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    The Expanse

    Started this SyFy show recently and I must say that at this point i'm very impressed. From what i've read it's the biggest budget for any show that they've done so far, and it shows. It's an all around solid production with a sci-fi story that's part mystery/part political intrigue and is delivered with intelligent, strong writing.

    I'm occasionally reminded of past sci-fi when watching this series. As the show rolls on the group dynamic kind of gives off a Firefly vibe; while the tension and overall execution sometimes resembles Battlestar Galactica. There's also that noir-esque, futuristic, scifi-tinged gumshoe theme reminicient of Blade Runner prevelant as well. All good things IMO.

    If you're looking for an intelligent, solid scifi show with decent production values to dig into then The Expanse fills the bill. Recommended.

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    Finally all caught up

    Show started out interesting, but a bit rough and tough to follow. Lots of characters and storylines going on, so I wasn't sure if I would dig it, but I kept watching anyway due to several recommendations. And finally ep 4 is what really got me hooked and now I'm officially into it (obviously since I'm all caught up now). First season was solid once you get passed the first few eps and only gets better.

    This second season is pretty interesting, and I'm liking it except for these "marines" that we occasionally follow, specifically this new "tough chick" character that I really dislike. Whoever the actress is seems to try a little TOO hard to come off as tough and commanding, but I just ain't buying it and a lot of her scenes it just her trying prove that she's the toughest person in the room, so I can't help but I tend to fast forward a lot of the scenes involving her and the marines unless it's something important, but so far nothing has really come from their scenes yet. Aside from that it's a pretty good season thus far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrighT MasteR View Post
    Show started out interesting, but a bit rough and tough to follow. Lots of characters and storylines going on, so I wasn't sure if I would dig it, but I kept watching anyway due to several recommendations. And finally ep 4 is what really got me hooked and now I'm officially into it (obviously since I'm all caught up now). First season was solid once you get passed the first few eps and only gets better.
    Same here. Bit of a slow start, but totally worth the wait.


    Quote Originally Posted by FrighT MasteR View Post
    This second season is pretty interesting, and I'm liking it except for these "marines" that we occasionally follow, specifically this new "tough chick" character that I really dislike. Whoever the actress is seems to try a little TOO hard to come off as tough and commanding, but I just ain't buying it and a lot of her scenes it just her trying prove that she's the toughest person in the room, so I can't help but I tend to fast forward a lot of the scenes involving her and the marines unless it's something important, but so far nothing has really come from their scenes yet. Aside from that it's a pretty good season thus far.
    I can see that. That theme tends to be overplayed not just here, but in general.

    Although I do dig the intrigue to an extent; I tend to like The Expanse the most when the show focuses the heaviest on the small crew/Thomas Jane side of things. There's a lot going on in this show. Attention must be paid, and it's not really one that you want to be missing episodes on either.

    Overall = Solid

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    im going to start this series once im done binge watching this stupid.....hipshit bullshit "Sense8 "

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravenewworld1 View Post
    im going to start this series once im done binge watching this stupid.....hipshit bullshit "Sense8 "
    Personally couldn't get into Sense8, didn't care for a lot of the characters or the storyline

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrighT MasteR View Post
    Personally couldn't get into Sense8, didn't care for a lot of the characters or the storyline
    I like the idea, but its so pretentious with its execution and never attempts to hold back.

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    Decent season 2 finale, but nothing too grandiose or climactic. Really it just kinda played out as a basic episode with minimal resolutions on all fronts, but that's ok because it will be back for a 3rd season.

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    Yeah the finale wasn't bad. Didn't exactly feel like a finale, but it was still good nontheless. Can't wait for next season

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    Good start to season 3, and picks right back up where it left off. This series is definitely recommended for anybody looking for a solid, well rounded sci-fi series to crack open.

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    I still have yet to see this show
    If i remember correctly, i downloaded it and tried to get into it, but couldnt.

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    Looks like this is the last season, unless another channel picks it up http://deadline.com/2018/05/the-expa...ed-1202388026/

    Considering how much Netflix seems to like their scifi properties lately, hopefully they'll scoop it up or maybe some other kind of premium channel since it deserves to be on a better channel than SyFy anyway.

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    As long as it lands somewhere. It'd be a shame to drop this show altogether - as it showcases some of the best writing on the tube... not to mention good acting and better than average special effects.

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    Decent season finale, but nothing really too eventful either. It did though open the door to many directions the show can go in from here on out. Glad Amazon picked it up. This show deserves to be on the tube.

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    Good finale to another great season. Love this series. Can't wait to see where the next season goes since there are endless possibilities now

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    Another solid season overall. As with the previous seasons there's a pretty high level of geopolitical machination and group cohesion going on that literally drips with social commentary - and was expected.

    They do seem to be going for a somewhat darker, more serious tone this season though, and i'm ok with that, but I would've liked to have seen a bit more focus, levity, and comradarie with the core characters. Still though, i'll take whatever they give. I'm just glad to see it back on the air because picking up where season 3 left off leaves endless possibilities of where they can go, or what they can do from this point on.

    High marks for the FX work involved with this production. Also, the acting is still very good, and the writing is incredibly solid as well with commendable attention to details. This show is a great example of solid, intelligent scifi storytelling, and it's still highly recommended for those looking for something of substance.

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    Another great season. The scope and look/feel seemed much bigger, so I'm assuming amazon must've given it a larger budget this time 'round and it shows. The writing is once again top notch and it really grips you right from the first ep. Can't wait for the next season

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