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Season 6 – 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 6

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Critics Consensus

The Expanse's truncated final season honors the series' characters and themes with a graceful conclusion.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Jan 6, 2022
The best science fiction series of the past decade is going out on (mostly) its own terms. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com Dec 11, 2021
Now, as the story makes its last stand, showrunner Naren Shankar steers us back to the basic plea for all of us recognize our shared humanity. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire Dec 11, 2021
B+
It's not exactly unfinished business, but this season is marked by the confidence of a show that's got six seasons under its belt and still doesn't particularly feel like stopping, no matter what any official announcement might say. Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Jul 4, 2024
5/5
As far as adaptations of complex, sprawling material go, The Expanse comes to the finish line as a winner. This is a lovingly constructed version of the book series that gets nearly everything right. Go to Full Review Mark Serrels CNET Mar 28, 2023
It's funny, but almost everyone I know who watches The Expanse, including myself, loves to complain about it. You owe it to yourself to watch, if only to create your own list of things in The Expanse that annoy you. Go to Full Review William Schwartz Book & Film Globe Jul 8, 2022
The Expanse is a much more subtle reflection of our era–neither heroes nor anti-heroes. Just people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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wqeqwe Q @RT04356575 May 8, 2026 A show where you make the main characters the least likeable villains from their own silly decisions and whiny, grating infighting. See more May B @MayBeLater Apr 19, 2026 The Expanse is a rare show that honors hard sci-fi physics and complex politics. It starts slow but finds its stride in seasons 2-4, delivering epic, mind-bending mysteries. The character work is stellar, particularly with standouts like Miller, Camina Drummer, Chrisjen Avasarala, and Holden, who carry the weight of the galaxy convincingly. However, the later seasons suffer from a shift in scale. Moving from existential alien threats to a localized terrorist plot feels like a downgrade. Marco Inaros’ ability to threaten the entire system feels somewhat unbelievable, and Naomi’s personal arc with him drags on excruciatingly. In the final season, the show introduces several plotlines that are simply abandoned by the finale, feeling like forgotten loose ends. While the attention to scientific detail remains unmatched, the narrative focus falters toward the end. It's a high-quality ride that unfortunately stumbles just before the finish line. See more Ahmed A @Zotto Jan 9, 2026 I can si ply say that this is one of the best SiFi shows ever made and that it is was a pleasure to watch and i am planning on rewatching it. Beautiful work and cast! See more John R @LostPlot Aug 2, 2025 The season suffered due to Covid restrictions, it shows in places, yet its still superb! See more Jeff N @RT83018462 Jun 8, 2025 I'm a big fan of The Expanse, but this final season felt rushed and incomplete. They were trying to squeeze too much into too few episodes. See more Aly T @RT20525679 May 10, 2025 An absolutely incredible show. VERY complex and well thought out story line with limitless potential. Of course, it did not garner the attention needed to go on to Star Wars level things, but it will still live on as some of the best work that these actors had the opportunity to have been apart of. See more Read all reviews
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Steven Strait

Holden

Dominique Tipper

Naomi Nagata

Wes Chatham

Amos Burton

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Chrisjen Avasarala

Frankie Adams

Bobbie Draper

Keon Alexander

Marco

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 10, 2021 Strange Dogs The Rocinante crew make a startling discovery on an asteroid; Avasarala and Bobbie contend with the devastation on Earth; Drummer and her family must make a heartbreaking decision; on Ceres, Marco and Filip's struggles turn inward. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 17, 2021 Azure Dragon With an unexpected passenger aboard the Rocinante, Holden and crew undertake a dangerous mission that could shift the balance of power in the war; Drummer decides to make an uneasy alliance; Filip wrestles with his guilt. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 24, 2021 Force Projection Avasarala, with the Combined Fleet of Earth and Mars, takes the war to Marco; Filip and Marco's relationship is tested; the war becomes more perilous and personal for Holden and Naomi when the Rocinante is suddenly forced into a battle. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 31, 2021 Redoubt A controversial decision puts Holden at odds with his crew; on Ceres, Avasarala struggles to contain an escalating humanitarian crisis; Drummer's growing faction stage a daring raid; Filip makes an unexpected discovery. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 7, 2022 Why We Fight Drummer arrives on Ceres to aid the relief effort; Holden tries to convince Avasarala to release crucial information that might avert catastrophe; Amos and Bobbie get a little R&R; Naomi has a difficult and long-awaited reunion. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 14, 2022 Babylon's Ashes Inners and Belters fight side by side with the crew of the Rocinante in a last desperate battle with Marco and his Free Navy, with the fate of the Solar System, the Ring Gates, and of all humanity hanging in the balance. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Naren Shankar, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Laura Lancaster, Sharon Hall, Sean Daniel, Jason F. Brown, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck, Dan Nowak
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 10, 2021
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