"This boss I used to work for in Baltimore, he called it the Churn. When the rules of the game change. The only game. Survival. When the jungle tears itself down and builds itself into something new. Guys like you and me, we end up dead. Doesn’t really mean anything. Or, if we happen to live through it, well that doesn’t mean anything either."

Drummer’s character is not from the books, and Ashford’s show character is radically different from the books. Nevertheless, both are some of the strongest and most memorable characters from the show, which speaks to the high quality of the writing for the show specifically.This has probably been said many times before.

But, what I recently noticed was that even the evolution of their mutual relationship is some of the best writing in the show. How the way they go from hating each other’s guts to firm comrades-in-arms is one of the best non-romantic relationship arcs I’ve seen in any show.

Doing the audio books while I side hustle. Just finishing up Cibola Burns. Does it pick up? So far 30% of the series feels like a zoom meeting that could have been an email.

I've started shopping for a physical copy and have noticed a wide range of disc counts. Anyone know of any content differences?

So I've loved the expanse for years and my fiance has finally agreed to give it a go (she had always said no, assuming it was like star trek and star wars).

Anyway, super pumped. But I was wondering if you guys think it might be a good idea to just break down the 3 factions and some of the tension going on before she watches it so that it's easier to follow along? I remember on my first watch how lost I was sometimes and I'm worried that it might put her off wanting to watch more of it.

Is there a "before you watch the expanse" video for this exact situation?

Appreciate any advice or tips!

I never really got sci-fi until I watched the expanse and then read the books. Saw it's being taken off prime so rematches series 1. I realise now it's the Roci that got me hooked. I just want to steal a Martian warship and drink all it's coffee.

I did a re-read recently and I came away thinking that Bobbie's last chapter in the books is an homage to >!Dr. Strangelove!< and I got to thinking, maybe that's why the Martians were basically space Texans, the long con.

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It appears the belters decided to replace the Mormon statue at some point after season 6.

Jokes aside, this appears to be an error in the Dragon Tooth comic. Looks like the artist used a shot of the Nauvoo and forgot to remove the statue.
Most panels in the comic depict Medina Station correctly, without the statue.

What an amazing character. I’m on my first show rewatch since reading the series, and 3rd watch overall.

Even in early/mid season 1, we have some glimpses into his journey to find balance between raw survival instincts and his search for a moral compass. Expanding his trust from Naomi to Holden, and taking care of those that can’t protect themselves (like the sex worker on Tycho or refugees on Eros).

Wes Chatham is an absolute legend with his portrayal too, those hollow stare-downs he gives in tense situations were badass on the first watch, and now just make me think of his past trauma and the Churn.

Random musing. In Abbadon's gate, in the slow zone it could have been more exciting if the garbage ring around the station was deconstructing the garbage.

Otherwise the probes and other artifacts would be there forever which for the station could be a navigation hazard.

Guess you could argue the station was holding it for some other entity to investigate. But the given protos ability to decompose it seems it could do it itself and report.

At least the characters would have a panic trying to beat the clock before their ships would get eaten.

I don't know if they said and i missed it or they just want you to draw your own conclusions. Either way I'm watching the series for the first time and I'm blown away by how good it is. And at least so far (season 2) it keeps getting better.

I hate Marco fucking Inaros that's it that's all I wanted to say I fucking hate him.

But the actor who plays him does an amazing job for me to hate him this much

The MCRN Tac-Time Chronometer is a precision-engineered 3D-printed clock inspired by the rugged efficiency of the Martian Congressional Republic Navy. Constructed from high-durability polymers (not really, its just PLA) and orange accents, its bold, angular design echoes the industrial aesthetic of MCRN warships. 

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The face features an orange, white and black color scheme, with luminous numerals reminiscent of tactical HUDs, and the MCRN insignia emblazoned at its core. 

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Inside it, there is a miniature Epstein drive utilizing magnetic coil exhaust acceleration precision quartz movement technology that will ensure accuracy and utter silence. No more pesky tik - toks (or the other TikTok, that was completely erradicated by a MCRN taskforce), while the rotating second hand mimics the spin-up of a railgun capacitor. 

Built for the disciplined and the determined, this clock is not just a timepiece—it’s a statement of Martian resolve. 

For the Republic.

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Anyway, it's just a clock I made :D. I am not sure if its allowed to share stuff like this, so if I am in the wrong, the ban particle accelerator hammer is there!

You can have a buddy print it for you, everyone and his aunt has a BambuLab printer these days. So far I have the show logo...

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... and the MCRN, next up are the inyalowda and the beltalowda, perhaps a few of the corporations as well. I designed it so you can take the face off, and you can rotate them when you get tired... or switch allegiance!

Edit:

Silly me, I didnt link it x.x

https://makerworld.com/en/models/918355

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1061160

Over the past month, we’ve been tracking the spread of “Leaving soon” and countdown warnings that community members have seen on The Expanse Seasons 1-3. They started appearing in Europe, and spread until we had sightings from all over the world, though not every device/account has been affected.

There’s been no formal word from Amazon HQ or Alcon (The Expanse’s production company) about this, and even the authors haven’t heard anything, so the only thing we’ve been able to do is keep gathering our own info, post updates when we have them, and avoid clickbait articles.

Today, we’ve started getting reports that some users who used to have warnings on their Expanse pages no longer see them. It would be great to find out how widespread this is! If they’re taking the warnings down, it seems like another solid point in favor of The Expanse staying available to stream the same way.

If you’d like to contribute, here’s how:

1. Quit and restart Amazon Prime Video on your own device, or clear its cookies. Phones, tablets, TVs and computers are all helpful.
2. Navigate to The Expanse’s page on Prime.
3. If you’re in the middle of a watching Season 1, 2, or 3, first check the page for the episode you’re on. After that, or if you aren’t currently watching one of those seasons, check each main page for Season 1, 2, and 3. You might see a notice that the show is “expiring” or “leaving soon,” or a countdown saying how many days are left — or you might not!
4. Report what you see in our ongoing megathread, along with the country you’re in. Include a screenshot if you can.

• If you previously commented saying you’ve seen a warning on your device, it would be extra helpful for you to continue the same thread so we can track changes.

This thread will be read-only so we can continue keeping our info organized.

Thanks so much for helping, it’s been great (as always) to be able to work together as a community.

A lot of discussion on this sub about the repeated use of certain phrases in the books. I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the characters almost always say “Hey” to greet each other. I think I finally noticed it in LF when Naomi and Holden are reunited after years apart and they give each other a simple “Hey.”

So, I read all of the Expanse books years ago. Watched the TV adaptation, loved it too. A few months ago I decided to listen to the audiobooks during my commute, chores and before sleep. Until I came too book nine, Leviathan Falls...

A few chapters in I realised: I never read this book! I was overjoyed and loved every minute of it. Until just now: The end. It feels as though I have just lost a friend.

I love reading but man, I hate finishing a good book, a series even worse!

IIRC, many years ago, there was an exchange between Daniel Abraham and a fan on Twitter, where Abraham said something about not including onscreen depictions of sexual assault in his books because he wants people who've survived that sort of thing in real life to be able to read his books for pleasure. Don't remember the exact phrasing, but it was something to that effect. His Twitter account is now deleted, but I wanted to see if the quote could still be found as a screenshot or something somewhere that I could link to? Or maybe he's said something similar in an interview at some point?

I ask because some friends and I have been having some interesting discussions about how depictions of sexual violence are sometimes used by genre writers as a cheap shorthand for gritty realism, and I've always thought this comment from Abraham was a valuable perspective on that topic.

I just need an RCE patch with a “Morty” name tag.

So I’m on Abaddons Gate and I’ve just met Melba (Clarissa) and am I right to say that she was Jules’s Sister (whatever her name is the one who went missing and is now on Venus with Miller)? Or have I got it all wrong?

I've been hyping my dad about the show (he's a huge space si-fi nerd) but now it's gonna be partially removed from Prime and I'm searching for BluRay discs so I can send them to him, but I have no way to make sure they'll come with spanish dubbing or subtitles (my dad doesn't understand english, let alone belter creole). Does anybody know where or how to get The Expanse Complete Series with at least spanish subtitles? Is it even a thing? Please help, my old man needs this in his life, he deserves it. Love to all.

You followed your conscience in the hope that others would follow theirs.

You didn’t do it for a reward, or a pat on the head.

The universe never tells us if we did right or wrong.

It’s more important to try to help people…than to know that you did.

More important that someone else’s life gets better...than for you to feel good about yourself.

You never know the effect you might have on someone, not really.

Maybe one cruel thing you said haunts them forever.

Maybe one moment of kindness gives them comfort or courage.

Maybe you said the one thing they needed to hear.

It doesn’t matter if you ever know.

You just have to try.

-Naomi

One of my favorite scenes from the series is when Amos and Eric meet up again after so many years. The amount of love, respect, and hate feels so human I like the way they portray that whole interaction and end it with Amos walking away with the bottle of whiskey.

I got to know about this series while I was searching for a similar series for Lost in space and I was so hooked to it , that it's been almost a week and I'm already at the end of season 3. Suggest some more similar series like this which feels so involving but not that complex like interstellar or 3 body problems (I lost interest in it half way)

I’ve just started the third expanse book and I’m literally on page 3. What is this whole thing about Neo liking his cousin making comments about her body and that and what he’d like to do with her? I can’t read past it at all.

So I just finished the show, an amazing ride. I feel a hole inside now that there aren't any more seasons. Would anyone be able to tell me how it finishes or tell me which books I should read to serve as season 7 and onward? Thanks so much.

I finally picked up Leviathan Wakes after loving the show and finishing it a couple of years ago. And just wow. I then did the first show story and I'm going through Caliban's War. I can’t put it down. This is the first real series I’ve been able to get into for years, and it’s absolutely got me.

So take this as a sign, if you're also lurking here and debating whether to start. Do it. Even knowing the story from the show, it almost feels like it adds more to it.

Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.

I’ve watched the series twice and, while waiting for Leviathan Wakes from the library, I started reading Memory’s Legion. I got a little carried away and went right into Auberon before realizing it would spoil (at least part of) the final trilogy.

Now my question is, can I just jump into reading Persepolis Rising without having read the first six books or is there enough difference between the show and the books that I will be hopelessly lost?