Amazon's The Expanse
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I didn't even know it was back on. They don't really advertise it very well. Love the show though. I'll have to catch up this week.
I didn't even know it was back on. They don't really advertise it very well. Love the show though. I'll have to catch up this week.
firesprite
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I've been watching and I have been thoroughly enjoying the season so far. I've also been actively trying to recruit people to watch. There are several people on my team at work that I know this would be in their wheelhouse, but it's flown under their radar until I mentioned it.
I've been watching and I have been thoroughly enjoying the season so far. I've also been actively trying to recruit people to watch. There are several people on my team at work that I know this would be in their wheelhouse, but it's flown under their radar until I mentioned it.
Riceball
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You can watch S1 & 2 currently on Amazon for free if you have Amazon Prime.
You can watch S1 & 2 currently on Amazon for free if you have Amazon Prime.
Metaluna mutant
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I love this series (and it continually mystifies me why it isn't more popular) but haven't read any of the books for fear of spoilers.
Would someone who has read the Expanse book series tell me if they've passed the first book or whereabouts are they in the book series? I'm dying to read the series itself but don't want to be spoiled by reading ahead (aka the game of thrones syndrome).
I love this series (and it continually mystifies me why it isn't more popular) but haven't read any of the books for fear of spoilers.
Would someone who has read the Expanse book series tell me if they've passed the first book or whereabouts are they in the book series? I'm dying to read the series itself but don't want to be spoiled by reading ahead (aka the game of thrones syndrome).
harrisonp
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Metaluna mutant
They are closing in on the end of book 2 "Caliban's War" and seeding some things from book 3 like Anna. You're in the clear for reading Leviathan Wakes, and then give it until like S3 Ep8 to start Caliban's War.
Metaluna mutant
They are closing in on the end of book 2 "Caliban's War" and seeding some things from book 3 like Anna. You're in the clear for reading Leviathan Wakes, and then give it until like S3 Ep8 to start Caliban's War.
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firesprite
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What he said. The first book was mostly covered in season 1.
What he said. The first book was mostly covered in season 1.
Metaluna mutant
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Thanks. I've had the ebooks loaded but didn't want to dive in and overrun the TV show.
What he said. The first book was mostly covered in season 1.
Thanks. I've had the ebooks loaded but didn't want to dive in and overrun the TV show.
firesprite
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I agree with Harrison. The books are similar to the show, but not exact. For example, Chrisjen doesn't show up in book 1 at all, which slightly disappointed me, but I loved the book so much, it didn't take much away from my enjoyment in the end.
I agree with Harrison. The books are similar to the show, but not exact. For example, Chrisjen doesn't show up in book 1 at all, which slightly disappointed me, but I loved the book so much, it didn't take much away from my enjoyment in the end.
Re: SyFy's The Expanse
Guess who sucks? SyFy, that's who:
The Expanse To End On Syfy With Season 3
http://deadline.com/2018/05/the-expanse-canceled-syfy-after-three-seasons-to-be-shopped-1202388026/
Guess who sucks? SyFy, that's who:
The Expanse To End On Syfy With Season 3
http://deadline.com/2018/05/the-expanse-canceled-syfy-after-three-seasons-to-be-shopped-1202388026/
smithjohnj
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I was always sorry SciFi had this series because I liked it so well and had to wait for the Blu rays to be released to watch it. Plus they have a history of abandoning their projects. I hope it is picked up by a major network
I was always sorry SciFi had this series because I liked it so well and had to wait for the Blu rays to be released to watch it. Plus they have a history of abandoning their projects. I hope it is picked up by a major network
firesprite
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I went off on a tirade this morning over that. I am so pissed about this right now... The Expanse is the only show on right now that I don't at least once an episode throw my hands up and say ******* IT STOP BEING STUPID to the characters. I hope like hell it gets scooped up quickly.
I went off on a tirade this morning over that. I am so pissed about this right now... The Expanse is the only show on right now that I don't at least once an episode throw my hands up and say ******* IT STOP BEING STUPID to the characters. I hope like hell it gets scooped up quickly.
0neiros
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Chill people this is a GOOD thing. First, it is second only to Game of Thrones in per-episode cost at $7-9 million, SyFy just can't afford it. Second, Alcon who owns the rights to the show ARE going to shop it around, it will without a doubt get picked up, and as said we will finally get to enjoy it's R rating instead of having to wait for the Blu-Rays.
Chill people this is a GOOD thing. First, it is second only to Game of Thrones in per-episode cost at $7-9 million, SyFy just can't afford it. Second, Alcon who owns the rights to the show ARE going to shop it around, it will without a doubt get picked up, and as said we will finally get to enjoy it's R rating instead of having to wait for the Blu-Rays.
firesprite
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Syfy isn't even footing the bill for the production of the series, Alcon fully finances it.
https://news.avclub.com/syfy-sends-the-expanse-back-into-the-cold-void-of-space-1825956698
At issue is reportedly the deal originally struck between Syfy and Alcon Television Group, which produces and fully finances the series. Apparently, the deal only gives Syfy first-run linear rights in the U.S., which is a problem given that, like many genre TV series, much of The Expanse’s audience watches the show via digital and streaming. On that note, Alcon is planning to take the show to other buyers, presumably streaming services: In a statement, company CEOs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson say, “given the commercial and critical success of the show, we fully plan to pursue other opportunities for this terrific and original IP.”
Syfy isn't even footing the bill for the production of the series, Alcon fully finances it.
https://news.avclub.com/syfy-sends-the-expanse-back-into-the-cold-void-of-space-1825956698
At issue is reportedly the deal originally struck between Syfy and Alcon Television Group, which produces and fully finances the series. Apparently, the deal only gives Syfy first-run linear rights in the U.S., which is a problem given that, like many genre TV series, much of The Expanse’s audience watches the show via digital and streaming. On that note, Alcon is planning to take the show to other buyers, presumably streaming services: In a statement, company CEOs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson say, “given the commercial and critical success of the show, we fully plan to pursue other opportunities for this terrific and original IP.”
Cephus
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But that's true of EVERY show out there. Characters act dumb because the writers have no idea how to get smart characters to do the dumb things that are required by the shallow and cliched plots. Sure, The Expanse looks pretty, but the story is just as dumb as everything else.
But that's true of EVERY show out there. Characters act dumb because the writers have no idea how to get smart characters to do the dumb things that are required by the shallow and cliched plots. Sure, The Expanse looks pretty, but the story is just as dumb as everything else.
firesprite
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Maybe you watch different shows than I do, but I disagree. The Expanse is FAR better written. Do people do stupid things from time to time? Yes. But they're at least stupid things that are consistent with their characters instead of on nearly every other show where the writers have people do random stupid things just because they need them to happen.
For example: Naomi giving the protomolecule sample to Johnson was stupid. BUT, it was consistent with her character's personality and motivations to this point. As opposed to the Flash where Barry does stupid **** ad nauseum because the writers need a convenient excuse for drama to occur.
Maybe you watch different shows than I do, but I disagree. The Expanse is FAR better written. Do people do stupid things from time to time? Yes. But they're at least stupid things that are consistent with their characters instead of on nearly every other show where the writers have people do random stupid things just because they need them to happen.
For example: Naomi giving the protomolecule sample to Johnson was stupid. BUT, it was consistent with her character's personality and motivations to this point. As opposed to the Flash where Barry does stupid **** ad nauseum because the writers need a convenient excuse for drama to occur.
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