Recently I posted a book review on the 100 book series (so far) and although It wasn't normally my thing, since I loved the books, how could I not now go and watch the tv series.... Well I've just finished season one and it's time for a review.
What in earth/arc was that all about?! Ok to begin with the tv series has decided to change not just back stories but add a few more (unnescary) characters in, although they used a lot of 'the 100' books themes, this show was like watching an entirely different story. For starters they figure out they aren't alone literally in the first episode (if I can remember correctly) Bellamy is way older and a bit of a jerk, he's kind of Bellamy mixed with graham from the books. Clarke isn't a nursing apprentice oh no, she just wings it and probably got the general jist of things due to her mum being a doc, like seriously they didn't even question her knowledge or anything, she was just automatically the fix it girl.
Octavia isn't fourteen nor was she in care from a young age and no she didn't do well, anything she was meant to from the hook. Not even wear the damned ribbon. Even the arc is different. I mean, where's the sky bridge?! If I'd read the book when it was popular and watched the show when it originally came out, I can definitely see how if be annoyed. Granted I don't wanna sound like the Harry potter fans that complain they leave too kick out, I understand time limits and all that. I mean come on it had a moderate budget and only 13 episodes but seriously guys, a sky bridge would've been doable. Tbh it doesn't give off the classes impression the book does and it certainly doesn't have any of the back flashes or significant rooms on the arc.
Apparently the tv show 100 were less shocked at all earths glorious new things (like rain) and far more equity (supplies wise) than the book 100 ever were.
Ik not saying this show isn't worth the watch. Far from it, after this review I'm off to watch the incomplete (for now) second season. It's a good show, less teeny bopper than other recent book to tv shows, the secret circle for example. But if you're watching the tv show to relive the book on screen, Don't. You'll be really disappointed. However if you'd like a fan fiction version of the entire book, go, watch, it's a decent wee show, albeit short, but worth it.
Ps. The series tends to happily just kill of vital characters (not as bad as game of thrones)
Pps if the show has actually killed off my favorite two vital characters, i may not forgive them.
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