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We are not too far removed from the the earth-shattering events of
The Expanse Season 5 and the monumental shift experienced by nearly every living creature in the Solar System, but fans of Amazonâs hit sci-fi saga are already clamoring for what comes next when the show makes its eventual return. And, even though a great deal of unknowns remain leading into
The Expanse Season 6, there is a lot that we already know about the plot, cast, and the future of the popular sci-fi action series.
There is a lot to unpack here, so letâs go ahead and get into just seven quick things we know about
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The Expanse, developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Osby (and based on the sci-fi book series of the same name by James S.A. Corey), is one of today’s best science fiction television shows because it deals with contemporary issues and humanizes marginalized groups. The series is an excellent demonstration of how one should adapt a novel into a successful TV series. Season 5 continues that trend.
In this latest season, Belter terrorist and leader of the “Free Navy” Marco Inaros threatens Earth and any peace among the three human groups. Ex- Martian Marine Corps Sergeant Bobbie Draper, Luna Ambassador Chrisjen Avasarala, and retired Martian Navy pilot Alex Kamal investigate the Martian military who appear to be selling weapons on the black market to aid the “Free Navy.” Naomi Nagata and James Holden try to stop the terrorist group from destroying Earth or hurting innocent civilians. Amos Burton deals with some unfinished business down on Earth but finds himself in
Those are the final words of one of
The Expanse’s most beloved characters gregarious Martian pilot Alex Kamal (Cas Anvar) slurred off-screen in the finale of the show’s fifth season, “Nemesis Games.” We don’t get to see him die; our final look at him is of Anvar, slumped in his seat on the racing ship
The
Screaming Firehawk, bubbles of CG blood pooling from his nostrils. He succumbed, tragically but suddenly, to one of the many risks the comparatively-grounded sci-fi series established in the beginning. High-G maneuvers in outer space can take a toll on your body, and even give you a fatal stroke.
Friday, 5th February 2021 at 9:03 am
The Expanse has finally wrapped up its fifth season on Amazon Prime Video, which aired weekly on the streaming platform starting from mid-December.
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The latest episodes of the sci-fi drama, which is set in a distant future where humanity has colonised the Solar System, focused primarily on the threat of Marco Inaros (Keon Alexander).
Following a devastating attack on Earth and the death of a longtime crew member, the stakes really have never been higher heading into the (supposedly) final season.
Read on for everything you need to know about The Expanse season six.