Much of the "heat" comes from high-stakes tension and character chemistry. Why Watch Season 1?

The conflict escalates into an all-out war as the Grounders march on the camp.

The camp they build around the dropship is a blueprint for communal living. They set up sleeping quarters, a medical bay, and a ration system.

The 100 young prisoners, led by Clarke Griffin (Eliza Taylor) and Bellamy Blake (Bob Morley), land on Earth, realizing they are no longer under the strict rules of The Ark.

Food supplies are destroyed, forcing the group to hunt in highly volatile territory.