The Expanse: Season 4

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SyFy | Prime Video | Season Premiere Date: December 13, 2019

Summary: The fourth season moves to Amazon's Prime Video as the expansion to a new group of planets beyond the Ring Gate causes more tension as inhabitants of Earth, Mars and the Belt rush to colonize them.

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

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E10. Cibola Burn
Air Date: December 13, 2019
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S4:E9. Saeculum
Air Date: December 13, 2019
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S4:E8. The One-Eyed Man
Air Date: December 13, 2019

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IndieWire Steve Greene

Dec 13, 2019

Continuing the tradition of thoughtfully outlining a system-wide conflict while following through a portal to countless untold problems, “The Expanse” is an evolving text that an increased sense of scale has only made richer. Read full review

Zack Handlen

Dec 9, 2019

Minor misgivings aside, it’s a relief to have a new season of The Expanse to get lost in. The show is still one of the best science fiction series out there, and it appears to have made the move to streaming with minimal compromises. Read full review

Sadie Gennis

Dec 4, 2019

The Expanse's fourth season throws a lot of balls into the air, and in the six episodes released to critics in advance, it juggles them all impressively. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Dec 13, 2019

Complicated as this set-up might read, the sheer gorgeousness of “The Expense” goes quite a distance toward shoring up a person’s commitment to it, as do the performances. ... A heavily serialized show like this one will never be easily accessible to newcomers who drop into mid-voyage. Ergo, to say that this previous description provides all you need to know to get up to speed is not quite accurate. But it does help that these new episodes reconfigure the grid a bit and simplify the plot. Read full review

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philipvpham

Dec 16, 2019

Everything has improved this season which is crazy considering the quality of season 3. nest scifi show on right now

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

diex

Dec 30, 2019

one of the best, no doubt about it. its great that amazon prime have taken in its hands

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

Xizor14

Dec 13, 2019

The drastic change of setting and pace really set this season up for success, which it handily achieves. Amazing performances from Dominique Tipper as Naomi across the board. New characters added to the mix really change the plot direction. In addition, the show has never looked better asThe drastic change of setting and pace really set this season up for success, which it handily achieves. Amazing performances from Dominique Tipper as Naomi across the board. New characters added to the mix really change the plot direction. In addition, the show has never looked better as the production value has ramped up.… Expand

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bronzeager

Dec 18, 2019

Make sure to stick with this...I was really let down by the first four episodes, after the flashy, epic Seasons 2 and 3. But the drama builds and the storylines all become more complex, and the second half of the season is absolutely top tier material. You can also see the increased budgetMake sure to stick with this...I was really let down by the first four episodes, after the flashy, epic Seasons 2 and 3. But the drama builds and the storylines all become more complex, and the second half of the season is absolutely top tier material. You can also see the increased budget from Amazon in a lot of little details of the show...the Roci looks a bit more lived in, space looks a bit cooler, etc.. and the characters still manage to surprise you, even after all they've been through.… Expand

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Poochingus

Jan 4, 2020

An intelligent cooling off after season 3. Many shows, games and films seem to lose sight by going further each time. I was afraid that the rings would make this into some really crap version of stargate. Thankfully, tons of wacky aliens were not introduced, and the stakes were kept high andAn intelligent cooling off after season 3. Many shows, games and films seem to lose sight by going further each time. I was afraid that the rings would make this into some really crap version of stargate. Thankfully, tons of wacky aliens were not introduced, and the stakes were kept high and tense without adding in anything crazier than we have yet seen in some regards.

The conflict between the 3 factions is seemingly cooled off, but things are different now, there is great change in each faction, and division within them all. Earth seems like it might realize it has been holier than thou, mars may give up on the hope of mars, and many belters seem to have lost their fangs, while trying to find a home among the stars, while finally gaining respect, but maybe not as much as some would want, while others don't want it all.

New characters were introduced in a healthy way, some of which we knew existed, but are finally meeting.

At this point many shows would try to make people act differently, but thankfully the crew are acting the same. Holden is still Holden, finally knowing where he stands. Amos proved to be my secret favorite, and he holds true, being brutal, but fair, simple, but great with getting the job done. Alex had a great interaction with a potential love interest, whose life reflected his own, perhaps the most underrated aspect of the whole season.

While I didn't like the slug thing, it made for better plot than the tired trope that shows with stranded people get or petting fighting among factions(star gate universe and Lost come to mind). And thankfully it resolved, in a way, without anyone from the main cast coming up with the solution, which felt good to see.

We said some goodbyes, but in the end, it set up for a lot of stuff in season 5. And while it wasn't easy, this season did what it needed to do, keep some action going, but also let things cool off, shuffle the board, and set up for another big change. And we know exactly how the S*** it going to hit fan, but the real question is, what will the fallout be, and how will the solar system adapt to what is about to happen, and even further, can it be stopped, or undone?

I get why this season won't be seen as so exciting, but if it were, thing would have started to seem like the show was trying too hard to one up itself.… Expand

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rykama

Jan 2, 2020

I remember when I found out that Amazon was going to renew this show and the joy that came with finding out. They certainly did not disappoint at all. Well acted, beautiful set designs and CGI, although in some episodes they're hiding behind plastic bins from gunfire. The roles didn't feelI remember when I found out that Amazon was going to renew this show and the joy that came with finding out. They certainly did not disappoint at all. Well acted, beautiful set designs and CGI, although in some episodes they're hiding behind plastic bins from gunfire. The roles didn't feel tired or too far deep into identity politics. It was a pleasure to watch and I look forward to what comes next.… Expand

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BossABrisch

Jul 9, 2020

I wanted to come here and rate every season before Amazon picked it up. Seasons 1 2 and 3 were amazing. Flawless. Perfect balance of action, drama, storyline build up, and character development. Season 4 was meh. Same actors but felt like a different show...not the expanse that I loved.

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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
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  S4:E10. Cibola Burn
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E9. Saeculum
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E8. The One-Eyed Man
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E7. A Shot In The Dark
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E6. Displacement
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E5. Oppressor
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E4. Retrograde
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E3. Subduction
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E2. Jetsam
  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  S4:E1. New Terra
  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
Season 1

65
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 14, 2015