The Expanse 1x3 Reaction | Remember The Cant

Martians and the crew of the Knight have convos... with pills that do cool shit to your eyes and help you see the truth. Or something like that.
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[@funnylilgalreacts]

If you want to watch the next episode 😬 here’s the link to my Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/69527582

[@caribbeanman3379]

You mean if we want to watch the next episode *EARLY* before everyone else on KZbin. Because you will eventually release the next episode on KZbin, right?

[@EvilAnomaly]

Going to have to do it; I love seeing how folks come out of Episode 4 since it's usually big eyes, dropped jaws, clenching seats/chairs, and all kinds of shock! Enjoyed your watching your adventure in what I consider the best Sci-Fi show ever (well I'm even more bias as for me it's the best TV Show ever in general)!

[@kemowery]

When Miller's partner was talking to the Mormon and told him to keep trying if he didn't respond, he gave the missionary his boss's name.

[@Dynnen]

Avasarala's counterintelligence game is super strong and hates losing. A pretty devastating combination

[@funnylilgalreacts]

She’s SO GOOD. I enjoy watching her do her thing. Sometimes I feel it’s manipulative and sometimes I feel like she’s genuine. What a character

[@peadarruane6582]

The pill the Martian was taking is basically a focus drug, allowing him to pick up on micro=expressions. That is why he was demanding to see Naomi's hands, and why it focused on his eyes constricting, and on the little 'tells' Holden and Naomi were making. The hat , it keeps the rain off his head1

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Space Adderall 🤣

[@JakeSignalYT]

@@rodentnolastname6612 like super adderall.

[@W0NK042]

Let there be Lightman.

[@miff227]

to add, Belter language includes more hand expressivity than other languages due to the need to talk without sound waves (vaccuum) a bit like scuba divers need hand comms etc. So Naomi's micro-hand movements would be extra helpful to the interrogator

[@shuaguin5446]

The interogator really had the Manta vibe from Dune. Loved that the first time i saw it.

[@patrickbent4934]

I’ve turned several people on to The Expanse by making them promise to watch the first four episodes. They all watched the first few episodes an told me they weren’t really digging it. After they saw the fourth, they were hooked. The first four are setting up multiple, intertwined storylines that all come crashing together later on, with a bunch of characters you don’t understand. If you stick with the show, you’ll find that all the characters are broken in some fundamental way. It’s what makes them who they are, and you will absolutely love them for it. Get ready for a wild ride!

[@funnylilgalreacts]

4 did it for me too 👀

[@aartsst3227]

@@funnylilgalreacts - I definitely went from I like this show to I Love this show at ep 4 ; )

[@darransmith32]

I watched the whole of season one but it really didn't do it for me (having read the books first). Never watched the later seasons, other than reactions, which definately gets better. Largely because i know what twists and turns are coming so the show doesn't hold that "gee, i wonder what happens next" factor.

[@artdogg50]

@@funnylilgalreacts That's really good to hear. I do worry about people inadvertently spoiling things for you though. Sometimes people will say little things not knowing they are giving things away assuming people can't put things together.

[@obelisk21]

I always think of the OPA as almost like Sinn Fein and the IRA where they have both militaristic/terrorist activities and political aspirations as well. The OPA itself has many factions who all have their own opinions on how to achieve sovereignty.

[@maximillianderembourg4887]

The openings change. They reflect new things that were recently introduced to the series. Keep an eye on their shifting details.

[@maximillianderembourg4887]

Avasarala did not lie to Frank. Just leaked truth to him. He technically committed treason by telling the Martians what she told him.

[@Steampunk_Ocelot]

I think it's the only show I enjoyed watching the intro of the whole way through the seasons

[@Quzga]

@@Steampunk_Ocelot Game of thrones too!

[@JohnnyPappas]

Your early assessment of Amos and Holden, is so interesting for those of us who have seen the entire series.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Believe me after a few episodes I feel like my assessment of both of them has changed

[@Wicketor]

Love watching your expanse reactions. As others have said the show is a slow burn. Ep4 is kinda the hook episode, but most of season 1 is slower and character/world building. The later seasons are some of the best tv I've ever watched and all 9 books are incredible.

[@Luzarioth]

One of the best changes they made from the books: In the books, Chrisjen isn't a Character until Book 2 ! Everything we are seeing from Earths pov currently is all invented for the show.

[@VoodooMcVee]

But invented by the books authors, so not just some random stories but important to the story.

[@elkapro6534]

The shortest way I'd describe The Expanse is following: "A beautiful story about what it means to be human." The Expanse shows humanity exactly as it is: imperfect, fallible, violent, hateful, suffering, loving, caring and amazing. OPA is more like an umbrella term: many different groups claim to be part of it, but it does not have any kind of united leadership, and even the idea of independent Belt means something else to each group. Groups in OPA range from the likes of Hong Kong protesters, all the way to IRA or Revolutionary Cells. As one character put it in one of the later episodes: "There's OPA, and there's OPA"

[@avengerk2]

Jared Harris (Anderson Dawes) is an exceptional actor.

[@robertjames8220]

You said that Amos is "emotional but focused." Let's just say that Amos is still in the process of being revealed. I will very much enjoy your reaction to that.

[@michaelgonzalez6295]

Another aspect that make this show excellent is that few characters are pure evil or good. Even Naomi. The main characters have reasons for being the way they are and why they change their behaviors sometimes. You can almost see the gears in their heads go click click click. Each in turn, you will learn why. Sometimes "good" people die, "bad" people get away. Like real life.

[@cliveklg7739]

Jared Harris is the actor, son of Sir Richard Harris. Like father like son, both award winning actors. The pill is a focus drug, kind of like how some students take ADHD drugs when studying only 300+ years more of refining it. We're a ways a way from the first major plot hit for the story, but we're in for some excitement soon. I was interested in the show before this but this episode and the next are what hooked me. The story and characters/cast are what kept me hooked. They are complex and we get that development as the show goes on. Love were getting more humor from you. :) And finally I have a trick for getting over fear of needles. I did this as a kid and stopped being afraid ever since. Don't look away, watch it being stuck in closely. Eventually you get to seeing and feeling it isn't nearly as bad as your mind makes it out to be.

[@m.e.3862]

I really like the message Holden sends out to "Remember the Cant". And so begins the story of the renown James Holden, legend of the system

[@Crobemeister]

Fun fact: The Actress for Chrisjen Avasarala is the voice actress for Grayson, the enforcer captain in Arcane.

[@silgen]

The first three episodes are setting up the world, the plot and the characters. It really kicks into gear next episode. If you like, we had the countdown, next episode is the blast off, and it's one hell of a ride from here on in.

[@michaelmaguire4147]

29:30 I believe the intended implication was "The only reason a belter would be educated is to be a terrorist."

[@davebcf1231]

Loving the reactions even though you're not fully invested...yet. You're asking all the right questions and it's always fun to hear reactors speculate about where it's headed. Chrisjean used Frank, but she didn't actually lie to him. She told him they had caught an OPA agent carrying stealth tech from Mars, which is true. That was the belter she was torturing in the first episode. On a side note since you mentioned GoT: Ty Franck (creator of The Expanse, co-author of the books and producer on the show) was George R.R. Martin's personal assistant and Daniel Abraham (co-author of The Expanse books and producer) collaborated with Martin on a few books prior to writing The Expanse.

[@meuspeus5483]

> Loving the reactions even though you're not fully invested...yet. You're asking all the right questions and it's always fun to hear reactors speculate about where it's headed. Yes. She's really good at trying to figure the things out. Def smarter than me! :P

[@RocketToTheMoose]

The little pill is a focus drug. It lets him notice tiny physical indications that someone may be telling the truth or lying.

[@Forbidaxe]

Oooh, next episode, grip your seat...

[@funnylilgalreacts]

I’ll try not to lose my head 👀😉

[@jollyrayda]

"It's love or admiration" - or not quite either... Amos is dear to my heart, for reasons, but his whole modus operandi comes from a very different place than most people. Naomi understands, and Holden and Alex learn, how to interact with him. The thing I find most impressive is that book Amos is a lot (like decades) older, but Wes Chatham TOTALLY nailed the character in this iteration.

[@michaelmaguire4147]

The thing about "terrorist" is that often, from their perspective, they're "revolutionaries/freedom fighters".

[@zammmerjammer]

You will be rewarded for sticking with this show. That's all I can really say. It has superceded Battlestar Galactica as the best sci-fi show ever. The Expanse starts slow (season 1 is basically a mystery story) but it just gets better and better and better. Fun exercise -- once you're in the middle of season 2, and season 3, and seasons 4, 5, 6, look back and ask yourself if you had any idea this was the show it would turn into. I guarantee it will continually surprise you.

[@EvilAnomaly]

Yep, best Sci-Fi show I ever watched (previously it was BSG). Honestly for me it's the best TV Show I've ever watched period. The funny thing is I originally stopped watching because I never made it past Episode 2. Years later I was curious about a GIF someone had of a great moment from Episode 4. I asked where it was from, watched not even realizing I had tried the show once before years ago. Stuck around and Episode 4 was definitely the hook for me and of course I got to see the moment the GIF came from!!!

[@scambammer6102]

@@EvilAnomaly First time I only watched about 15 minutes. I knew it was good but I didn't want to think that hard. Came back later and binged the whole series.

[@scambammer6102]

"Don't we get any good characters" you will come to love the characters we have, warts and all lol.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

It’s already happening. I found that when I actually start to dislike a character, something happens where I like them again.

[@cluster_f1575]

I first came across your channel from Arcane. So thrilled to see you're watching one of my all-time favorite sci-fi shows, The Expanse! There's so many amazing characters, it'll be hard to choose a favorite. Like others have said, season 1 is a bit of a slow burn as there's A LOT of world-building to take in. Episode 4 is the one that convinced me to go all-in on The Expanse.

[@evilvolts]

The drug helps the Martians get super focused great when getting information especially when you can use body language to read what people aren't saying.

[@no1winz]

Love the expanse, and I love seeing you watch it for the first time! Gonna be a wild ride!

[@johnwilcox4534]

Invariably you will become invested in the characters. However, since you mentioned "thrones", there is a similarity. Just like the families in GoT, where each felt justified in their actions based on their perspectives; Earth, Mars, and the Belt will not be defined as good or evil, but all will do what they feel they must in order to survive and find their place in the expanse. At a certain point, the great writing becomes undeniable. Following someone new to the story on this journey is a favorite pastime for me. And I bet before it's over, you will announce at the end of an episode you can't wait to watch another.

[@pssthpok]

Absolutely, the urge to binge is strong with this show... and the cliffhangers don't help!

[@AL-fl4jk]

One of the writers of the expanse was assistant to GRRM years back

[@Grunstag]

Love The Expanse. Your analysis is really interesting so hope you'll come to love it as much as many of us do.

[@alexanderpauli2835]

25:00 I am so happy, that you are so wrong with this assumption - and you will be too. 😉😅 So, next episode is the ice breaker for a lot of watchers, who first where sceptical and loved it afterwards. I am looking forward for your reaction of episode 4!

[@carykneller1159]

One episode a week isn't enough, watch more! Kidding, have fun watching :)

[@prutgardin666]

"I didn't see that coming!" ;) Welcome to the club ;) hehe

[@DrSagaciousone]

Yes I really enjoyed the Expanse series. I enjoy your channel. I especially appreciated your reaction to Wakanda Forever but I did not have the ability to comment at the time. Keep up the good work!

[@billross7245]

The Belter creole and its history and development is fascinating. I won't say much about it except the hand gestures are due to the difficulty of expressing themselves in space suits. The other thing I like are the terms that are unique to the space environment like "Welwala"', literally someone who prefers the gravity wells of the inner planets, and my favorite, "Falota", which means "Floater". The OPA guy making the speech in Ep 1 says something like "when the falota hits the fan", lol.

[@jsbrads1]

It occurred to me, there is probably a network of satellites every few light minutes thruout the solar system storing everything someone might need to look up. Everyone’s name and face, a full file for everyone in space, data on every ship built and their current logged flight plan, past flights…

[@KevinLyda]

The actress who plays Avasarala is Shohreh Aghdashloo. If you get a chance, read her biography. She was an actress in Tehran in the late 1970s which, if you know the events at that time, was not ideal. She escaped Iran before the revolution by taking a road trip to London from Tehran in a convertible.

[@KevinLyda]

Oh, sorry, her autobio is "The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines".

[@KevinLyda]

Oh. Sorry, one more thing. Now that you're hooked, make a note to yourself to watch episode 1 of the first season. I completely agree it starts out slow but at the same time - and this will not make sense till you get to the end - it sets everything up. There is literally a conversation in the first episode that makes one of the last scenes in the last episode completely unsurprising - but you won't connect it till after it happens. Enjoy the ride. And when you get to the end don't stress - the first episode will play in a whole new way. I suspect that's part of why Expanse reaction channels are popular. It's fun to rewatch to see all the things we missed.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Amos is my favorite character. I know a person that is exactly like him. Intensely loyal and has a flexible moral code that is still really strong. Someone you really don’t want to piss off because you probably won’t last long

[@LeeCarlson]

The MCRN Donnager. Flagship of the Martian Navy.

[@scottstevens7639]

Always great to see someone getting hooked on this excellent show. As you’re discovering, it’s kinda like “Game of Thrones” in space. It only gets better after this.

[@doug3691]

Enjoying The Expanse, and your reactions. "Keep those reactions coming." That's the most Humane interrogation I've ever seen. And from a Martian!

[@davidgrider4302]

Next episode is so badass! The Roci!

[@clementp.5187]

Miller’s hat 😂 Come on, it keeps the rain off his head !

[@datdudeinred]

"There's probably alot of belters on the bad side" 😂🤔

[@gork8468]

The Expanse is awesome because there are no angels, and very few devils. Most characters in the show, on every side of any conflict, fall in the middle.

[@zachgaskins3731]

One of the underlying elements this episode makes a point about is how Belters communicate. In the early history of humanity's exploration/expansion into the Belt, people wore vac-suits most of the time, and being bulky and stiff and without good lighting of the helmet, the only other way to communicate besides radio would be through hand gestures. This became so commonplace that Belters eventually developed a form of sign-language that was just a part of their communication skills as speaking. Gia (the sex worker) helps teach Havelock a few things, and during Naomi's interrogation she sneaks a little insult into her folded arms. Lt. Lopez gets frustrated at Naomi because she's literally hiding one aspect of her "communication" from him that might be a tell, hence "hands where I can see them!"

[@mikecarson8601]

The next episode will blow your socks off. I can’t wait until you watch it. BTW, I was a huge ST:TNG fan for the longest time. Expanse finally beat it. Chrisjen Avasarala rocks. “Mean, but I kind of like her”

[@pssthpok]

Say 'hi' to the Tooth Fairy for me, LOL

[@invaderliz]

“Very Game of Thrones”- one of the writers of the Expanse books was an editor for George R. R. Martin.

[@xtifr]

Belters aren't _literal_ slaves. At least in _theory._ In practice, it can be hard to tell the difference, since the closest thing to law enforcement out there are rent-a-cops (like Miller) who work for the corporations. The same corporations that _theoretically_ don't own slaves.

[@Yesquire0]

Slaves are even more wonderful to use if they take care of themselves.

[@bthsr7113]

Basically, the little orb heightens focus and the senses.

[@grafffuller3265]

Marie and I are having SO much fun watching your reactions to this episode. You are SPOT-on on a lot of things the you deduce, but then you say something and we look at each other and say...wait till she gets to this episode...her mind is going to be blown (and chuckle together). This really is a mystery being unfolded. You are right about Chrisjen...she is a master maninpulator (from a child) and she DOES have this belief that "Earth comes first". Protect Earth, and everything else falls into place. Mars still needs resources from Earth and so does the Belt. The Earth's view of the OPA is like the West sees the PLO, Al-Quida, ISIS, and every other "terrorist" organization in our current timeline. But, to the people of those geographical areas, these are the ONLY people fighting for their rights. I like how this show takes Earth politics of today, and "expands" on it for a solar system worth of human "expansion" and who's on top and who's on the bottom. All this is inbedded in the books, and the show is exploiting this richness on screen. Anderson Dawes is such a great character. Lots to learn from him. The interrogations of the the Knight's crew was great. Get them to turn on each other...to find the answers that are not always obvious. Alex being MRCN. That was a real shocker. Holden being from Earth and from a commune where he has EIGHT parents. Okay, interesting. Shed faked his medical license/degree...that tracks. We don't know what they got from Amos, which is interesting. Hmmmm? Naomi is being suspected of being OPA. Classic move and who is telling the truth? Not telling you anything...cannot wait to see your reaction to the NEXT episode. Wish these were coming closer together. Ugh. We are living vicariously through your reactions. It has been a number of years since we saw these first episodes, though we've seen them 4-5 times (at least). So good. Thank you for these videos. Have a wonderful day...cannot wait for more from you. PS - Marie keeps telling me to tell you...that you WILL love Miller...in time. BTW, the hat fits Miller. here IS a reason for it. Mars ship is called the Donneger. You are doing great, honestly. There are LOTS of names, but you'll get it in time. We think you are NOW hooked. Loved the "played out joke" it is fun watching you navigate using English phrases without someone trying to turn it dirty. Thanks for being you. Thanks for giving blood, a much needed thing. Talk soon.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Tell Marie she's right (although "love" is strong LOL). I hate that hat, but I hate his hair more. But I've seen up to a certain episode and there was a point I said "I can't believe I'm saying this but, I'm happy Miller had his hat". I'm hooked. This show is great! I'm so happy that I started watching it. I will say Dawes is not a favorite of mine. I know he's pretty dynamic and a lot goes into who he is and why he is the way he is, but he's got a long way to go to make me really like him.

[@grafffuller3265]

@@funnylilgalreacts - Marie really enjoyed your response. We are SO happy that you are hooked. It really is such an amazing TV series. Jared Harris (who plays Anderson Dawes) is SUCH a great actor...that he lights up EVERY scene that he's in, but yes. His motivations in this series are suspect...for sure. We wish that you'd drop SEVEN episodes each week. We cannot wait for all the reveals to be revealed. Seeing your reactions are a highlight. Thank you for doing this. Patiently waiting till NEXT week. Ugh.

[@remliqa]

O , yeah , Captain Shaddid was the leader of the "cops" , you know the short haired Lady that gave orders to Miller.

[@xBloodXGusherx]

Holy shit had no idea you were watching this show! Ya things def pick up a few more episodes in. What I love about this show is the struggle between the factions and yes i'm definitely more so on the side of the Belters. I think you will become pretty invested in this show. Gonna go finish the show myself while trying to finish the Xfiles. The backtracking edits are hilarious lol.

[@eaglescott17]

11:53 My friends that I have game night with had a movie night recently, and I brough the movie "Mobsters & Mormons". It's a Mormon comedy movie, and they were all busting their ribs from laughing so much. I was raised Mormon, even if I don't believe anymore, so it was strangely comforting that they found it so hilarious. We're actually planning another movie night this weekend, because of a birthday, so I'm bringing another comedy from my childhood called "The Single's Ward".

[@artdogg50]

Your early reactions and thoughts mostly mirrored mine around this time. I wasn't fully invested at this time, but had so many questions and worries that I just couldn't stop watching. Don't want to speak on it too much money so as not to spoil anything. I'm loving following your journey through this wonderful show so far.

[@danpettit4449]

Good job giving blood! I subbed just for this show (and the 'that's what she said joke!) and will probably become a Patron after the first of the month. Hang in there, the other comments are correct, it just takes a while. Also a heads up, the first book in the series concludes in the middle of season 2 (ep 5 or 6 I think) so you may have to wait till then for a lot of closure on the various threads. Amos may be the coolest character in SciFi but you will still be learning about him through all the seasons.

[@jaffarikings2870]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂 she Said Amoss is following the rules. That made me laugh

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😫 I know. I know.

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Ever see a show called Lie to Me? It's about solving crimes by reading micro expressions. Chrisjen is the ultimate political creature and very smart. It's the Donnager, flagship of the Martian fleet Oh and welcome to The Expanse!

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

I'm SO stoked you're watching this show. The next episode is the real kickoff. And you'll never predict what's going to happen. This show is amazing.

[@skeptibleiyam1093]

Miller is a noir detective. The hat is practically required.

[@erickknutz5599]

R.I.P. to Havelock, remember the Cant.

[@InfinityDrew]

The beauty of this show and the book is the story telling and how the events that happens in the show are so relatable to current events.

[@rodentnolastname6612]

There's a reason The Expanse is often called "Game of Thrones in Space" 😲

[@wombat5334]

Yeah, this series is gonna make you do that - re-evaluate your opinions on characters as new info comes to light. Its rare when a story shows "action" and makes you feel one way, then reveals the motivation which makes you change your mind... I love it - and love that you cottoned on so fast!

[@andywilson5234]

Seeing your reaction to the Expanse for the first time and am mildly amused on your first take of Amos as a "follow the rules / by the book" type person.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

I laugh sometimes when I go back and watch and listen to myself

[@spamllama]

At this point, the OPA isn't a unified group. It has factions, some of which are more like the Red Cross, some are just pirates.

[@C76Caravan]

Welcome to your first jaw drop cliffhanger... Many more to come! 😁😉

[@JBPVFL]

Another really good sci-fi show that is really new is Foundation, it’s only 1 season so far and even if you don’t watch it on your channel I’d really recommend giving it a shot. The guy that plays Anderson Dawes in expanse is also in the show.

[@mufana1]

I found that lacking in so many ways....i wouldn´t call it great, but a big disappointment. The acting is generally poor (except Lee Pace and Jarred Harris), and sometimes reaching an atrocious level, bad scene blocking, lousy directing, poor writing (sometimes even dumb). Sets and cinematography are great, though. And it shouldn´t have been called "Foundation", but something else...i understand that in adapting a book to tv, some things have to change, but some of those are complete 180´s of some of Asimov ´s core concepts.

[@Yesquire0]

Apart from whether Foundation is a good or bad adaptation of the wonderful books, or a good or bad show in its own right, I'm pretty sure that The Expanse lost Jared Harris to it, which pisses me off.

[@JBPVFL]

@@mufana1 Whoa, and that is the issue of reading books first lol. You would be hard pressed to find a movie/show adaption from a book to be as good or better than the book. I haven't read the books, but knew going in many that had were upset at the show. I however went in blind and really enjoyed it. From what I know of the books, there is a lot of time skipping, and that just isn't feasible for show contracts so things have to be changed just a bit or else you would need to find a bunch of good actors on a constant changing actor landscape which would not be good for a shows long term success. People usually need to grow attached to characters.

[@JBPVFL]

@@Yesquire0 and yeah, I loved him in the expanse, but his role in the show, while impactful while on the screen, were pretty sparse. He has a much bigger role in Foundation

[@mufana1]

@@JBPVFL Even if Foundation wasn´t an adaptation, it´s still objectively bad in the aspects i referred. Of course, this doesn´t mean one can´t enjoy it. I stuck up with it mainly because of the Empire storyline and Lee Pace. But for as much money Apple poured into it, most of the time it feels so amateurish... And i agree on the sentiment @Yesquire0 expressed: to lose Jarred to the poorness that Foundation ended up to be....blargh!

[@ericc.6255]

Oh you’ll be hooked soon 😎

[@evilvolts]

Jared Harris (Anderson Dawes) was in Chernobyl

[@pUTPOCKETRY]

I'm glad that you're giving blood. Yay!

[@DrEsky914]

Happy to hear you are saving the world too!! As someone with A neg I am often called upon as a rare type! also, what everyone else says, Season 1 is the mystery to figure out what the heck might be going on and then the roller coaster ride commences. You need the time to fall in love with the characters and then it's a show that you will never ever forget. Glad to have you on the ride!!

[@drudrgreen1417]

Sit tight and enjoy,you are gonna love it 100%

[@LeeCarlson]

I tend to think of Anderson Dawes as the unholy love-child of Malcolm X and Don Vito Corleone. He's another example of Belter ethos. He is played by Jared Harris the son of actor Richard Harris.

[@timgallus6602]

As someone who is also terrified of needles...just wanted to say thank you for donating blood. I know, given that phobia, just how hard that is to do. You are a wonderful person for overcoming your fear and doing so. Also love your reactions!

[@JakeSignalYT]

Its funny they brought up the itch because in the book there's a whole segment of them trying to find meds and all they could find is that anti fungal cream.

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

you're so much fun to watch! loved your take on things: so smart, and so funny. "i want meat." lol. that needs to be on a tee shirt. 😂

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

p.s. i really hope you stick with the show. it surprises, and it snowballs, and before you know it, you're yelling at the screen because the end credits start to roll.

[@michaelmaguire4147]

IIRC the interrogation pill is like super adderall and basically allows the user to be able to more easily read micro-expressions and such.

[@lockstocknl]

Next one is going to be a banger

[@ReezeGoingSenseless]

Dental Office, that explains those pearly Whites.Little jealous, not gonna lie.

[@Scott_Burton]

He gave the Morman Captain Shaddid's contact info. With the "If I don't respond" instruction. In other words, convincing the Morman that he is Catain Shaddid. and is interested He's not aptaib Shaddid, Captain Shaddid is their commanding officer

[@aartsst3227]

Once again, another Excellent Reaction! - so glad you're sticking with it! OPA is a semi autonomous organization of Belter factions. Some are more hardcore "Anti Inner" (Earth & Mars) than others. From the perspective of Earth & Mars, all Belters & the OPA are basically the same - to them Belter = Criminal. From the perspective of most "regular" belters the OPA may do some bad, but overall they know they are on the side of the Belters. There are, however, some Belters who are straight up Criminals / Terrorists - Like the big guy with the spike at the end... - but just as in many different times in History, their sides "Terrorist" is your sides "Freedom fighter". The conversation between Miller & Dawes is one of several in this show that are between characters who both know more than they are letting on and are actually 2 different conversations happening at the same time. Both Miller & Dawes know the other guy is saying 1 thing, but meaning something different, or at least not saying all of what they know. Just excellent writing & one of the reasons having the authors of the books involved with writing / producing the series was such a good call.

[@Metro498]

Good catch about the Razorback, but can't spoil it for you. keep watching it will come.

[@Baskebass]

I luv that you react to The Expanse… I hope you will continue watch the show, it is really an amazing show… it will get better and better. A warm hug and greeting from Spain. Sebastian

[@michaelnolan6951]

This show depends on your perspective when looking at the different factions. The OPA is an umbrella coalition between many parties that want independence for the Belt. On one extreme end are hardcore actual terrorists, in the middle are social welfare organizations.There are politicians ( like Anderson Dawes) who glom on to any chance to push their agendas.At the more extreme end are "patriotic" criminals and pirates. From a Belter perspective Earth looks like a tyrannical slavemaster that actively hates any manifesteation of democracy in the Belt.Their main experience with Earth is through Earth owned corporations that control thre overwhelming majority of commerce in the Belt. Even organaisations which provide public services are Earth owned profit generating businesses. (Like Star Helix Security, which leads to Miller's opinion that Ceres doesn't have laws, it just has cops.) Mars is the most proud and ideologically driven faction. Descended from very smart and motivated people they see themsleves as tiny underdogs when compared to the might of Earth, and their whole society is based on maintaining their independence. They have full employment and the best tech. Earth sees itself and mostly sees the problems it has to deal with. Most of it's resources go to maintaining it's polluted environment and feeding tens of billions of unemployed people without a future. Still, Earth is the source of many resources that humans cannot do without. People like Chrisjen who think that "Earth must come first" tend to think that humankind still needs Earth to survive. Earth still has the largest military in the Solar System (albeit aging and often crippled by maintainence issues) Humans are humans, and there are good and bad people in every faction. There is so much world building and set up in Season 1 it can feel like plot and character are an afterthought. I assure you that is not true. Some of the people you have already met you will come to love. I love your reactions so far!

[@IanHillan]

I am so psyched for these reactions. Thank you! Heading over to Patreon because... Well, it's episode 4... Enough said. Oh, and Anderson Dawes is played by Jared Harris, who you may have seen in Mad Men and Chernobyl, in which he was amazing. He nails his portrayal of Dawes. OPA = Outer Planets Alliance, an alliance of lots of different and disparate groups all loosely connected by a wish for belter independence, though with all different ideas on how to bring that about. Alex is ex-Martian Navy. The little transparent ball-shaped pill that Lopez took while interrogating people is a focus drug. So happy you caught the Shaddid Mormon comedy night prank

[@remliqa]

LOL. Amos being by the book and follows the rule ?? ROLFMAO?

[@funnylilgalreacts]

I quickly have learned this is not true 😂

[@jamesholland5761]

Great reaction! Chrisjen will do what ever it takes to win! She has an internal instinct that there is a threat to Earth. She does hate losing her friend, but Earth must come first! Mars interrogating the Knight crew is a great way for us to get to know more about these characters. I'm sure you noticed the guy Miller found dead after the riot was the one who Julie was connected to on the dating app. Jared Harris playing Anderson Dawes! He such a great actor! I will say this about your perception of betlers or even the OPA, you are thinking that if they are the underdogs they must be the good guys! Oh my sweet summer child! These writers are on a much bigger level than you think! Can't wait for the next one!

[@artboymoy]

Glad you're still sticking with it. You only have our word on that it's a great show. I said it before but it took me two tries with this series. This episode is great since we learn a little bit about the Martians, but more importantly, we learn more about the crew we've been following the past two episodes. For me that was good and I started to find myself latching on to them a bit more. Still had no clue what Miller was up to or how it's all going to fit together. Still feels that it's separate stuff but now I'm seeing it. Love the interrogations and I liked Havalok too. Amos is definitely an interesting character and his relationship with Naomi is more of one where he knows her more than the others so he follows her lead. After all Engineers and Mechanics work together a lot. The OPA, to me, is like how the IRA was or the Irish independence movement. The Outer Planet Alliance is meant to be a coalition for all Belters, but not all Belters are OPA, because apparently members of the OPA have done terrorist acts against the Inner Planets. So there's areas of gray as the the respectability of the OPA. More answers to come as well as A LOT going on next episode. Great reaction and picking up a lot on the characters personalities and motives. You're doing great.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Some people describe "The Expanse" as "Game of Thrones" in space. I don't see it but the people you like seem to be dying. The Anderson Dawes actor is Jered Harris son of English actor Richard Harris. Jered is good in "The Expanse" but great in "Chernobyl".

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

After listening to the beginning of your intro, I'd like to bookmark it for future reference. A reverse version of "Watch This Space." ___ * I couldn't really figure out a way to make a good space pun out of this but I'm sure it's in there somewhere.

[@LeeCarlson]

In the novel "Leviathan Wakes" we are told that Miller and Octavia had been partners, and became lovers, and when that went sour they went their separate ways, which is when Captain Shadid "saddled" Miller with the "rookie" from Earth, Havelock.

[@LeeCarlson]

Lieutenant Lopez takes a "focus drug" prior to every interrogation which allows him to see every microexpression, pupil dilation, and telltale drop of sweat on the person he is interrogating. The questions that he asks are designed to elicit responses that he can then interpret and use to ask further questions in order to find the information that he is looking for.

[@illuminati1618]

Love the reaction and your interesting perspective. This show is one of the best adaptations from book to tv show. It is also one of the only times I have watched some of a show first then read the books. All the actors are the characters in my head now. Enjoy!

[@jenssylvesterwesemann7980]

Interesting. Regarding Avasarala's motives, you fell into the same trap as I (and probably many more of us) did. I think, though, that this experience got me really hooked.

[@somerandomguy32]

What most ppl dont get is holden is Holden cawfield ..from catcher in the rye ...

[@richb313]

It all starts to make sense after episode 4 ask me no more.

[@evilvolts]

The Donnager (Donna Jer)

[@khavens293]

You are not the first and you will never be the last to underestimate Avasarala... She & Amos are two of my favorites w/ Naomi & B----- very closely behind. [B----- has not yet been introduced].