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The Expanse

Mon, Dec 14, 2015
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Synopsis

A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.

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Cast

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  • Steven Strait
    Steven Strait
    as Jim Holden
  • Dominique Tipper
    Dominique Tipper
    as Naomi Nagata
  • Wes Chatham
    Wes Chatham
    as Amos Burton
  • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    as Chrisjen Avasarala
  • Frankie Adams
    Frankie Adams
    as Bobbie Draper
  • Cara Gee
    Cara Gee
    as Camina Drummer
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Episodes

6 seasons · 62 episodes

Ended · 62 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Dulcinea
    Aired · Tue, Dec 15, 2015 · 60m

    In the asteroid belt near Saturn, James Holden and the crew of the ice freighter Canterbury investigate a distress call from a mysterious derelict ship, the Scopuli. On Ceres, Station, Detective Miller begins an off-the-books investigation of a missing heiress, Julie Mao.

  • E2
    The Big Empty
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 2015 · 60m

    Holden and crew fight for survival in a badly damaged shuttle. Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao, as water rationing hits Ceres Station. On Earth, UN Deputy Undersecretary Chrisjen Avasarala interrogates a Belter terrorist.

  • E3
    Remember the Cant
    Aired · Wed, Dec 23, 2015 · 60m

    Holden and crew are taken prisoner aboard the Donnager, the flagship of the Martian Congressional Republic Navy, and begin to turn against each another. While contending with riots on Ceres, Miller connects Julie to the mysterious derelict ship, the Scopuli. Avasarala engages in a nasty game of politics with an old friend.

  • E4
    CQB
    Aired · Wed, Dec 30, 2015 · 60m

    Holden and crew are caught in the middle of a desperate battle, as mysterious warships attack and board the Donnager. As he pursues Julie Mao, Miller's partner, Havelock, goes missing.

  • E5
    Back to the Butcher
    Aired · Wed, Jan 6, 2016 · 60m

    Holden and crew make a deal with an unlikely ally on Tycho Station. Along with his conspiracy theories about Julie Mao, Miller's obsession with the missing girl intensifies.

  • E6
    Rock Bottom
    Aired · Wed, Jan 13, 2016 · 60m

    Miller discovers revealing information on a hidden data cube. Holden and crew arrive at Tycho Station, surprised by their host's hidden agenda.

  • E7
    Windmills
    Aired · Wed, Jan 20, 2016 · 60m

    Holden and crew realize they're not alone on the Rocinante and find themselves up against a Martian military blockade. Believing all is lost, Miller finds a new reason to forge ahead. Avasarala visits Holden's family in Montana.

  • E8
    Salvage
    Aired · Wed, Jan 27, 2016 · 60m

    The crew of the Rocinante discovers a derelict vessel holding a secret that may destroy humankind. Holden and crew are led to Eros, where they finally cross paths with Miller, only to make a horrifying discovery. On Earth, Avasarala receives devastating news.

  • E9
    Critical Mass
    Aired · Wed, Feb 3, 2016 · 60m

    Miller, Holden and his crew struggle to escape Eros, but they're trapped when the entire station is put on lockdown. On Earth, Avasarala comes to a stunning realization about the origin of the mystery ships.

  • E10
    Leviathan Wakes
    Aired · Wed, Feb 3, 2016 · 60m

    Miller, Holden and his crew fight their way to the Rocinante to escape Eros. On Earth, Avasarala fears for the stability of Earth's government and her family's safety.

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Safe
    Aired · Thu, Feb 2, 2017 · 60m

    James Holden and the crew deal with the aftermath of their escape from Eros. Martian Marine Gunnery Sergeant Bobbie Draper and her platoon witness the growing tension between Earth and Mars.

  • E2
    Doors & Corners
    Aired · Thu, Feb 2, 2017 · 60m

    With the help of Fred Johnson and the OPA, Miller, Holden and the crew stage a dangerous raid in search of information about the protomolecule. On Earth, Avasarala learns a truth about Fred Johnson.

  • E3
    Static
    Aired · Thu, Feb 9, 2017 · 60m

    Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled.

  • E4
    Godspeed
    Aired · Thu, Feb 16, 2017 · 60m

    Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what's left of the protomolecule on Eros.

  • E5
    Home
    Aired · Thu, Feb 23, 2017 · 60m

    The Rocinante chases an asteroid as it hurtles toward Earth.

  • E6
    Paradigm Shift
    Aired · Thu, Mar 2, 2017 · 60m

    Earth and Mars search for answers in the aftermath of the asteroid collision. A dangerous new threat emerges outside Jupiter, while one lie threatens to destroy the Rocinante crew.

  • E7
    The Seventh Man
    Aired · Thu, Mar 9, 2017 · 60m

    Preparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Erringwright.

  • E8
    Pyre
    Aired · Thu, Mar 16, 2017 · 60m

    Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule; Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses.

  • E9
    The Weeping Somnambulist
    Aired · Thu, Mar 23, 2017 · 60m

    Bobbie becomes a political pawn in the struggle between Earth and Mars.

  • E10
    Cascade
    Aired · Thu, Mar 30, 2017 · 60m

    Holden leads his crew through the war-torn station on Ganymede.

  • E11
    Here There Be Dragons
    Aired · Thu, Apr 6, 2017 · 60m

    Bobbie makes a decision that changes her life forever.

  • E12
    The Monster and the Rocket
    Aired · Thu, Apr 13, 2017 · 60m

    A discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Roci crew against each other.

  • E13
    Caliban's War
    Aired · Thu, Apr 20, 2017 · 60m

    The Roci crew must fight to save the ship.

Season 3
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Fight or Flight
    Aired · Thu, Apr 12, 2018 · 60m

    The Rocinante crew deals with the fallout over Naomi's betrayal while caught in the middle of the war between Earth and Mars. Avasarala and Bobbie hatch an escape plan.

  • E2
    IFF
    Aired · Thu, Apr 19, 2018 · 60m

    The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal; Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor; UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war.

  • E3
    Assured Destruction
    Aired · Thu, Apr 26, 2018 · 60m

    Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars; Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing; Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.

  • E4
    Reload
    Aired · Thu, May 3, 2018 · 60m

    The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies; Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.

  • E5
    Triple Point
    Aired · Thu, May 10, 2018 · 60m

    The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head; Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Thomas Prince.

  • E6
    Immolation
    Aired · Thu, May 17, 2018 · 60m

    The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity; a new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station; Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.

  • E7
    Delta-V
    Aired · Thu, May 24, 2018 · 60m

    All eyes turn to the edge of the solar system as a mysterious new presence emerges; Naomi recommits to her roots; Drummer butts heads with a seasoned new commander aboard the Behemoth; and a young Belter makes a name for himself.

  • E8
    It Reaches Out
    Aired · Thu, May 31, 2018 · 60m

    An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks; Naomi struggles to fit in; a mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.

  • E9
    Intransigence
    Aired · Thu, Jun 7, 2018 · 60m

    The Rocinante seeks a new game plan as they attempt to avoid capture; Melba's true motives are revealed; Naomi is torn between identity and ideal; Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince.

  • E10
    Dandelion Sky
    Aired · Thu, Jun 14, 2018 · 60m

    Holden sees past, present, and future; a ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission; Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into uncharted territory.

  • E11
    Fallen World
    Aired · Thu, Jun 21, 2018 · 60m

    Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.

  • E12
    Congregation
    Aired · Thu, Jun 28, 2018 · 45m

    As survivors arrive to the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat; Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make.

  • E13
    Abaddon's Gate
    Aired · Thu, Jun 28, 2018 · 45m

    Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity.

Season 4
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    New Terra
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 49m

    With 1300 new worlds within reach, a new interplanetary "land rush" has begun. The UN charges the crew of the Rocinante to settle a land dispute on its new colony world "New Terra." Meanwhile, the OPA begins transitioning the Behemoth to become outpost and gatekeeper to humanity's new frontier.

  • E2
    Jetsam
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 48m

    Avasarala is blindsided while on a visit to Mars. The Roci crew continue their protomolecule investigation while tensions between the RCE and Belters reach a tipping point. Drummer and Ashford track down a terrorist.

  • E3
    Subduction
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 46m

    New alien threats emerge on Ilus as Naomi battles health challenges on the planet. Bobbie searches for a missing person on Mars. Avasarala faces a new challenge in the UN.

  • E4
    Retrograde
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 44m

    Drummer and Ashford confront a dangerous person from Naomi's past. Murtry hunts down a target. Bobbie's makes a life-changing confession.

  • E5
    Oppressor
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 45m

    As tensions on Ilus reach a boiling point, Holden reveals a secret. Avasarala debates Nancy Gao while an emergency on the Roci forces Alex and Naomi into action.

  • E6
    Displacement
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 49m

    The Roci crew prepares for an incoming disaster on Ilus. Ashford and Drummer close in on an enemy within the Belt. Bobbie takes on a dangerous job.

  • E7
    A Shot in the Dark
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 44m

    Naomi and Alex work to keep the Barbapiccola in orbit amidst a power outage. Avasarala faces a tough decision. Holden and Elvi race to find a cure for a disease spreading on Ilus.

  • E8
    The One-Eyed Man
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 53m

    Avasarala faces fallout for the UN's military mission. Ashford and Drummer makes big decisions about their future within the OPA. A spreading illness on Ilus takes a toll on Amos. Alex and Naomi's attempt to rescue the Barb turns desperate.

  • E9
    Saeculum
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 43m

    Holden and Miller race to save Ilus. Murtry puts his endgame into motion, putting the Roci crew's lives at risk.

  • E10
    Cibola Burn
    Aired · Fri, Dec 13, 2019 · 49m

    Ashford closes in on an enemy while uncovering a dangerous plot. Avasarala faces a crossroads in her personal and political life. The Roci crew works to reestablish life on Ilus in the wake of a deadly catastrophe.

Season 5
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Exodus
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 2020 · 52m

    Holden tries to convince Fred Johnson to destroy the last sample of protomolecule. Naomi gets an important lead to her son. On Luna, Avasarala begins to hunt for Marco Inaros.

  • E2
    Churn
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 2020 · 52m

    Holden and Fred deal with infiltrators on Tycho. Drummer's past comes back to haunt her. Amos returns to Baltimore. Alex and Bobbie's investigation on Mars leads to rogue soldiers.

  • E3
    Mother
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 2020 · 52m

    Naomi comes face to face with Filip. Holden and Fred turn the tables. Avasarala closes in on Marco's plot.

  • E4
    Gaugamela
    Aired · Wed, Dec 23, 2020 · 46m

    Marco's grand plan shocks Earth, Mars and the Belt.

  • E5
    Down and Out
    Aired · Wed, Dec 30, 2020 · 49m

    Amos and Clarissa are trapped in a collapsed building. Naomi contends with her old family. Holden assembles a new crew on the Roci. Alex and Bobbie make a dangerous discovery in the Belt.

  • E6
    Tribes
    Aired · Wed, Jan 6, 2021 · 51m

    Holden and the Roci go on the hunt. Amos and Clarissa seek shelter on a devastated Earth. Bobbie and Alex fight a desperate battle. Marco makes Drummer an offer she can't refuse. Avasarala returns to a position of power.

  • E7
    Oyedeng
    Aired · Wed, Jan 13, 2021 · 48m

    Naomi makes a desperate attempt to save her son from Marco. On the Roci, Holden battles for the last sample of protomolecule.

  • E8
    Hard Vacuum
    Aired · Wed, Jan 20, 2021 · 54m

    Amos returns to Baltimore with Clarissa. On Luna, Avasarala's creates division in the UN Council. Alone and adrift, Naomi becomes a deadly lure. Drummer feels the pressure growing on all sides. The Razorback receives an unexpected message.

  • E9
    Winnipesaukee
    Aired · Wed, Jan 27, 2021 · 52m

    Amos, Clarissa, and a gang of thieves work together to leave Earth. Avasarala tries to head off a brutal military strike. Drummer's new family bonds are tested as Naomi's life hangs in the balance.

  • E10
    Nemesis Games
    Aired · Wed, Feb 3, 2021 · 56m

    Holden and the Roci face off against Marco's forces and Drummer, while Alex and Bobbie attempt a dangerous rescue of Naomi, and the balance of power in the Solar System shifts.

Season 6
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Strange Dogs
    Aired · Fri, Dec 10, 2021 · 47m

    The tensions of war threaten to pull the Rocinante crew apart when they make a startling discovery on an asteroid. Avasarala and Bobbie contend with the devastation on Earth as Marco's rocks continue to rain down. In the Belt and on the run, Drummer and her family must make a heartbreaking decision. On Ceres, Marco and Filip's struggles turn inward.

  • E2
    Azure Dragon
    Aired · Fri, Dec 17, 2021 · 44m

    With an unexpected passenger aboard the Rocinante, Holden and crew undertake a dangerous mission that could shift the balance of power in the war. Drummer decides to make an uneasy alliance. Filip wrestles with his guilt.

  • E3
    Force Projection
    Aired · Fri, Dec 24, 2021 · 45m

    Avasarala, with the Combined Fleet of Earth and Mars, takes the war to Marco. Filip and Marco's relationship is tested. The war becomes more perilous and personal for Holden and Naomi when the Rocinante is suddenly forced into a battle.

  • E4
    Redoubt
    Aired · Fri, Dec 31, 2021 · 47m

    Holden finds himself at odds with his crew when a controversial decision is uncovered. On Ceres, Avasarala struggles to contain an escalating humanitarian crisis. Drummer's growing faction stage a daring raid with dire stakes. Filip, demoted to repair skiff duty, makes an unexpected discovery.

  • E5
    Why We Fight
    Aired · Fri, Jan 7, 2022 · 48m

    Paths converge on Ceres when Drummer and her fleet arrive to aid the relief effort. Holden tries to convince Avasarala to release crucial information that might avert catastrophe, but she has her own request of him. As Amos and Bobbie get a little R&R at the station, Naomi has a difficult and long-awaited reunion.

  • E6
    Babylon's Ashes
    Aired · Fri, Jan 14, 2022 · 64m

    In the thrilling season finale, Inners and Belters fight side by side with the crew of the Rocinante in a last, massive, desperate battle with Marco and his Free Navy, with the fate of the Solar System, the Ring Gates, and of all humanity hanging in the balance.