I'm not saying it's bad per se, but season 5 is moving so damn slow. Every episode is basically the same. Amos' Road trip, Naomi's "family troubles", Alex and Roberta "cruising", Holden doing ... something, Camina "hanging in there". Plus a bit of Terran politics. Rinse and repeat.
So it's like The Wire?
"If I knew it was harmless I would have killed it myself."
That might not be entirely accurate. At least the writers gave some indication that it may go on eventually. Since there's almost a 30 year gap between book 6 and 7 storywise, it seems appropriate to leave a few years between the seasons as well. Plus it seems unlikely that Amazon will leave a very successful franchise like this unfinished.
Dunno. To my knowledge it was the fans backed by the cast petitioning Amazon for a continuation after the SyFy cancellation.
Bezos being a fan couldn't have hurt though.
That might not be entirely accurate. At least the writers gave some indication that it may go on eventually. Since there's almost a 30 year gap between book 6 and 7 storywise, it seems appropriate to leave a few years between the seasons as well. Plus it seems unlikely that Amazon will leave a very successful franchise like this unfinished.
In the summer of 2020, however, allegations was made against Cas Anvar, who portrays Alex. An investigation was conducted, and while the findings haven't been made public, an announcement ahead of season 5's premiere confirmed Alex would not be returning for the sixth and final season of The Expanse.
Finally started watching this show. Definitely really good!
Just got through Season 03, the religious bullshit was annoying as fuck.
Hopefully that stops as I go into Season 04.
Religion, it is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest violence, and your greatest weakness.
It's only S3 with that lesbian reverend, then she's gone. They tried to do a kind of JMS/Babylon 5 treatment with religion there in that season, I got those vibes at least.
It's only S3 with that lesbian reverend, then she's gone. They tried to do a kind of JMS/Babylon 5 treatment with religion there in that season, I got those vibes at least.
Thank fuck for that. And thank you!
Religion, it is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest violence, and your greatest weakness.
I tried watching this like 3 times before and never got past the first episode. I have no idea why. Rewatched Farscape again because I missed it and after it I wanted more of something in that vein. Gave this another shot and I'm really loving it now. Lots of effort put into cg, enviroment, lighting, all that... dig the story too, characters are so-so.
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Yeah, the show definitely has the competent production values and solid directing job as its strongest suits, followed by the story - despite the natural ups and downs due to the narrative shifts and different scenarios throughout the various seasons. The characters/actors only qualify as serviceable, which is what ultimately prevents the show from being truly great in my opinion. Still, it's like an oasis in the midst of a sci-fi space desert
Speaking of which, haven't watched the latest season yet since I forgot about it..I shall make amends *soon-ish*
Speaking of which, haven't watched the latest season yet since I forgot about it..I shall make amends *soon-ish*
Season 5 is better than 4, you're in for a treat!
Finally bingewatched the protoS05, indeed you were right . It still had its typical drawbacks and to be honest, the Naomi-Filip-Marcos soap opera was something I could easily live without , but the amaz(on)ing production values coupled with the various grand political intrigues, the different point of views/stories and cat&mouse-like space clashes certainly made it enjoyable. The next season is shaping up to be really intense, as it should be.
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I found out about Cas Anvar's fate and real life drama the hard way, what a rotten way to d̶i̶e get cancelled
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, but the amaz(on)ing production values coupled with the various grand political intrigues, the different point of views/stories and cat&mouse-like space clashes certainly made it enjoyable. The next season is shaping up to be really intense, as it should be.
