WHY IS IT OVER?!? | The Expanse Ep 6x6 Reaction & Review | Series Finale on Prime Video

[@josephdocis1488]

The line "You were a useful distraction, but I have gods to kill" from Duarte is why I have faith they're going to make the last 3 books on screen. The setup is too good to not pay it off. Also, in his final moment Marco looks toward where Filip should be sitting, only to see he's been abandoned by his son. Drummer's prediction came true, Marco lived shamed, and died empty.

[@jaguilar718]

The next books take place 30 years later though so I wonder how they'd pull it off.

[@theKonfusion]

@@jaguilar718 They have aging technology in that future, Humans age quite slower (mostly Terrans and Martians, but they can find workaround for Belters too). They can just do light makeup work, or change to less than 30 years (and make it fit lore wise). There's ways.

[@theKonfusion]

the 3 last books are so epic, they would need quite the budget, Especially book 8-9. 7 can be done with a regular Season 3-4 budget I think.

[@BenJuan26]

@@theKonfusion Yeah, I think it will be a combination of making it less time, and using some subtle makeup. They could make it as low as 15 years or so (or even less depending on when the finale takes place) and things would still be able to work.

[@Moricant]

⁠@@BenJuan26Yes, and the readout giving Peaches an estimated 5 years to live feels like a pretty solid indication that they are going to shorten the timeline.

[@jamesholland5761]

Naomi told Filip back in season five " Sometimes the only choice you have is walking away!" When he finally realized his father was everything his mom said he was, Filip walked away! I cannot express how deeply grateful I am that you two have shared your Expanse journey with us! The amount of respect and love you have given the show is so wonderful! I watch something every single day related to The Expanse! Major impact on my life! Oyedeng Beltalowdas! I miss my show 💔 I miss my family 😭

[@gork8468]

Best part about Marko's death? Drummer called it. He was forced to flee his last battle, lost the cannons in the ring and Medina itself, and was told he was a useful distraction by the people who had been propping him up - he was shamed. And then he was taken apart on the molecular level by a power he had absolutely no knowledge of or influence over - reduced to nothing, dying empty.

[@VLaks1]

Well Marco wasn't really fleeing exactly. He made it through the initial battle and was likely going to be able to finish off the Rocinante if he made it through the Ring. But yeah, after that he would have been screwed, unless he was able to restart the Rail Guns Reactor before the rest of the Inner fleet made it through the Ring and killed what was left of his fleet. But other than that, yeah I agree. My favorite part is that the last thing Marco sees is that Filip has left him. In his last moment, Marco turned around to look at Filip and would have just noticed that Filip was gone. Since 'Going Dutchman' is described as feeling like it goes on forever, Marco will forever feel his son abandoning him.

[@Timmayytoo]

You know Marco imagined himself going out in a blaze of glory, taking down a bunch of inners with him and becoming a legend of the Belt, so it was so satisfying to see him just being eaten by the monsters in-between

[@ahuggie]

I love that so many of the characters get to have a hero moment in this last episode in ways that feel really fitting. Holden giving up responsibility, Bobby leading the assault on the station and the way it echos when we first meet her in season 2, Drummer standing up for her people and building a future, and Naomi being a genius and working with what she has. It is such a satisfying end.

[@Literallyjustmint]

Is is what he deserved but a pretty fucked up way to go.

[@blackcatredriver5878]

I liked how Philip changed his last name from Inaros to Nagata on his escape pod transponder. It took him many seasons to learn something about his mother's integrity and vision ....but he finally did.

[@ThatsAnOddName69]

Sometimes walking away is the only choice you have

[@shawnloging8649]

One of my favorite things about this episode remains that the ring station assault team members were named after the greatest science fiction characters. The authors have shared how much they love this genre and it was a little way to pay homage. Also, episodes one and six were shot first so they had more time to work on this episode in post.

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

Important note for seasons 7-9, the showrunners and production company have repeatedly stated they want to adapt the remaining books. The two delays are 1. Amazon owns the limited rights and they took steps to retain ownership in spring 2024 despite no published plans to make more Expanse content, and 2. there is a nearly 30 year time jump between books 6 & 7, so the showrunners are strongly considering writing a brand new story set in that interim period before adapting the final books

[@addickland5656]

I think it was mentioned on a podcast (probably/apparently was ty and that guy) that Dominique came up with that scream herself because she felt it was called for, and that everyone loved it so much that they kept it in. So yeah, she really is a legend. Between her and Camina, who blew you away more these final two seasons? Also MAN, as bad-ass as she is, Christjen really had to be dragged kicking and screaming into giving the Belt some autonomy didn´t she.... That smile towards Holden said pretty clearly `if you were ANYONE else, you´d be falling out of an airlock tomorrow...`. Still, to her credit, she´s not one to break her word, all be it through gritted teeth.

[@adambulmash6880]

"Also MAN, as bad-ass as she is, Christjen really had to be dragged kicking and screaming into giving the Belt some autonomy didn´t she" That's what I love about this show: it's not afraid to make its main characters flawed people. Christjen has come a long way since Season 1, but even now she's not perfect. She's still very much a conservative by this universe's standards - especially when it comes to the Belter Question. She wanted Holden in charge of the Transportation Union, not because she thought he was the best person to lead the Belt, but because she knew she could control him (or perhaps "work with him" is better here?), and if she could control him, she could control the Belt - without using military force. She hated the idea of Drummer being in charge because *no one* can control Drummer. Drummer is a woman that Chrisjen will actually have to negotiate with. She's still thinking in terms of how best these political situations can benefit Earth. She's still very much an "Inner" with an "Inner's" outlook. Because she's not perfect.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

She hates to lose, she thinks it’s a bad idea, but a part of her is proud the idealist outmaneuvered her. Probably even learned some of it from her. Game recognize game.

[@Denashi]

IIRC these last 6 episodes cost the same as a full 10 ep. season... and they threw every. damn. cent. at the screen! As much as I wanted this show to continue, this is an absolutely incredible end!

[@northerntao]

Also, Amazon was going to dismantle the sets (essentially a death knell), but Alcon paid to keep the sets intact and continue production during the pandemic. It was a miracle we got a S6.

[@kvoltti]

the list of the belters assaulting the railguns is full of easter eggs

[@MAL1GNANT]

I feel like it was mostly Earthers.

[@jaredragland4707]

​@@MAL1GNANTE Ripley was from the moon.

[@HaleysTusk]

You guys could do a reaction to Ty & that Guy’s episodes talking about each episode (you can skip their non-Expanse episodes). They often have guests on who have significant parts in that episode. You definitely should see the episode with Cara Gee. She talks about being pregnant during the show, you can hear her ‘real’ accent, and she really is a sweetheart ✌🏻

[@Haruspis7]

I had forgotten just how much I love the final shot of this show: the Roci gradually shrinking until its drive is indistinguishable from the field of stars beyond. Absolutely beautiful, and while there's obviously more story past this point it really felt like they did a great job of making it feel like the journeys of this cast of characters has come to an end.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Thanks for watching and sharing your reactions. If you got a chance to be in Stage A on that other Amazon show, then you walked where the Rocinante stood. To use a quote from another operatic sci-fi series, Babylon 5: “I believe that when we leave a place, part of it goes with us and part of us remains. Go anywhere in the station when it is quiet, and just listen. After a while, you will hear the echoes of all our conversations.” Yam seng!

[@pssthpok]

I am a little sad because your Expanse reactions, like my favourite show, are over for now. But I would like to thank you for taking the plunge in the first place, and staying with the show. I had a good time watching you discover and enjoy this most amazing work of art.

[@hoon_sol]

"Oye bosmang, tink we tink de same...jus beat you to it. Tenye wa chesh gut..." What a legend.

[@mattwhorlow9900]

Ahhh the post expanse blues.... Thank you Nerdy and Clarus for letting me relive the Expanse again through your eyes. Your reactions have been wonderful, and your analysis and predictions lots of fun. The thing about the Expanse - when I started watching, I was like "wow - THIS is the show I've been waiting for!" - you guys felt the same way. The people who made this show also felt the same - this is the one they were waiting for too. They made the Expanse for themselves. That's why its sooo good. We are just on the same wavelenght. Anyhow, looking forward to seeing what you guys get up to next!

[@natureboy95]

Even with only 6 episodes left, the writers, crew and cast of The Expanse managed to create not only a complete but compelling ending. Every character gets a moment to shine. and Naomi's scream still gets me every time I hear it. For book spoilers regarding Filip and Naomi... - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Naomi never gets to know that Filip does survive, they never meet or interact. It makes Naomi's last lines in this episode (which are pretty much directly from the text) far more poignant, about not knowing what words you say might give someone courage or comfort, what they needed to hear. It's painful for her to have to carry it with her, but it only makes her words that much more true. I'm so glad to get to watch people experience this amazing show for the first time over and over :)

[@wagnarokkr]

22:09 the showrunner naren shankar once said that holden starts the show rejecting a job offer out of immaturity, and ends it rejecting a job offer out of maturity

[@endlesspotentialenergy6294]

A great series of reactions to an amazing show 😌 Truly appreciate hearing your thoughts on each episode, character, plot, etc. I've certainly rewatched a number of these and will likely come back. As much as I would love to see the rest of the books interpreted to a series, I can't help but feel that it is already miraculous that they got this far while maintaining such a high level of quality, so my feelings towards the thought of it coming back are mixed. Spoilers below: It has been mentioned, but the screen that showed the assault teams was 100% references to outside influences/contemporaries. Have fun figuring them out! A list follows for those interested, though it can be found elsewhere, too. Alpha: - AKBAR, G (Star Wars) - IDAHO, D (Dune) - QUAID, D (Total Recall) - ROGAN, A (The Last Starfighter) - BOWMAN, D (2001) - NESMITH, J (Galaxy Quest) - SHEPARD, C (Mass Effect) - BUCK, E (Halo: ODST) Bravo: - GARRITY, K (showrunner's college karate instructor) - OCHIAI, H (showrunner's college sensei) - RIPLEY, E (Alien) - VASQUEZ, J (Aliens) - HICKS, D (Aliens) - HUDSON, W (Aliens) - COOPER, J (Interstellar) - DECKARD, R (Blade Runner) - ANDERTON, J (Minority Report) - O'NEIL, J (Stargate movie) Charlie: - LEVINE, R (showrunner's college black belt instructor) - RICO, J (Starship Troopers) - STARR, L (Spaceballs/Lucky Starr novels?) - THRACE, K (Battlestar Galactica) - BANKS, L (Arrival) - CONNOR, S (Terminator franchise) - FLYNN, K (Tron) - STONE, R (Gravity) - NEARY, R (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) - RIKER, W (Star Trek TNG)

[@bjohn1027]

The authors have said that Naomi never finds out that Filip survived.

[@viniciusjesus2867]

Thats fucking sad.

[@hyperspacey]

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[@benjaminodonnell258]

Filip knows that him being alive would make things *very* complicated and difficult for Naomi, so he decided never to reveal himself to her. He didn't know that the Roci already harbours one fugitive from justice (Peaches). He just went out and lived his life.

[@LukaWukaWatcher]

yo uhhh this is a huge spoiler wtf

[@SciFiCatGuy]

Yeah, man, thts spoiling the books for them after they've clearly said they will be reading them.

[@JJSmith1981]

Now you know where the budget for episodes seven, eight, nine and ten went.

[@Timmayytoo]

I completely understand Nerdy... there are several series that I love, but that I refuse to finish because now they will never end.

[@professorhelmling6059]

It *is* a series finale. If you think about the opening in S1, the text on screen and the opening monologue frame the story in terms of the conflict between the Belters, Earth, and Mars. This is effectively the resolution to that conflict. The protomolecule is the spark that sets it all in motion. Now, there is more story to tell, but it's its own arc and they left the Laconia stuff in there to set the stage for that. Hopefully someday we'll see 7-9 on screen.

[@ahuggie]

Not to be a Holden (it is a miracle I am still alive), but the series has serious re-watch potential!

[@secbro16]

You catch so much set up on a second watch. They were planning these character arcs and moments from season 1.

[@ToyHunter-wc9dz]

I've done 8 series watches, and caught something I missed each time. The depth of details in the series is impressive. Its been one of the most re-watchable series I've ever seen, better than BSG 2004, better than Firefly (its close, but Expanse wins on volume). I hope they conclude the rest of the books on screen someday.

[@rowaystarco]

I love that the imprisoned and tortured belter in the first episode was caught trying to smuggle stealth material from Mars. Inaros was planning his attacks even before he became "allied" with the Martians/Laconians.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

@@secbro16Inaros gets name dropped as a faction back in season 1 when they’re talking about the missiles.

[@tyramir1119]

The reason why Holden was in that final meeting was that Avasarala had invited him to be there, because it was her intention from the beginning to put him as the head of the Transport Union. It wasn't an idea she came up with on the fly, it was always her plan to do it. And the Belters probably wanted him there because he'd be a voice that would be in their corner. At that point, it doesn't matter what Mars wants because they're out-voted 2-1 on his presence. There's no point in raising a stink over it. But in the books, he'd probably be wanted there because 1) Alex is still alive, and there's very much a Martian presence on his ship, and 2) Something that happened in the books that got omitted from the show that I don't quite want to spoil.

[@MattNolanCustom]

Holden is also the foremost authority on the Ring Gate Entities risk, which is exactly what the transport union is being set up to manage.

[@NigelSmith72]

Actually, I'd watch a re-reaction: there's so much in the first three seasons that only becomes relevant later in season 5 & 6 that it'd be interesting to see what you pick up :)

[@Paxford0502]

"I have Gods to kill" is so fucking metal and he delivers it like he's announcing a coffee run. Amazing.

[@hoon_sol]

The guns being sprayed in lines are PDCs (point defense cannons); the railguns are a different, they fire much more slowly and much bigger projectiles typically.

[@MattNolanCustom]

Just to be clear (I know you know, but your words are unclear) - railguns fire more massive projectiles very quickly indeed, but their repetition rate is much slower than PDCs

[@dampersand]

Nice, I just found your channel yesterday and now I have a full series of Expanse reactions to watch!

[@hawkthorn33]

Lucky basterd! So much good for you to look forward to.

[@ОбразцовТимофей]

I believe in his final moment Marco was looking at Filip's empty seat.

[@buckrogers4466]

Mr Burton's wild ride

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Is he a relative of Jack Burton?

[@Nemo66Quixote]

Here's my hopeful theory. Clarissas's scene where we see she has only 5 years to live. As you probably know, there is a 30 year time gap between books 6 and 7. Clarissa is in the later books, so I think this is a hint that they reduce the time jump in the TV series to 5 years. So I predict the return of the Expanse 5 years after the season 6 final air date. 2027 here we come!

[@eds1942]

Ty said that the 5 years was just an estimate, assuming that she doesn’t medical treatment or change her lifestyle.

[@LeeCarlson]

The battle-groups have not been "just drifting." They have been under acceleration during the whole trip, either gathering or shedding velocity so that they will be where they need to be when they need to be.

[@prodestrian]

Of course this 39 minute video drops 20 minutes before I have to start work! I'm still going to try to fit it in, I can't wait until 5pm 😅

[@kwixson]

FYI. You’ll see when you read the books that there’s a decades-long time jump in the story at this point. The opening story with the kids explains the origin story for those kids in the rest of the story. I’m not saying this means that they’re planning to finish the story at some point for sure, but it would make sense of why “Strange Dogs” novella is part of the show.

[@roborob4296]

For All Mankind is a great space show imo. very under represented on youtube only seen like 2 or 3 channels even doing it when i search but everyone whos seen it seems to have nothing but good things to say

[@Mannchini]

I love Naomi’s monologue at the end. Such an important message. Please do a book club ❤

[@Jcewazhere]

Babylon 5 pretty please. For more space intrigue. Or for something more recent Mr. Robot was fun. Most accurate hacking of any TV show ever, plus some fun mind-fudgery.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Yes, definitely B5. But… maybe with a watch list or something, season 1 is kinda rough.

[@LezArtist5iG]

Battlestar Galactica and Babylon 5, imo

[@vidarCRC]

This show really was something special, these characters stay with you. I love them all and I'm really grateful for it's existence. Thank you for sharing that with us. Naomi to Philip: Walking away is the only choice anyone ever has...

[@dapeach06]

Space Jesus and Space Jon Snow are Holden's 2 nicknames

[@samanthaa.6055]

Even having read the books the way they made us think that Filip stayed on the ship totally got me. I cried like a baby at the end.

[@roguecheddar7545]

20:29 - Yep. The look of shear agony and emptiness on Naomi's face as Holden holds her will silence the noise in any room.

[@williamsovich8314]

Haven’t seen anyone mention how similar the it was when bobby destroyed the rail gun generator compared to her first appearance in the training ground on mars.

[@billross7245]

I don't know when they did it, but after multiple retrofits, the Roci substituted the original Martian Blue emergency lighting for Earth's Red Alert. Just noticed it this episode, lol. Really enjoyed the trip with you folks. Looking forward to some more Expanse content, maybe book reviews?

[@peccatumDei]

There is this hope... In books seven through nine, years have passed, and the characters are older. Waiting a few years to make those seasons of the show COULD allow the actors to age into those roles. It would also allow FX technology to advance, making some scenes in the book that I can't talk about here, easier to produce.

[@gork8468]

About the Laconia beginning - there's only ONE thing that has been shown in the show to scientifically be able to explain bringing someone back from the dead, and these are scientists who came to this planet to study it. Attacking a proto-monster and shoving it in a closet is a remarkable level of clear headed thinking for grieving parents, sure, but it is absolutely, positively, one thousand percent the right call.

[@davebcf1231]

Exactly. The Laconia part throughout the season has been shown through the perspective of children who don't really know what's going on. All of the adults there with them are there specifically to work on whatever they're doing with the protomolecule so they know exactly what they're looking at when they see their kid suddenly alive again. Sure it would be jarring for them, but they also would have much more understanding of the danger that their zombie child poses.

[@MattNolanCustom]

@@davebcf1231 I'm not sure that's the case. Many of the settlers on Laconia were there before the rogue Martians came and took over. It's implied that Cara's family are from that earlier wave. I don't think they know shit about the protomolecule.

[@davebcf1231]

​@@MattNolanCustom No idea where you're getting that many of the settlers on Laconia were there before the rogue Martians. It's not mentioned or even hinted at. It's pretty clear the parents are working for the breakoff Martians who are obviously running the colony. Aside from their reaction to their son, in earlier episodes we also see them going to a meeting the kids aren't allowed to attend. They definitely aren't clueless as to what's going on there. Also according to The Expanse wiki Duarte founded the colony and kept knowledge of the ring builder shipyard there secret, taking only loyal conspirators with him and using Marcos as part of the way to keep others distracted from what he was doing. Exactly how much the parents know is unclear, but it would be pretty hard for anyone who lives there to be entirely clueless. They can see giant protomolecule ships in orbit, they're scientists, and they'd have at least overheard things and heard rumors about what's going on from other colonists even if some info is being kept from them.

[@madux42]

@@davebcf1231 _"No idea where you're getting that many of the settlers on Laconia were there before the rogue Martians. It's not mentioned or even hinted at."_ It's literally said straight away in the Laconia openings, more than once. The teacher says it, Duarte says it, and I'm pretty sure the parents mentioned it as well, at least they hinted at it, more than once. It's also known from the Novella. Xan was actually born on Laconia. The soldiers had only just arrived some short time ago. That's somehow mentioned and hinted by the parents when they are ordered to that meeting. _"It's pretty clear the parents are working for the breakoff Martians"_ No, they're not. They are Earthers working for an Earth institution. They have been there for years already. They were supposed to go back to Paris after their stay, but then the soldiers arrived. That's also clearly said in the episode when Duarte talks to Cara. It's also said by the parents the they have noting to do with those Martians. _"They can see giant protomolecule ships in orbit"_ These were dead "thing" orbiting the planet. Cara called them "Sticky Moons". Only after the Protomolecule sample arrived, things started to wake up, same like on Ilus. They show it in the first episode. It starts glowing blue at the same moment the Strange Dog first appears, an "animal" Cara had never seen before despite her knowing all the other animals very well. Because the PM sample had arrived and was played with by Cortazar.

[@davebcf1231]

@@madux42 I stand corrected on the team of scientists already being there, but according to everything I can find they were incorporated into the new "Laconian nation" when the soldiers arrived at which point they were working for them, which is what the show seems to depict as well. Did the parents know everything about the protomolecule and every aspect of the research being done? Almost certainly not, but as scientists who had basically been conscripted by Duarte's forces they wouldn't have been completely in the dark about what's going on. Even if they weren't directly involved in protomolecule research they'd have some awareness of what other scientists there are working on, they would notice the protomolecule structures activating, and they know about protomolecule and what happened on Illus because that's public info at this point. They'd be able to connect the dots, which explains their reaction to their kid suddenly being reanimated with blue eyes and blood plus some Wolverine regen powers, and why they'd immediately want to go tell the soldiers.

[@seanhuntley6722]

You guys should freeze frame and look at the display screen at 39:23. Sci Fi geekery at its finest.

[@LezArtist5iG]

Yes it was, a tribute to every Scifi series

[@Maj_Kasul]

Funny I just finished the last book today. Love both versions of the expanse. Tyvm for the journey 😊

[@alwaysbam]

This show was one of the few that ended well. And it's in my top 10 shows of all time.

[@aqilan]

This may have been the first time I have seen clarus finally break on a reaction when filip changed his name.

[@sanbrochill9399]

I remember I watched this episode during an acid trip and it was possibly the greatest tv episode I’ve ever seen LMAO

[@garethlawton5278]

If you wish to know more about the plot from the start of the episodes this season, there is a Novella called "Strange Dogs" which is where that plot came from and the novella expands on what was going on there with those creatures a little more. So when you get around to reading the books, have a quick check which books which novellas came between and add them in.

[@anthonyshaddox7594]

I saw Bobbie on a movie called Immortal Engines; I think it was. It's an ok movie. I was just surprised when I saw her.

[@jasonplayer9047]

LOL. Me and my daughter watched that too! As soon as we saw Frankie we shouted "Bobby!"

[@shanehawkins1234]

There wasn't really a post credit. It was the ring turning red. It's the ring entities waking up

[@madux42]

_"It's the ring entities waking up"_ There is more than that. Watch closely. ;)

[@MattNolanCustom]

@@madux42 that distorted ripple hiding behind the text is very indistinct. It could be something we've already seen, or it might not be. Please don't spoil if it is a thing from the books after book 6.

[@madux42]

@@MattNolanCustom I didn't spoil anything. I just said that there is more than just the (redish) ring entities. And that's what people are referring to when they say to watch the credit scene to the very end. Yes it's very indistinct, which is obviously intended.

[@MattNolanCustom]

@@madux42 I didn't say you had spoiled anything. I was asking you to be careful of spoiling anything in your response. Sorry that wasn't clear.

[@brandonlafaye6879]

I really like the expanse live chat idea. There are so many easter eggs and things to talk about. Like when they show the screen with names of the people in the storage containers, those names are other famous sci fi characters.

[@kipbeegle8260]

So now that you have seen the whole series listen to the audiobook. get the full collection which has Fred johnsons origi9n story and Amos story of when he was still Timmy. The series was amazing but the books (I hate to be that guy but i will be) will blow you away even more. Your reactions were perfect and I love watching you two interact with each other on shows like this.

[@remliqa]

2:50 You are underestimating Holden. Remember that he is a trained naval officer, Naimin on the other hand was never in any military.

[@TheParagade]

Holden is shown multiple times through the series to be a tactical genius when it comes to naval combat. He would have been a very accomplished officer if he stayed in the UN Navy.

[@willmendoza8498]

I don’t normally watch livestreams, but Expanse-aganza sounds great

[@shadowpowahful]

Thank you for the reaction to whole series. It was a blast! I loved the series lots and I believe I have seen it twice already. I recommend at some point even if its in off you watch battlestar galactica, although the fx do not hold up to date, the story is absolutely amazing and it comparable and has been compared to the expanse on how good it is. Thank you again for reacting to this one and having it loved so much.

[@xeromynd6557]

^ This, I know it's probably not gonna happen but the only comparable Sci-Fi show is BSG, imo. I hope they react to it, if they haven't already seen it. Excellent character development, writing, etc...

[@brittanycatherine4947]

The Magicians: Spell work is dangerous and not unlikely to kill you, but the parties are out of this world 😂

[@juliasmith960]

I was not a spaceship battle nerd until I watched this series. They made a convert out of me!

[@xeromynd6557]

Thanks for all the reactions to this series. Was great to revisit the show. Throwing my hat in the ring for a future reaction to Battlestar Galactica (2004) - imo it's the only other Sci-Fi series that holds a candle to The Expanse. Excellent character-driven, space drama. Cheers!

[@brittanycatherine4947]

31:53 You know who else loves Game of Thrones? The Magicians (and also characters in The Magicians)

[@Mu77ley]

Usually books are better than the TV/Film versions of them (I've just started by 3rd read through of the series), but with the Expanse, the show is *so* good I think they both complement each other perfectly. I really hope we get seasons 7-9 at some point.

[@calicocat856]

I just watched you watch the finale of the best show ever. It brought a few tears to my eyes too. I’ve enjoyed being on this journey with you, because I can’t get enough of The Expanse and because your appreciation was so obvious.

[@Luzarioth]

Me on Episode 1: "Seeing a few reactions of you guys... but the Expanse ? instant Subscribe ! I don't wanna miss that :)" And what a ride it was :) Even through the Strikes.

[@LWCobra]

Thanks for the journey Nerdy and Clarus!!! Your reactions were my 4th viewing of the series - it's really just that great!

[@jeffreypreiss8191]

It's been so fun watching this series with you guys. I enjoyed the different and sometimes opposing perspectives that you guys brought to the reactions. Even the Halo references. For the record, Clarus was usually right.😊 The Filip Nagata scene broke me, too. Right in the feels. There are a few videos of Adam Savage interviewing cast and crew. Give them a watch. Fun to see the actors kinda geeking out over the series. Thank you both again for watching this. Especially with the SAG-AFTRA issues half way through.

[@RangerHouston]

“I’d rather get shot in the front than the back” Amos proceeds to turn his back on the enemies so he can hold Bobby as they both die together, but are saved by the Roci. Such good writing.

[@StarkRG]

There's no maximum speed in ringspace at this point in the story (well, other than the speed of light, of course, maybe), however they do want to be able to slow down and stop at Medina Station rather than shoot through ringspace at interplanetary velocities (which is kinda what the settlers of Illus did to avoid being stopped by the UN, et al blockade, they were going slow enough that they didn't go through the ring exactly opposite the Sol gate, but fast enough that they were in ringspace for barely a second or so).

[@elaineirving77]

Have loved taking this trip with you guys back through The Expanse. It’s been a double edged sword wanting you to enjoy all the things but not wanting this day to come. But it’s been a blast, thank you xx

[@sylviacottrell502]

It’s been such a pleasure watching you guys fall in love with this show and these characters over the last year-ish! So sad it’s over, Beratnas 😭🚀❤️ Don’t worry, I’m sticking around y’all’s Patreon for Sanderson book club 🥰

[@mirtexxan]

I have watched all the top rated TV series of all times. And still, the Expanse comes at number 1 for me. What an incredible show!

[@pssthpok]

Same here, Beratna!

[@haydenkohn5801]

I've watched you guys throughout this whole series, and never before has Clarise's reaction been the way Philip leaving the ship. was. Hers is the correct reaction.

[@spudsrus]

Thanks for coming on the expanse journey, glad you liked the ride. It'd be cool to see what you guys think of Foundation. Two other cool things that i think you'd both appreciate but probably wouldn't have a huge KZbin following: Cloud Atlas (ambitious decisive movie) The goes wrong show (British theatre based comedy) Have a great day!!

[@Slicedbread100]

They have recently released a comic series (Dragon Tooth) set after this series bridging some of the gap before the last 3 books, sounds like a perfect in for any future tv pick up.....

[@aeneasfate]

Could always go back and see some of the older series that the authors have claimed as their primary inspiration such as Babylon 5. But if you want the same level of political intrigue, intense emotional impact, and 'Ship Happens,' you go Black Sails.

[@eventingirl001]

This is a show I feel should get the Walking Dead treatment. Yes, we need the final three books but we need spin offs, prequels, limited series. I was watching a BTS video for the ones who live and the original comic writer called the walking dead "a zombie series that never ends", This is how I feel about the Expanse; there was so much created by the two authors but also created by the creators and team of the series. This is a world that you could live in forever; this is a near if not perfect series.

[@The_Scienceboy]

That’s just hilarious. I commented you should do an entire show review on your last X-ray review, and here you are saying it here (which as you stated you’d filmed before the workers grew more). I’m up for that. Can’t wait for you to read the books, especially 7-9 where the kids (Xan and Cara) become very important.

[@AustinStarDust]

I just want to tell you guys that you’re the best! There have been some good reactors and there are a couple of good reactors now. But you Nerdy and Clarus have been the most entertaining! It has been so much fun watching the two of you. I hope to find another show that I enjoy and that you are or will be reacting to. For now, thank you very much for all the laughs. Clap👏👏👏👏

[@davemorris9368]

I'm so glad you two appreciate the show as much as I do. I have re-watched it a couple times, sometime I skip an episode here and there but its very re-watchable. I would like to see you two do a book 7-9 reaction though.

[@jed70]

The effects haven’t aged well, but the characters, story, and acting in Babylon 5 are right up there with Expanse (if you need another sci-fi show). Takes a few episodes to get rolling like most shows.

[@joeg8304]

Sooooo happy to see you have the bittersweet moment of "That was so awesome" combined with your well chosen title "Why is it over?!?"

[@The_Shaft]

The books have so much more grit and nuance to them, they’re brutal. But also the show brings something new to the series that I appreciate, and it let the authors of The Expanse express ideas that they didn’t get to before, which I of course am thankful for. But the books are definitely a different feeling. (Also Holden’s development is much better in the books in my opinion).

[@davidschleifer9015]

Did you notice the names on the display were the characters names from Alien and Aliens movies? As there pods were shot down. Its a quick scene.

[@MattNolanCustom]

Every single name there is drawn from a sci-fi franchise

[@katemoon1594]

An emotional and adrenaline packed finale, making for such a rewarding end!!! Loved every crazy second & so bittersweet to see your reaction, too! 😭

[@LezArtist5iG]

Great Reaction you two, the end of an Era. Hope you get the chance to react to Battlestar Galactica, Babylon 5, and Lucifer ✌️

[@Justanotherconsumer]

The Rocinante does have good taste in humans.

[@J.P.G.]

Glad I had the Drummer's coaster for this finale. Live Shamed, Die Empty. Love you guys haha

[@korruptcontent954]

The last three books pick up perfectly after this last season of the show. Thats how did it. Then i went and started from book 1.

[@julius-stark]

There's still a remote chance they could adapt the last 3 books, but unless the show becomes a huge massive hit on physical media or in pop culture or if Apple decides to pick up the show I don't want to hold my breath. The books are great, read them or listen to them on audio book. Two sci-fi shows I love as much as The Expanse are Battlestar Galactica and 12 Monkeys, which is seriously underrated.

[@danielflintknapping]

The books storylines are just as interesting as the tv show but also the narrative skills of the writters are just phenomenal. You are gonna love reading the books!

[@invaderliz]

When I saw the finale I scared my partner by yelling “THAT’S WHAT BEING AN ALLY LOOKS LIKE” when Holden gave his position to Drummer.

[@harleyw]

So sad that your reactions to this amazing series are over... But very grateful for all your excellent reactions. Thanks very much!!

[@eds1942]

Marco: (I brought the Inners to their knees! I did this! I am a god!) Adml Duarte: “You were a useful distraction. But, I have gods to kill. Oyedeng Beltalowder.”

[@madux42]

Well, that was a hell of a ride. Oyedeng, beltalowda.

[@jsbrads1]

Typically a railgun just shoots a slug of metal, the benefit of a railgun over other guns is that it can fire a larger slug much much faster than a bullet. There is no line, that is just special effects, in real life it would be invisible in space.

[@MattNolanCustom]

The railgun rounds don't show any visible line in the show. They are pretty much a fire once, takes at least a few moments to reload thing. The PDC rounds are rapid fire and do show visible lines. I would guess there are some tracer rounds in there so that the targeting AI can continually make adjustments. Plus it looks cool for the show. The PDCs are primarily for shooting down missiles which are capable of evasion. The rail gun rounds are primarily for hitting other ships, which are not so manoeuvrable by comparison.

[@Amos18289]

I strongly remember the first time I started watch this series back in 2016, man I was watching the Killjoys and I wanted to watch more series aired by SyFy. The Expanse and Dark Matter were my choices. Only thing I saw was about expanse was a poster showing nothing but a guy in an astronaut suit. After weeks of not not giving a chance because not a one friend of mine haven't watch it one day at night laying on my bed I pressed play on my laptop and from the first second my whole life changed. in few seconds it became my fav show (Man I have watched so much series specially Sci Fi) and to date it hasn't change and it wont be forever.

[@ravenward626]

I think the authors were working on an RPG setting before they pivoted to the novels. If they were to release a table top Expanse game, I would have high hopes for it.

[@seeflatbesharp]

It has been a joy rewatching the series with your reactions! I would love to see you do an Expanse book club so we can talk about books 7-9! However I would also be here for a Dresden Files book club!