The Expanse is a serialized science fiction video series based on a novel series of the same name, authored by James S. A. Corey. The show was initially produced by Alcon Entertainment for TV. After three seasons, they canceled the show. Due to popular demand, Amazon Prime Studios picked up the series and produced a fourth season. The entire series is available on Amazon Prime. Here are 5 reasons why I love the series.
1. It is realistic
Unlike other science fiction series, this show is realistic. It doesn't create a reality that is entirely out of our sensibility. The planets, interplanetary travel, etc. are portrayed as is predicted/expected by scientific realities.
2. It has real physics involved.
The Expanse uses real physical laws in its story and graphics. For example, people of the belt are taller and leaner because they live in lower gravity than earth. Another example is how they show zero gravity and generation of artificial gravity.
3. It has real human elements, not entirely super-heroism.
Though there is exaggeration to an extent, The Expanse does not go over the board and place super-heroic acts in the series. The characters have real emotions and have real human errors and weaknesses, which make The Expanse a true reflection of human lives, well- in a sci-fi sense.
4. It reflects human political struggles
The Expanse may be set in the future, but the way the Earth, Mars and Belt fights over available resources, the way politicians and gun-people interact wielding power and missiles reflects the way we humans fight. In a way, The Expanse shows us how we may destroy our Earth not so far in the future.
5. Its story is believable.
Watching The Expanse, knowing that it is set in the future does not make it an unbelievable experience. The Iron Man may be unbelievable because it is set in today's world, and we know it is not true to our experience. But The Expanse is set in the future, and it is possible that our future is going to be like that. In a way then, The Expanse is trying to show us or trying to form our future.
