The Expanse: Season 2

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SyFy | Prime Video | Season Premiere Date: February 1, 2017

Summary: The tension between Earth and Mars puts things on the precipice of an all-out war.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E14. Retrofit
Air Date: May 6, 2017
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S2:E13. Caliban's War
Air Date: April 19, 2017
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S2:E12. The Monster and the Rocket
Air Date: April 12, 2017

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Dalton Ross

Jan 27, 2017

The heady sci-fi drama returns with a bit more muscle thanks to the debut of Martian Marine Bobbie Draper (Frankie Adams), a favorite from the books...Get on board now. [Feb 3/10 2017, p.101]

Mitchel Broussard

Feb 2, 2017

In a broad sense the show lives up to its name, but season 2 proves it can be as intricate, and intimate, as it can be expansive, and in those lovely details of its well-drawn characters embattled with deliciously complex moral choices, The Expanse soars. Read full review

Collider Haleigh Foutch

Jan 31, 2017

The Expanse continues to match its most far-reaching concepts with deeply human stories rooted in a politically torn culture on the brink of war. It’s some of the most compelling, intelligent and immersive genre fiction on television, and it’s back in peak form. Read full review

UPROXX Alan Sepinwall

Jan 31, 2017

On the whole, the series is one I’d mainly recommend with an “if you like this sort of thing” caveat (as opposed to BSG, whose appeal transcended space operatics). I happen to be someone who likes this sort of thing, but The Expanse season two is a much better version of that thing now that everyone knows what’s up and can take action accordingly. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jan 30, 2017

The two-hour premiere ends with a big question mark, which may lead me to tune in again but I just wish The Expanse was a little less murky. I'm prone to liking complex TV but The Expanse is borderline impenetrable at times. Read full review

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nightblade00

Feb 3, 2017

The duel premier of season 2 was a reminder once again that this show is one of the best on TV. Well done by SyFy for continuing to produce some of its best work. Truly is, as advertised, a Game of Thrones in space.

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chidime

Feb 26, 2018

Definitely better than Season 1, and Season 1 was really good. Shohreh Aghdashloo remains my favorite actor on the show, and she/her character keeps getting more interesting. All-around great acting, and I'll add Wes Chatham (Amos) to the great acting/great character list this season. Can'tDefinitely better than Season 1, and Season 1 was really good. Shohreh Aghdashloo remains my favorite actor on the show, and she/her character keeps getting more interesting. All-around great acting, and I'll add Wes Chatham (Amos) to the great acting/great character list this season. Can't wait for Season 3. Bloody good job guys!… Expand

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RobertGreenfiel

Feb 14, 2018

Season 2 only gives us a bigger and badder version of what season 1 offered - the cast, settings, plot, storyline, graphics, everything about this show is engrossing and really makes you feel for all the characters. I love the political aspect including the UN and Mars - such an amazing showSeason 2 only gives us a bigger and badder version of what season 1 offered - the cast, settings, plot, storyline, graphics, everything about this show is engrossing and really makes you feel for all the characters. I love the political aspect including the UN and Mars - such an amazing show - if you're not watching it yet you need to!… Expand

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theredsox

Apr 15, 2017

My TIVO has 83 current series being recorded, The Expanse is ranked #1. It expands across so many genres; hard sci-fi plausible future with drama, suspense, political intrigue, action, mystery, heart wrenching moments, great characters with many layers, good special effects. All that and theMy TIVO has 83 current series being recorded, The Expanse is ranked #1. It expands across so many genres; hard sci-fi plausible future with drama, suspense, political intrigue, action, mystery, heart wrenching moments, great characters with many layers, good special effects. All that and the show has so much left unexplored. Reminds me a lot of Babylon 5, but with potential to be better in some areas. Can't wait to see where the story goes.… Expand

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greenisgood

Dec 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tl;DR - I had high hopes for Season 2 and had set my expectations to levels I normally avoid because of the current landscape of TV and Movies, The Expanse blew right past all that and continued soaring higher. I recently reviewed Barry and remarked how much of an improvement Season 2 was over the first and even though S01 Expanse was pretty good I felt a relatively similar improvement in The Expanse second season as I did with Barry S02. I am glad good sci fi television is not completely in the grave even though shows like ST:Discovery and 2019-20 Doctor Who are trying their level best.

The Good

Everything was improved. Just all across the board character writing, tighter screenplay, great pacing, comparatively better visuals that S01. I felt a slight bit of regret for not having read the Book as I was watching S02, because the story and plot has refreshing and engaging sides to it. I can now only imagine what the experience would have been the first time I read it in the book; would my imagination surpass what I saw adapted on screen or does the on screen adaptation blow out anything I would have imagined.

The actors feel more at home in their Character's skin with Thomas Jane and Shohreh again stealing the show but not by much as Dominique, Wes, Anwar and Strait are more comfortable in their roles and bring their 'A' game to match. I even love that one of my main points of complaint with S01 of Miller abruptly being in love with Julie is given an amazing payoff thereby making sense of the whole love story angle. We have a couple of new additions to the story with Frankie Adams being the loyal soldier whose morals are tested and Shawn Doyle as Sadavir shinning through compared to S01, there was a point that felt like Doyle's character might be dying and even though he was a part of the antagonistic drive I did not want that to happen, I cannot stress how good the character writing is for everyone in the show.
Having not read the books I really am enjoying watching the 'Protomolecule' evolve and being an avid Sci-Fi lover I feel like I know/knew exactly where it would go but it is still engaging enough to not spoil the experience for me.

The Bad

There were definitely a few things that stood out to me while I was watching the show, but after having finished the season I cannot remember what those things were. This is me saying that there are small problems with the show as nothing is perfect but they were so minuscule in the overall experience that no matter how hard I try I cannot remember them, I can only feel joy, satisfaction and a want for more after the finale.

At the point I am watching this I have been given the news that Season 6 will be the finale and this makes me somewhat sad. But I also prefer that the show runners and fans have time to come to terms with this Fantastic Gem coming to an end instead of being abruptly cancelled with a cliffhanger or something. I eagerly look forward to finishing this wonderful and fascinating story.… Expand

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AReedy

May 1, 2017

Great show......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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norse

Apr 30, 2018

It's pretty ok.

I know the source material is top notch, and this is one of the few ok SF shows out there at all, but the direction and acting could use help. Effectively, the presentation has much too much of meaningful stares, dramatically delivered lines (think I am not a X, I justIt's pretty ok.

I know the source material is top notch, and this is one of the few ok SF shows out there at all, but the direction and acting could use help.

Effectively, the presentation has much too much of meaningful stares, dramatically delivered lines (think I am not a X, I just play one on TV) and crew members explaining things to each other or finishing each others sentences when in a real world situation they either would have kept quiet because they already understand or the most knowledgeable character would have delivered a concise explanation without interruptions or switches.

Space ships and space combat are also handled a bit irrationally, with ships maneuvering in impossibly tight quarters for all the wrong reasons.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: December 10, 2021
Season 5

82
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: December 16, 2020
Season 4

91
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 11, 2018
Season 2

77
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 1, 2017
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  S2:E14. Retrofit
  Air Date: May 6, 2017
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  S2:E13. Caliban's War
  Air Date: April 19, 2017
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  S2:E12. The Monster and the Rocket
  Air Date: April 12, 2017
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  S2:E11. Here There Be Dragons
  Air Date: April 5, 2017
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  S2:E10. Cascade
  Air Date: March 29, 2017
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  S2:E9. The Weeping Somnambulist
  Air Date: March 22, 2017
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  S2:E8. Pyre
  Air Date: March 15, 2017
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  S2:E7. The Seventh Man
  Air Date: March 8, 2017
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  S2:E6. Paradigm Shift
  Air Date: March 1, 2017
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  S2:E5. Home
  Air Date: February 22, 2017
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  S2:E4. Godspeed
  Air Date: February 15, 2017
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  S2:E3. Static
  Air Date: February 8, 2017
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  S2:E2. Doors & Corners
  Air Date: February 1, 2017
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  S2:E1. Safe
  Air Date: February 1, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 14, 2015