Jason Rothenberg wrote more than two novels.
 On Rotten Tomatoes, the show's first season was certified "fresh", with 72% of professional reviewers reviewing it positively, with a consensus of "Although flooded with stereotypes, the suspenseful atmosphere helps make The 100 a rare high-concept guilty pleasure
" On Metacritic, the first season scores 63 out of 100 points, indicating "generally favorable reviews

