![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the show – but thanks to the shortened six-episode season, the pacing is a little off.Īmazon is seemingly to blame for this truncated episode order, but The Expanse‘s production company is open to telling more stories in the same universe. You just have to try.As Marco Inaros continues to attack, the main cast of ‘The Expanse’ must join forces to save humankind from catastrophe. Maybe you said the one thing they needed to hear. ![]() Maybe one cruel thing you said haunts them forever maybe one moment of kindness gives them comfort or courage. It’s like Naomi, who will never know her son lived, said: “You never know the effect you might have on someone, not really. In the meantime, a reconciliation between factions is satisfaction enough, as is the knowledge that Filip escaped his father in the end, changing his name to Nagata before starting a new life. Similarly, Naomi’s use of the overloaded gates to summon the malevolent force to take out Marco suggests that the fight is far from over if humans hope to continue colonizing the galaxy. Duarte’s refusal to send reinforcements to Marco while he excitedly observes the alien shipyards coming to life in orbit around Laconia confirms for viewers that a new enemy will always be waiting in the wings. The passing of the Trade Union presidency to Drummer was a brilliant move, and one of the biggest regrets, especially for those who have read The Expanse novels, is that we’ll never get to see on screen the leadership role Drummer has in the books.īut its the mere suggestion of things to come that makes this the perfect series finale, and it’s arguably the only way the writers could have ended the story given the circumstances. The easy solution would have been business as usual, but even appointing Holden as a supposedly neutral party would not have resolved the pattern of oppression the inner planets imposed upon their more tribal neighbors. The same could be said for the resulting negotiations between the UN, Mars, and the Belt. The Expanse Series Finale Easter Eggs: The Sci-Fi Heroes Who Helped By Michael Ahr It was a magnificently difficult victory that was more satisfying because of how hard won (and visually breathtaking) it was. She and Amos would likely have died if not for the Rocinante pulling a Millennium Falcon and blowing its cover to secure the area. The coalition forces wanted to capture the rail gun to use against Marco, but Bobbie had to destroy it instead, and she barely survived the maneuver. Thankfully, her kamikaze attack was pre-empted by her Golden Bough colleague, but the pain of one of our favorite characters being taken out of the fight reminds us of how this show admirably makes no guarantees for its heroes.Īfter all, you know things are bad when even Bobbie is pinned down by gunfire despite her MCRN battle suit. ![]() At first, we were happy that Drummer’s group would have a chance to take Marco down, hidden as he was among the supply ships. Over its six seasons, the hallmark of The Expanse has been its realism, and Drummer’s disappointing defeat at the hands of the Pella was one of those moments where we realized ship-to-ship battles are a messy affair. As several soldiers were picked off by the rail guns, it was immediately clear what a long shot the capture of the station really was. Once viewers realized what was going on, their eyes likely widened as certain amazed expletives escaped their lips. The Expanse did a great job of showing the grand scale of the shipping container strategy while also hiding details of how the attack would unfold until it actually happened. That’s especially true given that Amos knew the Roci might need a new mechanic if he died in the assault on the ring station. It may seem like a small amount of closure in the big picture, but the extra effort to complete Clarissa’s redemption was very much appreciated. The Expanse very subtly showed us that her endocrine system was in danger of collapse if she continued to use her glandular enhancements, then allowed her to save the day by getting the ship’s drive back online under pressure without using those powers. It was a beautifully rendered, action packed, poignant tale worthy of a series finale!Įven small moments, such as Clarissa’s chance at heroism, completed the larger picture. Now, being able to see season 6 as a whole, it’s clear that the writers made the only choice they could by acknowledging that the protomolecule is still out there while involving the alien forces directly in the defeat of Marco Inaros. Is it really over? Watching the series finale of The Expanse was an exercise in denial with longtime fans trying to soak in every last moment, pretending the show would continue the way much of the narrative seemed to imply. This review of The Expanse contains spoilers. ![]()
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