Another question I had is that -- we saw Abby. Her part of the Ark survived, and then there's this plume of smoke off in the distance. Is that another part of the Ark that survived or is that something else?
Well, it's safe to say that Mecha Station, which is the station that Abby and company came down on, will not be the only station that made it. It probably will be the only station that made it without any casualties. That was important to me, just because if Abby was going to enjoy that first breath of air, there couldn't be people dead and suffering in the ship below her.
Most of the ships -– we saw many of them exploding on the way down, some of them made it probably only to crash and burn, with others, maybe we'll find some survivors. Part of the Season 2 storyline will be finding those survivors. What's cool is it gives us [possible future stories]. In "Lost," they found the tail section in Season 3. Who knows when we could find other stations from the Ark on the ground? It could happen as early as the beginning of Season 2, it could be Season 4, if the good Lord is willing.
Jaha, Finn, Bellamy, Raven -- their statuses are unclear at this point right, or are we clear on at least Jaha?
Well, he's alive but seemingly not for long. He's only got two weeks of air left up there. So if he were to continue as a character we would have to come up with a pretty compelling way and reason to bring him down. But yeah, all those other characters that you mention are definitely in limbo.
Do you want to comment on their status? I'm half-expecting you to say no, but I just thought I would ask.
It's funny, we get a lot of credit for killing main characters, but I personally don't think we've done that very much. So some people tease us about the fact that it's only the redshirts, the people that don't matter, that die and that's something we're conscious of. But yeah, I'd rather not reveal whether any of those people make it or don't into Season 2. I love all those characters.
But I assume the cast is expanding in Season 2, via new characters and maybe through some actors becoming series regulars next season.
Yes. The cast is definitely expanding in Season 2. Whether or not that means we're introducing new people or whether or not existing guest stars are becoming regulars, we're extending the cast for sure, as part of extending the universe. Clarke and Monty are in Mount Weather; we know that. We will definitely meet people in Mount Weather and get to know characters in Mount Weather that have lived there their whole lives.
We will expand the Grounder world in Season 2. We may make it to see "Luna at the sea," which is where Lincoln told Clark and Finn to go and where he theoretically is taking Octavia at the end of the finale. They may not make it that far, who knows, but it's safe to say that we'll meet other people.
One of the themes of Season 2 is that you can't survive alone; you can't make it by yourself, and that I think necessitates meeting others. And of course, we have the 100, and the idea all along was that we can pull people out of there that had been the whole time that we just suddenly meet. Same thing now that the Ark is on the ground -- we'll certainly meet people that we haven't met before from the ship, some of the people we have met in minor roles may return, but they have a whole world that they're building now. The dropship camp got burned up and one of the main sets in Season 2 is going to be built around one of these Ark stations. I talk about it like it's "Deadwood" with a spaceship in the middle of it. There will be people living there and helping build it.
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My last question is, how many episodes are in Season 2?
I'm not supposed to tell anybody what the episode order is yet, for some reason. I'm not quite sure why they're being secretive about it. But for me, [the number the network ordered] was the perfect number. We had 13 this season, and creatively 13's great. It's like a cable series. You get to really choose your story and the pace of it is never lagging. There's no filler episodes.
Next season I think you can assume we're going to do more. But the number will surprise people. So let me tease it like that -- it's more than 13 and fewer than 22.
Well, it's safe to say that Mecha Station, which is the station that Abby and company came down on, will not be the only station that made it. It probably will be the only station that made it without any casualties. That was important to me, just because if Abby was going to enjoy that first breath of air, there couldn't be people dead and suffering in the ship below her.
Most of the ships -– we saw many of them exploding on the way down, some of them made it probably only to crash and burn, with others, maybe we'll find some survivors. Part of the Season 2 storyline will be finding those survivors. What's cool is it gives us [possible future stories]. In "Lost," they found the tail section in Season 3. Who knows when we could find other stations from the Ark on the ground? It could happen as early as the beginning of Season 2, it could be Season 4, if the good Lord is willing.
Jaha, Finn, Bellamy, Raven -- their statuses are unclear at this point right, or are we clear on at least Jaha?
Well, he's alive but seemingly not for long. He's only got two weeks of air left up there. So if he were to continue as a character we would have to come up with a pretty compelling way and reason to bring him down. But yeah, all those other characters that you mention are definitely in limbo.
Do you want to comment on their status? I'm half-expecting you to say no, but I just thought I would ask.
It's funny, we get a lot of credit for killing main characters, but I personally don't think we've done that very much. So some people tease us about the fact that it's only the redshirts, the people that don't matter, that die and that's something we're conscious of. But yeah, I'd rather not reveal whether any of those people make it or don't into Season 2. I love all those characters.
But I assume the cast is expanding in Season 2, via new characters and maybe through some actors becoming series regulars next season.
Yes. The cast is definitely expanding in Season 2. Whether or not that means we're introducing new people or whether or not existing guest stars are becoming regulars, we're extending the cast for sure, as part of extending the universe. Clarke and Monty are in Mount Weather; we know that. We will definitely meet people in Mount Weather and get to know characters in Mount Weather that have lived there their whole lives.
We will expand the Grounder world in Season 2. We may make it to see "Luna at the sea," which is where Lincoln told Clark and Finn to go and where he theoretically is taking Octavia at the end of the finale. They may not make it that far, who knows, but it's safe to say that we'll meet other people.
One of the themes of Season 2 is that you can't survive alone; you can't make it by yourself, and that I think necessitates meeting others. And of course, we have the 100, and the idea all along was that we can pull people out of there that had been the whole time that we just suddenly meet. Same thing now that the Ark is on the ground -- we'll certainly meet people that we haven't met before from the ship, some of the people we have met in minor roles may return, but they have a whole world that they're building now. The dropship camp got burned up and one of the main sets in Season 2 is going to be built around one of these Ark stations. I talk about it like it's "Deadwood" with a spaceship in the middle of it. There will be people living there and helping build it.
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My last question is, how many episodes are in Season 2?
I'm not supposed to tell anybody what the episode order is yet, for some reason. I'm not quite sure why they're being secretive about it. But for me, [the number the network ordered] was the perfect number. We had 13 this season, and creatively 13's great. It's like a cable series. You get to really choose your story and the pace of it is never lagging. There's no filler episodes.
Next season I think you can assume we're going to do more. But the number will surprise people. So let me tease it like that -- it's more than 13 and fewer than 22.
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Yay at more than 13 and fewer than 22 episodes. We get more episodes and no fillers. It's weird that he was asked not to reveal the episode order, though.
ReplyDeleteI assume it will be around 15 episodes! That would probably be perfect. 22 for this kind of show is to much.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much space for storytelling in season 2 looking forward to it. I hope we'll get a bit backstory like we saw it with Bellamy and Octavia.
It will be around 15 episodes like the Following i think! 22 is just too much for that type of show.
ReplyDeletehope at least Bellamy is alive
ReplyDeleteIt is odd he was told not to tell us, but it could be that if the ratings are good, they will order more very quickly next season.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for season two. I've wanted them to explore more of Earth for so long now. I want to see them explore a ruined old city, and meet all new people. I love the storyline of them trying to find survivors. And I can't wait to find out more about the Mountain Men. Are the Mountain Men descendents of those who put the people of The Ark into space, or are they just descendents of military that got into Mount Weather? So exciting to find out. And I love Kane and Abby together. There's just so much the new season will bring. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThey find the rest of the plane in season 2 not 3....I'm talking about lost
ReplyDeleteMy bet is 15-16 episodes, ala The Following or Resurrection S2. I think that's a good number. I hope it's 17-18 like Sleepy Hollow though
ReplyDeleteVery vague about the episode count. It can be 14 or 21 episodes.. Don't understand why he can't reveal that. Maybe the CW wants to officially announce that later (any big events besides ComicCon?). But at least it's not 22 as that would be too much. My guess is 15.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think so-Remeber Messengers,IZombie,HoD & BatB have to air too.Plus, he sounds like he dosent want to do more than 13.Deadline also said last month that the episode order was for less than a full season.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is 18 episodes, like Sleepy Hollow did.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we're getting more than 13 episodes. Why does it have to be kept secret? I hope it will be at least 16.
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, 13 or so episodes means less filler, and that's a good thing. On the other hand I'm obsessed with the show and want more more more. 13's not enough.
Since it's starting in the fall there will probably be a lot of breaks between episodes. I hate that. That doesn't help with the ratings either.
That would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteMy gut tells me 18 episodes. It standard for shows more than 13 but less than 22. I can also see around 15-16 happening to.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this. I think CW wants to wait to see how the show does in the Fall in the ratings. If ratings are high, they can order more. I have no idea if the show is expensive to make, though. It could be. I'm guessing the order for now is between 15-18 episodes. I'm hoping for at least 18. I don't think 15 is enough, to be honest. The show is amazing. I want more.
ReplyDeleteI think 15 episodes will be nice. 18 may be okay, but there will be some filler there. I wonder why CW is getting all hush hush about the episode orders.
ReplyDeleteThere could be 8 to 9 episodes before the Winter break, and than another 6 in 2015. I just hope they don't go on too many breaks in between. So far the writing has been great, I am very confident that J.R. will not have filler episodes, so the more episodes the better! I am gonna love Wednesdays next fall.
ReplyDeleteI don't think 22 is too much for the show it could be really great for it.
ReplyDeleteNo, i don't think 22 is great for a serialised show like "The 100". The producers are going to dragged some things.
ReplyDeleteThe 100 is probably less expensive than TVD, Arrow, TO and The Flash. My guess is that their budget is similar to Reign's budget.
ReplyDeleteBob was at upfronts and he recently had a meeting with the writers. Bellamy is alive.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Jason's interviews they are the descendants of military and important people (mostly politicians) that got there to survive the Nuclear war.
ReplyDeleteThat means no one major died in the finale,just some redshirts as he said himself-therein lies the only problem of this otherwise wonderfil series.Everytime some new face pops up and starts speaking,they get killed within minutes and the main characters keep on standing!
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