In the Season 2 premiere of , titled " The 48 ," the story picks up immediately after the explosive battle at the dropship. The episode title refers to the number of survivors from the original 100 who have been taken into the seemingly idyllic but suspicious Mount Weather. Key Plot Developments
: The episode highlights the disparity between the Grounders and the Mountain Men, subtly nodding to Clarke’s later quote (borrowing from Arthur C. Clarke) that "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic". [S2E1] The 48
"I'm not a hero, I'm a survivor."-John Murphy #the100 - Facebook In the Season 2 premiere of , titled
: For the first time, the leadership of the Ark—including Abby Griffin and Marcus Kane—land on Earth, setting the stage for a clash between the "Sky People" adults and the hardened juvenile survivors. Major Themes & Quotes In the Season 2 premiere of
: Dante Wallace introduces the burden of leadership in Mount Weather with the recurring line: "I bear it so they don't have to," referring to the dark choices made to ensure his people's survival.