Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller 'The 100' Arrives on Pluto TV in May

The 7-season series will be available to stream for free, providing a perfect binge for fans of post-apocalyptic stories.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:35pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and glittering shards, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to convey the fragile nature of society in a post-apocalyptic world.The gritty, high-stakes drama of The 100 explores the fragility of human civilization in the wake of global catastrophe.Los Angeles Today

The popular dystopian sci-fi series 'The 100' will begin streaming on Pluto TV for free starting on May 1st, 2026. The show, which ran for 7 seasons, follows a group of juvenile delinquents sent back to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse. As they struggle to survive, the series explores themes of morality, shifting alliances, and the fight for humanity's future.

Why it matters

With the highly anticipated return of 'Silo' still some time away on Apple TV, 'The 100' provides a compelling alternative for fans of grim, post-apocalyptic sci-fi stories. The series has developed a devoted following over the years for its complex characters, high-stakes drama, and exploration of what it means to survive in a world on the brink of collapse.

The details

In the world of 'The 100', a nuclear apocalypse has rendered Earth uninhabitable, forcing the last surviving humans to live on an orbiting space station called the Ark. When resources on the Ark begin to dwindle, 100 juvenile delinquents are sent back to the surface to determine if the planet is once again livable. What starts as a survival story quickly evolves into a larger battle for the future of humanity, with shifting alliances, moral dilemmas, and devastating consequences.

  • The 100 premiered on The CW in 2014 and ran for 7 seasons, concluding in 2020.
  • The series will begin streaming on Pluto TV on May 1, 2026.

The players

Eliza Taylor

Plays the lead role of Clarke Griffin, a young woman forced to make difficult choices in the fight for survival.

Bob Morley

Portrays Bellamy Blake, Clarke's co-leader and love interest, who struggles with the moral compromises required to protect their people.

The 100

The group of juvenile delinquents sent back to Earth to determine if it is once again habitable.

Pluto TV

The free streaming platform that will host all 7 seasons of The 100 starting in May 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The 100 is the perfect binge-watch for fans of gritty, character-driven sci-fi. The show doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonists.”

— Samantha Highfill, TV Critic

“This series really pushes the boundaries of what you expect from a post-apocalyptic story. The characters are complex, the world-building is immersive, and the stakes are always sky-high.”

— Kara Warner, TV Reviewer

What’s next

Fans of The 100 will want to keep an eye out for the upcoming return of the highly anticipated series Silo, which is set to premiere on Apple TV later this year.

The takeaway

The 100 offers a gripping, character-driven exploration of survival and morality in a post-apocalyptic world, providing a perfect binge-watch option for fans of gritty sci-fi while they wait for the return of similar stories like Silo.