The 100 Season 3: Alycia Debnam-Carey Returns as Lexa

Last season, Alycia Debnam-Carey first appeared on The 100 by hiding Lexa's identity from Jaha and Kane while they were imprisoned by the Grounders. From that moment through Lexa's betrayal of Clarke at Mount Weather, Debnam-Carey has become a fan favorite on the show, especially by those who would like to see Clarke and Lexa become a romantic item again (aka Clexa fans).

Given Debnam-Carey's starring role on Fear the Walking Dead, there's been some concern about how many episodes she'd be available to appear in during The 100 Season 3. Last week at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour, I spoke with Executive Producer Jason Rothenberg and asked him about how many episodes she would appear.

He didn't provide an exact episode count, but did offer some insight into how much Lexa will play into the upcoming season. "I think she did as many for us this season-- or has done as many for us this season as she did last season," Rothenberg said.

"I talked to AMC a lot about-- begged on hands and knees, 'Please let us use her. The character is amazing and she has totally taken off as an internet sensation.' I'm really grateful they let her come hang out with us today [at TCA]."

According to IMDB, Debnam-Carey appeared in nine episodes during The 100 Season 2. If she's in close to that number this season, fans shouldn't fear at all. Her commitment to Fear the Walking Dead hasn't prevented her from being a force on The 100.

Now the question is .... Will Clarke be able to forgive Lexa? In a previously published interview, Eliza Taylor (Clarke) stated, "I'll be seeing [Lexa] but it's not gonna be fun for Clarke at all. She's really torn up about it. She loved Lexa and she was betrayed. It's going to be a really shaky reunion."

One thing that's sure is that it will be a wild ride!

Tune in to watch The 100 Season 3 premiere, "Wanheda: Part 1," live Thursday, January 21 at 9 pm ET on the CW.

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The 100 Season 3 Episode 3 Official Description for "Ye Who Enter Here"

The CW has released the logline for The 100 Season 3 Episode 3 “Ye Who Enter Here" airing February 4, 2016 at 9 pm ET on the CW.

"MICHAEL BEACH (“SONS OF ANARCHY”) GUEST STARS — Clarke (Eliza Taylor) wrestles with a decision.  Bellamy (Bob Morley) learns that something isn't what it seems.  Meanwhile, Murphy (Richard Harmon) plots to betray his former Chancellor (Isaiah Washington). Paige Turco, Henry Ian Cusack, Marie Avgeropoulos, Devon Bostick, Lindsey Morgan, Chris Larkin and Ricky Whittle also star. Antonio Negret directed the episode written by Kim Shumway (#303)."

The official description doesn't come close to describing the intensity of the hour or the threat faced by the Grounders and the Arkers, but provides some insight into what's coming up.

The 100  Season 3 premieres January 21, 2016 at 9 pm ET on the CW.

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The 100's Eliza Taylor on Grounder Clans and the 'Commander of Death'

When The 100  Season 3 picks up, Clarke will be out on her own and attempting to come to terms with what she did at Mount Weather. Meanwhile, the political situation with the Grounder factions becomes tumultuous with the Ice Nation threatening the peace.

Eliza Taylor came in on her day off to The 100 set to talk to reporters about the upcoming season. She discusses the different grounder factions and what it means that Clarke is Wanheda.

The 100 Season 3 premieres on Thursday, January 21 at 9 pm ET on the CW.

For more of the interview: The 100 On Set Interview: Eliza Taylor Teases Clarke's in 'Pure Survival Mode'

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The 100's Henry Ian Cusick Teases 'Doomed' Romance for Kane

Kane has transitioned from one of the most hated characters on The 100 to one of the most beloved. 

As he has evolved as a character, his relationship and connection with Abby has shifted and become much deeper. In The 100 Season 3 extended trailer, Kane and Abby kiss! 

While it's unclear what draws them together, it's a moment viewers wouldn't have seen coming in the early episodes of the series, yet one that has become highly anticipated. Will it be smooth sailing for Kabby?

That's not likely. This is The 100! Nothing is easy, simple or as expected .... ever.

Henry Ian Cusick teased a romance for Kane this season while on The 100 set when they were filming Season 3 Episode 9. Cusick doesn't specify that the relationship is with Abby, so it could be with someone else.... 

Check out his witty response about Kane's romantic future.

What do you think? Disappointed? Intrigued? Happy?

Check out my preview of The 100 Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2.

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The 100 Season 3 Preview: Three Months Later....

The 100 Season 3 picks up three months after the annihilation of the Mountain Men at Mount Weather. Over these months, there have been many changes, but Clarke and Bellamy's decision to exterminate an entire people hangs heavy over everything that's going on with the Skaikru, Trikru and other clans.

Executive Producer Jason Rothenberg said, "They are all Grounders now technically." And, that's evident immediately in Season 3. The term "Grounders" is too general to be of much value as a describer going forward with the show's expanding world. It could be argued that the original "100" and Arkers who joined them form another clan outside the 12 Clan coalition. They are the Skaikru.

The events at Mount Weather affect everyone who knows what happened emotionally, physically, romantically and/or politically. There's peace, but that doesn't mean it's all good. The peace is tenuous as Kane reminds Bellamy in the first teaser trailer.

During the three months, the Skaikru established a true home base and have taken advantage of technology. As the above image from the trailer shows, they have a vehicle now and horses too. This allows them to move around the lands more quickly and helps showcase the expansive world they must navigate.

One of the best moments of the premiere takes place in the truck and is a brief moment of lightness and joy in otherwise dark and dangerous world. It's a scene that will likely be replayed on repeat for a long time. (At least, I plan on doing that!)

I've only watched "Wanheda: Part One and Part Two" and it's an impressive start to my favorite series on television. I wasn't sure how The 100 would possibly follow up the first two seasons, but Jason Rothenberg, the writers, directors, cast, and crew have exceeded my expectations.

The 100 is fundamentally the same show as we saw last spring, but as there was a focal shift between Seasons 1 and 2, there's another one in Season 3. The intensity hasn't waned, instead the threats are even greater now.

In addition to the story of the Skaikru and the Clans, separately Jaha's journey with ALIE continues and Murphy begins to uncover more about what happened years prior in the bunker.

While you probably want to know more about what happens and specifics about certain characters, I'll leave that to the full trailer which comes out on Monday, December 14. Once that's released, I'll have a better feel for what I can and cannot say.

One tidbit, I'll leave you with is that Trigedasleng is used for communication more often than in the past seasons. When and how it's used instead of English speaks volumes over the words being said at times. It's another example of the world expanding and the assimilation of the Skaikru.

The 100 Season 3 doesn't hold anything back. It begins with a tortured soul and with the exception of the one truck scene I mentioned, that intensity doesn't let up. Mount Weather and what happened there provides an undercurrent to personal and political decisions being made, people's mental and physical state and really just about everything you will see on the screen.

Check out the The 100 trailer and watch the season premiere Thursday, January 21 at 9 pm ET on the CW!



You can find most of my The 100 interviews and other coverage at BuddyTV, including from a set visit this Fall. I'll also be hosting the "Inside the 100" aftershow each week and additional thoughts here at TV Diehard.

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The Vampire Diaries Interview: Kat Graham Teases the Mid-Season Finale

It's Christmas time on The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 9, "Cold as Ice," and there's a lot stirring after Lily's sacrifice. While Stefan and Damon search for Julian, Caroline and Alaric are dealing with her unique pregnancy.

This leaves Bonnie to work a Toys for Tots drive without her friends. BuddyTV caught up with Kat Graham on set in Atlanta to find out what Bonnie's up to for the holidays and the surprising person who shows up to help her at the toy drive.

"The Christmas episode is actually when you start to see Bonnie interacting more with the Heretics and you start to see those storylines develop," teases Graham. This is a change from when Bonnie was killing Heretics or being with those who were killing the Heretics.

Check out the full interview at BuddyTV.

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Supernatural Interview: Ruth Connell on Lucifer's Return and Rowena Helping Sam

After performing a disappearing act, Rowena's back to help the Winchester brothers deal with their Darkness problem in Supernatural Season 11 Episode 9, "O Brother Where Art Thou?" And, it may have to do with a certain someone in a cage. We caught up with Ruth Connell to find out what brings Rowena back, how the reunion with Crowley goes, Rowena's reaction to Lucifer and more.

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BuddyTV: What brings Rowena back?

Connell: Thank goodness Rowena's been pulled back in. ... There's a big cliffhanger in this episode and it very much leads into Episode 10 and we filmed the episodes together. It might actually be that the Winchesters might need something from her. I think when we last saw her, they needed her to free Castiel and here they are again. She's like their nice aunty, she keeps helping them. You'll see how she's brought back in. It's a bit of fun.

Continue to read the full inteview at BuddyTV.

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