I have never watched a space series before with the exception of the Mandalorian. I know this topic is very popular and there are tons of examples but I have never really decided to try one of these shows. I was kind of tempted when the new Star Trek season "Picard" came out, but since I have never watched this show I simply decided to pass it.
The Expanse is an interesting series and I have been reading a lot of good stuff about it. I actually watched the first seasons a few weeks ago but since I didn't really enjoy I decided to not write about it. The only reason why I continued to watch the second season is that apparently, the show gets better as time goes on, and even though the first season wasn't that special for, I did notice it had potential.
After watching the second season I can confirm it is better and the major plot is finally reaching a very interesting state. The story follows a handful of characters, one space crew, an important politician from planet Earth and other relevant characters like a detective or a martian special soldier.
In this story, humanity has colonized the solar system and we aren't a one-planet species anymore. There are humans on Earth, but also on Mars and others living in Space on an asteroid belt. The relationship between these groups of humans is not the best, there is some hostility, especially between Mars and Earth but no war yet.
In season 1, the characters discover an unknown type of biological weapon that is exterminating people. No one knows where it came from and what it really is, but it is clearly something to worry about because it is ruthless. Once we reach season 2, we will see the real potential of this "thing". The main reason I decided to continue watching this show until the end, is a great scene in episode 5 where we can really see the crazy stuff this biological thing, now called protomolecule, can do.
The show has enough dialogue to develop the characters, their acting is consistent and well-written but I feel sometimes they are a bit generic. Their performance is good but not outstanding. I also think the show had a bigger budget for season 2, it had better cgi and as far as I know, season 3 and 4 are even better.
In short words, this is a show about humans living in different places inside the solar system, their political differences, and a new unknown threat that could break havoc. If you enjoy sci-fi or space fiction, then you should give this show a watch.
The best
- Good cgi.
- The general quality of the show is improving.
- Plot with enough potential.
The worst
- The cast could have been better, sometimes they feel a bit generic.
- I couldn't really get into season 1. I found myself checking the phone several times. Season 2 was much better.
More information: https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/63639-the-expanse Review: AAA In numbers: 7/10
