounders.

The grounders are a bit like "The Others" in Lost. They are extremely strong and terrifying, but you'll learn to love them anyway.

4. Raven Reyes.

Strong, hard headed, and the youngest zero-g mechanic on the ark in 50-years.

5. Never knowing who to trust.

The suspense will drive you crazy.

6. There are always new story lines.

7. Bellamy Blake.

8. A show that does not hold back.

No matter how outlandish or controversial a plot line may appear to be, they are never afraid to go where their story takes them.

9. Science fiction, adventure, mystery, action and dystopian genres all collide.

10. You will never be bored.

11. You will root for all characters.

Even the villains keep things interesting. Sometimes, it's hard to distinguish who is truly evil.

12. All characters are of equal importance.

Clarke is the main character, but there have been episodes she has not even appeared in. You will get to know each and every character's personality and story.

13. Complex, dynamic characters.

14. No one is safe.

15. Character deaths mean something.

While heartbreaking, the writers don't kill characters for the sake of killing. They always make the deaths mean something.

16. Octavia Blake.

17. The Mountain Men.

An enemy that even the grounders fear.

18. People and motives always change.

19. Abby Griffin.

20. Their world lacks heteronormativity.

“Sexual orientation fits in the same place that gender identity and racial identity fits within the world of our show. The characters in the show are not concerned with those things. They are only concerned with whether they are going to live and die… Nobody ever classifies anybody, as in, ‘She’s a woman leader,’ or, ‘He’s a gay soldier.’ It’s just not in our show’s vocabulary.”

21. The first few episodes take place in outer space.

Which is kind of awesome.

22. Clarke is the first lead bisexual character on the network.

23. It has been compared to "Game of Thrones."

24. A fair question and answer ratio.

25. An exciting and thrilling premise.

26. Valuable lessons.

27. Danger comes from every direction.

27. This is not a love story.

28. Impressive acting.

29. Enormous character growth.

Characters are constantly undergoing enormous growth which greatly impacts their relationships.

30. Family relationships and friendships

The show values friendships and familial relationships as much, if not more than romantic relationships. Clarke and her mother Abby, Wells and his father, Octavia and Blake, are only several of prominent relationship this show exhibits with promising storylines and character development.

31. Parallels to history.

"Season Two’s massacre on the Grounder vVllage is reminiscent of the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War. Additionally, the scientific experiments unwillingly conducted on the 47 Arkers and the captured Grounders inside Mount Weather is eerily similar to how prisoners were treated in concentration camps by the Germans during World War II." - TV.com

32. The struggle of morality.

33. Self sacrifice.

Practically every individual is ready to sacrifice their life for their people. The only time individuals give in when being tortured is if it is to protect a loved one that is being threatened.

34. An entirely new language and world.

The grounders have created their own language, have their own cultural beliefs, customs and way of dressing. The earth is like nothing we have ever seen before. There are deer with two heads, neon blue butterflies and dangerous animals swimming in lakes.

35. It is aesthetically pleasing.

The graphics and world shown are absolutely beautiful.

36. The emotional roller coaster.

37. You will become obsessed.

Once you get passed the fifth episode marker, there is no going back.

38. It is fast paced.

Some complain that the show is too congested, however I personally love how fast paced it is. There will not be any unnecessary conversation or scene that hinders the progression of the plot.

39. Everyone has a backstory.

Everybody on Earth has either claimed a position of leadership or is simply a part of sky crew. You will learn who was privileged, who was punished, and what happened to the families of the 100 early on.

40. The cast interacts with their fans.

The cast appears to be very close on social media and always makes sure to respond to fans on Twitter.

41. The grounder's outfits and makeup.

42. Realistic emotional expression.

These characters are constantly in life threatening, traumatic situations. While some intense shows as this one try to pretend the character would not need to mourn, this show does not shy away from that. You will see these characters change for what they go through, some for better and some for worse.

43. It is futuristic.

Possibilities are endless.

44. This writers aren't afraid of the dark.

Episodes can be violent, tragic and dark. But they are all necessary to develop characters and stories.

45. The fandom.

46. The threats appear real.

These characters are not simply creating their own problems to solve. They are truly in danger and must make very big, dangerous decisions.

47. It is different.

48. Diversity.

49. It is based off of a book series.

50. Need I say more?

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