The Expanse - TV Series Review

(The Expanse takes place two hundred years from now and tells an epic story of humanity that colonizes space.) Josephus Miller is connected with the first episode of the series which is about the disappearance of an ex-rich girl and political activist. In the other story, James Holden, who finds himself an accidental captain of a cargo ship, observes what seems like an uninitiated assault thought to have been launched from Mars. Their fates actually cross in the second season as political conflict between Earth, Mars, and the Belt boils down to a much bigger plot point. It is not jumpy and scary but the tension is sustained and there is a sense of intrigue that suits thriller genre perfectly well. It raises questions about the humanity’s colonization of the space and introduces the theme of power and struggle for existence into the story.

I like the portrayal of the main character by Steven Strait, who successfully gives the image of a man torn between the call of his rank and the desire of a predator. Dominique Tipper as Naomi Nagata, gives the necessary emotional layer with her intellect and#definen loyalty. Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala has a perfect authoritative-bodied role but incorrigible warm-animated character. The large, multiethnic cast perfectly symbolizes the various eccentric characters populating this post-apocalyptic world.

With Breck Eisner, Jeff Woolnough, and Terry McDonough directing ‘The Expanse’, the show keeps finding the right middle ground between plot and combat. The directors masterfully navigate the complex complex plot so the vast space of the universe does not become confusing but interesting.

Musical accompaniment plays a significant role in the series; it successfully builds and enhances out expectation, emotion, fear and other reactions to what is happening in the series. The music complements all feelings of intimacy and those of vastness with its discreet yet mighty sound.

In terms of cinematography, ‘The Expanse’ is quite the spectacular show. The portrayal of outer space from a big asteroid belt to closed spaces of the space shuttles adds breadth and loneliness to the show. Extremely carefully the work was shot, each frame is laconic and filled with the main idea of the existence of the universe on the verge of collapse.

The cinematography is highly detailed, making the audience believe they are witnessing a plausible portrayal of the world of space travel in the near future. And yet, despite the gritty, almost gloomy environment of the asteroids that form the show’s setting, the interiors of the spaceships still look technologically futuristic and sleek.

’The Expanse’ uses highly effective special effects which always support the narrative but never steal the focus. Computer and optical effects of realistic scenes such as zero gravity, interpersonal struggles, dynamic space battles etc., are well done complementing the fantasies adding more reality to the show’s believability.

The show is well edited and with most scenes transitioning quickly ensuring the audience stays interested in the micro and macro story both are telling. Transition and cuts further remain smooth not to complicate the narrative with a complex storytelling structure.

The series takes its time in its narrative but is far from plodding with the mixture of explantations and action. The protracted orchestration of those events creates an opportunity for the viewers to pay attention to all twists and turns of the plot and slowly introduce all main characters without the sense of confusion. The disagreements are political and personal and feel authentic to life. More structured some episodes should be to make the period of a viewer’s response more effective.

Overall, ‘The Expanse’ are exceptions of a smart approach to space opera and science fiction. It contains both science fiction and drama, has a good, exciting plot and multifaceted heroes – that is why this show is presents great interest to all protagonists of this genre. The high level of the drama’s characters’ emotional experience and the ethical dilemmas remain topical make the show unforgettable.