Author Topic: The EXPANSE (Read 26707 times)

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #70 on:** December 16, 2019, 11:44:36 PM »

Great freaking season!

I wish S5 were here already.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #71 on:** December 17, 2019, 06:54:55 AM »

I really need to watch this show. It's on the list.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #72 on:** December 17, 2019, 08:41:25 AM »

Quote from: kaos2900 on December 17, 2019, 06:54:55 AM

I really need to watch this show. It's on the list.

Yes. Yes you do. I think it has surpassed 'Continuum' as my all time favorite Sci Fi series. In any event, if you like the Sci Fi genre and you haven't watched this show you are REALLY missing out. Incredible special effects....I'm not exaggerating when I say they are motion picture level maybe even better.....the space sequences are awesome.

And the show does a great job at depicting how the political scene would most likely look if mankind were to populate the solar system. The story continually progresses with no real 'slow' spots and they have several different story lines being told all interwoven. It's just a really good show.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 17, 2019, 11:10:28 AM »

Ah, too much good TV to watch!

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #74 on:** December 17, 2019, 11:24:54 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on December 17, 2019, 11:10:28 AM

Ah, too much good TV to watch!

Have you watched this show Hef? Curious to hear your opinion on it.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #75 on:** December 17, 2019, 03:55:25 PM »

Quote from: gmillerdrake on December 17, 2019, 11:24:54 AM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on December 17, 2019, 11:10:28 AM
Ah, too much good TV to watch!

Have you watched this show Hef? Curious to hear your opinion on it.

I LOVE The Expanse. I just don't have time to watch this new season yet!

Art · « **Reply #76 on:** December 18, 2019, 05:59:18 AM »

The best show on tv right now IMHO. The Expanse is incredible.

Halfway through season 4. Watching just one episode a day, to make it last.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #77 on:** December 18, 2019, 07:42:45 AM »

Quote from: Art on December 18, 2019, 05:59:18 AM

The best show on tv right now IMHO.

I'm with you on loving this show to death but I personally give that nod to Mr. Robot.....The Expanse is up there though. It's such a good show. Well written, visually stunning....story just continues to advance with no real slow moments.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #78 on:** December 20, 2019, 04:14:55 PM »

Great season and in general this is one of the best sci-fi shows in recent years. The only thing that annoys me is some of the characters especially Avasarala, there's just something about her acting that throws me off. I

everytime she get's mad and swears, i'm not sure why but that just feels like forced acting.

Amos is my favourite though.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #79 on:** December 20, 2019, 04:17:12 PM »

Quote from: gmillerdrake on December 18, 2019, 07:42:45 AM

Quote from: Art on December 18, 2019, 05:59:18 AM
The best show on tv right now IMHO.
visually stunning

I actually think that's something that dosen't get enough credit, I mean i'm not sure about their budget but in terms of tv-shows in general the CGI is really top notch for the most parts.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #80 on:** December 20, 2019, 04:29:06 PM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 20, 2019, 04:17:12 PM

Quote from: gmillerdrake on December 18, 2019, 07:42:45 AM
Quote from: Art on December 18, 2019, 05:59:18 AM
The best show on tv right now IMHO.
visually stunning
I actually think that's something that dosen't get enough credit, I mean i'm not sure about their budget but in terms of tv-shows in general the CGI is really top notch for the most parts.

It’s a step above near all other attempts from Sci Fi shows. It looks incredible.

jammindude · « **Reply #81 on:** January 07, 2020, 10:21:08 PM »

Watched the first two episodes tonight on recommendation from my best friend.

Love it so far. Can’t wait to check out the rest.

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #82 on:** January 09, 2020, 08:40:17 AM »

Gonna be a looooong wait for next season. But, after reading the books I'm excited for what should be coming!

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #83 on:** January 09, 2020, 09:07:59 AM »

Quote from: jammindude on January 07, 2020, 10:21:08 PM

Watched the first two episodes tonight on recommendation from my best friend.

Love it so far. Can’t wait to check out the rest.

It's a great series.

ErHaO · « **Reply #84 on:** January 10, 2020, 04:10:51 PM »

I really enjoyed the second and third seasons, but honestly the first season is by far my favourite. I enjoyed the relatively grounded scifi setting and subsequent seasons are getting more and more "space magic". But now that I accepted that, I look forward to viewing the rest and waiting for other seasons. It is great that Amazon picked this one up.

Furthermore, talking about video games, the first season of The Expanse felt somewhat similar to Call of Duty Infinite Warfare campaign in more than one way (which I consider to be underrated). I think it is worth a try if you enjoy a Mars vs Earth and colonies story with political stuff mixed in.

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #85 on:** January 14, 2020, 11:30:57 AM »

Quote from: ErHaO on January 10, 2020, 04:10:51 PM

I really enjoyed the second and third seasons, but honestly the first season is by far my favourite. I enjoyed the relatively grounded scifi setting and subsequent seasons are getting more and more "space magic". But now that I accepted that, I look forward to viewing the rest and waiting for other seasons. It is great that Amazon picked this one up.

Furthermore, talking about video games, the first season of The Expanse felt somewhat similar to Call of Duty Infinite Warfare campaign in more than one way (which I consider to be underrated). I think it is worth a try if you enjoy a Mars vs Earth and colonies story with political stuff mixed in.

I still think it's well grounded, especially the human tech.

When you introduce alien tech of such an advanced magnitude sure it's gonna seem like magic. The whole series is based on alien tech, starting with the protomolecule. But the human tech is at least believable!

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 14, 2020, 03:55:34 PM »

Finished the new season.

Holy crap! I'm glad that Amazon picked this up!

jammindude · « **Reply #87 on:** February 11, 2020, 11:05:49 PM »

Just starting Season 4 and loving it.

Anyone read the books? If so, is there a lot of difference? Or does it follow the books fairly closely?

Podaar · « **Reply #88 on:** February 12, 2020, 05:54:46 AM »

The missus and I finished up watching all four seasons this past weekend. I'm now halfway through the first novel (read the prequel short stories too).

Quote from: jammindude on February 11, 2020, 11:05:49 PM

Anyone read the books? If so, is there a lot of difference? Or does it follow the books fairly closely?

The main thread of the story, as relates to the Rocinante crew, Miller and the protomolecule is the same. Much of the solar system politics is different, but interesting.

jammindude · « **Reply #89 on:** February 17, 2020, 06:58:14 PM »

Finished it. Loved it. Can’t wait for season 5.

A little bummed that they never showed what happened after Amos said “Thank you” in the brig.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #90 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:13:44 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on February 17, 2020, 06:58:14 PM

A little bummed that they never showed what happened after Amos said “Thank you” in the brig.

I think we know what happened.

Love Amos!

Podaar · « **Reply #91 on:** March 03, 2020, 06:47:35 AM »

Okay, all caught up on The Expanse, both the TV show and all the books (so far). I'm really excited to see how they pull off season five. If they continue with each season being equal to each book, it shall be interesting to see fan response for non-book readers!

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #92 on:** March 03, 2020, 03:15:03 PM »

Quote from: Podaar on March 03, 2020, 06:47:35 AM

Okay, all caught up on The Expanse, both the TV show and all the books (so far). I'm really excited to see how they pull off season five. If they continue with each season being equal to each book, it shall be interesting to see fan response for non-book readers!

Exactly! I think on here me and you might be the only book guys. Can't wait to see next season!

Podaar · « **Reply #93 on:** March 03, 2020, 04:19:34 PM »

CrimsonSunrise,

[not really spoilery, but I'm going to tiny text because some folks prefer it]

Do you think the TV series should end with book six? I think the last three books would be very difficult to pull off with the current batch of actors. I think they should end it there. The story is pretty complete at that point. Although, I will say that Tiamat's Wrath is probably my favorite of the series.

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #94 on:** March 12, 2020, 06:09:41 AM »

Quote from: Podaar on March 03, 2020, 04:19:34 PM

CrimsonSunrise,

[not really spoilery, but I'm going to tiny text because some folks prefer it]

Great point! Yeah, hollywood these days could probably age them all 30 years no sweat, but the story is pretty much wrapped up nicely after Babylon's Ashes. I think they could easily stretch books 5 and 6 into 3 more seasons! Then rest the series for say 5 years and return with a new cast or the same cast just aged. Just waiting for the rocks to fall and the shit to hit the fan!

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #95 on:** March 15, 2020, 10:30:31 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 14, 2020, 03:55:34 PM

Finished the new season.

Holy crap! I'm glad that Amazon picked this up!

Finally got around to the latest season and knocked it out in 2 days. Did not seem like 10 episodes at all, it's that good.

And, yeah, we all know what Amos did. Burn Gorman has a real knack for playing douchy characters you love to hate.

As much as some people might hate it, we need to thank Bezos for being such a fan that he pretty much made this shows continuation his own personal thing. The man can bankroll the rest of the series out of his own pocket and it would be pocket change to him.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #96 on:** October 08, 2020, 08:37:45 PM »

S5 December 16th

I’m mobile so I couldn’t snag the trailer and post it but it’s out there and it looks Awesome!

ariich · « **Reply #97 on:** October 08, 2020, 11:51:27 PM »

Sweet, can't wait! One my absolute favourite shows.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #98 on:** October 09, 2020, 09:52:20 AM »

S5 Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLji74IIp4

I just love how this show keeps the story moving and fresh.....it doesn't dwell too long and over stay it's appeal on themes/storylines etc etc.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #99 on:** October 09, 2020, 11:43:32 AM »

Yes, i'm ready!

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #100 on:** October 09, 2020, 01:12:19 PM »

orcus116 · « **Reply #101 on:** October 10, 2020, 03:32:10 PM »

Hell yeah.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #102 on:** October 14, 2020, 12:26:30 PM »

CrimsonSunrise · « **Reply #103 on:** October 14, 2020, 05:50:36 PM »

Yeah....... I got a lil chubby watching that

WilliamMunny · « **Reply #104 on:** October 15, 2020, 07:11:18 AM »

For my money, The Expanse is the 'best' sci-fi themed show of the past decade. I am sooooooo happy this didn't die after season 3.

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Author Topic: The EXPANSE (Read 26707 times)