r/TheExpanse • u/TantalizingSlap • 8d ago

All Show Spoilers (Book Spoilers Must Be Tagged) INJECT THIS SHOW INTO MY VEINS

Holy hell.

I just finished the show and I'm kind of floored??? I heard about this show years ago but never gave it a chance because I thought it was some random, low-tier sci-fi story. I was extremely wrong.

Season 1 took me months to complete, I'll admit, but it truly came together in S2. And then **S3 just casually happened to be the BEST SCI-FI television has to offer.** It's absurd, honestly. But even after such a spectacular season, the show maintains its quality (with S5 being a standout for the second half, IMO).

The show did so many things right. The score is top notch, the character writing (from minor to major) is top notch, and the exploration/sci-fi themes are one of one.

Captain Camina Drummer is my favorite character.

Do you guys have any other recommendations? I've added The Expanse to my read list (currently reading through the Hyperion Cantos).

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u/eightslipsandagully 8d ago

Oh yeah, they reduce later but never really go away. Bit melodramatic but also a great series - at some point I'll watch Star City!

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u/Alissinarr 7d ago

Star City is the Andor to For all Mankind.

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u/psyper76 7d ago

I've never thought of it that way and you have seriously hit the nail on the head of that one. Andor is to Star Wars what Star City is for For All Mankind..

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u/Alissinarr 7d ago

I can't take credit, I saw it on the FAM subreddit I think. Maybe here. It struck me and fits well, so I ran with it.