@@logicplague I think the noodle looking thing with the spider webs coming out of them were one of the construction platforms. The thing at the center was either the Proteus or the Tempest.
Thank you Amazon for polling talented youtubers like Alt shift for this. It was a great run, and it would not had happenned without your decision to take on the show to it's acceptable conclusion. I do hope you will finish the last 3 books, but still apreciate you ended it without too much of a clifthangner.
Drummer also had experience running Tycho station, right under Fred Johnson. I also believe she used to work for Anderson Dawes. And after working closely with Ashford, she probably understands the politics of the Belt and the OPA the best. There isn't a soul in the solar system better fit to run the TU!
The Expanse is definitely something else. Sad that it's over, but happy that it happened and that there are more books to go through at least. Best thing to happen to sci fi in more then a decade in my opinion.
Right, maybe not a continuation but a spin-off of Filip trying to find his mother. Either way even though the show is done right now I can't wait to see what else gets released under the license.
@@pansagi In the books Filip is almost never mentioned again and Naomi never finds out he was not on the Pella. That being said that leaves him open as a character in the upcoming Expanse games. Though I think it takes place before the destruction of the Canterbury.
The scene from episode 5 when Bobby tells Amos the only thing worth fighting for is for the ones who watch your back, aka family, was easily some of the best dialogue ever written.
For the people reference, Quaid, D is probably Douglas Quaid from Total Recall. Such a small scene, but I love the call back to all the sci fi big shots.
@@stanislavstoimenov1729 I want to say that Ochiai, H. is a reference to Knights of Sidonia, but more likely it is for Hidy Ochiai. Starr, L. is from Asimov. Rogan, A. is Alex Rogan from The Last Starfighter. Nesmith, J. is Tim Allen's character from Galaxy Quest.
@@Torthak "Its O'neill with two L's. Theres another Col. O'neil with only one L and he has no sense of humor at all.":D edit: Thats O'neill with two typos
I want to think that the Hicks, D is a reference to Dante Hicks from Clerks. Which would be the ultimate odd one out joke since he's "not even supposed to be here today!".
This is the best space SciFi show ever produced. I loved Battlestar Galactica, but it's beaten by The Expanse. I just hope there will be more episoded produced in the future.
Everyone involved with this show has done a wonderful job, a quality project to be proud of. The best sci fi show since the Reimagined Battlestar Galactica, if you ask me. We've been fortunate to get 6 seasons of such an amazing show, based on an awesome series of books. The idea it might be picked up again in the future is a nice thought, and I want it to happen quite badly, but I think it is grasping at straws.
The thing I enjoy most about The Expanse is that literally everything has a reason. Big stuff, small stuff, and everything in between. Not one thing was without merit or purpose.
Exactly! The best example of that is when Avasarala is on the roof with her grandson in the first season watching falling stars and says she is “afraid of people who throw rocks”. BRILLANT foreshadowing that pays off in the FIFTH season!
Yep, excellent economy in the writing. If you appreciate that, you should check out The Wire if you haven't already done so. One of the show's mottoes is "all the pieces matter."
9:43 double easter egg. O'NEIL J is actually a recurring joke in stargate about the spelling. 1 L is a reference to the kurt russels Jack oniel while RDAs J oniell has 2 Ls
Come on Bezos, you can spare some pocket changes for this extraordinary series! It can motivate kids to learn more about space better than your millionaire joyride!
The whole series has been amazing .. but this last episode.. the emotions it triggered in me.. I can’t remember anything else doing this in me.. above all the pearls of human love and care.. one for all Peaches gift of the little jewel to Amos .. no words only vibrations of gratitude 🙏🏻🥰💞
Since the 'dogs' are apparently repair drones.. That immediately makes me think of the creatures in the Citadel in Mass effect, these were called 'Keepers' and made by the protheans .They maintain the citadel and are mostly hidden out of sight. Do you think that these strange dogs were inspired by the mass effect keepers?
@@scratchy996 yeah. I can also name Daktaklakpak and Mycon from Star Control, created by Precursors ("Protheans"). There are Dabus from Planescape D&D setting too, etc.
Loved this whole series. Brilliantly made and well thought out. I forgot about Alex, it was a shame he had to go, he was a funny and entertaining part of the show.
What a perfectly clear, concise explanation of so many nuances that I missed, and how everything relates to the books. I'm anxious to read the books now, and will start a rewatch of the series soon.
Yes. That raiding party was Epic... Hicks, Ricker, Connor, Ripley, O'Neal etc. Once I saw those names it was an instant connection to some of the greatest movies/series of all time.
It's actually disappointing they canceled it already... There was SO MUCH more story they could have done in this new universe. I mean, this really could be a new Star Trek or Star Wars universe.... story's that can go on forever.
2:15 The reaction the parents had to their son coming back to life was extremely similar to the _Babylon 5_ episode Believers (s01e10). The episode dealt with the moral and ethical implications of Dr. Franklin performing life saving surgery on an alien child instead of letting him slowly suffocate despite the objections of the child's parents. The parents, after seeing their son cured, are horrified, and the reaction is mirrored in this episode.
Another fantastic recap by Alt Shift X. I didn't read the books yet so I appreciate that you help bring some context from the books without spoiling anything.
i just finished watching all 6 seasons of The Expanse i i can't remember the last time i was this HOOKED in a series. i really really REALLY hope they continue to show the rest of The Expanse huhu
Glad they allowed ASX to mention there are more books and amazon is canceling the show without finishing the story. This way people who don't read the books can maybe check them out.
Beautifully done. I hope, like you, that they manage to bring the final three novels to the screen. Ty Frank and Naren Shankar make it clear that this is their hope as well. Shankar said “I’m working on it” in one of his tweets during the finale twitter live tweet. Ty says we should not harass Amazon because we need their goodwill.
Remember when Babylon 5 (Best Sci fi show ever) was cut short and had to wrap up all of it's story lines in season 5... That felt a bit rushed and wasn't up to the same high standards as the other seasons. Well the expanse feels like it was cancelled last minute and had to do the same thing in a single hour long episode! It's a great show, it deserved better, here's to hoping somebody else picks up the show and continues it...
Sad that this is the last season :( , this crew who build and adapted the book are some of the best out there, hope we got more amazing work for them. Also thanks amazon from saving this show from syfy
La mejor serie de Ciencia Ficción que he visto en mi vida. Disfruté al máximo cada milisegundo, del último capítulo, de la última temporada, por que sabía que era el final de una serie espectacular. Mil gracias tío Amazon por esta maravillosa serie!!!!
I am really looking forward to seeing Filip in future Expanse projects. Jasai Chase-Owens really exemplifies Naomi’s compassion and Marco’s determination. I think he could be a great leader given some more time and experience.
Don't get your hopes up. He didn't show up at all in the books although the beltalowda guy and ashford didn't show up later in the series so who knows.
@@dragongamer4753 there is a new novella coming out called “The Sins of the Father”. I’ll bet it addresses Filip’s story. The book that includes it comes out in March. It is a compendium of all the novellas.
I am so glad I randomly stumbled into this show, it has become my favorite by far. It would be a tragedy if they don't finish up the last 3 books. I really hope someone extends them for 3 more seasons.
There's clearly a great story here in The Expanse. Unfortunately, it will stay in the books. If the dialogue, acting and pacing of this TV show could have stayed on par with the CGI, it would've won awards.
It's pretty obvious that this is not a series finale, but just a season finale. And that the showrunners still have some material they want to film / produce. Let's hope they find a streaming provider where they can put their plans into action.
Loved the names inserted into the strike force list - I noticed one at quick glance and had to back it up and pause to sort them all. Very cool easter egg Producers! I need to go back and see if Ackbar yells "Its a trap...!" over the radio.
9:50 Kara, Thrace from Battlestar Galactica right between Johny Rico and Sarah Connor. Additionally, Edward Buck from Halo: ODST and Halo 5 can be seen to the right of Commander Shepard.
"Liang Walker", the Captain of the Inazami, portrayed by Stuart Hughes, went out like The Boss he was, sacrificing himself for his people. I wasn't crying, you were crying.
Great follow up and final summary. Explained a lot to me that I missed and questioned. I just started the books so this helps me in my Expanse Journey. Ps. Love the troop Easter eggs and shout out to some of the great scfi peeps that I luv. I definitely missed that one. Glad Riker made the troop cut. Make it so number one. Make it so.
The thing I hate about streaming services is these shorter season compare to our favourite shows in the past. I really feel like they race through the story and you need a brain like a computer to fill in the blanks. Half the time I don’t even know the names of characters and why they are important and history of relationships etc. I could watch 100 eps of The Expanse and never be bored.
Finally caught up and watched season 6 which has been on my watch list for years 🤦🏻♂️ Fantastic season and just a brilliant show. I was miserable when I realised there were only six episodes as I was enjoying it so much. Hopefully we’ll get the final books adapted at some point 🙏
I am really sorry this series comes to an end, it was to my point of view the best scifi content since Battle Star Galactica. I really hope at some point they will pick it back and give us the rest of the books. Meanwhile I am thinking of reading the books to see the diference and judge the adaptation.
Yep, I got impatient waiting for the last season on tv so went and read the entire series from the start so I could see the spoilers "the right way" lol. Def worth the read.
You will not be disappointed. The books are just different enough to let you have some surprises but mostly the story is there in both the books and the adaptation. The final trilogy wraps up the protomolecule storyline and are epic.
The Expanse was the reason I got a Prime account. Now I am just disappointed at Amazon, for their lack of support for (perhaps) the best Scifi show of all time. They deserve(d) more than that short last season. There are more books. So the show must go on!
that was the best recap, analysis and exploration i've seen done on a show. i'm going to sub to your own channel (which i obvioulsy should've done years ago).
When you described how Marco felt during his obliteration, it sounds hilariously similar to Star Wars characters turning into force ghosts. Now I can picture Marco in a Jedi outfit smirking with Anakin, Master Yoda and Obi-wan on his side.
So it seems The Expanse had a better six episode season than a six episode season 8 for (supposedly) GoT then. Also K Flynn is likely a reference to Kevin Flynn from Tron if people are still noting names.
