"The Expanse" is my new obsession

[mainer]

The first few episodes were a bit slow, but once I got halfway through the first season -- oh my god, I got addicted. It's SF in the not-too-distant future, when we've colonized Mars (but not beyond) and there are also people living on stations and asteroids between Earth and Mars ("Belters&quot . There are also still Mormons, out to proselytize to the universe. Of course, mankind just cannot stay peaceful. They have to start wars with each other. And now there's a new organism that's just arrived from beyond the solar system...

The acting is superb.

[hlthe2b]

1. I'm not a big Sci Fi fan, but I've considered watching that a few times...

Thanks for the recommendation. I've found that series that start slowly cause me to give up on them quickly so maybe I'll stick with it.

[Sedona]

2. Expanse is SO GOOD!

I'm a syfy fan. This is the best syfy on TV since Firefly and Battlestar Galactica. Better even. Thats saying a lot

The writing, the story, the production values, the acting are all superb.

Shohreh Aghdashloo is a GEM!

Well worth the binge.

Mr. Sedona is in the motion picture business and says they spent a fortune on the sets and effects. It looks it.

I'd consider watching it all again before next season comes out.

[Wingus Dingus]

3. That's my husband's favorite show, he's starting all over

back at the first season now to rewatch it all. He's always trying to get me into it, and I just don't care for sci fi stuff, but I agree the acting is good.

[Jilly_in_VA]

4. I like The Expanse

A LOT. Spousal unit finds it a bit intense. I'll probably get back to it when I finish "Grey's Anatomy". I find the character of Chrisjen extremely fascinating...an older woman who is so central to the plot.

[RainCaster]

6. Is she the politician with all the jewelry?

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I love that show, may have to watch it again.

[Jilly_in_VA]

13. She is

the actress who plays her, Shohreh Ahgadashloo, is WONDERFUL! Best thing on the show, and that's saying a lot.

[RainCaster]

14. I love the discussions she would have with her husband

Those helped show what a complex person she really is. Not just a typical power hungry pol.

[wcmagumba]

5. I'm an addict too...watched all five seasons at least three times...

retired, live alone and had covid bingeitus...I really dig the Belter's language and accents...🌍 🚀 🪐

[Irish_Dem]

17. Right, it is an incredible production, right down to the Belter and Martian accents.

[walkingman]

7. Not on Netflix? where is it?

[Sedona]

8. Amazon Prime

[pnwest]

9. THE best sci-fi show to come out in many years!

LOVE The Expanse!

[Luciferous]

10. My husband loves that show, I think he's watched it a couple of times.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

11. The asteroid belt is between Mars and Jupiter.

I haven't watched that series, but I hope they didn't relocate the asteroid belt.

[mainer]

12. Haha yes of course you're right

Lots of action on Jupiter’s moons.

[djm5971]

15. One of the best ever

I love the Expanse!

[Irish_Dem]

16. I am binging on this series now. It is fabulous.

It was a slow and poor beginning, but then my god it really picked up and is stunning.

[wcmagumba]

18. Dec 10 Season six will stream...

Only six episodes and is reputed to be the last season on Amazon...there are more novels however and either Amazon will change their mind or someone else will pick it up...it's just too good....