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The CW's The 100 Gets a Bisexual Lead
The CW network continues to move the needle forward for bi visibility.
<p>Eliel Cruz is a culture commentator, speaker, and writer on LGBT issues, emphasizing on bisexuality, religion, and media.</p>
<p>Eliel Cruz is a culture commentator, speaker, and writer on LGBT issues, emphasizing on bisexuality, religion, and media.</p>
A same-sex kiss left fans wondering where the CW’s The 100 lead character, Clarke Griffin (played by Eliza Taylor), stood on the sexuality spectrum. The kiss was shared in last week's episode and sparked Internet commentary on its meaning.
Screenwriter Jason Rothenberg graciously answered fans' questions over Twitter, confirming the character is in fact bisexual.
In #The100, they don’t label themselves. If Clarke’s attracted to someone, gender isn’t a factor. Some things improve post-apocalypse.
\u201cIn #The100, they don\u2019t label themselves. If Clarke\u2019s attracted to someone, gender isn\u2019t a factor. Some things improve post-apocalypse.\u201d— Jason Rothenberg (@Jason Rothenberg) 1424918419
Clarke is a bisexual character. Remember that in this society, no one’s worried about it. They’re worried about spears to the chest. #The100
\u201cClarke is a bisexual character. Remember that in this society, no one\u2019s worried about it. They\u2019re worried about spears to the chest. #The100\u201d— Jason Rothenberg (@Jason Rothenberg) 1424918419
Griffin had previously been romantically involved with a male character on the show. It wasn't until this second season that the writers mixed it up with some same-sex love. Rothenberg hinted at the revelation last January when he answered a fan's question saying Griffin's sexuality would be addressed. "Sexuality in the world of The 100 isn't binary," Rothenberg said. "No one cares who you love."
