The Expanse 3x1 REACTION!! "Fight or Flight"

Eric Rick Calvin and Aaron react to and discuss season 3 episode 1 of The Expanse - Fight or Flight - #TheExpanse
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[@BlindWave]

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[@hanslanda1891]

That is such a cool Darth Vader tshirt. where did you buy them, Erick? Link? Sorry for my bad english

[@Nostripe361]

I think you are talking about the Thucydides Trap. The idea that war is inevitable when a rising power ends up threatening to displace the ruling power. Kinda how some people think Thst war is inevitable between China and US.

[@C76Caravan]

Welcome to the best season in TV history.

[@Matisaro]

till 5.

[@Matisaro]

But it is fucking close as fuck.

[@Randomguy2012vids]

God I can't wait for their reactions to episodes 5 and 6

[@sverebom7069]

@@Randomguy2012vids And 7. And. 9. And 10. And 12 and 13. And the next one.

[@Jwine3257]

It is maddening that the show doesn’t get the recognition it deserves

[@acereporter73]

Bobbie Draper isn't just Iron Man... she's a *GUNDAM.*

[@Hal34329]

Bobbie 'Setsuna' Draper

[@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb]

"Tilting at Windmills" is another Don Quixote reference and "tilting" is another word for jousting. Rocinante was Don Quixote's horse. Dulcinea (ep 1x01) was the woman Don Quixote was obsessed with saving. When Chrisjen visited Holden's mom the book was out there open and they talked about how much Jimmy liked the story. Don Quixote was all about a guy with delusions of being a noble knight trying to save the world from evil.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Well, no, mutual tilting is jousting.

[@rostikskobkariov5136]

This is the best season of the expanse. I'm so excited for the next 3-4 episodes

[@nottopcat5956]

Same, except for the next 12...

[@leahmarie112]

I haven’t seen this side of Aaron in a long time. And by side I mean the perfect mix of not paying attention and being completely confident in his contrary opinion 😅.

[@thontor]

The battle in orbit over Ganymede started because Mars' ship the Karakum was destroyed by Errinwright and since tensions were so high they just started shooting each other. What happened to the Arboghast over Venus is irrelevant to them right now.

[@yetibeardson1168]

"We're still not 100% sure it's the Razorback right?" Sometimes I truly wonder if Aaron is actually watching the same show as everybody else.

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

🤣

[@zammmerjammer]

Sadly for Aaron's dreams of peace, people who think like he does tend not to ascend to positions of great political power (certainly not military power).

[@travisspazz1624]

Here we go!! Still the best season of the show!! Completely game changing!!

[@normalmighty]

I think Eric's face at 18:33 was a good representation of how most of us reacted to Aaron's idea of "just don't have tension with other nations and then we can all spend money progressing humanity instead." Gotta love the optimism

[@mickys333]

Gotta love the Idealism* you mean. Almost everyone with a brain knows this would be best for humanity...in an ideal world. Alas, we do not live in an ideal world. Greed, personal and national interest are what drives the world and the fact that Mars and Earth are actively competing for direly needed ressources makes it nearly impossible to not have tensions between the two planets, especially is there has been bloodshed in the past.

[@brilobox2]

Lamenting the unfortunate pitfalls of human nature is ultimately a pointless endeavour. Simply a path to madness.

[@Dave_L913]

Good grief stop beating a dead horse. Aaron keeps arguing and not listening to anyone else. A good 5 minutes of him arguing against the storytelling.

[@danii7584]

@@mickys333 greed? needn't be greed, it's basically competition over limited resources.

[@danii7584]

@Joseph Boyd aaron missed the point. it's not that nobody wants peace, but having peace and being in charge is better than just having peace.

[@paulmccloud9395]

Yes it's a vicious circle, Mars is arming because Earth is arming, so Mars arms more, which in turn makes Earth arm more. Earth and Mars are like the US and the Soviets during the cold war. Neither trusts the other enough, but both have to de-escalate. But someone has to go first. You need two cool heads in charge of both sides at the same time.

[@sparrowlt]

Yeap.. seen so many times and dificult to break.. Mars wants independence from Earth.. Earth doesnt as they want Mars resources so they dominate them Mars gets independence thanks to the Epstein drive, that allows Earth to exploit the belt too so they dont need Mars and they accept Mars begans to mine the belt and terraform Earth doesnt want Mars to prevail so a cold war becames, and a couple incidents where both nearly go to war Mars switches focus from terraform to build up a military in order to be able to defend themselves from Earth.. That gets Martians wary of Earthers.. tha wariness also makes Earthers further wary of them creating a vicious circle

[@Tassy989]

We have known about the Razor Back since season 1, when Miller was on Ceres investigating Julie. In her apartment we learn that she own a racing ship name The Razor Back.

[@cmtaylor531]

The start of an amazing season. S3 is amazing.

[@NikstSWE]

And so it begins! One of the best seasons of television, period! You are in for a ride guys!

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Amos saying She's not the person I thought she was is the biggest indictment of Naomi.

[@emwungarand]

LOL at Aaron being naive

[@jrob18mvp]

Not only naive, he forgets the argument half way through.

[@Mach1Greeble]

S Tier baby, LET'S GO!

[@travisspazz1624]

I don't remember. What does S mean and why do they consider it the best??

[@Mach1Greeble]

@@travisspazz1624 comes from Japan's grading system, from way back

[@travisspazz1624]

@@Mach1Greeble thanks. I feel like it's controversial because of criticisms for it's pacing, but I also consider S5 S tier.

[@jamesholland5761]

Exactly!

[@Garotte14]

@@travisspazz1624 Well the production was on another level in season 5. And the acting is stellar in this show, but I kinda felt all the actors elevated their game even more. And the direction was also a masterclass.

[@j3RicK24]

No one: Absolutely No one: The Expanse: Shows the Razorback with the name clearly on the side of the ship Aaron: "I'm still not a 100% sure it's the Razorback" Waveriders: Never change Aaron....never change.

[@videosicantfind2411]

The Secretary General is so easily manipulated. And changes his mind often on others suggestions. It doesn't matter if the suggestions are good or bad. Anyone at that much power with such a weakness should be taken down.

[@andrewdiaz3529]

If the last person he talked to was a janitor, right now he would be espousing the virtues of a quality FREAKING MOP!

[@lzniR]

Aaron's argument " Just don't do it" 4Head

[@nerd660]

The first six episodes of season 3 is some of the best television I've seen

[@travisspazz1624]

I like the back half of S3 even more!!

[@Aaron46L]

Yep... and then you get to the second half.

[@S0LAVELLANHELL]

@@Aaron46L and it’s still amazing

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

All of the Expanse is great. But season 3 is in a class by itself.

[@danii7584]

you think? tbh I prefer the free navy arc with all that happens on earth. the new earth arc however seemed like a snoozefest to me.

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

@@danii7584 I mean, we all have different opinions on what's "best". Season 5 is a banger for sure.

[@danii7584]

@@HereBeDragonsYT fair enough. season 3, just like most of the show, is epic, I found the stealth meteorites an epic development. also not sure how far along you are, but laconia empire arc should be nice too. them sacking the actor who played alex does bug me though.

[@Jwine3257]

It is the season that defines the show and catapults it beyond other sci fi and just other tv shows in general

[@sabkobds]

Guys, welcome to the best season of modern television (and the last season of The Expanse on that media).

[@riccardogemme]

He means the last season on television. Cause with Amazon it moved to streaming services only.

[@sgbench]

@@ArmchairOps Seasons 1-3 aired on SyFy and then the show was cancelled. Then a huge fan movement got the show resurrected on Amazon Prime for seasons 4-6.

[@sabkobds]

@@riccardogemme exactly

[@Kennia1998]

i cant stop laughing at the way holden destroys the coffee machine lmao

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Damn, you guys are nailing the speculative implications. Seriously, good on ya!!

[@DarkElfPaladin]

Back when the crew met Bobbie I was thinking about these episodes and could not wait to get here. Bobbie is the best

[@alessandrogirotto9]

The Expanse: the space saga of a man looking for the perfect coffee but he should try tea

[@gladosreborn5732]

Can't wait to see episode 6 & 7 😍

[@mitchdezylva8082]

Those suits aren't for every Martian Marine, they are for Force Recon Marines only. These guys are analogues to real world Force Recon Marines, effectively the closest thing to special forces they have

[@peterbrazukas7771]

Bobby's Goliath is a Mk 2 suit where most of the MMC recon marines use Mk 3. Bobby's physically too big to fit inside the Mk 3 lol

[@deadstar2536]

Hey guys, great convo about Earth and Mars tensions. The key thing to remember is that resources are spread very thin between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. The is very little potable water left on Earth and none innate on Mars. That’s one of the main reasons the Belt is suffering under the boots of both inner planets. They’re used as basically slave labor to haul asteroids for water and to generate oxygen.

[@KuraMad2000]

I"m surprised at how much of the good stuff happened in season 3. Half the stuff like them flying to go after Prax's daughter and everything in this episode I thought happened in season 2.

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Buckle up buttercups, this is gonna blow your minds!!!

[@danii7584]

sounds like you're excited for the laconia empire arc, aren't you? wonder if that one person will also die on the show, as they did in the book.

[@timdalsgaard3779]

Wow Aaron really cant stand being wrong on anything. :)

[@Sab_MJsMama]

I picked up on that right away...wonder if he's a Virgo, Leo, Sagittarius...😏😏

[@krisb.1565]

@Azrael’s Shadow What do you mean exactly?

[@jrob18mvp]

Loud wrong constantly

[@LeeCarlson]

Avarsarela is the UN's equivalent of the United States' Director of Homeland Security, while Errinwright is the equivalent of the United States' Secretary of State.

[@Garotte14]

We’re in it now. Gonna say this quick just in case you’ve yet to get to episode 7. Someone might have already mentioned as well, there are spoilers in the intro of episode 7. Everyone keep eyes closed to avoid.

[@jonjohns8145]

Eric: "Those Martian Marine Suits are AWESOME!" ... No Eric, It's Bobbie Draper Who is a God Damn Legend!!

[@LeeCarlson]

"Give me a gun ma'am and I'm a bodyguard. Give me my suit and I'm a god-damned superhero."

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

I've been looking forward to this. Truly. Can't wait to see what you think of the best season.

[@LeeCarlson]

Dulcinea, Rocinante, Tilting at Windmills: you would think that the writers had read "Don Quixote." And pay attention to how Amos responds when children are concerned.

[@VonChoker]

In the entirety of Human history each time hegemonic power transferred from one empire to another it was overwhelmingly accompanied by warfare as the old power struggled to maintain its influence. An example of this not happening was in the 20th century and the British empire being overtaken by the American empire (or hegemony). However a time of great upheaval and warfare had just preceded it (WWII)

[@rabid_si]

Julie Mao was wrong. You CAN take the Razorback.

[@jamesholland5761]

Great reaction! This should solidify The Expanse into "S" category permanently!

[@jrm371]

You all don't know what you're getting into with this season. 🤫

[@alnightengale2223]

Season 3 is the best by far. Super excited for what's coming, especially the arc after this one.

[@biswojyoti1]

bobbie in battle mode is just badass

[@Dragonbornabc123]

I can not wait for next week , one of the best episodes in the show so far and one of the best episodes in a sci-fi show

[@amirgunn4624]

The next 5 weeks tbh

[@leym12]

@@amirgunn4624 yes best season

[@TheArrowedKnee]

@@amirgunn4624 The entire season tbh

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Yeah, The Razorback is a racing yacht. Stripped bare. Just an engine and vector adaptive cockpit. A little, low mass stylings on the outside shell. You'll see a belter version in later eps.

[@sparrowlt]

its classified as a "Racing pinnace" .. i actually liked more the fan version that was circulating before S3 aired.. however the Razorback appeared in S1 ..there is a video Miller watches with Julie Mao and her team celebrating a victory ..you can barelly see the Razorback in the background.. its not in focus but you can see clearly a pointy white and red ship .. the producers said that while it wasnt exactly like the final design it was made with little detail on porpouse because they knew it had to be long pointy and white/red

[@rodentnolastname6612]

@@sparrowlt Wellwalla, me challenge you to deep well slingshot!! No Epstein, teakettle thrusters only. Me doubt you innah win. Sassa kei ya? Metoo, youtoo O2...you lose.

[@sparrowlt]

@@rodentnolastname6612 easy.. i got my own gravitic well with me

[@rodentnolastname6612]

@@sparrowlt you no feel the well and da deep dark. Go back to yu updowntown. We beltalowdah, live on de float. You innas be strangers here. Stay stuck to your rock, we on da float. We remind ya, who lives where

[@Phrixscreoth]

Gone, gone gone, you can't catch the Razorback

[@TheAetheris]

Fun fact about the coffe machine. Holden was supposed to hit it once but after his first punch dented it Strait (the actor) decided to go all out on it and it worked so well that they kept it in.

[@LeeCarlson]

Remember that both Earth and Mars see the protomolecule as being a weapon under the control of the other.

[@zestudios]

The Expanse is such a good show, glad it’s getting more coverage! Another show you check out (not at all related to this) is Helluva Boss. It’s on KZbin, a comedy, some musical numbers, vulgar, clever, well animated etc.. People who read this please like and repost

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Here... We... GO!

[@LeeCarlson]

Without biomass to feed off of, the blue-goo under the floor panel is like a poison trap under the floor.

[@CaesiusX]

37:11 *Eric,* I found the best way to cook something like leftovers in the microwave is to increase the time and lower the power level. It provides a much more evenly cooked meal without destroying any of it. It may take a little time to get used to waiting 3 minutes instead of 1 minute, etc. But as you see it becomes worth it, then it may be less of an issue.

[@Matej_Sojka]

I had my headphones on and then near the end 38:00 you started screaming. RIP eardrums.

[@acekeianar]

Bobby is such a badass... As a Marine myself, I swell with pride knowing that (even fictionally) the Esprit de Corps lives on.

[@franciscooctavius5957]

And so true epic-ness in TV watching begins with s3.

[@user-yp6yr9te7l]

Aaron is idealistic, but he is correct that Errinwright wants Earth to remain the dominant power in the system.

[@Incogneto1981]

Hurry up and catch up to season 5!

[@hanslanda1891]

That is such a cool Darth Vader tshirt. where did you buy them, Erick? Link? Sorry for my bad english

[@Yanchi_YT]

5:39 💯

[@Luzarioth]

What i LOVE about this Series: Camina Drummer, the thoughest person around, looks like snow white on crack. Roberta "Bobby" Draper, kick ass Marian, the Actress could knock any of us out without even trying. Chrisjen Avasarala, i love and fear that women with every word she says... played by a 68 year old Irani. All those diverse characters and actors. But most importantly: NO ONE FUCKING TALKS ABOUT IT ! The Expanse doesn't talk about equality of gender / race, it just lifes it. They don't talk about Fred Johnson being Afro American because it doesn't matter. They don't talk about Naomi Nagata being ... i don't even know... hispanic ? because it doesn't matter. They don't talk about Prax being Asian because... it doesn't matter !

[@william9170]

The complete opposite from falcon and winter soldier lol

[@raphaelnascimentosilvestre7434]

Naomi is a mix of African, Asian, and South American features (in books). I'm not sure about the actress, only that she is of British and Dominican origin.

[@sierra1513]

It's almost like it's in the future where those specific issues aren't a problem anymore, the show does have it's own version of those issues with the prejudice between belters and inners, don't try to pretend they aren't analogous

[@Luzarioth]

@@sierra1513 I doubt that we will ever get rid of prejudice and a change of reference frame from earth to the solarsystem just changes the catagories, i agree, but i meant that, by all standarts, the show should be like: "Ohh look how nice our ASIAN Prax is ! Did we mention he has an Asian beground ?" or "Chrisjen is a kickass WOMAN, lets talk more about her Gender !" you know like Doctor Who fell to with the new Showrunner or the Supergirl Series. But them both not adressing stuff like this and focusing the conflict on prejudices we as viewers don't share (since there are no belters *yet*) and mostly find ridicoulus, do more for equality of gender/race than most activist groups.

[@rodentnolastname6612]

"Blood of The Predator" more like "blood of John Carpenter's The Thing" 😲

[@kvoltti]

Soon........... soon

[@dandydeadpool]

Counting down the episodes until we meet The Ghost Knife...

[@LeeCarlson]

Errinwright does not want Mars as a possession. He wants to completely destroy the capability of Mars to threaten Earth, at all.

[@lendondain1]

Maaaaaaaannn, ya'll don't even know!

[@nickparks2767]

OPAS Behemoth :)

[@marcc1830]

Aaron, you like the new name Pinus Contorta as in Cortorted "Pinus" ?! ;p

[@sci-fihorizons2867]

Pepperoni's Disease

[@artboymoy]

The Navoo is a legitimate salvage.... wink!

[@TheSpaceman332211]

One of only a few shows that get better by the season. I thought season 5 was amazing.

[@emmanuelbaj3944]

Remember the cant

[@thomasmain5986]

Mars claimed independence, to maintain that independence they must have a military, because earth has a military, so now two militaries exist in the solar system, should they both stop building militaries, easy to say almost impossible to do, unilaterally disarming has never happened, because you leave yourself at the mercy of the military power of your rival. The only way to remove that threat is to win the inevitable war. A war that may well wipe out both Earth and Mars. Humans, what can you do with them.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Well, you could always go with the Liberty Or Death alternative, where either Earth lets Mars govern itself or Mars blows itself up.

[@Johmpa]

Mars initially went the peaceful route and focused on terraforming after basically buying their independence with the the plans for the Epstein-drive. Unfortunately a bit down the line tensions over resources increased. Earth has always needed resources due to its vast population and Mars started to need more and more for the terraforming project. Eventually an incident known as the Vesta Blockade happened, where Martian and Earther ships came to blows. After that it became clear to Mars that it needed military strength in order safeguard their goals and started using that strength to cement its position. At this point Mars is the ascendant power. They have parity to Earth in terms of their military and industry but are only getting stronger. Earth fears that if that trend continues Mars will muscle them out and restrict their access to off world resources, which would wreak havoc on the Earth economy.

[@wtimmins]

Can't take the Razorback...

[@xyr3s]

i don't understand why they put in the scene where the gloves fail lol. at that speed, wouldn't the first bump have sent her flying into space? she's bouncing like there's gravity in space lol. normally i'd be fine with it. it's tv, but the expanse prides itself on being as realistic as possible lol.

[@Domihork]

I'm confused by this episode. Why couldn't all of them go to the drop ship? And where's Jules-Pierre Mao?

[@oenrn]

Once the ship starts moving it goes up to 6g, anyone not strapped in and with juice in their veins will get crushed. And there were only two seats with the required straps and needles.

[@Sayujya09]

The Britain (Earth) and America (Mars) analogy actually perfectly explains Errinwright's motivation. If you look at modern day Britain and America, while they have great relations, Britain is definately the weaker of the two and can't do much unilaterally. Britain could not carry out their plans during the Suez crisis as America, the technologically superior ally, decided to go against them. A similar situation with Earth wanting to attack a belter faction, may be opposed by Mars and Earth would be left powerless as Mars would be the technological power and could dictate terms in the alliance just as the USA can do so currently with Britain. He wants to avoid this scenario and deal a blow (and maybe even defeat) to Mars, and maintain Earth as the center of civilisation and the sole power of the solar system.

[@brilobox2]

The difference is that Britain and the US exist in a political situation with hundreds of other entities and aren’t the only 2 nations on Earth. Earth vs Mars with the Belt as a non-entity is a recipe for vicious competition.

[@LordTelperion]

Or, USA is to Earth as China is to Mars.

[@hunterclan2010]

Good! Now I don't get to hear Eric butcher the word Rocinante anymore. fucking bugs me lol

[@John-wg3gc]

Is that Dope I hear?

[@Kennia1998]

😍😍😍😍

[@keagangreer6398]

Day 28 of telling Eric he looks nice today!

[@gudlaugurrobertsson7623]

Whats the story with Arons Pink furry pelican pen.....

[@artboymoy]

Justice for the coffee machine! Cancel James Holden!

[@colinafobe2152]

why two guy are sitting at back? why not all together?

[@colinafobe2152]

@Shadow M true but seems weird

[@blasphemous9693]

Because covid.

[@sgbench]

It's a COVID-19 thing. Probably unnecessary, but whatever. Maybe some of them have high-risk relatives.

[@colinafobe2152]

@Shadow M i am quite new, but like to watch their expanse reaction videos. however it seems weird, so just asking... usually when there is many persons commenting or reacting they divide screen so they have equal space. just seems odd to have like this as first row seats and second row

[@danielfrancis3736]

Mass Effect. All I have to say.

[@andrews.5212]

In a solar system full of mad scientist, warmongers and criminals.. the only insufferable character with no personal growth a whiny attitude, constant bad decisions, victimhood complex is... NAOMI.. XD Her was the only character i never liked in the entire series

[@glr4764]

Please get Aaron to talk less... much much less...

[@galleryphotogenie4999]

WHAT THE HELL ARE you guys babbling about? Earth wanting peace? What a dull story that would be...no drama. AND ya know THE EXPANSE tv series is from a series of novels. So having peace was not in the novels, no peace in tv series. Jesus.

[@dmitrypressman1570]

Too much politics

[@Sab_MJsMama]

It's always about politics.

[@sgbench]

In what? The show? The reaction?

[@dmitrypressman1570]

@@sgbench The reaction, gets bogged down

[@sgbench]

@@dmitrypressman1570 The Expanse is rich with political commentary. It's designed to spark conversations like the ones these guys have after each episode. The more uncomfortable it makes you, the more important it is for you to engage with it.

[@LordTelperion]

Never! Politics is what effects the lives of every individual...who cares about the loan survivor in the wilderness...show me what the President/Ruling Council/Generals are doing!

[@hanslanda1891]

That is such a cool Darth Vader tshirt. where did you buy them, Erick? Link? Sorry for my bad english