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Season 1 – The Expanse

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Hundreds of years in the future, things are different than what humanity is used to after humans have colonized the solar system and Mars has become an independent military power. Rising tensions between Earth and Mars have put them on the brink of war. Against this backdrop, a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain come together to investigate the case of a missing young woman. The investigation leads them on a race across the solar system that could expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
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The Expanse — Season 1

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The Expanse blends sci-fi elements and detective noir into a visually compelling whole, though it takes a few episodes for the story to capture viewers' intrigue.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today Nov 10, 2021
Epic, whip-smart and addictive, Amazon's near-future sci-fi series marries politics and space battles in the story of a future when we populate the solar system but remain culturally divided. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Mar 29, 2018
It's a lot smarter than dross that typically masquerades as sci-fi on TV. Go to Full Review Jonathon Dornbush Entertainment Weekly Sep 8, 2017
The premiere is bogged down by the sheer amount of table setting required with so many story lines while also trying to begin tying them together. Go to Full Review Mark Serrels CNET Mar 28, 2023
This TV show is not perfect. In fact, depending on what you value in your television, you could even call The Expanse "bad." No, The Expanse is very good. Often it's good in spite of its flaws. Sometimes it's enhanced by those flaws. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. Oct 12, 2022
Juggling heavy political undertones (and overtones) with heartwarming emotional storylines, The Expanse managed to escape many of its genre trappings, telling a compelling story about an alternate future... Go to Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica Jul 28, 2021
The best sci-fi show in years, based on its combination of interstellar politics, world-building, complex characters, and sleek overall look (that hasn't always been a given for televised genre, kids). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mbongeni M @mbongeni.maira Aug 18, 2026 This series made to fall with space fiction. See more Jason L @Jlaik Aug 8, 2026 This is my absolute favorite sci fi series. I’ve watched it multiple times. I think it’s the vision of what the future could bring or maybe just the science of it. For instance gravity is a bitch and they try to address that. The rockets use the same principle as space X and the space stations create artificial gravity etc. I love the detective part. It has a blade runner feel at times but it’s very clean and most of the special effects are amazing. I love seeing the big Mormon ship spinnin around. All this of course can’t happen without robots and AI but it’s fun to see this perspective. This could be a cult classic and I think they should do the rest of the series in 5-10 years or so and bring back the original cast. I would also like to see spin offs See more Steven T @SBTucker Jul 27, 2026 Phenomenal show. Great script. Phenomenal characters. Wonderful acting. Not as good as the books, obviously. See more R T @RT62736621 Jul 26, 2026 4 episodes in and I’m so bored. I know it’s supposed to be good but I’m close to giving up. See more Tommy H @Tommy44 Jan 16, 2026 There’s a lot of world-building and the characters aren’t introduced well, so it takes a while to figure out what’s going on but the story really picks up toward the end, and I’m excited to watch season two. See more Really S @ReallySeriously Dec 13, 2025 casting, script and directing really well done through season 3. best contemporary scyfy series. however s4 writing acting begins to fail and s5 is tragic. magic number is 3---Miller! See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Jane

Detective Joe Miller

Steven Strait

Holden

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Chrisjen Avasarala

Dominique Tipper

Naomi Nagata

Cas Anvar

Alex Kamal

Wes Chatham

Amos Burton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 14, 2015 Dulcinea James Holden and his crew investigate a distress call from a mysterious ship; Detective Miller begins searching for a missing heiress. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 15, 2015 The Big Empty Holden and crew fight for survival on a damaged shuttle; Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao; Chrisjen Avasarala interrogates a terrorist. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 22, 2015 Remember the Cant Holden and crew are taken prisoner and begin to turn on one another; Miller deals with rioters; Avasarala plays politics. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 29, 2015 CQB Holden and crew are caught in the middle of a battle; Miller's partner goes missing. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 5, 2016 Back to the Butcher Holden and crew make a deal with an unlikely ally; Miller's conspiracy theories about the missing girl continue to grow. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 12, 2016 Rock Bottom Miller finds revealing information on a hidden data cube; Holden and crew are surprised by their hosts' hidden agenda. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 19, 2016 Windmills Holden and crew realize they're not alone on the Rocinante; Miller finds a new reason to keep going; Avasarala visits Holden's family. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 26, 2016 Salvage The Rocinante crew discovers a derelict vessel holding a secret; Holden and Miller cross paths on Eros; Avasarala receives devastating news. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 2, 2016 Critical Mass The crew try to escape Eros, but are trapped as the entire station is put on lockdown; back on Earth, Avasarala comes to a shocking realization about the origin of the mystery ships. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 2, 2016 Leviathan Wakes Miller, Holden and the rest of the crew fight their way to the Rocinante and off of Eros. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Hawk Ostby, Jason F. Brown, Sean Daniel, Sharon Hall
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 14, 2015
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