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A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
In a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, a detective and a spaceship crew uncover a vast conspiracy that threatens peace between Earth, Mars, and the asteroid belt. As tensions escalate, they find themselves at the center of a brewing interstellar war and the emergence of a mysterious alien protomolecule.
The Expanse was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its complex narrative, realistic portrayal of space travel, strong character development, and intricate world-building. It is often praised for its mature themes and philosophical undertones, becoming a benchmark for modern science fiction television.
Praised for its compelling blend of hard science fiction and character-driven drama.
Lauded for its intricate plot, political commentary, and realistic depiction of space.
Applauded for its stunning visual effects and immersive world-building.
Google audience: Google users consistently rate 'The Expanse' highly, appreciating its intellectual depth, engaging storylines, and the show's commitment to scientific accuracy in its portrayal of space. Many highlight the strong ensemble cast and the mature handling of complex themes.
Nominated for multiple Hugo Awards and Saturn Awards, winning Best Dramatic Presentation for the series. Also received nominations for technical and writing achievements.
The show's creators were dedicated to scientific accuracy, consulting with astrophysicists and aerospace engineers to ensure the physics and engineering depicted in space were as realistic as possible, leading to detailed elements like the 'Epstein Drive'.
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**One of the best Sci-Fi shows ever made!** Oye! First time viewer? Make sure to make it to the episode 4 "CQB". About the books: Yes, they are fantastic. The show is also fantastic. It's okay to like both even if they aren't the same...
Let me just say this: read the books instead, but watch the show immediately afterwards? The production was beset by issues, dropped by SyFy and picked up by Amazon, then a key actor committed assault and the show was diverged to adapt for ...
The Expanse is an adaptation of a series of novels by James S. A. Corey, the pen name of the two authors who co-write the book series. This series adheres to the books quite well, though it isn't one-novel-per-episode, more like one nove...
If you're having a hard time to sleep and your sleeping pills don't work, you gotta try this TV show. It will work with 100%. I was told that it's a great TV show, a bit slow, but would get better and to not give up… So I started watchi...
Another Sci-Fi show purporting humanity to be "hundreds" of years in the future and the only really new tech seems to be spaceships, see-through smartphones and ... nothing. People are still running around with guns, having surgeries with Y...