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Offline Gman

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« on: January 28, 2017, 06:55:21 PM »
Anyone else like the first season of this show, and/or read the books?  Season 2 is coming up in a few days, Feb 1st it's a 2 hour season  opener, looks really good from the previews.  The author(s) post regularly in the literature section of George RR Martin's Westeros fan site too, and answer any questions thrown their way usually.  I've just finished the first book and an staring the 2nd, really interesting take on a future in our solar system, great ship design etc.
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2017, 07:15:24 PM »
glad they have made a second season.   Thought I was the only person who watched it.    :D

Like the way they try and make things more believable and gritty rather than the star trek / star wars kind of stuff. 
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2017, 09:27:25 PM »
Just finished watching season 1 on Netflix. I really enjoy the show and am looking forward to season 2.

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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2017, 09:35:20 PM »
It's my favorite new show. In equal first place with Westworld and The Man in the High Castle. (And The Americans although it isn't exactly new anymore.)



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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2017, 07:06:40 AM »
I watched it and thought it was pretty good. Looking forward to the new season.  :aok
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2017, 11:56:45 AM »
Love the show, gonna have to get the books didn't realize the show was based on a series.
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2017, 02:43:00 PM »
Me neither, sort of the same thing as Game of Thrones, had no idea there were books, hadn't ever even heard of Martin, untilt he previews started coming in early 2011 for GoT on HBO.  There are 2 writers for the expanse, one writes one group of characters, one writes another, and they'll swap from time to time, using the same POV structure that Martin uses in Song of Ice/Fire.  They have stated in posts that they have many more books mapped out, and there is a lot of great material already, so it's a great series to get into in terms of longevity. 
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2017, 02:44:25 PM »
Quote from: Bruv119 on January 28, 2017, 07:15:24 PM
glad they have made a second season.   Thought I was the only person who watched it.    :D

Like the way they try and make things more believable and gritty rather than the star trek / star wars kind of stuff.

I dont just watch it. I worship it. Sci Fi on TV unlike anything since BSG or Bab-5. Really tremendous story and great characters. Ive read the books too.
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2017, 04:26:30 PM »
Never heard of it.
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2017, 11:28:56 AM »
I've read all but the last book and will soon. Binge watched season 1 two weekends ago and looking forward to season 2. Corey is very good compared to most modern sic-fi writers. I'm very interested to see how far the series goes with this. There is enough material for at least 5 seasons and not sure if the latest book is the last...
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2017, 11:28:39 PM »
Season 2 episode #1 rocked and then some. Season 1 is on Amazon prime if you want to catch up.
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2017, 11:36:41 PM »
Quote from: Rich46yo on February 01, 2017, 11:28:39 PM
Season 2 episode #1 rocked and then some. Season 1 is on Amazon prime if you want to catch up.

Just watched season 1 over the weekend.  I'm hooked.  :rock

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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2017, 12:06:33 AM »
Great opener, great battle scenes at the end.

Donnie boy, the authors have said in posts that they have many more books already mapped out and story boarded.  Lots more to come, rumours of a PC game as well.
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2017, 11:51:48 AM »
The Expanse is the best Science Fiction on film ever.  TV or Movies.  Far and away the best.  The best physics for space travel, very realistic.  Excellent story and compelling characters.

I've read the books and seen the entire first season.

This is not to be missed.  I'm a HUGE SciFy fan and this has me hooked.
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Re: The Expanse
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2017, 11:56:59 AM »


Recap of season one, with Cats !


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