After the earth was destroyed by a nuclear war, the remaining people put together a giant space station called the "Ark" into space to survive. Then after 97 years of living in space the counsel sends the 100 juvenile prisoners down to earth. Once they arrive, they are quick to set a "no law" system of government. Clarke and Bellamy struggle getting along, but through co leadership and the 100 by their sides they are determine to survive, and find love.
10 parts