Jason Rothenberg Explained

Jason Rothenberg
Occupation:Producer
Television writer
director
Language:English
Nationality:American
Notableworks:The 100

Jason Rothenberg is an American television producer, writer and director, known for his work on The CW television series The 100.

Career

Body Politic

In 2009 The CW ordered a pilot to Jason Rothenberg and Bill Robinson's long-in-the-works drama about a group of young Washington, D.C. staffers titled Body Politic. The project was originally sold to The WB back in November 2005 by ABC Studios (then known as Touchstone Television).[1] However the show did not appear in the CW's fall schedule in early 2009 and on May 21, 2009, in an interview with Dawn Ostroff, the CW's CEO stated the show was still in consideration for midseason.[2] [3] Finally, on August 4, 2009, Dawn Ostroff announced that the project was officially dead for the CW.[4]

After the CW didn't pick up the pilot, the Rothenberg and Robinson tried to promote the potential series to other networks including NBC and ABC. It was reported that NBC liked what they saw, but didn't have space for it and ABC was considering the series for midseason.[5] In the end, no one picked up the series.

Although the series was left out, critics were positive enough with the 14–20-minute pilot presentation. E! Online describe it as the "Best Pilot you may never see" and that "if the CW ever wants us to take it seriously as a trademark network of our generation, it needs to branch out from its usual routine of picking up shows geared for a younger audience. The Body Politic is a cure to that problem".[6]

The 100

See also: The 100 (TV series). On May 9, 2013, it was announced that CW ordered The 100, developed by Rothenberg and based on first novel in the book series of the same name by Kass Morgan.[7] [8] The series premiered on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, and was watched by an estimated 2.7 million American viewers, and received an 18–49 rating of 0.9.[9] It is considered the most-watched show in its time-slot on The CW since 2010 with the series Life Unexpected.[10] On Rotten Tomatoes, the show's first season had 72% of professional reviewers reviewing it positively, with a consensus of "Although flooded with stereotypes, the suspenseful atmosphere helps make The 100 a rare high-concept guilty pleasure."[11] On Metacritic, the first season scores 63 out of 100 points.[12]

The second season premiered on Wednesday, October 23, 2014, and received an 18–49 rating of 0.5 with 1.54 million American viewers, which was less than the final episode of season one.[13] [14] However the second season was met with more favorable reviews, holding a rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.[11] IGN also gave the show a more positive review. IGN editor Eric Goldman writes, "Overcoming most of its early growing pains pretty quickly, The 100 was a very strong show by the end of its first season. But Season 2 elevated the series into the upper echelon, as the show become one of the coolest and most daring series on TV these days."[15]

On January 11, 2015, The CW renewed the series for a third season.[16] In this season, Lexa, a lesbian character, was controversially killed.[17] [18] After criticism by fans and critics, Rothenberg posted an apology letter.[18] [19] [20]

The series continued into its seventh season, with its final episode being written and directed by Rothenberg and airing on September 30, 2020.[21] [22] Rothenberg was credited as the writer for sixteen of the one-hundred episodes of the series.

The 100 episodes written by Jason Rothenberg:

Searchers

In October 2016, Deadline reported that The CW bought the rights of to the new Rothenberg and Greg Berlanti project Searchers,[23] but by May 2017, Deadline reported that CW has opted not to proceed with the pilot.

Filmography

Film

TitleYearNotes
scope=rowOriginal Intent1992Key set production assistant
scope=rowAmerican Cuisine1998Key production assistant
scope=rowJulien Donkey-Boy1999Production office coordinator

Television

The numbers in directing and writing credits refer to the number of episodes.

TitleYearCredited asNetworkNotes
CreatorDirectorWriterExecutive
producer
scope=rowBody Politic2009The CWUnsold pilot
scope=rowThe 1002014–20 (1) (16)
scope=rowSearchers2017Unsold pilot

Notes and References

  1. News: February 5, 2009 . Development Update: Thursday, February 5 . . July 11, 2023 . February 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210213051025/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7948 . live .
  2. News: Ghosh . Korbi . May 21, 2009 . Dawn Ostroff says 'Gossip Girl' spin off could still get a spot on The CW schedule . . May 18, 2016 . June 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160616153922/http://zap2it.com/2009/05/dawn-ostroff-says-gossip-girl-spin-off-could-still-get-a-spot-on-the-cw-schedule/ . dead .
  3. News: Ghosh . Korbi . May 27, 2009 . 'Body Politic': I've now seen the pilot, The CW needs to pick it up . . May 18, 2016 . June 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160616153726/http://zap2it.com/2009/05/the-body-politic/ . dead .
  4. Ausiello . Michael . August 4, 2009 . Press Tour Diary: The CW executive session . Entertainment Weekly.
  5. News: C . Nick . June 19, 2009 . Body Politic Future . . July 11, 2023 . October 12, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012171536/https://nickctv.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/body-politic-future/ . live .
  6. News: Abrams . Natalie . June 6, 2009 . The Body Politic: The Best Pilot You May Never See . . July 11, 2023 . April 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405030023/https://www.eonline.com/news/127629/the-body-politic-the-best-pilot-you-may-never-see . live .
  7. Hibberd . James . May 9, 2013 . CW orders 3 new sci-fi shows . Entertainment Weekly.
  8. Web site: 100, THE (CW) . . July 22, 2015 . July 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711230554/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/100/ . live .
  9. News: March 20, 2014 . Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'The 100' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140321015018/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/20/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-the-100/246391/ . dead . March 21, 2014 . TV by the Numbers.
  10. News: March 20, 2014 . 'The 100' Premiere is the CW's Most Watched Show in the Time Period Since 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140321001752/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/20/the-100-premiere-is-the-cws-most-watched-show-in-the-time-period-since-2010/246477/ . dead . March 21, 2014 . TV by the Numbers.
  11. Web site: The 100 (2014-) . . July 11, 2023 . June 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160613010851/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/-CW . live .
  12. Web site: The 100 : Season 1 . . July 11, 2023 . January 6, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150106210322/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-100 . live .
  13. News: May 8, 2014. 'Beauty and the Beast', 'The 100' and 'Hart of Dixie' Renewed by The CW. TV by the Numbers. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140508223837/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/08/beauty-and-the-beast-renewed-by-the-cw/261847/. May 8, 2014.
  14. News: Kondolojy . Amanda . October 23, 2014 . Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle', 'The Goldbergs', 'Modern Family', & 'Criminal Minds' Adjusted Up; 'black-ish' Adjusted Down + Final World Series Numbers . dead . . https://web.archive.org/web/20141025164721/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/23/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-the-goldbergs-modern-family-black-ish-adjusted-down-final-world-series-numbers/318375 . October 25, 2014.
  15. News: Goldman . Eric . March 15, 2015 . The 100: Season 2 Review . . July 11, 2023 . January 6, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160106152353/https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/15/the-100-season-2-review . live .
  16. News: Goldberg . Lesley . January 11, 2015 . CW Renews 'Arrow,' 'Flash,' 'Supernatural,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Originals,' More . . May 17, 2016 . May 26, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190526021957/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cw-renews-arrow-flash-supernatural-762522 . live .
  17. News: Prudom . Laura . March 3, 2016 . 'The 100' Boss Talks Latest Casualty, That Flashback Twist . . May 17, 2016 . May 25, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160525053252/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/the-100-spoilers-lexa-dead-becca-commander-season-3-episode-7-thirteen-1201722251/ . live .
  18. News: Ryan . Maureen . March 14, 2016 . What TV Can Learn From 'The 100' Mess . . May 17, 2016 . June 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603193133/https://variety.com/2016/tv/opinion/the-100-lexa-jason-rothenberg-1201729110/ . live .
  19. News: March 11, 2016. Fans revolt after gay TV character killed off. BBC. May 17, 2016. December 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161211161034/http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-35786382. live.
  20. News: Rothenberg . Jason . March 24, 2016 . The Life and Death of Lexa . . May 17, 2016 . June 23, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160623224939/https://medium.com/@jrothenberg/the-life-and-death-of-lexa-e461224be1db . live .
  21. 1158048665929277440. With #The100 Season 6 finale just days away, I have some bittersweet news to share: Season 7 will be our last. We are eternally grateful to WB & CW for always allowing us to tell our story the way we want to & to wrap the show on our terms. What an incredible ride this has been!. JRothenbergTV. Rothenberg. Jason. August 4, 2019. en. August 7, 2019.
  22. Web site: Petski. Denise. March 4, 2020. The CW Sets Premiere Dates For 'Stargirl', 'In The Dark' Season 2 & Final Season Of 'The 100'. March 4, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. March 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200304234744/https://deadline.com/2020/03/the-cw-sets-premiere-dates-stargirl-in-the-dark-season-2-final-season-the-100-1202874370/. live.
  23. News: Andreeva . Nellie . October 25, 2016 . The CW Buys Action Drama 'Searchers' From 'The 100' Creator & Greg Berlanti . April 6, 2017 . April 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170407054337/http://deadline.com/2016/10/searchers-cw-action-drama-the-100-creator-jason-rothenberg-greg-berlanti-1201842759/ . live .

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