The Expanse Season 6 Finale Explained by Alt Shift X *SPOILERS*

[@PrimeVideoUK]

What do you think Naomi and Holden's future looks like?

[@robertbell2988]

I think it looks like 3 more seasons!!

[@gamingextreme87]

PLEASE DO THE FINAL BOOKS WITH MORE SHOWS OR MOVIES! PLEEEEEEEEASE!

[@ashleybutler9871]

I think theres so much more of the story to tell so maybe another longer season?!

[@inathoiehohs8551]

Make the next three books into 3 movies.

[@karloxgc45]

then make more shows so we'll find out.

[@AltShiftX]

Thanks for watching, everyone! Now we just wait 30 years for Season 7...

[@gamingextreme87]

Thanks for doing these videos and covering this wonderful show. Here's hoping it's far less than 30 years haha!

[@someguy4844]

Bro huge for them to have you.

[@Marvee78]

Oh no, I hope not. It will really turn into Game of Thrones then😱

[@DaveFu]

ASX, you spelled Winds of Winter wrong!

[@peachy8654]

More like 5, judging by the auto doc scan of peaches.

[@Code-Imp]

Thank you Amazon for polling talented youtubers like Alt shift for this. It was a great run, and it would not had happenned without your decision to take on the show to it's acceptable conclusion. I do hope you will finish the last 3 books, but still apreciate you ended it without too much of a clifthangner.

[@yohanes4782]

On behalf of Admiral Duarte, i would like to see season 7,8,9 and spin offs.

[@jaffarebellion292]

The High Consul has spoken. The Tempest stands ready for departure.

[@logicplague]

@@jaffarebellion292 So, was that thing in orbit a Magnetar, or the dock that builds them?

[@jaffarebellion292]

@@logicplague I think the noodle looking thing with the spider webs coming out of them were one of the construction platforms. The thing at the center was either the Proteus or the Tempest.

[@Varion117]

@Logic Plague It's supposed to be a space platform that can build and process many things using and made by protomolecule.

[@ThePunikaTV]

@@Varion117 Spoiler: I'm pretty sure what we see is actually a ship. Those spirals appear to be building the ship in the middle.

[@xanderman55]

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace from Battlestar Galactica is also listed as part of the group attacking the railguns!

[@mateusvin]

Joseph Cooper from Interstellar!

[@kousetsuhana]

and she hears nothing but the rain (;_;)

[@ruigerd]

Also Lone Starr from Spaceballs lol

[@Jaydee8652]

Shepard from Mass Effect, Riker from Star Trek, The Marines from Alien, Sarah Conner from Terminator and many more.

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

And Kevin Flynn from Tron.

[@larryzhou4925]

9:50 So these are some of the greatest badasses in scifi history. And Bobbie Draper and Amos Burton are right there with them

[@Mercilessonion]

Thrace, K is probably Kara Thrace

[@uros.u.novakovic]

The Expanse is definitely something else. Sad that it's over, but happy that it happened and that there are more books to go through at least. Best thing to happen to sci fi in more then a decade in my opinion.

[@RamirezCuadros]

Is it worth to watch??

[@uros.u.novakovic]

@@RamirezCuadros Absolutely.

[@Deadeyeye]

Drummer also had experience running Tycho station, right under Fred Johnson. I also believe she used to work for Anderson Dawes. And after working closely with Ashford, she probably understands the politics of the Belt and the OPA the best. There isn't a soul in the solar system better fit to run the TU!

[@amarawinchester963]

This was such a beautiful ending! I cried so many times this season! Also the short story with the “dogs” and the kids was just too amazing!

[@PrimeVideoUK]

😭 BIG QUESTION: What was your favourite moment from the last season?

[@Peranor79]

This is the best space SciFi show ever produced. I loved Battlestar Galactica, but it's beaten by The Expanse. I just hope there will be more episoded produced in the future.

[@scratchy996]

I still think Babylon 5 was the best.

[@stenergut9661]

@@scratchy996 Babylon 5 was also amazing, but it is a completely different experience.

[@maccabee7]

“Filip Nagata” feels like a cliffhanging teaser. Perhaps season 7? Hopefully; surely!

[@pansagi]

Right, maybe not a continuation but a spin-off of Filip trying to find his mother. Either way even though the show is done right now I can't wait to see what else gets released under the license.

[@7gromojar]

Pls, no spinoff. All story, or no story.

[@maccabee7]

@@pansagi I agree. I would like to see Filip trying to find his mother. Maybe another network can pick it up and give us another 3 seasons.

[@maccabee7]

@@7gromojar I don’t think a spin-off is necessarily a bad thing; as long as we get the main story as well.

[@outerheaven155]

@@pansagi In the books Filip is almost never mentioned again and Naomi never finds out he was not on the Pella. That being said that leaves him open as a character in the upcoming Expanse games. Though I think it takes place before the destruction of the Canterbury.

[@TomOostenrijk]

Everyone involved with this show has done a wonderful job, a quality project to be proud of. The best sci fi show since the Reimagined Battlestar Galactica, if you ask me. We've been fortunate to get 6 seasons of such an amazing show, based on an awesome series of books. The idea it might be picked up again in the future is a nice thought, and I want it to happen quite badly, but I think it is grasping at straws.

[@TriploGoofus]

Yessss! I'm surprised the BSG fandom didn't show up in huge numbers for The Expanse, it's the only truly valid comparison tbh

[@qwerty_314]

I'm really hoping they're just taking a few years to nail down a new cast for the older version of some of the characters

[@Michael-ez3zg]

Cara Gee playing Camina Drumme: "Why is your word enough for me and mine not enough for you?" Truly brilliant writing.

[@trevey1123]

And then Holden pointing out that trust means putting yourself in someone else’s hands. That whole scene got me.

[@MrMrTravman]

The scene from episode 5 when Bobby tells Amos the only thing worth fighting for is for the ones who watch your back, aka family, was easily some of the best dialogue ever written.

[@crossvariation]

For the people reference, Quaid, D is probably Douglas Quaid from Total Recall. Such a small scene, but I love the call back to all the sci fi big shots.

[@stanislavstoimenov1729]

Yes. And Thrace, K. is Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace from "Battlestar Galactica".

[@Torthak]

O'Neil, J is Jack O'Neil from the Stargate Movie. The TV series was O'Neill, J

[@whyjnot420]

@@stanislavstoimenov1729 I want to say that Ochiai, H. is a reference to Knights of Sidonia, but more likely it is for Hidy Ochiai. Starr, L. is from Asimov. Rogan, A. is Alex Rogan from The Last Starfighter. Nesmith, J. is Tim Allen's character from Galaxy Quest.

[@whyjnot420]

@@Torthak "Its O'neill with two L's. Theres another Col. O'neil with only one L and he has no sense of humor at all.":D edit: Thats O'neill with two typos

[@HurricaneHawk]

I want to think that the Hicks, D is a reference to Dante Hicks from Clerks. Which would be the ultimate odd one out joke since he's "not even supposed to be here today!".

[@joe74509migo]

Come on Bezos, you can spare some pocket changes for this extraordinary series! It can motivate kids to learn more about space better than your millionaire joyride!

[@RedSntDK]

Riight; For the kids 😉

[@JeffreytheGreat1]

Exactly 💯

[@kousetsuhana]

thank you Prime for hosting Shifty. he's the absolute best and we revere him. Simply no other recap or review can compare with his ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rdecredico]

This is for idiots. There is no reason to recap such a straightforward narrative.

[@marktwain7339]

This is how you reward your community and do brand deals with creators. So glad they didn't censor anything and just let Alt shift do his thing.

[@liamallgood]

I saw Kara Thrace (Starbuck) in the list of names. A little Battlestar Galactica nod in there too.

[@Mercilessonion]

indeed, i thought he'd notice

[@merannicuill6435]

I was disappointed that Farscape wasn't represented.

[@joji_okami]

Man I am going to miss the Expanse. Best sci-fi show of all time by far! Thanks for making these videos guys.

[@vitzeman]

Note that between books 6 and 7, there is a significant time jump. So ending series here seems reasonable.

[@harborned]

Without any further spoilers, could you say whether the time jump is: Less then 3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 Years 30+ years Thanks! :)

[@danielb270]

@@harborned approximately 30( all have gray hair, and complain about how old their bodies are (except that guy of course))

[@boyfromoz7]

30 years between 6 and 7 and then another 1-2 between 7 and 8 from memory.

[@shmooveyea]

They're all adults. Just grow a beard over 3 months.

[@harborned]

@@danielb270 “without any further spoilers” must mean different things to us :p Thank you for replying though.

[@chrismusix5669]

Nobody important sacrificed themselves; no real mysteries solved; everyone lives happily ever after. 10/10 would elect Holden again!

[@LibertyDino]

*cries in Ashford*

[@Bestnightcoreofalltime]

I just cried when the ending melody kicked in.

[@djb6313]

So sad to see it go off the air. I LOVE this show! Smartest sci-fi on TV.

[@Tyrog]

"Cooper, what are you doing?" "Docking" "It's not possible" "No, it's necessary" Joseph Cooper from Interstellar

[@LD-Orbs]

Pleased to learn this!

[@TheGreg6466]

Loved this whole series. Brilliantly made and well thought out. I forgot about Alex, it was a shame he had to go, he was a funny and entertaining part of the show.

[@fatalshore5068]

Pitty he was a creep show irl

[@mainsource8030]

@@fatalshore5068 everybodys a creep these days, quit judging and mind your business

[@trevey1123]

He lives on in the books!

[@peggydavis4964]

The actor had big problems , though

[@Mannchini]

I’m C. Shepard, and this is my favourite show on Prime.

[@ruigerd]

I should go

[@TheRealSkeletor]

Get me off this planet.

[@maanvis81]

Since the 'dogs' are apparently repair drones.. That immediately makes me think of the creatures in the Citadel in Mass effect, these were called 'Keepers' and made by the protheans .They maintain the citadel and are mostly hidden out of sight. Do you think that these strange dogs were inspired by the mass effect keepers?

[@CantankerousDave]

The "biots" in Rendezvous With Rama were similar and predate Mass Effect by several decades.

[@Obsidian-Nebula]

The Keeper were not made by the Protheans. They were made by Reapers

[@scratchy996]

These bots, keepers, magical constructs that continue their work long after their builders are gone, are a common theme in fantasy and Sci Fi.

[@EugenethePhilostopher]

@@scratchy996 yeah. I can also name Daktaklakpak and Mycon from Star Control, created by Precursors ("Protheans"). There are Dabus from Planescape D&D setting too, etc.

[@cesarkopp2]

@@scratchy996 right! Even Zelda Skyward Sword has these little bot-creatures who keeps working after all the OG creators died.

[@KenHoluta]

What a perfectly clear, concise explanation of so many nuances that I missed, and how everything relates to the books. I'm anxious to read the books now, and will start a rewatch of the series soon.

[@08191906]

I'm gonna miss The Expanse. It was 6 seasons of the finest hard sci-fi.

[@0mikr0n]

The thing I enjoy most about The Expanse is that literally everything has a reason. Big stuff, small stuff, and everything in between. Not one thing was without merit or purpose.

[@trevey1123]

Exactly! The best example of that is when Avasarala is on the roof with her grandson in the first season watching falling stars and says she is “afraid of people who throw rocks”. BRILLANT foreshadowing that pays off in the FIFTH season!

[@RTukka]

Yep, excellent economy in the writing. If you appreciate that, you should check out The Wire if you haven't already done so. One of the show's mottoes is "all the pieces matter."

[@icer1249]

9:43 double easter egg. O'NEIL J is actually a recurring joke in stargate about the spelling. 1 L is a reference to the kurt russels Jack oniel while RDAs J oniell has 2 Ls

[@jaffarebellion292]

This one had no sense of humor at all.

[@catdogthing]

​@@jaffarebellion292???

[@danluther9078]

I see "Kara Thrace" from Battlestar Galactica in Charlie Company. Also "Doug Quaid" from Total Recall in Alpha company...

[@wavingheart]

The whole series has been amazing .. but this last episode.. the emotions it triggered in me.. I can’t remember anything else doing this in me.. above all the pearls of human love and care.. one for all Peaches gift of the little jewel to Amos .. no words only vibrations of gratitude 🙏🏻🥰💞

[@jezziea5806]

i just finished watching all 6 seasons of The Expanse i i can't remember the last time i was this HOOKED in a series. i really really REALLY hope they continue to show the rest of The Expanse huhu

[@gavrifalcao]

That drop scene is pure Amos-type. All the action and deaths and chaos all around him, and he's just going through it all until the end.

[@YevgeniyGritsan]

One of the references at 10:00 is Lucky Starr, protagonist of Isaac Asimov sci-fi books series

[@jasonpeacock9735]

Or Lone Starr, the protagonist of Spaceballs

[@darthmorbous]

This series is a masterpiece I tell you. A MASTERPIECE.

[@trevey1123]

Beautifully done. I hope, like you, that they manage to bring the final three novels to the screen. Ty Frank and Naren Shankar make it clear that this is their hope as well. Shankar said “I’m working on it” in one of his tweets during the finale twitter live tweet. Ty says we should not harass Amazon because we need their goodwill.

[@leeuniverse]

It's actually disappointing they canceled it already... There was SO MUCH more story they could have done in this new universe. I mean, this really could be a new Star Trek or Star Wars universe.... story's that can go on forever.

[@knowyourhistory]

Another fantastic recap by Alt Shift X. I didn't read the books yet so I appreciate that you help bring some context from the books without spoiling anything.

[@gregcorker2193]

Great summary of episode 6 and how it “pauses” The Expanse”. it was a fantastic series.

[@addos999]

one of the most outstanding pieces of television ive ever seen. nareen, ty, daniel take a bow.

[@rafaelsantosx]

23:50 Amos lost the pin when he went to visit Clarissa in the prison. He had to leave it there.

[@ZakhadWOW]

well, he had to leaave the jacket it was on to go down, and when he came bak up, the entire building containing it was obliterated >.

[@jeps1973]

I felt bad he lost the pin and the mug he got from his trip to Baltimore.

[@TehMorbidAtheist]

I did my part by writing to Amazon asking them to pick up the series and by buying season 3 on their website.

[@calebwitt207]

Great summary of the last episode. The ending demands a continuation of this great series.

[@Chuck_vs._The_Comment_Section]

It's pretty obvious that this is not a series finale, but just a season finale. And that the showrunners still have some material they want to film / produce. Let's hope they find a streaming provider where they can put their plans into action.

[@eurogryphon]

2:15 The reaction the parents had to their son coming back to life was extremely similar to the _Babylon 5_ episode Believers (s01e10). The episode dealt with the moral and ethical implications of Dr. Franklin performing life saving surgery on an alien child instead of letting him slowly suffocate despite the objections of the child's parents. The parents, after seeing their son cured, are horrified, and the reaction is mirrored in this episode.

[@LN997-i8x]

Filip should have grabbed Tadeo from the brig on his way out.

[@ali-ohm44]

Yes , i was hoping that too, but he wasn't there ☹️

[@merannicuill6435]

Still too much his father's son...

[@pierre-hansepouta6881]

Sorry bosmang but I can't wait. I'm buying the books!

[@Vgreenlantern09]

We need more of this show!!!

[@wangtoriojackson4315]

Jason Nesmith, Tim Allen's character in Galaxy Quest.

[@talos2384]

One of those names was buck e. This could be referring to Edward buck from the halo universe, originally a ODST later turned Spartan 4.

[@naefaust581]

Filip Nagata, did not catch that now I’m crying again

[@bowser515]

Remember when Babylon 5 (Best Sci fi show ever) was cut short and had to wrap up all of it's story lines in season 5... That felt a bit rushed and wasn't up to the same high standards as the other seasons. Well the expanse feels like it was cancelled last minute and had to do the same thing in a single hour long episode! It's a great show, it deserved better, here's to hoping somebody else picks up the show and continues it...

[@martinsriber7760]

Babylon 5 wasn't cut short. It naturally concluded with season 4. Season 5 was post-script.

[@cizzlebot]

Incredible finale! Thank you for the in depth explanations of certain scenes and dynamics to make it even better!

[@Antares_451]

Yes. That raiding party was Epic... Hicks, Ricker, Connor, Ripley, O'Neal etc. Once I saw those names it was an instant connection to some of the greatest movies/series of all time.

[@merannicuill6435]

But no representative from Farscape? Loved that show!

[@fatalshore5068]

@@merannicuill6435 Makes me love it even more. I am a huge sci fi/fantasy nerd but there was something about Farscape that I just hated.

[@Antares_451]

@@merannicuill6435 Farscape wasn't one I liked. I believe SG-1 was on air around that time and that's what I gravitated towards.

[@gfarrell80]

I like things that I recognize!! I thought the sci-fi names were a bit cutsey-pooh.

[@tuomasholo]

This was a brilliant summary. Hope to see you when the story continues.

[@rudibotha3947]

This is one of the best of the best television series you will ever watch.

[@adidaskorn12345]

Glad they allowed ASX to mention there are more books and amazon is canceling the show without finishing the story. This way people who don't read the books can maybe check them out.

[@SIXminWHISTLE]

Amazon does sell books and own Audible after all :^)

[@Initial_ZEN]

I am so glad I randomly stumbled into this show, it has become my favorite by far. It would be a tragedy if they don't finish up the last 3 books. I really hope someone extends them for 3 more seasons.

[@leothalion3983]

Yes, I was surprised

[@MAFlinner]

Kara Thrace!!! Starbuck biggest Badass in the Galaxy!!

[@Elfaki19]

Please continue this story. please finish it.

[@impala_knight2929]

Sad that this is the last season :( , this crew who build and adapted the book are some of the best out there, hope we got more amazing work for them. Also thanks amazon from saving this show from syfy

[@Omar_listenin]

how did Marco know that they were about to get eaten by entities? Right before he do, he yells VEER OFF. But how would he have known to do that? Only Naomi and elvee know why this happens, and Marco didn't know about the Barkeith...whatever it didn't matter, but I remember thinking how would he know to say that

[@diegovalentino2083]

La mejor serie de Ciencia Ficción que he visto en mi vida. Disfruté al máximo cada milisegundo, del último capítulo, de la última temporada, por que sabía que era el final de una serie espectacular. Mil gracias tío Amazon por esta maravillosa serie!!!!

[@silviabianchi7003]

Excelente serie, muy bien hecha , me gustaría mucho ver la continuación de los otros libros, espero que la hagan!!!

[@abarakat2241]

Your explaination and story telling is great! thanks for this nice video. Maybe we see more expanse.

[@asher8368]

Kevin Flynn from TRON is also in the list of soliders.

[@vickystrudwick3939]

Thankyou so much for such a brilliant closing explanation - really joined all the dots for me, great work @AltShiftX. Subbed

[@Michael-ez3zg]

The Expanse, a brilliant story with an excellent cast.

[@voidvoidvoid7274]

What a beautiful video and explanation. I just finished Leviathan Falls... I'm at lost for words... The ending was perfect !

[@maryjames8433]

9:50 Kara, Thrace from Battlestar Galactica right between Johny Rico and Sarah Connor. Additionally, Edward Buck from Halo: ODST and Halo 5 can be seen to the right of Commander Shepard.

[@CantankerousDave]

Technically "Juan Rico" in the book.

[@RobDeMillo]

Bravo - really nicely done! Somehow you combined the intent of the last show, the arc of the last season, it's continuity to previous seasons, and key differences between what was on screen and what was in the books. That's tough to do - hat tip to you.

[@aggrobreaker]

What a great show! And an awesome explanation by Shifty!

[@shocfacter]

At the 9:46 mark you completely skipped over Kara Thrace from Battlestar Galactica.

[@richardgaynor2659]

I loved when Chewbacca got his medal. edit: I mean Amos

[@mcclarinscott]

We were told there would be a 6th bonus scene between Drummer and Nagata. so far no added content...I hope they add it soon...Such a great show.

[@hawk7825]

A 2 part movie could close out this epic story with dignity.

[@WuhSuhDood]

There's clearly a great story here in The Expanse. Unfortunately, it will stay in the books. If the dialogue, acting and pacing of this TV show could have stayed on par with the CGI, it would've won awards.

[@dismafuggerhere2753]

that was the best recap, analysis and exploration i've seen done on a show. i'm going to sub to your own channel (which i obvioulsy should've done years ago).

[@lafcadiothelion]

Best sci-fi show I’ve ever watched! Thank you!

[@jxun4l3ht10]

The true Expanse was the friends we made along the way

[@Flipyoutoo]

I still dont understand how if the ring gates had a speed limit as established in season 3 how there can be gunfights in that space.

[@federerfanatic]

Hopefully if they bring back the show it will be with same actors after a long pause.

[@torstengang5521]

The nice thing, is the books themselves involve a time skip

[@nadiapetrovaishere]

Thank you for this video and especially well written final recap of the show. Well said. Glad that Amazon saw the value in sponsoring this video as your “Easter eggs” spotlights make me appreciate the depth and complexity of the show itself. Thank you!

[@ChristopherMB87]

Cara’s parents obviously watched Pet Sematary

[@thomasspence-king3339]

Thanks for the great video that brought together strands that I missed.

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

I loved this show! Haven’t been excited about a sci fi show in a long time. I’m sad it’s over.

[@weets69]

Great follow up and final summary. Explained a lot to me that I missed and questioned. I just started the books so this helps me in my Expanse Journey. Ps. Love the troop Easter eggs and shout out to some of the great scfi peeps that I luv. I definitely missed that one. Glad Riker made the troop cut. Make it so number one. Make it so.

[@kust0m3]

I was looking towards this video as much as towards the final episode itself. Hopefully it's just a pause. So long!

[@aldunlop4622]

The thing I hate about streaming services is these shorter season compare to our favourite shows in the past. I really feel like they race through the story and you need a brain like a computer to fill in the blanks. Half the time I don’t even know the names of characters and why they are important and history of relationships etc. I could watch 100 eps of The Expanse and never be bored.

[@MrFatpocketz]

Rogan, A: Alex Rogan/The Last Starfighter & Anderton, J: John Anderton/Minority Report

[@SP-fj7oo]

Great video. Beautifully explained!

[@hellohogo]

i'm so satisfied with this finale which makes me so sad at the prospect of waiting indefinitely for S7

[@christopherpatrick957]

Loved the names inserted into the strike force list - I noticed one at quick glance and had to back it up and pause to sort them all. Very cool easter egg Producers! I need to go back and see if Ackbar yells "Its a trap...!" over the radio.

[@albertosanchez5384]

I am really sorry this series comes to an end, it was to my point of view the best scifi content since Battle Star Galactica. I really hope at some point they will pick it back and give us the rest of the books. Meanwhile I am thinking of reading the books to see the diference and judge the adaptation.

[@fatalshore5068]

Yep, I got impatient waiting for the last season on tv so went and read the entire series from the start so I could see the spoilers "the right way" lol. Def worth the read.

[@trevey1123]

You will not be disappointed. The books are just different enough to let you have some surprises but mostly the story is there in both the books and the adaptation. The final trilogy wraps up the protomolecule storyline and are epic.

[@fatalshore5068]

@@trevey1123 Epic indeed! Magnetar class warships!

[@Kozi03]

Thank you I needed this. Man I'm so sad this series has ended :'( One of the greatest series of all time for me

[@derzauberer8605]

17:12 I always understood it as: mass OR energy. Like in its the when it "enters the ring"

[@CantankerousDave]

Same thing in physics, e=mc^2.

[@TheWinezen]

This is how you end a awesomely superb and loved by its fan base series! I hope D&D from GOT are taking notes.

[@Jason-gt2kx]

I hope they make the next 3 books a MOVIE TRILOGY!

[@090giver090]

NO! There is too much material for a movie-per-book format. So we'll get either super cutt-off story or overbloated movies.

[@mickiyilxdjj]

3 more seasons PLEASE