The Expanse (SyFy)

I had this show queued up on the DVR and just binge watched it over the new year weekend. The first two episodes were a bit slow, but by episodes 3 and 4, the show really got going. I have to say it is an excellent science fiction series and tries to stay close to a realistic look at the future. The space naval battles are pretty epic.

Anybody else watching this series? It already got signed for a second season and it's only 4 episodes in.

 

I’ve seen it. Good storylines, took an interesting turn halfway through the third season.

Looking forward to Season 4 in December!

All seasons now on Amazon Prime, now owned and produced by Amazon

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The books are a good read too.

 

Just in case anyone’s lurking out there...

No, you’re not going crazy- they speak Belter Creole:
https://www.syfy.com/theexpanse/blog/belter-creole-101

 

Just finished season 1. I'm usually watching it while doing the dishes and making breakfast on the weekends. It's really good.

 

I bought the first book 7 or 8 years ago because Amazon "recommended" it, probably because I had bought several other science fiction books. For the first 100 pages or so I was pretty much "meh, it's OK but that's about it". But by the time I got half way through I was hooked and immediately ordered the rest of the books in the series. I've read all of the books now and watched all 4 seasons of the show and I think it's great. The tv show, while changing things up a little still follows the books pretty closely; that's often not the case when novels are adapted for film.

I turned my brother on to the show and got him hooked too. Now he's in the process of reading the books too.

 

Just started season 4. I really like this show. I like the CGI but I also like their practical effects and props. Tons of likable characters and plenty of good antagonists that make you root for the good guy. Going to be a bummer when I'm fully caught up and have to wait for season 5.

 

Yeah awesome show! Need to read the books for sure.