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Season 2 – 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 2

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Critics Consensus

The Expanse's second season offers more of the show's excellent signature production values while increasing character development and politically thrilling narratives.

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Zack Handlen AV Club 01/10/2018
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Yet as suspenseful as this was, and as much as I think the second season has represented a leap forward in quality for the series, it's a bit wonky from a structural perspective. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico Rolling Stone 03/29/2017
Its willingness to mix up tones, and even its protagonists, has been laudable. The writers have reached a point where you can tell they feel completely confident in the world they've created and can do whatever they choose within it. Go to Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli Village Voice 03/08/2017
The second season... has further developed the Martian perspective, primarily through the introduction of gung-ho Marine Bobbie Draper (Frankie Adams) and her more levelheaded commander. Go to Full Review Mark Serrels CNET 03/28/2023
It might be the best show on Prime Video... Go to Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk 02/19/2019
5/5
A great 13-episode ride, or more accurately, a great end to a 15-episode ride, and then a great 8-episode ride that teases the next season well... Go to Full Review Charlie Hall Polygon 01/10/2018
The show maintained a high level of tension while letting characters develop quietly and intimately over two hours. The science fiction elements, as well as the special effects, were strong. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R. F. F @RT36265540 Apr 18 Joe Miller and Julie Mao's impossible romance was the stuff of legend. As far as I'm concerned, the show might as well have ended on that episode. A blue fairy tale. See more Tommy H @Tommy44 Feb 28 I enjoy the setting, the worldbuilding, and the overall story, but I don’t find the characters particularly compelling in this season. See more babarizam D @RT59932316 Feb 3 Beauty of this show is no one is likeable apart from Miller which makes it a great politcal thriller. See more Jordan R @RT08839911 Jan 14 This is such a great contrast to the ideal world of Star Trek set in the same century. It's almost like the difference of on an ideal society where we travel faster than light and discover alien species and a solar system that we can't escape and infighting that we can't get over. The only issue is I'm not convinced by the actress of Bobby that she's a "hardened martian marine". See more G G @MChief117 Jan 11 I'm a huge fan of sci-fi and this has clearly become my favorite show 💯 See more Monty T @RT13239560 03/24/2025 When are new seasons from the rest of the books coming?? 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 Feb 1, 2017 Safe Miller, Holden and the rest of the crew deal with the aftermath of their narrow escape from Eros; Martian Marine Gunnery Sergeant Bobbie Draper and her platoon witness the growing tension between Earth and Mars. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 1, 2017 Doors & Corners With the help of Fred Johnson and the OPA, Miller, Holden and the crew stage a raid for information on the protomolecule; on Earth, Avasarala learns a truth about Fred Johnson. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 8, 2017 Static Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 15, 2017 Godspeed Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what's left of the protomolecule on Eros. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 22, 2017 Home The Rocinante chases an asteroid as it hurtles toward Earth. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 1, 2017 Paradigm Shift Earth and Mars search for answers in the aftermath of the asteroid collision. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 8, 2017 The Seventh Man Preparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Erringwright. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 15, 2017 Pyre Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule; Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 22, 2017 The Weeping Somnambulist Bobbie becomes a political pawn in the struggle between Earth and Mars. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 29, 2017 Cascade Holden leads his crew through the war-torn station on Ganymede. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 5, 2017 Here There Be Dragons Bobbie makes a decision that changes her life forever. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 12, 2017 The Monster and the Rocket A discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Roci crew against each other. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 19, 2017 Caliban's War The Roci crew must fight to save the ship. Details

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The Expanse — Season 2

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Hawk Ostby, Jason F. Brown, Sean Daniel, Sharon Hall, Robin Veith
Screenwriter
Mark Fergus, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck, Hawk Ostby
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 1, 2017