The 100 season 2 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world, 100 juvenile prisoners are sent from the Ark to Earth to determine its habitability. They encounter Grounders, the Earth's current inhabitants. Meanwhile, Clarke wakes up in Mount Weather, a suspiciously hospitable bunker with other survivors. She plans an escape, fearing for her friends outside. Octavia learns Grounder ways with Lincoln, while Jasper naively enjoys Mount Weather's comforts. The Ark survivors, led by Abby and Kane, struggle to adapt on Earth. Jaha, on the dying Ark, accepts his fate, ensuring his people's survival.

Full Episode S02E01 Recap

### The 100: Return to Earth - **The Ark's Decision**: 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse, the Ark sends 100 juvenile prisoners to Earth to see if it's habitable. - **Discovery of Grounders**: They discover they're not alone; an army of Grounders, Earth's post-apocalyptic inhabitants, poses a new threat. - **Ark's Descent**: The Ark decides to return to Earth, breaking into its original stations during descent. - **Clarke's Capture**: Clarke wakes up in an unknown facility, searching for her friend Monty and discovering Grounders are aware of her identity. - **Mount Weather Mystery**: Clarke finds herself in Mount Weather, a bunker with other survivors, but grows suspicious of their intentions. - **The Grounder's Way**: Octavia, with a Grounder named Lincoln, learns about Grounder customs and languages for survival. - **Jasper's Adaptation**: Jasper adapts to life in Mount Weather, enjoying the amenities but oblivious to the underlying secrets. - **Clarke's Skepticism**: Despite the comfort of Mount Weather, Clarke remains skeptical and plans an escape, fearing for her friends' safety. - **Bellamy's Journey**: Bellamy and others search for survivors, encountering dangers and revealing Murphy's complex past. - **Mount Weather's Reality**: President Dante Wallace reveals the survivors can't leave due to their vulnerability to Earth's radiation. - **Survivors' Struggle**: Abby and Kane lead a group of Ark survivors on Earth, struggling to adapt and find their loved ones. - **Chancellor Jaha's Sacrifice**: Jaha, still on the Ark, accepts his fate, believing his duty to his people is fulfilled. ### Key Interactions and Revelations - Clarke's distrust of Mount Weather intensifies, leading to a confrontation with President Wallace. - Octavia and Lincoln's journey reveals more about Grounder culture and their struggles. - Jasper's naivety contrasts with Clarke's suspicions, highlighting the division among the survivors. - The revelation of Mount Weather's inability to survive Earth's radiation adds a layer of complexity to their intentions. - The Ark survivors' challenges on Earth depict the harsh realities of post-apocalyptic survival. - Murphy's backstory provides depth to his character and motivations. - Jaha's resignation to his fate on the Ark adds a somber note, emphasizing the sacrifices made for survival.