The Expanse Aftershow S6E6 - Wes Chatham & Ty Franck w/ Dominique Tipper & Steven Strait

In the final episode of The Expanse Season 6’s Aftershow, Ty Franck and Wes Chatham welcome lead actors Dominique Tipper and Steven Strait to discuss the final season of The Expanse. Tune in after each episode of The Expanse as Ty & That Guy dive into the development, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and easter eggs of Season 6.
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Holden and the crew of the Rocinante fight alongside the Combined Fleet of Earth and Mars to protect the Inner Planets from Marco Inaros and his Free Navy's campaign of death and destruction. Meanwhile, on a distant planet beyond the Rings, a new power rises.
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[@theena]

Wes and Stephen: you guys can rest easy - you have no idea how much The Expanse means to the people who have loved it from the first season.

[@JnEricsonx]

Glad I met them.

[@MrLuis85698]

amen

[@kristaraag3065]

Well said 👍🏻

[@Sivvester]

Even from the books. They did basically as perfect of a job adapting from book to film as you possibly could.

[@angelicatorres2053]

So true. I am going to miss them. I may start over again....Definitely going to read the books.

[@waxwars9183]

This is one of the best shows ever. The only thing lacking is marketing. I can't tell you how many times I've told a sci-fi fan about this show and they've never heard about it.

[@bebored023]

I agree, i did not watched it for years because i thought it was one of those cheap syfy shows... then i watched it on amazon and it is the best science fiction series i know.

[@pulsarecho1952]

At the negotiating table, Avasarala didn't even have to name the person with the qualities she was describing, that everyone in the room except himself were thinking "yeah that's Holden alright"; and for him to quit and put Drummer in charge during the inauguration... Classic Holden. Great characters and amazing interpretations by all actors. Sad to see the show end, but it was a phenomenal ride; thank you.

[@R4Y2k]

When they shook hands, a quote from way back the timeline popped up in my mind; "You know what I love about Mars? They still dream. We gave up." And Avasarala realized that Holden was the one who - despite all that had happened - still dreamed about a better future for all of humanity.

[@darkfleetlord]

Well. It ended on sci-fi. It ended on Amazon. It will end somewhere else

[@1chrisford]

@@R4Y2k That was one of the best quotes Avasarala ever had. That is one to keep in the back of your mind in real life to bail out a friend or yourself if you stop dreaming and hoping and are just marking off days.

[@tiberiuscodius5828]

Originally spoken by her friend Frank Graff, the ambassador to Mars

[@mattreynolds7729]

The dinner scene teared me up. You guy know how to hit the feels.

[@NicholasReay]

me too brother. I was sipping red wine and that came on and I was like, omg man. Right in the feels.

[@queenebil]

same!

[@raytheonorion]

facts

[@gpaje]

Announce the sequel series and/or movie already!!! You guys stuck the landing this season by the way, this show will be the best show I've ever seen in my life up to this point, hoping for more!

[@ross-carlson]

And by "stuck the landing" you mean "they started and ignored several plot threads and characters, didn't wrap up the 'entities", what they wanted, what the "spaceship" was, what the guy was going to do with it, what the "dogs" were, why they showed us that entire sub-plot, what happened to the kid that came back to life, etc. etc. Loved the show up to Season 6 where they lost it - they knew they had 6 episodes and rather than wrapping things up they introduced new characters and plots they just left hanging - sorry but that is in NO WAY "sticking the landing". Sure there was some really fun action in the finale but the whole season, especially the finale was rushed AF. Remember the show is OVER and it's highly HIGHLY likely this is the last we'll see of it all on the screen - how many low viewer, niche, hard core sci-fi shows do you know that were cancelled but then got a movie? Maaaaybe Firefly/Serenity but that was MUCH bigger than this (even though it sucked hard). I really want more too - but we didn't get that, we got a very unsatisfying ending to an otherwise fantastic show.

[@rafaelsantosx]

@@ross-carlson They coudn't wrap up the protomolecule and the entities plot, because there is a 30 year time jump in the Laconian plot. So they wrapped up the main conflict that starts the series, the war against Earth, Mars and the Belter factions. So to not completely ignore the protomolecule existence, they left some seeds planted with an opening ending. From now on, they'll have 30 more or less years of peace.

[@GalactusOG]

Have you seen Raised By Wolves, Foundation, Invasion and For All Mankind?

[@gpaje]

@@ross-carlson I'm thinking they stuck the landing for the book and this season. I'm fully convinced we are going to see more from this property and they set it up that way. We should know in a few weeks if that is the case. But also in a general sense that they had another solid season as a show, that they maintained the quality throughout regardless of closing all the arcs. I'm not bummed in the same way as other shows ended, if this truly was the end, maybe because I read the books and already know the rest of the story. Fingers crossed that a sequel series is being planned.

[@wandrinsheep]

@@GalactusOG seen em all, none even comes close

[@parkerbond9400]

As one of those 10s of OG fans all the way back with Syfy, thank you all for the incredible journey!

[@michaelbeleut6480]

I remember watching and waiting with friends at the TV to wait for it to air. The amount of time that has gone by…

[@Agrothewarhorse]

Is it time to get another petition going? Lol

[@michaelbeleut6480]

@@Agrothewarhorse Lets get it goin again!

[@GoldenPhx22378]

Yes let’s get it started! The OG petition !!

[@The_Frozen_1]

So is a petition started? I would love to sign one for a continuation of this awesome series.

[@pattipostcard8489]

I had no idea Dominique Tipper wasn't a more seasoned actress when she began working on The Expanse. She was so powerful in this role!

[@gregoryf9299]

Yeah I was shocked. It just makes her performance that much more impressive.

[@HisameArtwork]

I always felt she was wishy washy like Sophie Turner, but I felt that way of acting fit her character of Naomi Nagata.

[@matfax]

Her acting seemed to be a bit over-expressive. When I compare it with my other favorite sci-fi show BSG, Trisha Helfer was quite the opposite. Her strength was subtle acting. This is also Steven's strength and Wes' strength. But I think Dominique provides the right contrast to their subtle acting. It fits into the character's background story and deep trauma that she overshadows this way, and tries to live a second life.

[@HisameArtwork]

​@@matfax yeah she was good choice , I agree. hope we get the last books adapted in a few years. as for what you say about "over expressive" ... I don't think that, I think we're just used to brit acting to much and we love that over american/korean/spanish/indian acting school training. When Clare For, Richard Madden or Colin Firth scream and cry we're usually like "omfg what a great actor"... I dunno if I ever heard anglo-phones say that about a spanish or indian style trained actor. Shohreh Aghdashloo like Ben Kingsley come to mind, but they are iranian trained and like french and danish style actors they are hidden gems. I find it funny that youtube critics/complainers said she wasn't like the book character...which is so silly since the writers are the same for both show and books.

[@matfax]

@@HisameArtwork Well, Indian and Mediterranean cultures are different, I know. So it's appropriate to adjust the acting to it. But this also applies to The Expanse. Naomi is a true Belter. When I think of Belters, Drummer is my best example. They have to conserve energy in space. Mimics lose their meaning in space and in the future in general. I remember an episode of T&TG that mentioned something like that along the lines about why they talk how they talk.

[@deadpanwalking]

I never would have guessed that the Expanse was Dominique Tipper's first big role. She carried entire episodes through out the series as if she'd been acting for decades!

[@elliotfontenot]

Shes by far my least favorite character

[@kiwihame]

Great actress! I was mighty impressed.

[@postdorian]

Her volatile accent though🙃

[@gdeiselable]

Facts

[@anonymouslyopinionated656]

good writing can help with that

[@ghostnappa777]

Dominique's scream in that moment was one of the most bone chilling sounds I've ever heard committed to film. Cinematic perfection.

[@beyond_the_tequila_rift3194]

OMFG YES!!! I felt it from the moment she proposed the plan to take out marcos and the Paela, Dominique sold Naomi's moment of realization that she was about to kill her son she'd been longing to mother and be with!! Then they quickly flip to her as a mom and a Filip as a toddler, maybe that hits a different heart string because of parenthood and the sense of desperation. 👏

[@francispicotte6174]

The most bone chilling scream I’ve heard in cinema is hands down that by Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin in Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies. The scene is so powerful, I feel a lump in the throat and get a quavering voice just talking or even thinking about it. But that Dominique’s scream even compares says a lot about her acting and this scene in general. In fact, her whole arc in season 5 and 6 is bonkers.

[@JustforNow777]

You are so right. She was irritating me with how she was treating Peaches but she made peace with that. The scene with her and her infant son just before she “killed” hi and then the scream and her breakdown I felt so heartbroken for her. I don’t have kids but I could empathize just with those scenes. Brilliant…

[@davedogge2280]

Thanks for a sci-fi show that equals and in many ways surpasses 2004's Battlestar Galactica ... it took a little over 11 years for me to find something so good .... it's been great.

[@tsmspace]

imo battlestar galactica is like, almost good, and then misses completely. There's a lot of value in the imagination of the shows, but the cylons are defined in a way that they should just be invincible, (I realize they basically are, and somehow battlestar galactica is crewed by the best humans ever born),, but I think it should be an overall shorter story, where the cylons are somehow not actually able to do something like take over, but are able to be problematic enough to justify the "war". Perhaps they are like transformers and don't have real guns or something.

[@mikek9297]

It's like Galactica without weird religion but with more science. A win-win in my book. Although Holden is no Adama... then again Roslyn is no Avasarala.

[@robfalgiano]

Each show is so much of its time. I love the differences and similarities. Both explored the full complexity of human beings. Light and dark and all in between. These will open the door for the next great series.

[@davidkymdell452]

Makes me sad that Kinberg is helming the new stuff in the BSG universe

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

BSG is the only tv show that I own on Disc besides the Expanse, both great sci-fi dramas but between the two I think The Expanse is my favorite; so good.

[@maineskeptic5887]

The scene at the end of the final episode with Holden and Naomi expressed the reason I think this series is so popular. Holden has done something very controversial, and he says he wonders if he did the right thing. Naomi answers: "You did. You followed your conscience in the hope that others would follow theirs. You didn’t do it for a reward, or a pat on the head. The universe never tells us if we did right or wrong. It’s more important to try and help people and know that you did. More important that someone else’s life gets better than for you to feel good about yourself. “You never know the effect you might have on someone, not really. Maybe one core thing you said haunts them forever. Maybe one moment of kindness gives them comfort or courage. Maybe you said the one thing they needed to hear. It doesn’t matter if you ever know. You just have to try.” I f***ing love this show.

[@ZakhadWOW]

that Naomi dialogue sums up my life perspective now that Ive turned 60 and am concerned if my 40 years as a christian disciple (as opposed to an "Evangelical" jackass) have been properly spent: have I made enough of a difference in the world? And yes, I just have to have the trust that I made a difference at critical moments to those who needed it most.

[@mojomike]

I think that one line was "Maybe one cruel thing you said haunts.." it was mangled in the captions tho

[@maineskeptic5887]

@@ZakhadWOW It's a philosophy that works for skeptics, as well.

[@maineskeptic5887]

@@mojomike think that one line was "Maybe one cruel thing you said haunts.." I think you may be right. It certainly makes more sense that way, and it's more in keeping with the spirit of the series. Thanks.

[@bosyber]

And it's nice as a viewer to know that, even if she never finds out, she made her choice w. regards to her son, but her words and actions for him did make a difference also on that level, and he got out, and may find a redemption arc for himself.

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

In all honesty, the end of this series felt more like the ending of a season: many issues resolved, yet many more open . There is of course Laconia, then the fate of the Transport Union, the continuing adventures of the Rocinante...to the cast and crew, thankyou. You make Amazon Prime just that bit more special...

[@SuperSeigerman]

It's because this show is based on book six of a series of 9 books. They are ending the series here because there is a thirty-year time jump between book 6 and book 7. There has been talk about continuing the series but it's going to be more of a spin-off or movie or something. That's if they decide to do it.

[@travisnell6849]

@@SuperSeigerman The best thing is that we have the next 30 years to try to get books 7-9 adapted with the same cast.

[@naynay3710]

I get what you're saying, totally agree. And yet, it's so simply perfect that it ended the way it did. Because isn't life like that? We move to another town and lose touch with a close friend, and we may never find out how their life continues and evolves.

[@themaharaniscloset]

Best space drama ever. Nothing comes close.

[@PolCoUSA]

That's arguable. The Expanse is Top Tier, no doubt, but BSG reimagined holds the test of time.

[@ShrekMeBe]

Try Babylon5. If you can bear through some awkward episodes, there are so many great moments there, meaningful, connecting, touching... and not relying on CGI

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

@@PolCoUSA Man, I loved BSG. These comparisons are putting me in a hard spot. They’re different shows, and we should just leave it at that :)

[@scottwilson8105]

@@PolCoUSA Sorry, what's "BSG"?

[@diatarussoulbane]

@@scottwilson8105 battlestar galactica. The remake was very very good.

[@nicholascowling7052]

Loved the dinner scene as well. Gave me nostalgia vibes of watching Firefly. Also appreciate the nods to Alex though out the season. Sad that his character wasn't there but I appreciate that the writers still held reverence for his characters and who he was.

[@m626m]

Good for Steven to address his dropping weight. Some people were concerned. Please continue this story. Make it happen!

[@kn1ght128]

told ya! Method acting at its finest :P

[@mikeybc1]

I wasn't sure if it was purposeful as well. Was wondering if they were trying to make him look more like a "Belter" by getting skinnier. Interesting it was to show the stress on him.

[@Dr_Bombay]

i was definitely one of the people concerned. i had no idea it was intentional. it worked!

[@lightmanek]

I guessed it was to show how stress and long time spent in space without Earth gravity took its toll on him. Looks like that indeed was the aim, amazing acting and taking role to the heart! Love this series, best series since ST:TNG and that was my top for 30 years ... Expanse now is joint 1st for me. Will miss all the characters, unless ....

[@danielpayne3999]

@@lightmanek Definitely room for a movie/short season if you've read the books. Felt like there was a hint in the closing credits with the middle of the ring showing a red hue...

[@johnrubino8937]

For the longest time Babylon 5 was my favorite sci-fi show of all time. I am so happy The Expanse dropped it to number 2 on that list. I believe this show actually transcends genre and can realistically be called my favorite show of all time. This is a great story with great crew, actors, sets, effects and direction. I fear it will be a long time before something better comes along. Well done everyone and thank you very much. If we all do just a little bit better we can make the world a little bit better...

[@ZakhadWOW]

THE EXPANSE is the first true successor to B5; yeah we all loved BSG 2.0 but it fucked up its ending so badly (ala GoT more recently) that it is permanently tarnished B5/ TE are the only space operas to truly, brilliantly complete their stories.

[@alexanderkuptsov6117]

Totally agree. B5 is forever Number 1, I guess. The Expanse is the runner-up, however, only the first 3 seasons.

[@curtiscox6469]

💯

[@jashaungrewal230]

agreed.

[@Killerjerick]

Everyone else has already said it, but thank you guys, this series has been the best series I've ever watched, the finale was amazing and the show was very close to perfect.

[@malalford]

A wise man once said "Six seasons and a movie!". Another said "Make it so".

[@kategleason6481]

Ha! Right?!

[@johnrubino8937]

Six seasons and a movie trilogy.

[@heathhadsell]

@@johnrubino8937 i disagree i REALLY think the last books need a season of TV each!

[@LplusRatioLol]

@@heathhadsell agree

[@Reedstilt]

@@heathhadsell Book 7 could probably be done fairly easy as a movie. Book 8 would be harder. Still need to finish Book 9. Got it for the holidays but still haven't had much time to read it yet. So I can't say how easily that one would be to adapt into a single movie.

[@The_Frozen_1]

Can we take a second and appreciate the boarding party roster easter eggs at the 26:06 mark of the final episode of The Expanse? There were names from multiple Sci-Fi shows listed, other than Bobbie Draper and Amos Burton: J. O'Neil - Col. Jack O'Neil, Stargate C. Sheppard - Col Sheppard, Stargate Atlantis K. Thrace - Kara Thrace (Starbuck) Battlestar Galactica W. Riker - Cmdr. Will Riker, Star Trek TNG G. Ackbar - Admiral Ackbar, Star Wars D. Idaho - Duncan Idaho, Dune R. Deckard - Rick Deckard, Blade Runner K. Flynn - Kevin Flynn, Tron D. Quaid - Douglas Quaid, Total Recall D. Bowman - David Bowman, 2001: A Space Odyssey S. Connor - Sarah Connor, The Terminator Movie Franchise Vazquez, Hudson, Hicks - Marines from Aliens (the second movie) E. Ripley - Ellen Ripley, The Aliens Movie Franchise And there were a few other names that I did not catch, but I'd bet they are sci-fi related. I mean, that was a really, really nice touch to pay homage to other sci-fi series that came before the expanse. Well done guys and gals! Well done!

[@douglaslinemanful]

Nice catch on the Easter egg!! You made me start up the TV again to see it myself, although on mine it is at 27:50… from what I can add from where I stopped it (some are a little fuzzy… Rogan A -Alex Rogan “last star fighter” Nesmith J - Jason Nesmith “galaxy quest” Buck R - “Buck Rogers” this is fuzzy but it looks like an R but it would mean they got his name backwards? Anderton J -Jason anderton “minority report” ? This one I’m not sure about but maybe because of detective Miller? Starr L - Lone Starr “space balls” Rico J - John Rico “starship troopers”

[@styled1281]

I think Shepard refers to Commander Shepard from Mass Effect

[@Lagrange00]

There was a Reddit comment highlighting what all of them refer to where the motion graphics supervisor for the show either confirmed or corrected all of them By the way it’s commander Shepard from Mass Effect not the one from SGA and it’s Lucky Starr from Asimov’s book series not the one from Space Balls

[@morganb6717]

@@douglaslinemanful 'Buck, E' is Edward Buck from Halo 3: ODST, voiced by Nathan Fillion.

[@pascal6871]

I like to believe Banks, L. is meant to be Iain M Banks, writer of the Culture novels. Its probably not but it might be a typo.

[@whatfoodeats]

"there was a button. I pushed it." How that simple quote can effectively describe my favorite protagonist of all time, and describe a 9 book arc blows my mind. Thank you Ty and Dan for my favorite book series, and the entire crew of the Expanse for one of the best shows ever put to film.

[@MonkeyspankO]

There's an argument to be made that its the best series (taken as a whole), since ST TNG. In terms of how it moved the genre forward, from what we used to consider was a futuristic sci fi show, to what the next stage is and could be. Incorporating new innovations, real world scientific knowledge, special effects and dare I say "realism" in our sci fi. Its really that good. A high bar has been set. I'm optimistic about the future, but I'm also realistic. I want more Expanse, but I'm worried that good things never last.

[@parkerbond9400]

I'd go one further and say that it's the best sci-fi show ever.

[@ShrekMeBe]

Did they have to destroy Star Trek and Star Wars first, though? Could not The Expanse have resulted as the better, more modern sci-fi, on its own value and not by creating a vacuum in the genre ?! This feels too much like orchestrating a shift in the perception of space for new generation. A bit clumsily done.

[@Fabio_Garzena]

@@ShrekMeBe I like Star Wars, but it has never been sci-fi. It's fantasy, space fantasy if you like.

[@parkerbond9400]

@@ShrekMeBe I don't see how The Expanse destroyed them? Both SW and ST still exist, still produce new content, and still have fans. Some people are getting sick of them, but that's because of them, not because of another show.

[@Rnankn]

Also each character has varying degrees of moral struggle and moral certainty. And this moral exploration is developed individually through their strategies, moral failures and unambiguous triumphs. I found this so enriching, as this is usually ignored in popular TV/Films, not discussed publicly but is very central to the human experience.

[@AyaxRo]

What a ride. I sincerely hope we get another 3 seasons.

[@wtw5002]

This show is a true masterpiece. Thank you.

[@PolCoUSA]

Agree!

[@denismolander]

garbage

[@bobbyjames5500]

I love this show. From start to finish. I’m so sad to see it end.

[@angelbogart539]

I'm an old, old lady lol & completely LOVE THIS SHOW!! y'all finished strong & beautifully. I hate to see it go. Brilliant show guys

[@darkdaegurth]

I'm 10 months late, but you should read the books! The show ends at book 6, but you are missing 7 to 9 books! Also, i'd recommend read from book 1, as there are sustancial differences.

[@BoomerKeith1]

All three of these actors (and several more in the series like Cara Gee, Frankie Adams, etc.) deserve to be cast in more material. Part of the reason this show was so amazing was because of the casting. Obviously, actors like Thomas Jane and David Strathairm were well known, but a lot of the cast that was assembled was incredible.

[@chevelle1967]

My Favorite Show since the Beginning, What a RIDE. Gratitude we got to see the Whole Story for these characters, Excellent!!!

[@dgmithril]

Despite my curiosity, I managed to hold off watching E606 by a day because I didn't want it to end. Now that I've seen it, I'm not as sad as I thought I'd be. I'm just incredibly thankful that I got to experience this. Kudos to cast, crew, caterers, everyone.

[@naynay3710]

LOL I did the same thing, but I waited like 3 or 4 days. I just wasn't ready to face the end. And I'm doing the same thing with season 6 of Better Call Saul. I've stayed away from spoilers and all the videos that have been about it, but I'm just not ready.

[@MrEmichan]

Simply stunning and meaningful (life changing) show in every way.

[@bendoo2]

Ty, Dan and everyone else involved with creating the show and books - THANK YOU! This was my favorite TV / book series ever and it helped me through some rough times in my life. I was roasted at my wedding rehearsal dinner toast because of how often I would tell people to watch the show. I hope you take pride knowing you brought happiness to many many people. PS - I would pay an obscene price to watch books 7-9 on TV.

[@julieann287]

My husband and I started watching when our library made the series available in 2015. Then there were the books. Still reading. Personally I was "there" as real fan with the show when the story began with Julie Mao. The ENTIRE crew of the Roci kept me "there" all the way to the present end. Holden and Naomi has a great love story, Alex' story was complelling...Amos' story blew me away and then there was Peaches. Bobbie Draper was indeed "glorious". Avasarala was the consument leader...talented, flawed and beautiful. Dear writers: Way to respect the books!!! LOVED IT ALL! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@NecroMorrius]

If that’s the end, they nailed it. But something tells me it’s not the end.

[@GalactusOG]

It better not be. They left us hanging big time.

[@andycarter1089]

Its the end of the show for now The game with Drummer looks interesting..

[@NecroMorrius]

@@GalactusOG they have always said they’ll do six seasons and they announced S6 was six episodes before it aired. I suspect there will be more in time though

[@themaharaniscloset]

Need to wait for enough books to do another 4-5 seasons before they start again.

[@GalactusOG]

@@NecroMorrius Finale was awesome but left way too much unanswered. I will just get the books then. But i would have loved to see it done by this cast.

[@bigfan007]

One of a favorite of your aftershow episodes. Great job. I could listen to Dominique Tipper talk for hours.

[@ReadLoveListen]

I was a fan from the beginning on Syfy channel and was devastated when it was cancelled. I’m so happy that Amazon Prime gave it a new life. The cast, crew, writers and all involved made this show so amazing! This is the best tv show and best sci-fi show ever!

[@adelepattonxxx]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE Dominique's hair and laugh and everything ❤

[@ADavid42]

I want Dominique and the crew to know that Naomi's scream was cathartic to us. We needed that scream. It acknowledged all the pain. It was primal. And Holden holding her (perfect name for the character, for he _holds_ the crew - and the whole _system_ - together) Holden holding and comforting Naomi... that was also for us the audience. It was more than lovely. It was part of the catharsis for millions of women out there that made a similar choice... and the writers comforted _us_ as much as comforted Naomi Nagata. It was an embrace of her choice to sacrifice that part of her to save everyone else. I add: thank you for not letting that intense, personal wound fester into an emotional scar. Thank you for letting Filip _choose life._

[@OffRampTourist]

Well said.

[@annadoo3151]

I hope this show gets renewed! Not ready for it to end 😭

[@mikek9297]

Hot the books... or wait. There are 9 books and the show stopped at 6th. There's a rather epic arc coming after this finale.

[@ZakhadWOW]

not renewed.. taht is the wrong term. We are all hoping after some wrok and respite, and planning, that the Laconia Trilogy can be adapted But likely wil need to be some major time elapsed if there's any hope of the same cast. And then there's hopingh they would all be free to make a full committment

[@bucky13]

@@ZakhadWOW They don't really have to do a 30 year gap to make the story work. Adapting the story to a shorter time jump, like 5 years, would make more sense for film IMO. They would lose a lot of story threads.. but some sacrifices might need to be made to get this thing finished.

[@ZakhadWOW]

@@bucky13 you are ignoring the pivotal point that it would take decades to master the tech they awakened on Laconia. That is the whole reason for the long gap, not just a whim. Laconia stayed locked tight until they had built up and mastered their uber ships, without which they could never have conquered Sol, let alone anyone else. No one would EVER believe they mastered that in 5 years, since it has been at least 5 years since the first Phoebe encounter and the Earthers/Martians were only finally getting around to better armor,; and nowhere near the idea of the advanced physics involved in the ship the Laconians found in the orbital platform.. That ship is why they chose THAT system, after all. Without the partially built ship to guide them , I dont know that they could have achieved what they did in a century.

[@bucky13]

@@ZakhadWOW they already showed that Cortazar found a way to activate the orbital platforms in the finale. A lot can happen in 5 years.

[@andycarter1089]

Beltalowdaaaaaaa! Awesome show! Glad ya got to finish it! - if not ALL of it.. Its been a ride - much appreciated x

[@EzaneeGires]

Dominique is amazing. Her growth and arc in s5 & 6 was mesmerizing.

[@jupite1888]

Wes Chatham Great Guy Great Actor And Also a bloody Great Interviewer.

[@defel1]

One of the things I've never considered until this video is the tremendous impact the writers have on the lives of the actors through the stories and characters they create.Duh. Dominique shares how she has changed through her character--created by a writer. And, in the same way, I am sad to finish a great book, so it is with this series, story, and characters. Great job EVERYONE! Time to watch the entire series again!

[@ivanessa_schnitzel]

Love Ty's comment "[Wes and I] are not going anywhere" towards the end, referring to (I guess) their Ty and That Guy-series - which everyone should totally watch, by the way!!

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Best syfy series ever. Thank you all for 6 awesome years.

[@markolive6070]

I absolutely loved watching this show. One of my favourite TV shows of all time.

[@lnu9068]

I caught on late when it came to Amazon. I had to start the first episode over a few times. This is one amazing show not just sci-fi just an amazing show. Will be missed. Thank you all

[@cveldhoven]

I cried at the conclusion of the final episode. I didn’t want it to end. Thank you for a complex and brilliantly created series.

[@Ross_MC]

I was very privileged to meet Dominique in a random encounter on the London Underground. I walked past her and thought, "Oo that looks like Naomi!" Had a look behind me and thought, "OMG I really think it's her!" Looked back again, clocking her slightly concerned face I applogised and said that she looked like this great actress on my favourite SciFi Show. The smile was instant and confirmed that this was her! She was super nice, so down to earth and stuck around talking for 10/15 minutes. This was towards the end of Season 1, and I might have been a bit of a fan boy and gushed how well she bought Naomi to life, like she had reached into my mind and plucked out my version of Naomi. Alas, despite my best efforts, she gave nothing away about future seasons.. but I am so happy we made it to 6. My real hope is that either you guys make a film or that in 15/0 years time we get these guys back together again and do the next 3 books :) Thank you for everything you all have done, cast, crew and writers for making such a great and long lasting show.

[@Artistically.Autistic]

Discovered via Prime. I haven't loved a show this much in a long time, just a great story along with great acting. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work in putting this together and bring this to us.

[@SoulAssassino]

I think the show finished in a perfect place. The story has an excellent, full circle ending, and leaves you for wanting more, but not with a sense that anything's missing. And they did enough setup so they can finish it off if the opportunity ever arises. We're so fucking lucky.

[@jimlenchner3881]

What an amazing experience. Thank you all for bringing the books to life. Always "Watch doors and corners" and be "That guy".

[@jessnossitercm]

THANK YOU folks for The Expanse. I just discovered and finished it, and was blown away. Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️

[@davidbazet]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for this incredible journey. This was and will be a masterpice of collaborative art!

[@frankbieser]

I thought Naomi summed it up well on how Holden did what he did: by being honest and earning trust. Certainly consensus and things like that came into play, but consensus isn't possible without trust, particularly trust that's earned. Even the least trusting person on Earth, at the end came to trust Holden, even when she disagreed with him. Good stuff. Hope there's a way to keep bringing the books to the screen.

[@MrAkaacer]

... and plot armor. Alex was a cargo pilot so we rooted for him when he got the Roci out of trouble with mad skilla, he was a hidden gem, an ace pilot when given the chance. Then Holden stepped into the pilot seat and did the same thing. It kinda cheapened the pilot role. The space battles in season 6, the Roci should've be blown up. They should've made Clarissa the pilot as she was Julie's sister who was known as a great pilot, so it could more easily be explained why she was a decent pilot as well.

[@ryanmurray7469]

Wonderful work everyone! Loved season 6 and would watch more if it ever came to be... Time to start over and rewatch from the beginning. Thank you to all the actors and directors and everyone who made this possible!

[@MrMighty147]

All time favorite show. Period. Thank you so much everyone.

[@reezlaw]

Same for me. All time favourite, unmatched. This will be almost impossible to match, let alone top

[@jenniferlarregui3315]

I found this show after Season 3 came out. I watched the first episode of season 1 and I was hooked.

[@Kennia1998]

OMGGG my babies, everyone looks absolutely perfect

[@michaelbeleut6480]

If any of the actors/crew/people that worked on the Expanse see this, thank you for what you’ve done. You’ve made a masterpiece I’ll never forget. To the writers of the Expanse, convince Amazon to make a series of the last remaining books. Definitely did a great job at the end making it so it’s easy to pickup.

[@aleksandraalexander4506]

Best sci fi show since the original Star Trek, Thankyou all for putting your lives into it!

[@pro-vaccine7136]

I have really appreciated all of the actors on this show, big parts AND small parts. Plus as a Canadian it fills me with pride to see such good acting coming from homegrown talent, as well as giving a space for existing talent to showcase itself!

[@ar1sm70]

Even if this is the end, it has been one of the best sci-fi series of all time, so I have nothing but gratitude to all involved!! That being said and considering how well they set up Laconia, I still hold out hope that we will see these lovely people again :)

[@MrBouhejba]

I think this is the most satisfying ending to a tv series I have ever seen.. everything in this show makes sense.. Every feeling the characters have, every decision they make. There's nothing wrong. How do you do that? I need more and with that protomolecule gang and "dogs" reviving people there's definitely more to tell!! Make it into movies, series, musical lol (no don't do that) whatever but I need to watch more of this

[@JR-vr6ri]

Yeah it was the perfect ending for me as it wrapped up loose ends whiles leaving the door open for more Expanse in the future.

[@brendanandrews3964]

I don't think I have ever been so invested in a show before. Thank you for crafting such profound world with fascinating character journeys and for sharing it with us

[@harvey1965]

What a wonderful conversation, with a group of lovely and wonderful people about the best and most wonderful television series ever made!

[@tigertuft]

Massive thanks to all involved. Worship to Ty and Daniel for turning pulp sci fi into beautiful art. Loved it. All of it. Let’s go Laconia trilogy.

[@ItsCoreyLynxxYall]

Dominique Tipper looks like a queen. Slay girl!

[@stevenjohns7017]

Been very fortunate to live through many, many, many sci fi shows, i have to say that The Expanse is by far the best of all time!!!! Thank you for bringing this to us. Remember the Cant!!

[@Aniket2712]

The best and the most realistic sci-fi show has come to an end

[@martyn_g]

What?! You mean X Wings aren’t supposed to turn like an F16?!

[@Aniket2712]

@@martyn_g in atmosphere? yes BUT not in space

[@franksalo3466]

Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this great show. Because it's been a fantastic ride!!

[@radientproductions9799]

ABSOLUTE LEGENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take a bow!

[@SwigerQ86]

This was one of the best shows ive ever watched, I wish it never ended.

[@0katmandude0]

A truly momentous and fundamental series for the scifi genre. Along with Firefly and the original starter TOS. Scifi will never be the same. You guys made it epic and now it's a part of the history. Thank you so much for the stories, the nail biting cliffhangers, the epic moments! hats off!

[@boyfromoz7]

Thank you to all who were involved with this show. Arguably the best show on TV (especially with regards to writing and world-building). Steven nails it when he said "there isn't a missed beat... you believe every decision"... and there are very few shows out there you could say that about.

[@Keenergetic]

The last sixth episode just blew up my mind!!! So much emotions and battle moments!

[@PratikHome]

And thus the curtains were drawn on the greatest sci-fi spectacle ever captured on camera!! This show now lives with me forever. Thank you to the author, show runners, actors, producers, and countless other team members for bringing this magnum opus to life! You guys deserve all the kudos. The finale did complete justice to the legacy of the show.

[@DogandWolfGaming]

This was amazing. You guys have made something truly incredible. I haven't had such a massive love for a show like this since Lost. It got me through 2020. People will look back years from now and realize what an amazing show the Expanse was. I wish you all the best and am praying that you get to do the last 3 books!

[@dougiec3]

Absolutely! I'm hoping the last three books won't be optioned for cramming the story into a movie. More series, please!

[@jathieloliverozs7522]

I'm going to miss these aftershows with That guy.

[@ShiojiriHiro]

Favourite show by miles. Gonna miss it! That “last supper” scene was so good.

[@kuga428]

It was the best science fiction series since Battlestar Gallatica. This was one show I believed portrayed a possible future realistically for our solar system. It was amazing. Thank you.

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

Thank you to everyone on the show … the journey over the years with the show and with Ty and Wes on these has been a wonderful and inspiring experience - hope and love to all

[@ginabonina6427]

That was great, the music really added to the excitement, fear and drama. I waved goodbye.

[@R2LEE2]

Thank you all for the hard work put into what has turned out to be an outstanding show!

[@BIgKC913]

I loved this show so much. I followed it from the previous channel to prime. What an amazing and in-depth story. It will truly be missed.

[@TheCEOSensei]

I love this show. For me it started out slowly. I’ve seen all six seasons three times. I’m half way through my fourth viewing. And I’ve read all the books. Would love more new episodes or a movie. Thank you for creating and delivering such an awesome story.

[@Kennia1998]

omg dominique has such an amazing personality

[@camillacollins1324]

I love her! So humble 😌 🥰

[@Kennia1998]

@@camillacollins1324 she isssss

[@NickDanzinger]

Everyone who helped create this show did such an awesome job. Sad we didn't get to see the full Laconia arc but I'm super grateful for the 6 amazing seasons we did get. Beltalowda!

[@brendabendigo27]

Already missing you folks😥 this was one od the best series I've watxh other than star wars. Congrats on the entire casts of the Expanse!👏👏🎉🎉🥰

[@stuartmunro2474]

Stellar effort everyone - this show is the best sf in decades - every character was so much more real than we are used to, and the story hung together like no other.

[@salukiconvert]

all I know is the first big Expanse convention after all the covid restrictions will be absolutely awesome. it's been a great ride, screaming firehawks

[@lochlainn74]

love y'all :) Wes, Ty, Steven, Daniel, Dominique, and all the crew thank you so much for the past 7 years of putting your heart and soul into one of the best TV adaptations ever, gonna miss the Roci and her crew (of course hoping to see the final books adapted at some point ;) )

[@DeadWorld169]

I really hope there will be more of The Expanse to come. These 6 seasons have been incredible, one of my favourite shows of all time now.

[@curtiscox6469]

While watching this show and having not read the books (yet), I've been surprised by actions but I've never thought to myself "that character would never do that." What they're saying about the set culture, writing, and directing is so evident in the product. I love this show. So satisfied beginning to end.

[@uros.u.novakovic]

Fantastic finale! Already started reading Book 7 once I was done. Yes, this season was a tad rushed, but honestly they did a great job. It fits cause the entire plot of this season was all about being quick or it's over. So the show also rushing stuff kinda felt natural. To me at least. For the people who complained about how the show changed certain things from the book, yes and? You all need to realize that an adaptation should never be 1:1. It's the perfect opportunity for the creators to play around and make some changes to better fit the new format. Or maybe do something that they always wanted to in the source material, but didn't for various reasons. And for the people who keep saying that they were left hanging and unfinished. Uhm, the books are always there so what are you talking about? Be happy that anything got adapted. So it is not unfinished, you just refuse to interact with the source.

[@zoemalcolm2897]

I love this show too, but I think you want to read book 6. Season 6 of the tv show is the end of Book 5. Enjoy!

[@uros.u.novakovic]

@@zoemalcolm2897 that is not true. Season 6 adapts book 6 and novella 6.5

[@LicoriceLain]

Also, the adaptation was done by the writers themselves. They largely chose what to change, what to abbreviate.

[@Blackd0nuts]

@@LicoriceLain Yes, I feel not enough people know this! And this is exactly why this show is so great and an amazing adaptation. I'm looking at you Witcher

[@LinedanceChristchurch]

What a great F’ing show the expanse has been. So well written, cast and acted. The attention to detail and scientific accuracy has been simply stunning.

[@dankah3834]

Started watching the show a couple months ago and have now fully finished watching the series. What a show! Really wish there were more seasons but for them to make it 6 that's incredible in of itself.

[@jimm3370]

I rarely watch 'after shows', and I'm so glad I watched this. I THOUGHT I had a handle on the acting craft, but oh man, its merely a speck of dust on a drop of dew sitting on the dust covering the scope of the craft. Picking out a scene and dissecting its creation down to the editing...whoa. I think the extraordinary element of this show that transcends what I've watched over 60+ years is how that spirit was invested throughout the entire production. The writers had to create the tale, then the screenplay had to distill it into mere moments. The actors (now I understand your use of the term) be truthful in each take, the director, the editor, the score...every single element of this show had a common spirit, a bond of some sort connected everyone that enabled all of them to make the best choices on what I as a viewer reveled in. Absolutely fantastic work. Congratulations to you all.

[@shivamkhandelwal9131]

A awesome journey with a wonderful set of characters .How Holdan changes over the course of 6 season is quite amazing.I hope will able to see another see another season. Love you all you performed it great guys✌✌👍👌

[@HaguDeGozaru]

"What a journey" indeed. Great show, with an addicting combination of science fantasy (protomolecule), hard science fiction (gravity from linear acceleration), and high-stakes political drama.

[@davidkosa]

I find these discussions every bit as entertaining and stimulating as the show itself, because of the love I have for these characters.

[@bulwynkl]

Thank you. The best compliment I can give is that when I read the books now, I see you all as the characters...