The Expanse
The Expanse
The disappearance of rich-girl-turned-political-activist links the lives of Ceres detective, accidental ship captain and U.N. politician. Amidst political tension between Earth, Mars and the Belt, they unravel the greatest conspiracy.
Kraine Opasen reviewedJune 20, 2025
“A masterpiece of modern science fiction — intelligent, intense, and utterly absorbing.”
The Expanse isn’t just a show — it’s a full-on experience. From the very first episode, it pulls you into a lived-in universe of political intrigue, interplanetary tension, and hard science fiction that feels frighteningly real.
The mystery unravels like a noir thriller set among the stars, while the drama is deeply human — filled with moral grey areas, complex characters, and moments that punch you in the gut. Every faction — Earth, Mars, the Belt — feels fully realized, with their own agendas, accents, and scars.
Visually stunning, philosophically rich, and driven by incredible performances (especially from Shohreh Aghdashloo, Wes Chatham, and Dominique Tipper), The Expanse is that rare blend of science and soul.
I watched it in one breath — and wanted more.
This is space opera at its smartest.