The 100 season 1 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tensions rise on the Ark as life support fails, leading to a debate over culling the population. On Earth, Bellamy's rule grows as he trades wristbands for food, undermining efforts to signal the Ark. Clarke leads a mission to rescue Jasper, revealing the grounders' hostile presence. Abby and Raven conspire to launch a secret mission to Earth. The episode highlights the struggle for survival and power, both on the Ark and among the 100, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.
Full Episode S01E02 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Ark in a crisis?
The Ark faces a life support failure, threatening the survival of its inhabitants.
What is the main conflict among the 100 on the ground?
The 100 are divided, with Bellamy promoting anarchy and Clarke advocating for order and cooperation.
Who leads the mission to rescue Jasper?
Clarke leads a group to rescue Jasper, who has been taken by grounders.
What challenges does the rescue team face?
They encounter hostile grounders, dangerous wildlife, and difficult terrain.
What is Bellamy's strategy for control among the 100?
Bellamy uses manipulation, trading wristbands for food and promoting chaos.
What is revealed about Octavia and Bellamy's relationship?
Their relationship is complex, with Bellamy being overprotective and controlling.
How does the Ark Council plan to extend life support?
The council considers culling part of the population to conserve resources.
What is Raven's personal motivation for going to Earth?
Raven wants to join the secret mission to Earth to reunite with her loved one among the 100.
How does Chancellor Jaha's vote impact the council's decision?
Jaha abstains, leading to a deadlock and a 10-day postponement of the culling decision.
What discovery is made about the grounders' treatment of Jasper?
Jasper was kept alive by the grounders, treated with medicine and used as bait.
What bond forms between Clarke and Finn?
Clarke and Finn bond over shared personal stories and motivations.
Why does Bellamy trade wristbands for food?
Bellamy trades wristbands for food to weaken the Ark's perception of Earth's survivability.
What is the status of Jasper when he is returned to the camp?
Jasper is alive but in a critical condition.
What is Abby's plan to help the 100?
Abby plans a secret mission to Earth, hoping to prove its survivability and save the Ark.
What is the significance of the council's postponed decision?
The postponed decision reflects the Ark's desperate situation and the uncertainty of the 100's fate.
