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What to Watch After The 100
From Bunkers to Vampires: Four Must‑Watch Picks for The 100 Fans
If you loved the high‑stakes, world‑ending drama of The 100, you’ll find a surprisingly diverse lineup waiting to satisfy every craving. From the freshly minted political intrigue of Paradise, to the beloved retro‑future chaos of Fallout, the iconic teen‑heroics of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the animated, kid‑centric chaos of The Last Kids on Earth, each recommendation brings a distinct flavor while staying tethered to the core themes of survival, rebellion, and youthful grit.
What ties these four titles together is more than just a shared genre label; they each explore how young people navigate collapsed societies, whether it’s a secret‑service agent unmasking a bunker conspiracy, a group of vault‑dwellers battling mutated foes, a slayer confronting demonic hordes, or a band of pre‑teens turning a monster‑infested world into a playground. Together they map a spectrum—from cutting‑edge, adult‑oriented thrillers to timeless classics and family‑friendly adventures—offering a full‑circle experience for anyone craving the next great post‑apocalyptic saga.
Why these shows are similar to The 100
100 years in the future, when the Earth has been abandoned due to radioactivity, the last surviving humans live on an ark orbiting the planet — but the ark won't last forever. So the repressive regime picks 100 expendable juvenile delinquents to send down to Earth to see if the planet is still habitable.
These recommendations branch out from The 100 with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Paradise
TV • 2025
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Paradise delivers a gritty political thriller set in a bunker‑world, echoing The 100’s survival‑against‑authority theme while adding a fresh, contemporary edge.
Overview
The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.
Fallout
TV • 2024
action_adventure • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
Fallout blends high‑octane action with a retro‑futuristic wasteland, offering the same blend of danger and camaraderie that made The 100 a cult hit among sci‑fi fans.
Overview
The story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there's almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV • 1997
sci_fi_fantasy • comedy • drama
Why Watch Next
Buffy the Vampire Slayer captures the youthful hero’s journey and apocalyptic stakes that resonate with The 100’s core audience, cementing its status as a genre‑defining classic.
Overview
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
The Last Kids on Earth
TV • 2019
animation • comedy • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
The Last Kids on Earth provides a light‑hearted, animated take on post‑apocalyptic survival, appealing to fans who love The 100’s adventure but want a more family‑friendly vibe.
Overview
Young teenager Jack Sullivan and a group of friends live in a decked-out tree house, playing video games, eating candy, and fighting zombies in the aftermath of a monster apocalypse.
More shows and movies featuring actors from The 100
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to The 100.
Love Me
TV • 2021
Why It’s Relevant
While differing in genre, this drama’s intense emotional stakes and themes of loss echo the high‑stakes personal struggles that drive the tension in The 100.