10 years after the post-apocalyptic science fiction drama hit our screens, we catch up with what our beloved characters are doing now
BY JASMINE SMITH, IMAGE BY THE CW
In 2014, dystopian media was rife. From The Hunger Games to Divergent to The Walking Dead, many of us were fascinated with these alternative realities or potential futures, ultimately confronting the same question- what lengths would you go to in order to survive?
Then came The 100. The post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear war became home to 100 juvenile delinquents who struggled to establish order whilst fighting mutated animals and other factions. We watched intensely as they grappled with identity and morality and winced as the consequences of their actions unfolded.
With a loyal, dedicated fanbase, the show spanned seven seasons and provided positive representation of bisexuality and strong powerful women.
Let’s see what our favourite cast members have been up to after the sci-fi show wrapped.
Eliza Taylor (Clarke Griffin)
Clarke was the determined leader of the Delinquents consistently forced to make horrific decisions with terrible repercussions. We sympathised in the final season as she faced the world alone, and rejoiced as her found family rejoined her. Fans adored Clarke and Lexa’s relationship and commended Taylor’s portrayal of the CW’s first openly bisexual lead.
The Australian actress has been busy since the show, executive producing and starring in I’ll Be Watching and It Only Takes A Night. She also married co-star Bob Morley and appeared in Quantum Leap season two in 2023. We’re excited to see what she does next!
Alycia Debnam-Carey (Lexa)
A commanding force and beloved queer character, the controversy surrounding Lexa’s demise was understandably immense. 2016 stan Twitter users, you know what I’m talking about. The controversial scenes played into Bury Your Gays’ a problematic trope of storytelling treating LGBTQIA lives as expendable.
Show creator Jason Rothenberg posted a statement in the aftermath, explaining that “their relationship held greater importance than even I realised.”
Alycia left the show for a main role in Fear the Walking Dead from 2015-2023. She also appeared in Saint X and returned briefly as Lexa in The 100’s final season.
You can catch Alycia this year in It’s What’s Inside and Apple Cider Vinegar.
Marie Avgeropoulos (Octavia Blake)
Octavia’s arc was wild. The defenceless fugitive turned cutthroat warrior became a fan favourite as the series progressed. Her complex character intensified as she became a brutal dictator in the bunker, driven by pain and grief. Luckily the series concluded with redemption for Octavia, with many suggesting she was the show’s “greatest strength”.
Since the show ended, Marie has starred in Jiu Jitsu and King of Killers and can be seen in The Painter (2024) alongside Madison Bailey.
She has several upcoming projects including Queen Of The Ring and Pray for Me: Key To Freedom.
Bob Morley (Bellamy Blake)
Bellamy’s protective nature of his sister Octavia led to a natural co-leader role, but his obsessive desire to decipher meaning from everything around him ultimately caused a fall from grace. Nonetheless, fans were left devastated at the abrupt end to Bellamy’s story and the reversal of his development in the final season.
Bob can be seen in the TV mini-series Love Me, I’ll Be Watching alongside his wife Eliza, and In Limbo.
His next project will be western Death on the Dearborn.
Lindsey Morgan (Raven Reyes)
The mechanic tech genius Raven consistently ensured the group’s survival. Her intelligence and desire for the greater good are what ultimately lead to humanity’s transcendence, but her bravery and loyalty to her friends brought her back down to Earth (literally).
After The 100 ended, Lindsey starred in Skylines, CW’s Walker and the comedy Scrambled.
Her upcoming projects are crime-drama And on the Eighth Day and Skyline Radial.
Richard Harmon (John Murphy)
John Murphy began as the self-serving aggressive troublemaker with a disregard for morality as long as he survived. His sarcasm provided much-needed humour to the series’ bleak nature, and his arc to empathy was great to watch. Harmon reflected on playing John, explaining: “I never thought I would play a hero.”
Richard has had roles in Fakes, The Flash, and The Night Agent.
He appeared in horror Margaux alongside Vanessa Morgan, and will next feature in the short film No-No.
Adina Porter (Indra)
Indra was the loyal lieutenant warrior with a fierceness that was truly compelling and fantastic viewing. “They (the fans) appreciate a badass on television,” Porter acknowledged. Indra and Octavia’s relationship from combat mentor to mother-daughter bond was heartwarming to see throughout such adversity.
Adina has been busy, with appearances in Outer Banks, Paper Girls, and The Power. Her consistent roles in American Horror Story resulted in a Primetime Emmy nomination (AHS: Cult) and two Saturn Award nominations (AHS: Roanoke, AHS: Cult).
Her next role will be in the crime mystery series The Perfect Couple.
Tati Gabrielle (Gaia)
Indra’s estranged daughter Gaia (series four-seven) was devoted to the Grounder faith and blinded by loyalty. As her role grew, so did her resilience and introspective nature. The series ends with their long-strained relationship mended and them living together peacefully on Earth.
Post-The 100, Tati has had recurring roles in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, You, and has starred in Uncharted and Kaleidoscope.
Upcoming projects include Mortal Kombat 2 and The Last of Us season two (2025).
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