According to the showrunner Jason Rothenberg, The 100 was canceled neither because Warner Bros wanted it nor the viewership numbers were going down. Rothenberg insists that 7 seasons seemed enough for a show and that he did not want to extend it for 10 or 12 seasons just for the sake of doing it. Of course, we were upset to learn that the 7th season was the end of The 100 but we still respect the decision of the showrunner as television history has seen too many tv shows ruined by the high number of their seasons.
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world, 97 years after the Earth was ruined because of a nuclear war that wiped out almost all of humanity. The remaining few are able to live in a space station orbiting the Earth, called the Ark, and they are able to live without problems for 3 generations. Problems arise when the life-support system in the Ark starts to fail and 100 delinquents are sent to Earth to check out whether the environment there is habitable or not.
We know that The 100 had a huge fan base and they are quite upset to see their favorite show leave the tv screen. Good news is already here, there are many shows that will remind viewers of The 100 while being original and exciting to watch at the same time. Here is a list of 5 tv shows like The 100, rated from best to worst according to their IMDB rates.
1. Travelers (8.1)
Shows like The 100: Travelers (2016-2018)
Travelers, also a post-apocalyptic drama, follows travelers, who are operatives from the future tasked with preventing the end of society. These travelers’ consciousness is sent back to the 21st century to the bodies of host individuals who are on the verge of dying. This process is done to change the path of humanity. Each traveler has to conform to the life of their hosts while trying to carry out missions. These missions are dictated by the Director who monitors the timeline from the future.
Although with its interesting storyline and creative premise, Travelers was canceled after 3 seasons, announced by one of the actors through Twitter. All 3 seasons of the show can be streamed on Netflix.
2. Shadowhunters (6.8)
Shadowhunters (2016-2019)
On our list of shows like The 100, Shadowhunters is the number 2. Although it has the same IMDB rate as the following 2 shows, it was voted by more people so it’s our number 2. Shadowhunters follows the 18-year-old Clary who joins a group of Shadowhunters on her 18th birthday. Shadowhunters is a group consisting of half-human half angels who hunt demons. Clary finds herself caught up in a mysterious and scary situation to save her mom from her villain dad.
The show lasted for 3 seasons all of which are available on Netflix.
3. Z Nation (6.8)
Z Nation (2014-2018)
Another post-apocalyptic show, Z Nation follows a story of survivors 3 years into a zombie apocalypse. The group wants to safely transport Murphy, the only surviving person from a zombie bite, to the last functioning disease control lab in California. The series lasted for 5 seasons and all seasons are on Netflix.
This show has the survival aspect of The 100 and will definitely be enjoyed by the viewers.
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4. The Order (6.8)
The Order (2019-2020)
Another show available on Netflix, The Order is a horror drama show that lasted only 2 seasons. It is about a young college student named Jack who joins a secret society called the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose. The secret society teaches and practices magic while Jack is lured into the organization’s mysterious and dark history. He then finds himself in an underground battle that involves werewolves and magical dark arts.
5. Van Helsing (6.3)
Van Helsing (2016-2021)
Also in a post-apocalyptic world, Vanessa Van Helsing wakes up from her death, 3 years after the whole world was left under ashes. The ashes blocking sunlight made way for vampires to rule humanity and Vanessa is humanity’s only hope. Her blood has a power that can turn vampires into humans. Because of her powers, she is protected by a few people who help her in the cause.
The series had 5 seasons, the last of which ended in 2021. All seasons are available on Netflix to watch.
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